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10.Keeping your Vehicle Cool
● Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possible.
● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system. ●
Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-
proper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● For vehicles equipped with
, use 4H
or 4L position only when necessary. Four-
wheel drive operation lowers fuel economy.
● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
WARNING
● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing) , or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. Make
sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMYUSING 4–WHEEL DRIVE
(4WD) (if so equipped)
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 28 gal23-1/4 gal 105.8 L • For additional information, refer to “Fuel Recommendation (without Flexible
Fuel Vehicle Option)” or “Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Fuel Recommendation”
in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill
VK56DE With oil filter
change 6-7/8 qt
5-3/4 qt6.5 L• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 6-1/2 qt
5-1/2 qt6.2 L
Cooling system With reservoir 3-1/4 2-5/8 gal12.2 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Transfer oil 2-1/8 qt1-3/4 qt2.0 L• Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended
•Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause deteriora-
tion in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer case,
which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions inthe “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. •Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
•If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J
ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genu-
ine NISSAN Matic S or J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and au-
tomatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF) • Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
• DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Front final drive oil 3-3/8 pt2-7/8 pt1.6 L• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API
GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
• For hot climates, Viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures
above 0° C (32° F) .
Rear final drive oil 4-1/4 pt3-1/2 pt2.0 L• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-140 or API GL-5 syn-
thetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140
• See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner specification label” in
this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner specification label” in
this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 1-1/4 gal1 gal4.5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent
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Fuel consumption
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gal-
lon than gasoline, you will experience an increase
in fuel consumption. You can expect your fuel
mileage to decrease by about 30% compared to
gasoline operation.
Replacement parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) are designed to be compatible with etha-
nol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced
with correct ethanol compatible parts.
CAUTION
Replacing fuel system components with
non-ethanol compatible components can
damage your vehicle and may also affect
the warranty coverage.
Maintenance
If you operate your vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow
the correct maintenance log shown in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
CAUTION
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than
85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty
in cold starting and may affect drivability.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
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Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide” for the mainte-
nance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and NISSAN A/C
system oil Type S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
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Changing engine coolant...........8-8
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-8
Engine serial number ............9-13
Engine specifications .............9-9
Starting the engine .............5-12
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Engineoilpressuregauge............2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .........2-14
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-44
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-26
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-7 Engine oil
...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-13
Foglightswitch .................2-37
Four-Wheel Drive ................5-24
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-57
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-24
Fuel-filler cap .................3-11
Fuel-filler lid .................3-11
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-26
Fuel-filler door ..................3-11
Fuelgauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-23
Fusiblelinks ...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-64, 2-64, 2-65
Gascap .....................3-11
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7 Fuelgauge...................2-6
Odometer
...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
Voltmeter ....................2-7
General

maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-48
Groceryhooks..................2-53
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-32
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-33
Headlights....................8-28
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-72
Head restraints ..................1-9
Heated seats ...................2-38
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-24
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-25
Heater operation ...........4-18,4-25
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-24
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-61, 2-62, 2-63, 2-64, 2-64, 2-65
Hood.......................3-11
Horn .......................2-37
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
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Rearview...................3-16
Vanity mirror .................3-15
Moonroof .....................2-58
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .........4-69,4-70,4-71,4-72,4-76
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-28, 5-11
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-98
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-14
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-8
Oneshotcall...............4-82,4-93
Outside mirrors .................3-17
Overhead console ................2-50
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-11
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-45
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-45 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-32
Pedal position adjustment ............3-14
Personallights..................2-61
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet ..............2-42,2-44
Power rear windows .............2-56
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-33
Power windows ...............2-54
Rear power windows ............2-56
Power inverter switch ..............2-40
Power outlet ................2-42,2-44
Power steering ..................5-33
Power steering fluid ...............8-13
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-5
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-46
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-46
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-14
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-50
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-7
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-64
Programmablefeatures..............4-7 Push starting
...................6-11
R
Radio AM-FM radio with compact disc
(CD)player..................4-35
CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-79
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD)player..................4-35
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD)player..................4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD)player..................4-39
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-43,4-48
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-67
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M)
test.....................9-44
Rear power windows ..............2-56
Rear sliding window ...............2-57
Rear sonar system ................5-38
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-41
Rearview mirror .................3-16
RearView Monitor ......4-10,4-11,4-13,4-14
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-31
Recorders Eventdata..................9-44
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-8
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-12
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-71
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-43
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RECOMMENDED FUEL (without
Flexible Fuel Vehicle [FFV] option):
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label can operate on E-85. Fuel system
or other damage can occur if E-85 is
used in vehicles that are not designed
to run on E-85.
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst. ●
Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLE (FFV)
FUEL RECOMMENDATION (if so
equipped):
If your vehicle is equipped as a Flexible Fuel
vehicle (FFV) your vehicle is designed to use
(E-85) Fuel Ethanol, “Regular” unleaded regular
gasoline or any percentage of the two fuels com-
bined.
CAUTION
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
● Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent.
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark.
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
GAS STATION INFORMATION