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•Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause theMal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to illu-
minate. If the
light illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off af ter a few
driving trips. If thelight does not
turn off af ter a few driving trips, have
the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
• The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning mes-
sage will be displayed if the fuel-filler
cap is not properly tightened. It may
take a few driving trips for the mes-
sage to be displayed. Failure to
tighten the fuel-filler cap properly af-
ter the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
message is displayed may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
to illuminate.
• For additional information, “Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” (P. 2-14).
• If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage. To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
O1to remove.
2. Loop the tether strap around the hook
OAwhile refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise
O2until
it clicks.
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
message
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message
displays in the odometer when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly af ter the
vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few
driving trips for the message to be dis-
played. To turn off the warning message,
do the following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as previously described as soon as
possible.
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until a single click is heard.
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7. Open the back door.
8. Loosen the bolt
O1counterclockwise
approximately 40 turns to lower the
spare. Be careful not to excessively
loosen the bolt because the basket may
fall abruptly. 9. Stop turning the bolt when the spare is
lowered to the point where the tire bas-
ket
O2can be removed from the hook
O3.
10. Remove the wheel basket by pushing the basket upward.
11. Lower the tire basket to the ground and take out the spare.
12. Reverse steps 8–11 to return the basket to its position under the vehicle.
Spare wheel basket bolt tightening
torque:
20 f t-lb (27 N-m)
Removing wheel cover (if so
equipped)
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4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filterwrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur- face with a clean rag.
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Replacing the halogen headlight
bulbDisconnect the negative battery cable be-
fore replacement and installation of the
headlight bulb.
1Release the clip on the connector.
2Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and
pull out to remove. Replace as necessary.