Accelerator downshif t
— in D (Drive) position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shif ts
the transmission down into a lower gear,
depending on the vehicle speed.
High fluid temperature protection
mode
This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
when climbing steep grades in high tem-
peratures with heavy loads, such as when
towing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased automatically to reduce the
chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be limited.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, the
Continuously Variable Transmission will
not be shif ted into the selected driving
position.If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system may be activated.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. For additional infor-
mation, see “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” (P. 2-14). This will occur even if all
electrical circuits are functioning prop-
erly. In this case, place the ignition switch
in the OFF position and wait for 10 sec-
onds. Then place the ignition switch
back in the ON position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating
condition. If it does not return to its nor-
mal operating condition, have the trans-
mission checked and repaired, if neces-
sary. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode or fail-safe operation oc-
curs, vehicle speed may be gradually
reduced. The reduced speed may be
lower than other traffic, which could in-
crease the chance of a collision. Be es-
pecially careful when driving. If neces-
sary, pull to the side of the road at a safe
place and allow the transmission to re-
turn to normal operation, or have it re-
paired if necessary.
5-16Starting and driving
CAUTION
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equiva-
lent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix
with other fluids.
• Do not use Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF) or manual transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may dam-
age the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under
NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Using fluids that are not equivalent
to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may also damage the CVT. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered un-
der NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid
is required, it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the sur-
face with water. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
brake fluid is below the MIN line
OB, the
brake warning light will illuminate. Add
brake fluid up to the MAX line
OA. For addi-
tional information on recommended brake
fluid type, see “Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities” (P. 10-2)
If the brake fluid must be added frequently,
the brake system should be thoroughly
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
LDI2677
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID BRAKE FLUID
Cruise control..................5-17Cup holders..................2-28
D
D-ring..................2-28,10-17Daytime light system.............2-22Defroster switchRear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
.....................2-21Dimensions and weights..........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-23Door locks................ .3-3, 3-4Door open warning light...........2-10Drive belt....................8-14Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-32Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)..........5-8, 5-12Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2Driving the vehicle...............5-11
E
Economy - fuel................5-20Emission control information label. . . .10-11Emission control system warranty. . . .10-21EngineBefore starting the engine........5-9Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6
Changing engine oil.............8-7Changing engine oil filter.........8-7Checking engine coolant level......8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine cooling system...........8-5Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-6Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Engine serial number..........10-10Engine specifications...........10-8Starting the engine............5-10Engine Block Heater.............5-34Event Data recorders............10-23Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-2Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........8-20
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-11Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-2,6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-5Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Windshield-washer fluid..........8-11Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)...............1-38Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...............2-27FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-20Fuel gauge................. .2-6Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation..........10-3Fuel-filler door and cap..........3-14Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-14Loose fuel cap warning..........2-5Fuel efficient driving tips...........5-19Fuel gauge................... .2-6Fuel-filler door.................3-14Fuses.......................8-18Fusible links...................8-19
G
Gas cap.....................3-14Gauge
Fuel gauge................. .2-6Speedometer..............2-3, 2-4Tachometer.................2-6Trip computer................2-7
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