MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of kilometers, miles or months, whichever comes first. km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
104
(65) 78 112
(70) 84 120
(75) 90 128
(80) 96 136
(85) 102 144
(90) 108 152
(95) 114 160
(100) 120 168
(105) 126 176
(110) 132 184
(115) 138 192
(120) 144
B ra ke li n es an d ca b le s IIIIII
Brake pads, rotors, drum and linings IIIIII
Brake fluid RRR
Automatic transmission fluid IIIIII
Manual transmission oil See NOTE (1)IIIIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
parts III
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Front drive shaf t boots IIIIII
Exhaust system III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions”.
(1) If using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 32,000 km (20,000 miles) or
24 months.
(2) For additional information, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
Maintenance and schedules9-11
The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated
under severe driving conditions as shown
below, more frequent maintenance must
be performed on the following items as
shown in the table.SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 8 km(5 miles).
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) with outside temperatures re-
maining below freezing.
∙ Operating in hot weather in stop- and-go “rush hour” traffic. ∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv-
ing for long distance, such as taxi or
door-to-door delivery use.
∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread roads.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings InspectEvery 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Front drive shaf t boots InspectEvery 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
9-12Maintenance and schedules
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent
DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if so
equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type UV Luminous Oil or equiva-
lent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if so
equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 3.5 L 7/8 gal 3/4 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent
Technical and consumer information10-3
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-54
Air bag warning labels ............1-62
Airbagwarninglight..........1-63, 2-11
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-63, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-23
Air conditioner service .........4-28
Air conditioner specification label . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations .......10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-20
Servicing air conditioner ........4-28
Air flow charts ..............4-17,4-24
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-14
Anchor point locations ...........1-28
Antenna ....................4-48
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-23
Audible reminders ..............2-14
Audio system .................4-28 AM/FMradio............4-32,4-34
AM radio operation
............4-34
AMradioreception............4-29
Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-36
Bluetooth® audio .............4-44
FM radio operation ............4-35
FMradioreception............4-28
iPod®Player................4-40
iPod® player operation .........4-40
Radio ....................4-28
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-47
USB Connections .............4-38
USBinterface...............4-37
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.....................4-37
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-29
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . .8-9
Automatic transmission position
indicatorlight ...............2-11
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-9
Transmission shif t lever lock
release ...................5-12
Automatic door locks .............3-6
B
Battery..................5-27,8-12 Charge warning light ...........2-9
Battery replacement .............8-21 Keyfob................8-21,8-21
Before starting the engine ..........5-8
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-14
Block heater Engine ...................5-29
Bluetooth® audio ...............4-44
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-51 Bluetooth® connections ........4-67
Connecting procedure .........4-57
Phone indicators .............4-55
Text messaging ..............4-63
Voice commands ............4-58
Booster seats .................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . .5-23
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-27
Brakesystem...............5-23
Brakewarninglight............2-9
Brakewearindicators.......2-14, 8-17
Parking brake operation .........5-16
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-17
Br
ake Assist ..................5-24
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-17
Brakesystem.................5-23
Break-in schedule ..............5-18
Brightness/contrast button .........4-6
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-20
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargocover...................2-25
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-51
Childrestraints........1-20, 1-21, 1-23, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-28
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-14
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clockset.....................4-4
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving.............5-27
Control panel buttons .............4-2
Brightness/contrast button .......4-6
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-47
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-20
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-17 Cupholders...............2-24,2-25
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag.......................
.1-60
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. . .2-19
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-18
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-20
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-2
Door locks ..................3-3,3-4
Door open warning light ...........2-10
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-27
Driving with automatic transmission . .5-9
Driving with manual
transmission ..............5-7,5-14
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle ...............5-9
E
Economy - fuel .................5-20
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-8
Blockheater................5-29 Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant
.........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
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
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-10
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9
Starting the engine .............5-8
EventDatarecorders ............10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation
of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........8-20
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-2
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . .8-9
Brakefluid..................8-9
11-2
LightAirbagwarninglight ........1-63, 2-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-9
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-27
Foglights..................8-26
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-18
Headlights .................8-22
Interiorlight.................2-29
Lightbulbs.................8-22
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-10
Luggage compartment lights .....2-30
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-54
Security indicator light ..........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-11
Lights ......................8-22
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-3,3-4
Power door locks ..............3-5
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-10
Luggage compartment lights .......2-30
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-12
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ................2-27
Menu button ...................4-4
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-20
Mirror Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-16
Outsidemirrors ...........3-15, 3-16
Rearview...................3-15
Vanitymirror................3-14
Mirrors......................3-15
N
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-14,5-7 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-16
Outsidemirrors .............3-15, 3-16
Overdriveswitch................5-13
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-13
Owner's manual order form ........10-21
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ..................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-16
Parking/parkingonhills .........5-21
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-51
Power Power door locks ..............3-5
P
oweroutlet................2-22
Power steering system ..........5-22
Powerwindows............. .2-27
Rearpowerwindows...........2-28
11-4
Poweroutlet..................2-22
Powersteering.................5-22
PrecautionsMaintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Programmable features ............4-4
Push starting ..................6-13
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-51
FM/AMradio................4-32
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-47
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M)test....................10-20
Rearcenterseatbelt .............1-16
Rearhatch....................3-10
Rearpowerwindows.............2-28
Rearseat.................... .1-5
Rearviewmirror ................3-15
RearViewMonitor................4-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-17 Recommended Fluids
............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-21
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-11
Remote keyless entry system ........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-20
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts......1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-5
Seat belt Childsafety................ .1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-13
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Pregnant women ..............1-13
Rearcenterseatbelt ...........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Seatbelts................1-10, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-19
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-13
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-13, 2-11
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2 Frontseats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment
......1-3
R
earseat...................1-5
Security indicator light ............2-13
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-14, 5-7
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-14
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-17
Service manual order form .........10-21
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-28
Shif ting Automatic transmission .........5-11
Manual transmission ...........5-14
Shiftlockrelease................5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19
Side air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag, curtain
and rollover air bag systems) ........1-60
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-48
Spark plug replacement ...........8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ..................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-62
Stability control ................5-25
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-8
Jumpstarting.............6 -11, 8-13
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Push starting ................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-8
Starting the engine ...............5-8
11-5
SteeringPower steering system ..........5-22
Tilting steering wheel ...........3-13
Steering wheel .................3-13
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-47
Stoplight....................8-27
Storage.....................2-23
Storagetray ..................2-23
Sunvisors....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-62
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-63, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-44
Switch Automatic power window switch . . .2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-18
Ignition switch ................5-5
Instrument brightness control .....2-20
Overdriveswitch..............5-13
Power door lock switch ..........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-17
Turn signal switch .............2-20 T
Tachometer ...................2-5
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ................2-14,5-7
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tilting steering wheel .............3-13
Tire Flattire....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3,8-41
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Tire chains .................8-38
Tire pressure .............8-32,8-32
Tirerotation ................8-38
Types of tires ................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-18
Wheels and tires ..........8-32,10-10
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Towing 2-wheel drive models ........6-15,6-16
Flattowing.................10-18
Trailertowing...............10-18
Towingatrailer................10-18
Towingyourvehicle..............6-14
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . .8-9
Driving with automatic transmission . .5-9
Driving with manual
transmission ..............5-7,5-14
Shiftleverlockrelease..........5-12
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-11
Trip computer ..................2-6
Trip odometer ..................2-4
Turn signal switch ...............2-20 U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-18
USBinterface..................4-37
V
Vanitymirror..................3-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights .....10-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-22
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-25
Vehicle identification .............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-11
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-14,5-7
Vehicle loading information .....10-14,10-15
Vehiclerecovery................6-17
Vehicle security system ...........2-14
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . . .2-14, 5-7
Ventilators ....................4-13
Visors.......................3-14
Voice Prompt Interrupt ............4-55
W
W
arning Airbagwarninglight ........1-63, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9
Battery charge warning light .......2-9
11-6