∙ Wax your vehicle only af ter a thoroughwashing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.
∙ Do not use a wax containing any abra- sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint fin-
ish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the surface of the paint to avoid last-
ing damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at a NISSAN dealer
or any automotive accessory store. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these products.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it
is necessary to clean the underbody regu-
larly in order to prevent dirt and salt from
building up and causing the acceleration of
corrosion on the underbody and suspen-
sion. Before the winter period and again in
the spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is nor-
mal for glass to become coated with a film
af ter the vehicle is parked in the hot sun.
Glass cleaner and a sof t cloth will easily
remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could dam-
age the electrical conductors, radio an-
tenna elements or rear window de-
froster elements.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS (if so
equipped)
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge
dampened in a mild soap solution, espe-
cially during winter months in areas where
road salt is used. If not removed, road salt
can discolor the wheels.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
∙ Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
∙ Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.
∙ Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes af ter
the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a
non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain
the finish.
TIRE DRESSINGS
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce discolor-
ation of the rubber. If a tire dressing is ap-
plied to the tires, it may react with the coat-
ing and form a compound. This compound
may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.
Appearance and care7-3
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
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