9.Winter Warm Up
∙ Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
∙ Vehicles typically need no more than 30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil be-
fore driving.
∙ Your vehicle will reach its ideal oper- ating temperature more quickly
while driving versus idling.
10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool
∙ Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade whenever pos-
sible.
∙ When entering a hot vehicle, opening the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C sys-
tem. ∙ Keep your engine tuned up.
∙ Follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
∙ Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
∙ Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper alignment increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
∙ Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
Starting and driving5-113
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence as illus-
trated (
A,B,C,D). Lower the vehicle
completely.
WARNING
∙ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
∙ Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.
∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 f t-lb (113 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specification at all times. It is recom-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specification at each lubrication interval.
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres-
sure.
COLD pressure: Af ter vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mi (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information Label.
5. Securely store the flat tire in the vehicle.
NOTE:
You may need to remove the wheel cap
(if so equipped) to secure the damaged
tire using the spare tire clamp. 6. Install the jack in its storage area and
tighten the jack screw clockwise.
7. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
8. Close the trunk.
WCE0157
6-8In case of emergency
When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. For manual trans-
mission models, move the shif t lever
to N (Neutral). For CVT models, move
the shif t lever to P (Park).
∙ Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position when perform-
ing any parts replacement or repairs.
∙ If you must work with the engine run- ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.
∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jew-
elry, such as rings, watches, etc. be-
fore working on your vehicle.
∙ Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle. ∙ If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.
∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
∙
Because the fuel lines on gasoline en-
gine models are under high pressure
even when the engine is off, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for service of the fuel filter or fuel lines.
∙ Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even
if the ignition key is in the OFF position
and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan.
CAUTION
∙ Do not work under the hood while theengine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down. ∙
Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
∙ Never leave the engine or the trans-
mission related component harness
connector disconnected while the ig-
nition switch is in the ON position.
∙ Never connect or disconnect the bat- tery or any transistorized component
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also
available. For additional information, refer
to “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and
could affect warranty coverage. If in doubt
about any servicing, it is recommended
that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-53
Check tire press .................2-7
Check tire pressure ..............2-35
Childrestraints........1-19, 1-20, 1-21, 1-24 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............. .1-24
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-26
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-22
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-5
Clockset.....................4-6
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
Coldweatherdriving.............5-127
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ....................5 -11, 5-19
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .........5-11, 5-19
Control panel buttons .............4-3
Brightness/contrast button .......4-8
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic).................4-25 Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)
...................4-17
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Corrosionprotection..............7-8
Cruisecontrol..................5-51
Cupholders ..................2-58
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-47
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch...........2-42,4-27
Rear window defroster switch . .2-42, 4-19
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-48
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-3
Door locks ..................3-4,3-5
Door open warning light ...........2-14
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-127
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .........5-11, 5-19
Driving with manual
transmission .............5-12,5-23
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Drivingthevehicle...............5-19 E
Economy - fuel ................5-113
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-15
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
r ec
ommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-14
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-16
Engine Block Heater .............5-128
EventDatarecorders............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-56
11-2
Towingatrailer................10-16
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .........5-11, 5-19
Driving with manual
transmission .............5-12,5-23
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-5,2-6
Trunk access through the rear seat ....3-25
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-24
Trunklight....................2-64
Turn signal switch ...............2-49
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-49
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models without Navigation System) . . .4-39
V
Vanitymirror..................3-30
Variable voltage control system ......8-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-52
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system .....................5 -118
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)
...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system. . .2-39, 5-12, 5-16
Vehicleinformationdisplay.........2-23
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery................6-14
Vehicle security system ...........2-39
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start .....2-39,
5-12, 5-16
Ventilators ....................4-17
Visors ......................3-29
Voice Prompt Interrupt ........4-56,4-57
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-64, 2-19
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-13
Battery charge warning light ......2-14
Brakewarninglight............2-13
Door open warning light .........2-14
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-7
Lowfuelwarninglight....2-15,2-17,2-34
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-17
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-13, 2-18
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-64, 2-19
Vehicle security system .........2-39Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
..................2-19
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-19
Audible reminders .............2-19
Indicatorlights...............2-19
Warninglights ...............2-19
Warninglights .................2-19
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .................0-9,2-12
Warningsystemsswitch....2-51,2-52,2-53
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ............8-28,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows ....................2-59 Locking passengers' windows .....2-60
Powerrearwindows ...........2-61
Powerwindows............. .2-59
Rearpowerwindows.......... .2-61
Windshield -washer
fluid ...........8-10
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-17
Wiper Wiper blades ................8-17
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-41
11-7