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W elcome tothe growing familyofnew NISSAN
owners. Thisvehicle hasbeen delivered toyou with
confidence. Ithas been produced usingthelatest
techniques andstrict quality control.
This manual wasprepared tohelp youunderstand the
operation andmaintenance ofyour vehicle sothat you
may enjoy manykilometers (miles)ofdriving pleasure.
Please readthrough thismanual beforeoperating your
vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information &Maintenance Book-
let explains detailsaboutthewarranties coveringyour
vehicle.
Y our NISSAN dealerknows yourvehicle best.When
you require anyservice orhave anyquestions, wewill
be glad toassist youwith theextensive resources
available foryou.
IMPORT ANTSAFETY INFORMA TION
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Reminders forsafety!
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Follow theseimportant drivingrulestohelp ensure a
safe andcomplete tripforyou and your passengers!
. NEVER driveunder theinfluence ofalcohol
or drugs.
. ALWA YS observe postedspeedlimitsand
never drivetoofast forconditions.
. ALWA YS use your seatbelts andappropriate
child restraint systems. Preteenchildren
should beseated inthe rear seat.
. ALWA YS provide information aboutthe
proper useofvehicle safetyfeatures toall
occupants ofthe vehicle.
. ALWA YS review thisOwner's Manualfor
important safetyinformation.
When reading themanual
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This manual includes information foralloptions
available onthis model. Therefore, youmay findsome
information thatdoes notapply toyour vehicle.
All information, specifications andillustrations inthis
manual arethose ineffect atthe time ofprinting.
NISSAN reservestheright tochange specifications or
designs withoutnoticeandwithout obligation.
MODIFICA TIONOFYOUR VEHICLE
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This vehicle shouldnotbemodified. Modification could
affect itsperformance, safetyordurability ,and may
even violate governmental regulations.Inaddition,
damage orperformance problemsresultingfrom
modifications maynotbecovered underNISSAN
warranties.
Read firstÐthen drive safely
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Before drivingyourvehicle, readthisOwner's Manual
carefully .This willensure familiarity withcontrols and
maintenance requirements, assistingyouinthe safe
operation ofyour vehicle.
Throughout thismanual wehave used the
symbol
followed bythe word WARNING. Thisisused
to indicate thepresence ofahazard thatcould cause
death orserious personal injury.To avoid orreduce the
risk, theprocedures mustbefollowed precisely.
The symbol
followed bythe word CAUTION is
also used throughout thismanual toindicate the
presence ofahazard thatcould cause minoror
moderate personalinjuryordamages toyour vehicle.
T o avoid orreduce therisk, theprocedures mustbe
followed carefully
.
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If you see thissymbol, itmeans ªDonotdothisº or
ªDo notletthis happenº
.
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If you see asymbol similartothese inan illustration, it
means thearrow points tothe front ofthe
vehicle.
NOS1275
Arrows inan illustration thataresimilar tothese
indicate movement or
action.
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Arrows inan illustration thataresimilar tothese call
attention toan item inthe
illustration.
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Safety Ðseats, seatbelts andsupple mental restraint system
. Vehicle rollover
Supplemental side-impactandcurtain side-im-
pact airbags (ifequipped) :
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. Afrontal collision withaparked ormoving vehicle
. Arear collision
PRE- TENSIONER SEATBEL TSYSTEM (if
equipped)
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WARNING:
. The pre-tensioner seatbeltcannot bere-
used afteractivation. Itmust bereplaced
together withtheretractor andbuckle asa
unit.
. Ifthe vehicle becomes involvedinacollision
but thepre-tensioner isnot activated, be
sure tohave thepre-tensioner system
checked and,ifnecessary, replacedbya
NISSAN dealer.
. Nounauthorized changesshouldbemade
to any components orwiring ofthe pre-
tensioner seatbeltsystem. Thisisto prevent
accidental activationofthe pre-tensioner
seat beltordamage tothe pre-tensioner seat
beltsystem.
. Work around oron the pre-tensioner seat
belt system shouldbedone byaNISSAN
dealer. TheSRS wiring should notbe
modified ordisconnected. Unauthorized
electrical testequipment andprobing de-
vices should notbeused onthe pre-
tensioner seatbeltsystem.
. Ifyou need todispose ofthe pre-tensioner
seat beltsystem, orscrap thevehicle,
contact aNISSAN dealer.Correct pre-ten-
sioner disposal procedures aresetforth in
the appropriate NISSANServiceManual.
Incorrect disposalprocedures couldcause
personal injury.
The pre-tensioner systemmayactivate withthe
supplemental airbag system incertain typesof
collisions. Working withtheseat beltretractor, ithelps
tighten theseat beltwhen thevehicle becomes
involved incertain typesofcollisions, helpingto
restrain frontseatoccupants.
The pre-tensioner isencased withthefront seatbelt's
retractor andanchor. Theseseatbelts areused the
same asconventional seatbelts.
When thepre-tensioner seatbeltactivates, afairly loud
noise maybeheard, followed bythe release ofsmoke.
This smoke isnot harmful anddoes notindicate afire.
Care should betaken nottoinhale it,as itmay cause
irritation andchoking. Thosewithahistory ofa
breathing conditionshouldgetfresh airpromptly .
REP AIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-
DURE
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WARNING:
. Once theairbags havebeen inflated, theair
bag modules willnotfunction andmust be
replaced. Theairbag modules mustbe
replaced byaNISSAN dealer.Theinflated
air bag modules cannotberepaired.
. The airbag systems shouldbeinspected by
a NISSAN dealerifthere isany damage to
the front endportion ofthe vehicle.
. Ifyou need todispose ofthe SRS orscrap
the vehicle, contactaNISSAN dealer.Cor-
rect disposal procedures aresetforth inthe
appropriate NISSANServiceManual. Incor-
rect disposal procedures couldcause perso-
nal injury.
The airbags andpre-tensioner seatbelts aredesigned
to activate onaone-time-only basis.Asareminder,
unless theSRS airbag warning lightisdamaged, the
SRS airbag warning lightremains illuminated after
inflation hasoccurred. Therepair andreplacement of
the SRS should bedone onlybyaNISSAN dealer.
When maintenance workisrequired onthe vehicle,
information abouttheairbags, pre-tensioner seatbelts
and related partsshould bepointed outtothe person
performing themaintenance. Theignition switch
should always beinthe ªLOCKº position whenworking
under thehood orinside thevehicle.
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Pre-driving checksandadjustments
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Y our vehicle isequipped withNISSAN Anti-theft
System (NATS)*.
The security condition willbeshown bythe security
indicator light.
(* immobilizer)
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
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The NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) willnotallow
the engine tostart without theuse ofthe registered
NA TS key.
If the engine doesnotstart using theregistered NATS
key ,it may bedue tointerference causedby:
. Another NATS key.
. Automated tollroad device.
. Automated paymentdevice.
. Other devices thattransmit similarsignals.
Start theengine usingthefollowing procedure:
1. Remove anyitems thatmay becausing the
interference awayfromtheNATS key.
2. Leave theignition switchinthe ªONº position for
approximately 5seconds.
3. Place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº orªLOCKº
position, andwait approximately 10seconds.
4. Repeat steps2and 3again.
5. Start theengine.
6. Repeat thesteps above untilallpossible inter-
ferences areeliminated.
If this procedure allowstheengine tostart, NISSAN
recommends placingtheregistered NATS key sepa-
rate from other devices toavoid interference.
Security indicator light
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The security indicator lightislocated onthe meter
panel. Itindicates thestatus ofNA TS.
The light operates whenever theignition switchisin
the ªLOCKº ,ªOFFº orªACCº position. Thesecurity
indicator lightindicates thatthesecurity systems on
the vehicle areoperational.
If NA TS ismalfunctioning, thislight willremain onwhile
the ignition switchisin the ªONº position.
If the light remains onand/or theengine does
not start, contact aNISSAN dealerforNATS
service assoon aspossible. Besure tobring all
NA TS keys thatyouhave when visiting aNISSAN
dealer forservice.
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WARNING:
. The hood mustbeclosed andlatched
securely beforedriving. Failuretodo so
could cause thehood tofly open andresult
in an accident.
. Never openthehood ifsteam orsmoke is
coming fromtheengine compartment to
avoid injury.
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mind.
This refrigerant willnotharm theearth's ozone
layer. However, itmay contribute inasmall partto
global warming.
Special charging equipment andlubricant arerequired
when servicing yourvehicle's airconditioner. Using
improper refrigerants orlubricants willcause severe
damage tothe airconditioner system.(SeeªAir
conditioner systemrefrigerant andlubricantº (P.9-5) .)
A NISSAN dealerwillbeable toservice your
environmentally friendlyairconditioner system.
Air conditioner filter
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The airconditioner systemisequipped withanair
conditioner filterwhich collects dust.To make surethe
air conditioner heatsdefogs, andventilates efficiently,
replace thefilter inaccordance withthespecified
maintenance intervalslistedinthe separate mainte-
nance booklet. To replace thefilter, contact aNISSAN
dealer.
The filter should bereplaced ifthe airflow decreases
significantly orifwindows fogupeasily whenoperating
the heater orair conditioner.
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AUDIO OPERATIONPRECAUTIONS
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WARNING:
Do not adjust theaudio system whiledriving so
that fullattention maybegiven tovehicle
operation.
Radio
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. Radio reception isaffected bystation signal
strength, distancefromradio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains andother external
influences. Intermittent changesinreception
quality normally arecaused bythese external
influences.
. Using acellular phoneinor near thevehicle may
influence radioreception quality.
Compact Disc(CD) player
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. During coldweather orrainy days, theplayer may
malfunction duetothe humidity .If this occurs,
remove theCD from CDplayer anddehumidify or
ventilate theplayer completely .
. The player mayskipwhile driving onrough roads.
. The CDplayer sometimes maynotfunction when
the passenger compartment temperatureisex-
tremely high.Lower thetemperature beforeuse.
. Donot expose theCD todirect sunlight.
. CDs thatareofpoor quality ,or are dirty,
scratched, coveredwithfingerprints, orthat have
pin holes maynotwork properly .
. The following CDsmaynotwork properly .
Ð Copy control compact discs(CCCD)
Ð Recordable compactdiscs(CD-R)
Ð Rewritable compactdiscs
(CD-RW)
SAA0480
. Donot use thefollowing CDsasthey maycause
the CD player tomalfunction.
Ð 8cm (3.1 in)discs
Ð CDs thatarenot round
Ð CDs withapaper label
Ð CDs thatarewarped, scratched orhave
unusual edges.
Ð CD lens cleaner discs
. This audio system canonly playprerecorded CDs.
It has nocapabilities torecord orburn CDs.
Heater andairconditioner ,and audio system
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Heater andairconditione r,and audio system
audio system. Musicmaynotplay properly whena
monaural cableisused.
AUX:
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Pushing theAUX button willswitch thedisplays as
follows:
iP od/USB ?AUX ?iPod/USB
When theAUX button ispushed withnodevice
plugged intothejack, theaudio system doesnot
change tothe AUX mode.
Radio operation
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radio (FM/AM) bandselect :
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Pushing theradio band select button willchange the
band asfollows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
TUNE (Tuning) :
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T urn theradio TUNE´FOLDER controlknobformanual
tuning.
Radio DataSystem (RDS)(ifequipped) :
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RDS stands forRadio DataSystem, andisadata
information servicetransmitted bysome radiostations
on the FM band (notAMband) encoded withina
regular radiobroadcast. Currently,most RDSstations
are inlarge cities, butmany stations arenow
considering broadcasting RDSdata.
RDS candisplay:
. Station name,suchasªThe Grooveº .
. Music orprogramming typesuch asªClassicalº ,
ªCountryº orªRockº .
SEEK tuning:
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Push the
or
button totune from lowtohigh
or high tolow frequencies andtostop atthe next
broadcasting station.
SCAN tuning:
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Push theSCAN tuningbutton totune from lowtohigh
frequencies andstop ateach broadcasting stationfor
5 seconds. Pushingthebutton againduring this5
seconds periodwillstop SCAN tuningandtheradio
will remain tunedtothat station.
If the SCAN tuningbutton isnot pushed within5
seconds, SCANtuningmoves tothe next
station.
to
Station memory operations:
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12 stations canbeset forthe FM band (6each for
FM1 andFM2) and6stations canbeset forthe AM
band.
1. Choose theradio band using theradio band
select button.
2. Tune tothe desired stationusingtheSEEK´-
TRACK, SCANbuttonorthe radio TUNE´-
FOLDER controlknob.
3. Push andhold thedesired stationpreset
button
to
until theradio mutes.
4. The station indicator willthen come onand the
sound willresume. Memorizing isnow complete.
5. Other buttons canbeset inthe same manner.
If the battery cableisdisconnected, orifthe fuse
opens, theradio memory willbeerased. Inthat case,
reset thedesired stations.
CD player operation
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Place theignition switchinthe ACC orON position
and insert theCompact Disc(CD) intotheslot with the
label sidefacing up.The CDwillbeguided auto-
matically intotheslot and start playing.
After loading theCD, thenumber oftracks onthe CD
and theplay time willappear onthe display .
If the radio isalready operating, itwill automatically turn
off and theCD willplay .
If the system hasbeen turned offwhile theCD was
playing, pushing thePWR button willstart theCD.
PLA Y:
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When theCD button ispushed withthesystem offand
the CD loaded, thesystem willturn onand theCD will
start toplay .
When theCD button ispushed withtheCD loaded
and theradio playing, theradio willautomatically be
turned offand theCD willstart toplay .
Next/Previous Track andFast
Forward/Rewind:
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When the
or
button ispushed formore than
1.5 seconds whiletheCD isbeing played, theCD will
play while fastforwarding orrewinding. Whenthe
button isreleased, theCD willreturn tonormal play
speed.
When the
or
button ispushed forless than
1.5 seconds whiletheCD isbeing played, thenext
track orthe beginning ofthe current trackonthe CD
will beplayed.
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Starting anddriving
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Y our vehicle wasdesigned tobe used tocarry
passengers andluggage. NISSANdoesnotrecom-
mend trailertowing, because itplaces additional loads
on your vehicle's engine,drivetrain, steering,braking
and other systems.
CAUTION:
V ehicle damage resulting fromtowing atrailer is
not covered bythe warranty.
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Y our new vehicle wasdesigned tobe used primarily to
carry passengers andluggage.
T owing atrailer willplace additional loadsonyour
vehicle's engine,drivetrain, steering, brakingandother
systems. Thetowing ofatrailer willexaggerate other
conditions suchassway caused bycrosswinds, rough
road surfaces orpassing trucks.
Y our driving styleandspeed mustbeadjusted
according tothe circumstances. Beforetowing a
trailer, seeaNISSAN dealerforanexplanation about
the proper useoftowing equipment.
OPERA TINGPRECAUTIONS
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. Avoid towing atrailer during thebreak -inperiod.
. Before driving, makesurethatthelighting system
of the trailer works properly .
. Observe thelegal maximum speedsfortrailer
operation.
. Avoid abrupt starts,accelerations andstops.
. Avoid sharpturnsandlane changes.
. Always driveyourvehicle atamoderate speed.
. Follow thetrailer manufacturer's instructions.
. Choose propercoupling devices(trailerhitch,
safety chain,roofcarrier, etc.)foryour vehicle and
trailer. Thesedevices areavailable fromaNISSAN
dealer whereyoucan also obtain moredetailed
information abouttrailertowing.
. Never allowthetotal trailer load(trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) toexceed themaximum setfor
the vehicle andthecoupling device.Seea
NISSAN dealerformore information.
. Thetrailer mustbeloaded sothat heavy goods are
placed overtheaxle. Themaximum allowable
vertical loadonthe trailer hitchmust notbe
exceeded. .
Have yourvehicle serviced moreoftenthanatthe
intervals specified inaseparate maintenance
booklet.
. Trailer towing requires morefuelthan under
normal circumstances becauseofaconsiderable
increase intraction powerandresistance.
While towing atrailer, checktheengine coolant
temperature indicatortoprevent thevehicle
from overheating.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
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Maximum trailerloads(including tiresandother loaded
equipment):
1. Never allowthetotal trailer loadtoexceed:
.
The maximum 750kg(1,654 lb)for atrailer
without brakes.
.
For MRA8DE enginemodel,themaximum
1,200 kg(2,646 lb)for atrailer withbrakes.
.
For MR16DD Tengine model,themaximum
1,100 kg(2,426 lb)for atrailer withbrakes.
2. The total trailer loadmust belower thanthe
following threevalues evenifit does notexceed
the maximum permissible trailerloads.
TRAILER TOWING (exceptfor
Australia andNew Zealand) TRAILER
TOWING (forAustralia and
New Zealand)
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or acceleration couldcause thewheels toskid and
result inan accident.
W et brakes
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When thevehicle iswashed ordriven through water,
the brakes maygetwet. Asaresult, yourbraking
distance willbelonger andthevehicle maypulltoone
side during braking.
T o dry the brakes, drivethevehicle atasafe speed
while lightly depressing thefoot brake pedal toheat up
the brakes. Dothis until thebrakes returntonormal.
Avoid driving thevehicle athigh speeds untilthe
brakes function correctly.
Parking brakebreak-in
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Break inthe parking brakeshoes whenever the
stopping effectofthe parking brakeisweakened or
whenever theparking brakeshoes and/or drums/rotors
are replaced, inorder toassure thebest braking
performance.
This procedure isdescribed inthe vehicle service
manual andcanbeperformed byaNISSAN dealer.
Driving uphill
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When starting onasteep grade, itis sometimes
difficult tooperate boththebrake andclutch (for
Manual Transmission model).Apply theparking brake
to hold thevehicle. Donot slip theclutch. Whenready
to start, slowly release theparking brakewhile
depressing theaccelerator pedalandreleasing the
clutch pedal.
Driving downhill
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The engine braking actioniseffective forcontrolling
the vehicle whiledescending hills.ForManual Trans-
mission (MT)model, theshift lever should beplaced in
the lower speed position priortodescending.For
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model, the
manual shiftmode orthe ªLº position shouldbe
selected.
BRAKE ASSIST (ifequipped)
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When theforce applied tothe brake pedalexceeds a
certain level,theBrake Assist isactivated generating
greater braking forcethanaconventional brake
booster evenwithlight pedal force.
WARNING:
The Brake Assist isonly anaid toassist braking
operation andisnot acollision warningor
avoidance device.Itis the driver's responsibility
to stay alert, drivesafely andbeincontrol ofthe
vehicle atall times.
ANTI-L OCKBRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) (if
equipped)
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WARNING:
. The Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)isa
sophisticated device,butitcannot prevent
accidents resultingfromcareless ordanger-
ous driving techniques. Itcan help maintain
vehicle control duringbraking onslippery
surfaces. Remember thatstopping distances
on slippery surfaces willbelonger thanon
normal surfaces evenwithABS. Stopping
distances mayalso belonger onrough,
gravel orsnow covered roads,orifyou are using
tirechains. Always maintain asafe
distance fromthevehicle infront ofyou.
Ultimately, thedriver isresponsible for
safety.
. Tire type andcondition mayalso affect
braking effectiveness.
Ð When replacing tires,install thespeci-
fied size oftires onallfour wheels.
Ð When installing aspare tire,make sure
that itis the proper sizeandtype as
specified onthe tire placard. (SeeªTire
placardº (P.9-9) .)
Ð For detailed information, seeªTires and
wheelsº (P.8-31) .
The Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)controls the
brakes sothe wheels donot lock during hardbraking
or when braking onslippery surfaces. Thesystem
detects therotation speedateach wheel andvaries
the brake fluidpressure toprevent eachwheel from
locking andsliding. Bypreventing eachwheel from
locking, thesystem helpsthedriver maintain steering
control andhelps tominimize swerving andspinning
on slippery surfaces.
Using system
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Depress thebrake pedalandhold itdown. Depress
the brake pedal withfirmsteady pressure, butdonot
pump thebrakes. TheABS willoperate toprevent the
wheels fromlocking up.Steer thevehicle toavoid
obstacles.
WARNING:
Do not pump thebrake pedal. Doingsomay
result inincreased stoppingdistances.
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8 Maintenance anddo-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....
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Scheduled maintenance ....
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General maintenance ....
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Where togo for service ....
....................................... ...........................8-2
General maintenance ....
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Explanation ofgeneral maintenance items....
................................. 8-2
Maintenance precautions....
...................................................... ..........8-4
Engine compartment checklocations ....
................................................ 8-5
MRA8DE enginemodel....
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MR16DD Tengine model....
...................................................... ..........8-6
HR16DE enginemodel....
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Engine cooling system ....
............................................ ...............................8-7
Checking enginecoolant level....
............................................ ..........8-8
Changing enginecoolant ....
...................................................... ..........8-8
Engine oil....
................................................................ ...................................8-9
Checking engineoillevel ....
...................................................... ..........8-9
Changing engineoiland oilfilter ....
................................................. .8-9
Drive belt....
....................................... .......................................................... 8-11
Spark plugs....
................................................................ ............................8-12
Iridium platinum-tipped sparkplugs (ifequipped) ....
................ 8-12
Platinum alloy-tipped sparkplugs (ifequipped) ....
.................... 8-12
Brakes ....
............................................ .......................................................... 8-12
Checking parkingbrake....
....................................... ........................8-12
Checking footbrake pedal ....
.......................................................... 8-12
Brake booster ....
................................................. ................................8-13
Brake fluid....
................................................. .............................................8-13
Clutch fluid(ifequipped) ....
....................................... ............................8-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)fluid(ifequipped) ....
.... 8-15
Air cleaner filter....
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blades ....
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Windshield wiperblades ....
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Rear window wiperblade ....
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Window washerfluid....
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Battery ............................................................... .........................................8-18
V ehicle battery ....
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Remote controller battery....
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Intelligent Key battery ....
...................................................... ...........8-20
V ariable voltage controlsystem (ifequipped) ....
.............................. 8-21
Fuses ....
...................................................... .................................................8-21
Engine compartment ....
....................................... ............................8-21
Passenger compartment ....
................................................. ...........8-22
Lights ....
............................................ .......................................................... 8-23
Headlights ....
............................................ .........................................8-23
Exterior lights....
....................................... ......................................... 8-24
Interior light....
........................................................... ........................8-24
Light locations ....
...................................................... ........................8-25
Legal requirement toadjust headlight beam(Halogen
headlight model)....
........................................................... ...............8-29
Tires andwheels ....
...................................................... ............................8-31
Tire inflation pressure ....
...................................................... ...........8-31
T ypes oftires ....
....................................... ......................................... 8-31
Tire chains ....
............................................ .........................................8-31
Tire rotation ....
........................................................... ........................8-31
Tire wear anddamage ....
....................................... ........................8-32
Tire age ....
................................................. .........................................8-32
Changing tiresandwheels ....
............................................ ...........8-32
Wheel balance ....
................................................. ............................8-32
Spare tire....
........................................................... ............................8-32
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GUID-599 42846-716 6-4224-BF7F- 2B18FC065A82
Some day-to-day andregular maintenance isessential
to maintain yourvehicle's goodmechanical condition,
as well asitsemission andengine performance.
It is the owner's responsibility tomake surethatthe
specified maintenance, aswell asgeneral mainte-
nance, isperformed.
As the vehicle owner,youaretheonly onewho can
ensure thatyour vehicle receives theproper main-
tenance care.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
GUID-81E 26708-DAB 3-41AE-A75 2-C19E294D F186
For your convenience, therequired scheduled main-
tenance itemsaredescribed andlisted inaseparate
maintenance booklet.You must refertothat booklet to
ensure thatnecessary maintenance isperformed on
your vehicle atregular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GUID-116 3C165-40B 6-4B3A-B9E 9-F57588E6E ADF
General maintenance includesthoseitemswhich
should bechecked duringnormal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. Theyareessential ifyour vehicle isto
continue tooperate properly.It is your responsibility to
perform theseprocedures regularlyasprescribed.
Performing generalmaintenance checksrequires
minimal mechanical skilland afew general automotive
tools.
These checks orinspections canbedone byyourself,
a qualified technician, orifyou prefer, yourNISSAN
dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
GUID-855385 4F-873D-40F5-B030-38E68B98CD BD
If maintenance serviceisrequired oryour vehicle
appears tomalfunction, havethesystems checked and
tuned byan authorised NISSANdealer.
GUID-41D 52985-13E F-4849-BE86 -06FE33BE5839
During normal day-to-day operationofthe vehicle,
general maintenance shouldbeperformed regularlyas
prescribed inthis section. Ifyou detect anyunusual
sounds, vibrations orsmells, besure tocheck forthe
cause orhave aNISSAN dealerdoitpromptly .In
addition, youshould notifyaNISSAN dealerifyou think
that repairs arerequired.
When performing anychecks ormaintenance work,
closely observe ªMaintenance precautionsº(P.8-4) .
EXPLANA TIONOFGENERAL MAINTE-
NANCE ITEMS
GUID-93ED 51D4-2178-43ED-8D01 -7CDF6194EAC9
Additional information onthe following items
with ª*ºisfound laterinthis section.
Outside vehicle
GUID-E260 8191-CBFF-4F8A-B24A- EDE685639B84
The maintenance itemslisted hereshould beper-
formed fromtimetotime, unless otherwise specified.
Doors andhood:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thatalldoors andthehood operate smoothly as
well asthe back door, trunklidand hatch. Alsomake
sure thatalllatches locksecurely .Lubricate if
necessary .Make surethatthesecondary latchkeeps
the hood fromopening whentheprimary latchis
released. Whendriving inareas usingroadsaltor
other corrosive materials, checklubrication frequently.
Lights*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Clean theheadlights onaregular basis.Makesurethat
the headlights, stoplights, taillights, turnsignal lights,
and other lights arealloperating properlyandinstalled
securely .Also check theaim ofthe headlights.
MAINTENAN CEREQUIREME NTS GENERALMAINTENANCE
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Coolant level*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thecoolant levelwhen thecoolant iscold. Make
sure thatthecoolant levelisbetween theªMAXº and
ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Engine drivebelt(s)*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Make surethatdrive belt(s) is/arenotfrayed, worn,
cracked oroily .
Engine oillevel*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle (onalevel
ground) andturning offthe engine.
Fluid leaks:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check underthevehicle forfuel, oil,water orother fluid
leaks afterthevehicle hasbeen parked forawhile.
W ater dripping fromtheairconditioner afteruseis
normal. Ifyou should noticeanyleaks oriffuel fumes
are evident, checkforcause andhave itcorrected
immediately .
Windshield washerfluid*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thatthere isadequate fluidinthe reservoir.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
GUID-E46 9E0D9-6CF F-4A9B-8459-D2B589DFA455
When performing anyinspection ormaintenance work
on your vehicle, alwaystakecare toprevent serious
accidental injurytoyourself ordamage tothe vehicle.
The following aregeneral precautions whichshould be
closely observed.
WARNING:
. Park thevehicle onalevel surface, applythe
parking brakesecurely andblock thewheels
to prevent thevehicle frommoving. Move
the shift lever tothe ªPº(Park) position (CVT
model) orthe shift lever tothe ªNº(Neutral)
position (MTmodel) . .
Besure theignition switchisin the ªOFFº or
ªLOCKº position whenperforming anyparts
replacement orrepairs.
. Do not work under thehood while the
engine ishot. Always turnoffthe engine
and wait until itcools down.
. Ifyou must workwiththeengine running,
keep yourhands, clothing, hairandtools
away frommoving fans,belts andanyother
moving parts.
. Itis advisable tosecure orremove anyloose
clothing andanyjewelry, suchasrings,
watches, etc.before working onyour vehi-
cle.
. Ifyou must runtheengine inan enclosed
space suchasagarage, besure there is
proper ventilation forexhaust gasesto
escape.
. Never getunder thevehicle whileitis
supported byajack.
. Keep smoking materials, flameandsparks
away fromfuelandthebattery.
. Never connect ordisconnect eitherthe
battery orany transistorized component
connector whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Ongasoline enginemodels withtheMulti-
port Fuel Injection (MFI)system, thefuel
filter andfuel lines should beserviced bya
NISSAN dealerbecause thefuel lines are
under highpressure evenwhen theengine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle isequipped withanautomatic
engine cooling fan.Itmay come onatany
time without warning, evenifthe ignition switch
isin the ªOFFº position andthe
engine isnot running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect thenegative batterycablebefore
working nearthefan.
. Always weareyeprotection wheneveryou
work onyour vehicle.
. Never leavetheengine ortransmission
related component harnessconnector dis-
connected whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Avoid directcontact withused engine oiland
coolant. Improperly disposedengineoil,
engine coolant, and/orothervehicle fluids
can hurt theenvironment. Alwaysconform to
local regulations fordisposal ofvehicle
fluids.
This ª8.Maintenance anddo-it-yourselfº section
provides instructions regardingonlythose itemswhich
are relatively easyforanowner toperform.
Y ou should beaware thatincomplete orimproper
servicing mayresult inoperating difficulties orex-
cessive emissions, andcould affect yourwarranty
coverage. Ifin doubt aboutanyservicing, haveit
done byaNISSAN dealer.
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