• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essentials:
• Replace engine air filter (2)
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Tire rotation
• Lubricate steering stopper cap (XD mod-els only)
Severe use maintenance:
Essentials:
• Replace automatic transmission fluid
• Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace differential gear oil
(1) Request the dealer to inspect the fluid
deterioration data using a CONSULT. If the
deterioration data is more than 77000, re-
place the AT fluid.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions,
more frequent maintenance may be
required. * Maintenance items and intervals with “*”
are recommended by NISSAN for reliable
vehicle operation. The owner need not per-
form such maintenance in order to main-
tain the emission warranty or manufac-
turer recall liability. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
9-32Maintenance and schedules
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid TypeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 98.4 L 26 gal 21-5/8 gal • For additional information, see “Fuel recommendation” (P. 10-4).
Engine oil *1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional information, see
“Changing engine oil and oil filter ”
(P. 8-8). With oil
filter
change 6.5 L 6-7/8 qt 5-3/4 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage
caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as recom-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recom-
mendations” (P. 10-7).
Without
oil filter
change 6.2 L 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir Non-XD
model 13.4 L 3-1/2 gal 3 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
XD model 13.2 L 3-1/2 gal 2-7/8 gal
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ———• Genuine NISSAN Matic P ATF or equivalent
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic P ATF (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix
with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine
NISSAN Matic P ATF may damage the automatic transmission.
Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended
is not covered under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Differential gear oil Front
Non-XD
model 1.25 L 2-5/8 pt 2-1/4 pt
• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic GL-5 75W-85.
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Syn-
thetic GL-5 75W-85 ONLY in final drive. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Differential
Oil Synthetic GL-5 75W-85 may damage the differential gear. Dam-
age caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not
covered under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
XD model 1.51 L 3-1/4 pt 2-5/8 pt
Rear Non-XD
model 2.3 L 4-7/8 pt 4 pt
XD model 2.6 L 5-1/2 pt 4-5/8 pt
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information
• Use the Tow Mode or downshif t thetransmission to a lower gear for engine
braking when driving down steep or long
hills. This will help slow the vehicle without
applying the brakes.
• Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency.
• Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while tow-
ing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
• NISSAN recommends that the cruise control (if so equipped) not be used while
towing a trailer.
• While towing a trailer, do not use the fol- lowing systems (if so equipped):–– the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system
–– the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
– – the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system
– – the Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) system
– – the Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW) system
– – the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system –
– the Moving Object Detection (MOD)
system
– – the Cross Traffic Alert system
–– the Rear Sonar system
• Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
• Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
af ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
• When launching a boat, don't allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
• Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Press the TOW MODE switch to acti-
vate tow mode. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when tow
mode is selected. Press the TOW MODE
switch again to turn tow mode off. Tow
mode is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is turned off.
Tow mode includes the following features:
• Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shif ts when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up
a grade.
• Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto- matically downshif ts when driving down
a grade with a trailer or heavy load to help
control vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.
10-52Technical and consumer information
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR 2-WHEEL DRIVE
(2WD) VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Never flat tow your 2WD vehicle.
• Never tow your 2WD vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
• DO NOT tow your 2WD vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat tow-
ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication. •
For emergency towing procedures
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-13).
FLAT TOWING FOR 4-WHEEL DRIVE
(4WD) VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Never flat tow your 4WD vehicle.
• DO NOT tow your 4WD vehicle with
any wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-13).
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed ve-
hicle's drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer's recommendations when
using their product.
NOTE:
If the battery is completely drained the
transmission will not manually shif t to
other positions.
Technical and consumer information10-53
11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-116Aiming control, headlights.........2-50Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-52Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
.............1-59, 1-75Air bag warning labels............1-82Air bag warning light.........1-83, 2-18Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-83, 2-18Air cleaner...................8-22Air cleaner housing filter..........8-22Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-32, 4-38Air conditioner specification label. .10-18Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
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)................... .2-40Anchor point locations...........1-30
Antenna....................4-42Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-114Antifreeze...................5-126Autolight switch...............2-46Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-86Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror...............3-31, 3-32, 3-33Automatic door locks.............3-8Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-78Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge......................2-10
B
Battery.................5- 126, 8-17Charge warning light...........2-16Battery replacement............8-28Key fob...................8-28NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-28Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-21Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-31Booster seats.................1-48Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-114Brake fluid.................8-15
Brake light (See stop light)........8-31Brake system...............5-114Brake warning light............2-15Brake wear indicators......2-24,8-24Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes..........8-24Brake Assist.................5-115Brake fluid...................8-15Brake system................5-114Brakes.....................8-24Break-in schedule.............5-103Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-51Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-15Bulb replacement..............8-31
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..........2-34, 2-36Child restraints......1-23,1-24,1-26,1-28LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System.............1-28Precautions on child
restraints........1-33, 1-39, 1-43, 1-48
Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-30Child safety rear door lock..........3-9Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate control seat switch.........2-54Cold weather driving............5-126Console light..................2-91Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)...................4-28CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-7Checking engine coolant level......8-7Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-48Cup holders..................2-79Curtain side-impact and rollover
air bag......................1-78
D
Daytime Running Light System.......2-51Digital video disc DVD............4-43Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-51Display
Information display............2-24Door locks................... .3-4Drive belt....................8-21
Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-126Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual power moonroof............2-88
E
Eco Drive Report................2-12Economy - fuel................5-105Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system.....................5-111Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch.................2-61Emergency call (SOS) button........2-64Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-17Emission control system warranty. . . .10-55Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-7Changing engine oil............8-8Changing engine oil filter.........8-8Checking engine coolant level......8-7Checking engine oil level.........8-8Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-4Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8
Engine cooling system...........8-6Engine oil...................8-8Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure gauge.....2-10,2-11Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-17Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-16Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-16Engine Block Heater.............5-128Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge.......2-10,2-11Event Data recorders............10-57Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch...........2-71Eyeglass case.................2-78
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..................8-15Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-6
11-2
Engine oil...................8-8Power steering fluid............8-14Windshield-washer fluid.........8-16Fog light switch................2-52Forward Driving Aids
System Temporarily
Unavailable
......2-38, 5-65, 5-85, 5-97Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)............1-59, 1-75Front and rear sonar system.......5-121Front power seat adjustment........1-5Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...............2-72FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-105Fuel gauge................. .2-9Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Loose fuel cap warning..........2-34Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tire pressure................8-34Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-104Fuel gauge................... .2-9Fuel-filler door.................3-25Fuses......................8-25Fusible links..................8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . . .2-92, 2-93, 2-95, 2-96, 2-97,
2-100, 2-101
GaugeAutomatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge
.....................2-10Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge.....2-10,2-11Fuel gauge................. .2-9Odometer...................2-7Speedometer.................2-7Tachometer.................2-8Trip odometer................2-7Voltmeter..................2-10General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-76Grocery hooks.................2-82
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-10Headlight aiming control..........2-50Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-45Headlight control switch..........2-45Headlights.................. .8-30Headlights, aiming control.........2-50Heated mirrors................3-36Heated rear seats...............2-56Heated seats..................2-55Heated steering wheel switch.......2-57
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.........2-59Hill descent control system........5-119Hill start assist system...........5-120HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. . . .2-92,
2-93, 2-95, 2-96, 2-97, 2-100, 2-101
Hood.......................3-25Hook Luggage hook...............2-83Horn...................... .2-53
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-12Immobilizer system..........2-41, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-22Increasing fuel economy..........5-105Inside automatic anti-glare
mirror...............3-31, 3-32, 3-33Instrument brightness control.......2-51Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-51Intelligent Around View® Monitor......4-11Intelligent Cruise Control..........5-50Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-100
11-3
Registering a vehicle in another
country.....................10-15Remote Engine Start..........3-22,5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-56
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-9Child seat belts. .1-26, 1-33, 1-39, 1-43, 1-48Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-56SeatMemory seat.............3-41, 3-43Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-4Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Seat beltChild safety.................1-23Infants and small children........1-24Injured person................1-18Larger children...............1-24Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-15Pregnant women..............1-18Rear center seat belt...........1-22Seat belt extenders............1-22Seat belt maintenance..........1-23Seat belts................1-15,7-6Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-22Three-point type with retractor.....1-19Seat belt extenders..............1-22Seat belt warning light.........1-18,2-18Seatback pockets...............2-73
SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-55Manual front seat adjustment......1-4Rear seat.................. .1-4Security indicator light............2-18Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-41, 5-16Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-40Self-adjusting brakes.............8-24Service manual order form........10-58Servicing air conditioner...........4-42Shif tingAutomatic transmission.........5-20Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-22Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems)
.....................1-78Snow plow................. .10-54Spark plug replacement...........8-21Spark plugs...................8-21Specifications.................10-9Speedometer..................2-7Speedometer and odometer........2-6SRS warning label...............1-82Stability control................5-117Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting............6-10,8-20Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10
Push starting................6-12Starting the engine............5-16Starting the engine..............5-16Steering
Power steering fluid............8-14Power steering system.........5-113Steering wheel.................3-28Stop light................... .8-31Storage.....................2-72Storage tray..................2-76Sun visors....................3-30Sunglasses case................2-78Sunglasses holder..............2-78Sunroof..................2-88, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-82Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-83, 2-18Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................1-59, 1-75Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-82Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................ .1-52, 1-67Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-52Switch
Autolight switch..............2-46Automatic power window switch. . .2-86Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch...............2-61Fog light switch..............2-52Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight aiming control.........2-50Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-45
11-6