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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant ....................8-6
Engine oil .......................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil and oil filter ..............8-7
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .............8-13
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ......................8-13
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-15
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...........8-15
Battery......................................... 8-16
Jump starting ............................... 8-18
Variable voltage control system
(if so equipped) ................................. 8-19
Drive belt ....................................... 8-19
Spark plugs .................................... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-20
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-21
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-21Windshield wiper blades
........................8-22
Cleaning .................................... 8-22
Replacing ................................... 8-22
Brakes ......................................... 8-23
Fuses .......................................... 8-24
Engine compartment .......................8-24
Passenger compartment ...................8-25
Battery replacement ........................... 8-27
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-27
Lights .......................................... 8-29
Headlights .................................. 8-29
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-29
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
(if so equipped) .............................. 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-32
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-35
Tire pressure ................................
8-35
Tir
e labeling ................................. 8-39
Types of tires ................................ 8-41
Tire chains .................................. 8-42
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-43
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5.6L 8 cylinder (VK56VD engine model)
(non-XD model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse box3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir7. Air cleaner
8. Fuse/Fusible link box
9. Drive belt location
10. Radiator cap
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
LDI3292
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
Do-it-yourself8-3
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5.6L 8 cylinder (VK56VD engine model)
(XD model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse box3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir7. Air cleaner
8. Fuse/Fusible link box
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Drive belt location
11. Battery
12. Radiator cap
LDI3293
8-4Do-it-yourself
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If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.
Fuses are used in the passenger and en-
gine compartment. Spare fuses are pro-
vided and can be found in the passenger
compartment fuse box.
When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is
installed in the fuse box securely.ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come
on, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the head- light switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing
the tab and lif ting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the center of
the fuse block in the passenger
compartment.
LDI2385LDI2962
5.6L 8 cylinder (VK56VD engine model)
LDI3073
5.6L 8 cylinder (VK56VD engine model) (non-XD model)
FUSES
8-24Do-it-yourself
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5. If the fuse is openOA, replace it with a
new fuse
OB.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and fuses are in good condition, check
the fusible links. If any of these fusible links
are melted, replace with only Genuine
NISSAN parts.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.
LDI3074
5.6L 8 cylinder (VK56VD engine model) (XD model)
LDI0456LDI2883
Do-it-yourself8-25
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If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the head-light switch are OFF.
2. Open the glove box.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Locate the fuse that needs to be replaced.
5. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
OA. 6. If the fuse is openOB, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
OC.
7. Push the fuse box cover to install.
If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
LDI2884LDI2760
8-26Do-it-yourself
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2. Apply the parking brake to access thejumper harness connector.
3. Locate the jumper harness connector under the lower portion of the instru-
ment panel. The connector is taped to
the wiring harness
OAas indicated.
Wire color designation for electric trailer
brake controller jumper harness.
WIRE COLOR NOTE
RED/GREEN Vehicle stop lamp
switch to trailer brake
controller.
BLACK Brake controller ground
(-).
BROWN/WHITE Trailer brake controller switched output.
RED/BLUE Trailer brake controller
illumination.
RED Fused trailer brake con-
troller battery feed (B+).4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper harness to the connector
OB.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the af termarket electric trailer brake controller according to the manu-
facturer's instructions.
LTI0122LTI2228LTI2229
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FluidBrake fluid..................8-14Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Power steering fluid............8-13Windshield-washer fluid.........8-15Fog light switch................2-51Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)............1-60, 1-75Front and rear sonar system.......5-122Front power seat adjustment........1-6Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-69FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-105Fuel gauge................. .2-9Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Loose fuel cap warning..........2-32Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tire pressure................8-35Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-104Fuel gauge................... .2-9Fuel-filler door.................3-25Fuses......................8-24Fusible links..................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-89, 2-90, 2-92, 2-93Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge
.....................2-10Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge........2-10Fuel gauge................. .2-9Odometer...................2-7Speedometer.................2-7Tachometer.................2-8Trip odometer................2-7Voltmeter..................2-10General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-72Grocery hooks.................2-79
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-11Headlight aiming control..........2-49Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-43Headlight control switch...........2-43Headlights...................8-29Headlights, aiming control.........2-49Heated rear seats...............2-55Heated seats................. .2-54Heated steering wheel switch.......2-56
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-37Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater operation..........4-30, 4-39Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-37Hill descent control switch.........2-58Hill descent control system........5-121Hill start assist system...........5-122HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-89, 2-90, 2-92, 2-93Hood.......................3-25HookLuggage hook...............2-80Horn...................... .2-52
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-12Immobilizer system..........2-38, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-21Increasing fuel economy..........5-105Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.....3-31Instrument brightness control.......2-50Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-50Intelligent Around View Monitor.......4-11Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-51Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-101
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