•In the manual shif t mode, the trans-
mission may not shif t to the selected
gear immediately because of vehicle
speed. The transmission will upshif t or
downshif t when vehicle speed
matches the programmed transmis-
sion shif t points. This helps maintain
driving performance and reduces the
chance of vehicle damage or loss of
control.
• In the manual shif t mode, the trans-
mission will not upshif t to a higher
gear than is manually selected. When
the vehicle speed decreases, the trans-
mission automatically shif ts down and
shif ts to 1st gear before the vehicle
comes to a stop.
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.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, please
note that the transmission will be locked in
any of the forward gears according to the
condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system may be activated.
This will occur even if all electrical cir-
cuits are functioning properly. In this
case, place the ignition switch in the OFF
position and wait for 3 seconds. 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 normal operating condition,
have the transmission checked and re-
paired, if necessary. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
WARNING
• Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to
an accident.
• Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
• Do not use the shif t lever in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
PARKING BRAKE
Starting and driving5-23
•Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in
serious accidents.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets. 1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it
is a good practice to turn the wheels as
illustrated.
• HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
OA:
Turn the wheels into the curb and
move the vehicle forward until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb.
• HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
OB:
Turn the wheels away from the curb
and move the vehicle back until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb.
• HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB
OC:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. The power assisted steering uses a hy-
draulic pump, driven by the engine, to as-
sist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks,
you will still have control of the vehicle.
However, much greater steering effort is
needed, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
POWER STEERING
5-116Starting and driving
WARNING
• Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
• Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
• Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench 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.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket ma-
terial remaining on the sealing surface
of the engine. Failure to do so could
lead to an oil leak and engine damage.
• The dipstick must be inserted in
place to prevent oil spillage from the
dipstick hole when filling the engine
with oil. 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with
clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten addi-
tionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque: 11 to 15 f t-lb (15.0 to 21.0 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Do not use exces-
sive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 22 to 29 f t-lb (29.4 to 39.2 N·m)
9. Refill the engine with the recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and in-
stall the oil filler cap securely.
For additional information about drain and
refill capacity, see “Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities” (P. 10-2). The
drain and refill capacity depends on the oil
temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always
use the dipstick to determine the proper
amount of oil in the engine. 10. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required. Turn the engine off
and wait more than 15 minutes. Check
the oil level with the dipstick. Add en-
gine oil if necessary.
Af ter the operation
1. Reinstall plate in reverse order ofremoval.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Reset oil and oil filter maintenance re- minder. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display” (P. 2-23).
• Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
• Check your local regulations.
8-12Do-it-yourself
11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-119Aiming control, headlights.........2-50Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-53Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)
...........1-60, 1-76Air bag warning labels............1-83Air bag warning light.........1-83, 2-16Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-83, 2-16Air cleaner...................8-21Air cleaner housing filter..........8-21Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-32, 4-38Air conditioner specification label. .10-18Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations.......10-8Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-37Heater and air conditioner
controls.................. .4-38Servicing air conditioner........4-42Air flow charts................4-33Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-39
Anchor point locations...........1-32Antenna....................4-42Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-117Antifreeze...................5-129Autolight switch...............2-45Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-84Driving with automatic
transmission................5-19Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-29Automatic door locks.............3-8Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection.........5-80Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge......................2-10
B
Battery.................5- 129, 8-16Charge warning light...........2-15Battery replacement............8-27Key fob...................8-27NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-27Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt).............8-20Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-32Booster seats.................1-49Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-117Brake fluid.................8-14
Brake light (See stop light).......8-30Brake system...............5-117Brake warning light............2-14Brake wear indicators.......2-22,8-23Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes..........8-23Brake Assist.................5-118Brake fluid...................8-14Brake system.................5-117Brakes.....................8-23Break-in schedule.............5-105Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-51Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13Bulb replacement..............8-30
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-82Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-20Cargo light switch..............2-53Check tire pressure..........2-33, 2-35Child restraints......1-25,1-26,1-28,1-30LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System...........1-30Precautions on child
restraints........1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49
Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-32Child safety rear door lock..........3-9Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate control seat switch.........2-53Cold weather driving............5-129Console light..................2-89Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)...................4-28CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-49Cup holders...................2-77Curtain side-impact and rollover
air bag......................1-79
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-50Digital video disc DVD............4-43Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-51Display
Information display............2-23Door locks................... .3-4Drive belt....................8-20
Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-129Driving with automatic
transmission................5-19Precautions when starting
and driving...............5-4, 5-11Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual power moonroof............2-86
E
Eco Drive Report...............5-114Economy - fuel................5-107Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system................5-113Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch...........2-60Emergency call (SOS) button........2-63Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-17Emission control system warranty. . . .10-56EngineBefore starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Changing engine oil.............8-7Changing engine oil filter.........8-7Checking engine coolant level......8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8
Engine cooling system...........8-5Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure gauge........2-10Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-16Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-17Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-10Event Data recorders............10-59Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-69Eyeglass case.................2-76
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-16Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire......................6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7
11-2
Interior light..................2-88ISOFIX child restraints............1-30
J
Jump starting..............6-10,8-19
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-27Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-15KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-9NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-18Emission control information label. .10-17Engine serial number..........10-16F.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-16Tire and Loading Information label. .10-17Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-15Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-15Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-83Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System.............1-30License plate
Installing the license plate........10-19LightAir bag warning light........1-83, 2-16Brake light (See stop light)........8-30Bulb check/instrument panel......2-13Bulb replacement.............8-30Charge warning light...........2-15Console light................2-89Exterior and Interior lights........8-30Fog light switch..............2-52Fog lights..................8-29Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-45Headlight control switch.........2-45Headlights..................8-29Interior light................ .2-88Light bulbs.................8-29Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light................2-33Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-63Personal lights...............2-90Security indicator light..........2-16Lights......................8-29Map lights................. .2-89Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-9Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks..............3-6Loose fuel cap warning...........2-33Low fuel warning light. .2-16, 2-21, 2-33, 2-34Low tire pressure warning light.......2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light..................2-33Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-20Luggage hook.................2-81
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light......2-15,2-20Manual front seat adjustment........1-4Map lights.................. .2-89Map pocket...................2-70Memory seat..............3-38, 3-40Meters and gauges...........2-6, 2-10Instrument brightness control.....2-51Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-29Outside mirrors..............3-30Rearview...................3-29Vanity mirror................3-28Mirrors......................3-29Moonroof................ .2-86, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-23
11-4
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-9NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-40, 5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer....................2-7Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil.............8-7Changing engine oil filter.........8-7Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirrors................3-30Overhead sunglasses holder........2-76OverheatIf your vehicle overheats.........6-12Owner's manual order form........10-59Owner's manual/service manual
order information..............10-59
P
ParkingParking brake operation.........5-23Parking/parking on hills.........5-115Parking brake.................5-23Personal lights................ .2-90Power
Front seat adjustment...........1-6Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet.............2-65, 2-66Powerrearwindows...........2-83Power steering fluid............8-13Power steering system.........5-116Power windows..............2-82Rear power windows...........2-83Power inverter switch............2-61Power outlet..............2-65, 2-66Power steering................5-116Power steering fluid..............8-13PrecautionsMaintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road
driving precautions.............5-8Precautions on booster
seats...........1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49Precautions on child
restraints........1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-16Precautions on supplemental
restraint system...........1-53, 1-68Precautions when starting
and driving...............5-4, 5-11Push starting..................6-12
R
RadioCar phone or CB radio..........4-82Rain sensor.................. .2-43Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-58Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-75Rear center seat belt.............1-23Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-42Rear Door Alert.............2-34, 2-64Rear power windows.............2-83Rear seat.....................1-4Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) System. . .4-43Rear sliding window.............2-85Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-62Rear window and/or outside mirror
defroster switch................2-44Rearview mirror................3-29RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-59Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-15Remote Engine Start.........3-20,5-18Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-57
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-9
11-5
Child seat
belts........1-28,1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49Reporting safety defects
(US only)................. .10-57Seat
Memory seat............3-38, 3-40Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-4Front power seat adjustment.......1-6Seat beltChild safety.................1-25Infants and small children........1-26Injured person................1-19Larger children...............1-26Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-16Pregnant women..............1-19Rear center seat belt...........1-23Seat belt extenders............1-24Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Seat belts................1-16,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-24Three-point type with retractor.....1-19Seat belt extenders..............1-24Seat belt warning light............2-16Seatback pockets...............2-71SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-54Manual front seat adjustment......1-4Rear seat.................. .1-4Security indicator light............2-16Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-40, 5-16
Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-39Self-adjusting brakes.............8-23Service manual order form........10-59Servicing air conditioner...........4-42Shif tingAutomatic transmission.........5-20Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-24Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems)
.....................1-79Snow plow................. .10-55Spark plug replacement...........8-20Spark plugs...................8-20Specifications.................10-9Speedometer..................2-7Speedometer and odometer........2-6SRS warning label...............1-83Stability control................5-120Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting............6-10,8-19Precautions when starting
and driving...............5-4, 5-11Push starting................6-12Starting the engine............5-17Starting the engine..............5-17SteeringPower steering fluid............8-13Power steering system.........5-116Steering wheel.................3-26Stop light................... .8-30Storage.....................2-70
Storage tray..................2-74Sun visors....................3-28Sunglasses case................2-76Sunglasses holder..............2-76Sunroof..................2-86, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning
labels...................... .1-83Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-83, 2-16Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................1-60, 1-76Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-83Precautions on supplemental
restraint system...........1-53, 1-68Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-53SwitchAutolight switch..............2-45Automatic power window switch. . .2-84Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch..........2-60Fog light switch..............2-52Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight aiming control.........2-50Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-45Headlight control switch.........2-45Hill descent control switch........2-59Instrument brightness control.....2-51Power door lock switch..........3-6Power inverter switch...........2-61Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-62Tow mode switch.............2-63Turn signal switch.............2-51
11-6