NISSAN QUEST 2005 V42 / 3.G Owners Manual

DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on tire wear rate when tested under controlled
conditions on specified government test courses.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. However,
relative tire performance depends on actual driv-
ing conditions, and may vary significantly due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.WARNING
The traction grade assigned to your ve-
hicle tires is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hydroplan-
ing or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
Temperature grades are A (the highest) , B, and
C. They represent a tire’s resistance to heat
build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-
perature can cause tire material to degenerate,
reducing tire life. Excessive temperatures can
lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds
to a performance level which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and B rep-
resent higher levels of performance on laboratory
test wheels than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following
emission warranties:
For USA
1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re-
placement by writing to:
cNissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, CA 90248-0191
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re-
placement by writing to:
cNissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236. You may also write to: NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor ve-
hicle safety from the Hotline.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is9ready.9If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a9not ready9con-
dition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTYREPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al-
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal oper-
ating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se-
lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps1-8atleast one more time.
If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept-
able between steps. Do not stop the engine until
step 7 is completed.Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of comput-
ers that monitor and control a number of systems
to optimize performance and help service techni-
cians with diagnosis and repair. Depending on
the equipment on your vehicle, some of the com-
puters monitor emission control systems, braking
systems and air bag systems, just to name a few.
Some data about vehicle operation may be
stored in the computers for use during servicing.
Other data may be stored if a crash event occurs.
For example, air bag readiness, air bag perfor-
mance, and seat belt use by the driver or passen-
ger may be recorded, depending on vehicle
equipment. These types of systems are some-
times called Event Data Recorders.
Special equipment can be used to access the
electronic data that may be stored in the vehicle’s
computers (sounds are not recorded) . NISSAN
and NISSAN dealers have equipment to access
some of this data; others may also have this
equipment. The data may be retrieved during
routine vehicle servicing or for special research. It
might also be accessed with the consent of the
vehicle owner or lessee, in response to a request
by law enforcement, or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS
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A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations
and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro-
cedures, this manual is the same one used by the
factory trained technicians working at NISSAN
dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN
Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service
and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 2000 model
year and later contact:
Tweddle Litho Company
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 1999 model
year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
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For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manualsfor the 2005 model
year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact
your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-
ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area
call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-
387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa-
tive will assist you.
Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and
Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
event, there is some important information you
should know.
Many insurance companies routinely authorize
the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to
cut costs, among other reasons.
Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN
collision parts!
If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts
made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-
tions – if you want to help it to last and hold its
resale value, the solution is simple.Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to
only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts.
NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts,
nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage
caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty pro-
tection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit un-
necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the
end of your lease.
NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to
minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the
windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-
genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such
built in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often
show premature wear, rust and corrosion.
Why should you take a chance?
In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair
your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws
that restrict insurance companies from authoriz-
ing the use of non-genuine collision parts during
the new vehicle warranty. These laws help pro-
tect you, so you can take action to protect your-
self.
It’s your right!
If you should need further information visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com.
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10 Index
A
Active head restraint...............1-8
Adjusting pedal position............3-20
Air bag
(See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-48
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-55
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system)...................1-60
Air bag warning labels.............1-62
Air bag warning light...........1-63, 2-10
Air cleaner housing filter............8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-21
Air conditioner service...........4-31
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations........9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18, 4-28
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-30
Servicing air conditioner..........4-31
Air flow charts..................4-22
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-13
Anchor point locations.............1-39
Antenna.....................4-44Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-16
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-7
Audible reminders................2-13
Audio system..................4-31
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-35
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-35
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-39
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-38
Radio....................4-31
Rear audio controls.............4-43
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-42
Autolight switch.................2-19
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-24
Automatic power window switch.....2-39
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-10
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Transmission selector lever lock release . .5-9
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-22
B
Back door....................3-14
Back door release...............3-17
Battery......................8-14
Charge warning light.............2-8Battery replacement
(See remote keyless entry system)......8-25
Before starting the engine............5-6
Belts (See drive belts).............8-16
Bench seat adjustment (3rd row). . . .1-8, 1-12
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-16
Brake booster................8-23
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Brake pedal.................8-22
Brake system................5-16
Brake warning light..............2-8
Brake wear indicators........2-13, 8-22
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-11
Self-adjusting brakes............8-22
Break-in schedule................5-13
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-21
Brightness/Contrast button........4-7, 4-17
Control panel buttons.........4-7, 4-17
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulb replacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-6
Car phone or CB radio.............4-54
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Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-41
CD changer (See audio system)........4-39
CD player (See audio system).........4-38
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator lamp).......2-11
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-38
Child restraints.......1-17, 1-18, 1-25, 1-36
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-39
Child safety rear door lock............3-9
Child safety sliding door lock..........3-9
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-13
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock
(models with navigation system)......4-16
(models without navigation system).....4-4
Clock set
Control panel buttons.........4-4, 4-16
Cold weather driving..............5-21
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-38
Control panel buttons
With navigation system...........4-8
Without navigation system..........4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-42
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18, 4-28
Rear audio controls.............4-43
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-30
Convenience hook...............2-31
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Cornering light.................2-22
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-12
Cup holders...................2-34
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)..........1-60
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-20
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-17
Digital video disc DVD.............4-44
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Display controls
(see control panel buttons).........4-2, 4-8
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light.............2-8
Drive belts....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-24
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-21
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DVD entertainment system...........4-44
E
Economy - fuel.................5-14
Emission control information label.......9-10Emission control system warranty.......9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-8
English/Metric button...........4-4, 4-15
Control panel buttons.........4-4, 4-15
ENTER button.............4-2, 4-3, 4-8
Enter button
Control panel buttons.......4-2, 4-3, 4-8
Event data recorders..............9-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-30
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-22
Flat tire......................6-2
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Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-22
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-55
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-14
Fuel filler cap................3-19
Fuel filler lid.................3-19
Fuel filler lid and cap............3-18
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
FUEL ECON button............4-4, 4-10
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons.........4-4, 4-10
Fuses......................8-23
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-45Garment hook..................2-36
Gascap.....................3-19
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-4
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-30
Glove box lock.................2-30
Grocery hooks.................2-32
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-22
Head restraints..................1-9
Active head restraint.............1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-18
Headlights....................8-26
Headphones
(See DVD entertainment system).......4-47
Headrest storage................2-37
Heated seats..................2-23
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18, 4-28
Heater operation...........4-20, 4-29
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-30
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-45
Hood release..................3-13
Horn.......................2-23I
Ignition switch..................5-5
Immobilizer system..........2-15, 3-2, 5-6
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-18
Increasing fuel economy............5-14
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-7
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-22
Inside mirror...................3-22
Instrument brightness control.........2-21
Instrument panel.................2-2
Interior lights
(see Lights on demand switch)........2-43
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-36
J
Jump starting...................6-7
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-9
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
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Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-62
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-36
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-63, 2-10
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-7
Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light.............2-8
Cornering light...............2-22
Fog light switch...............2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Headlights..................8-26
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Passenger air bag and status light.....2-12
Personal lights...............2-44
Security indicator light...........2-12
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-7
Lights
Map lights..................2-45
Lights on demand switch............2-43
Lock
Back door release.............3-17
Child safety rear door lock..........3-9
Child safety sliding door lock........3-9Door locks..................3-3
Glove box lock...............2-30
Power door locks...............3-5
Low fuel warning light..............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-9
Low tire pressure warning system........5-3
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-10
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors).............3-6, 3-14
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons.........4-5, 4-10
Maint (Maintenance) button, control panel
display...................4-5, 4-10
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-24
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-11
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual vent windows..............2-40
Map lights....................2-45
Map pocket...................2-31
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-21
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-22
Inside mirror.................3-22Outside mirror control...........3-23
Outside mirrors...............3-23
Vanity mirror.................3-22
N
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) . .2-15,
3-2, 5-6
Note holder...................2-27
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-8
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-23
Outside mirrors.................3-23
Overdrive switch................5-10
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-22
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-22
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