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2 Instruments andcontrols
Cockpit ....
........................................................... ............................................2-3
Left-Hand Drive(LHD) model ....
........................................................ 2-3
Right-Hand Drive(RHD) model ....
.................................................... 2-4
Instrument panel....
........................................................... ...........................2-5
Left-Hand Drive(LHD) model ....
........................................................ 2-5
Right-Hand Drive(RHD) model ....
.................................................... 2-6
Meters andgauges ....
...................................................... ...........................2-7
Speedometer andodometer ....
............................................ ..............2-7
T achometer ....
...................................................... ...................................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge....
.............................................. 2-9
Fuel gauge ....
........................................................... ...............................2-9
Instrument brightnesscontrol....
..................................................... 2-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)position
indicator (ifequipped) ....
........................................................... .......2-10
Compass (ifequipped) ....
....................................... ................................2-10
Zone variation changeprocedure ....
....................................... .......2-11
W arning/indicator lightsandaudible reminders ....
........................... 2-12
Checking bulbs....
...................................................... ........................2-13
W arning lights....
................................................. ................................2-13
Indicator lights....
....................................... ......................................... 2-17
Audible reminders ....
........................................................... ...............2-19
V ehicle information display....
...................................................... ...........2-20
How touse thevehicle information display....
............................ 2-20
Startup display....
....................................... ......................................... 2-21
Settings ....
................................................................ ............................2-21
V ehicle information displaywarnings andindicators ....
............ 2-28
Oil control system (fordiesel engine model) ....
......................... 2-33
T rip computer ....
...................................................... ............................2-34
Clock andoutside airtemperature ....
............................................ 2-36
Driver Attention Alert(ifequipped) ....
........................................... 2-36
T raffic SignRecognition (ifequipped) ....
..................................... 2-37Headlight
andturn signal switch ....
..................................................... 2-39
Headlight switch....
........................................................... ...............2-39
Headlight aimingcontrol ....
................................................. ...........2-42
Battery saversystem ....
........................................................... .......2-44
Headlight cleaner(ifequipped) ....
............................................... 2-44
T urn signal switch ....
............................................ ............................2-44
Fog light switch ....
....................................... ............................................. 2-45
Front foglights (ifequipped) ....
............................................ .......2-46
Rear foglight (ifequipped) ....
....................................... ...............2-46
Wiper andwasher switch....
........................................................... .......2-47
Windshield wiperandwasher switch....
.................................... 2-47
Rain-sensing autowiper system (ifequipped) ....
.................... 2-48
Rear window wiperandwasher switch....
................................. 2-49
Defogger switch....
........................................................... ........................2-49
Horn ....
........................................................... .............................................2-50
Windows ....
................................................................ ................................2-50
P ower windows ....
............................................ ................................2-50
Sunroof (ifequipped) ....
................................................. ........................2-52
Automatic sunroofandsunshade ....
............................................ 2-52
P ower outlets ....
................................................................ ........................2-53
Ashtrays andcigarette lighter(ifequipped) ....
................................. 2-54
Ashtray ....
................................................................ ............................2-54
Cigarette lighter....
................................................................ ...........2-54
Storages ....
....................................... .......................................................... 2-54
Glove box....
...................................................... ................................2-54
Console box....
...................................................... ............................2-55
Sunglasses holder....
....................................... ................................2-55
Cup holders ....
...................................................... ............................2-55
Soft bottle holders ....
........................................................... ...........2-56
Card holder ....
........................................................... ........................2-56
Luggage hooks....
............................................ ................................2-57
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CHECKING BULBS
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With alldoors closed, applytheparking brake,fasten
the seat belts andplace theignition switchinthe ªONº
position withoutstarting theengine. Ifequipped, the
following lightswill
illuminate:
,
,
.
If equipped, thefollowing lightswillilluminate briefly
and then turn
off:
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
.
If any lights failtoilluminate, itmay indicate aburned-
out bulb oran open circuit inthe electrical system.
Have thesystem checked, andifnecessary repaired,
by aNISSAN dealerpromptly .
Some indicators andwarnings arealso displayed on
the vehicle information displaybetween thespeed-
ometer andtachometer. (SeeªVehicle information
displayº (P.2-20) .)
W ARNING LIGHTS
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Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.This indicates theABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running, orwhile driving, itmay indicate theABS isnot
functioning properly.Have thesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
If an ABS malfunction occurs,theanti-lock functionis
turned off.The brake system thenoperates normally,
but without anti-lock assistance. (SeeªBrake systemº
(P .5-57) .)
Brake warning light(red)
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WARNING:
. Ifthe brake fluidlevel isbelow theminimum
mark onthe brake fluidreservoir, donot
drive thevehicle untilthebrake system has
been checked byaNISSAN dealer.
. Even ifyou judge itto be safe, haveyour
vehicle towedbecause drivingitcould be
dangerous.
. Depressing thebrake pedalwithout the
engine running and/orwithalow brake
fluid level could increase thestopping dis-
tance andrequire greater pedaltravel dis-
tance andeffort.
The brake warning lightindicates theparking brake
system operation (modelsnotequipped withelectronic
parking brakesystem) ,a low brake fluidlevel ofthe
brake system andanAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
malfunction.
Parking brakewarning indicator (modelsnot
equipped withelectronic parkingbrakesystem) :
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When theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº
position, thebrake warning lightilluminates. When
the engine isstarted andtheparking brakeisreleased,
the brake warning lightturns off.
If the parking brakeisnot fully released, thebrake
warning lightremains on.Besure thatthebrake
warning lighthasturned offbefore driving. (See
ªParking brakeº(P.3-30) .) Low
brake fluidwarning indicator:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
If the brake warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running, orwhile driving, andtheparking brakeis
released, itmay indicate thebrake fluidlevel islow .
When thebrake warning lightilluminates whiledriving,
stop thevehicle safelyassoon aspossible. Stopthe
engine andcheck thebrake fluidlevel. Ifthe brake fluid
level isat the minimum mark,addbrake fluidas
necessary .(See ªBrake fluidº(P.8-16) .)
If the brake fluidlevel issufficient, havethebrake
system checked byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning indi-
cator:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
When theparking brakeisreleased andthebrake fluid
level issufficient, ifboth thebrake warning lightandthe
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightillumi-
nate, itmay indicate theABS isnot functioning
properly .Have thebrake system checked, andif
necessary repaired,byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
(See ªAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightº
(P .2-13) .)
Charge warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
charge warning lightilluminates, andthen turns off.
This indicates thecharging systemisoperational.
If the charge warning lightilluminates whiletheengine
is running, orwhile driving, itmay indicate thecharging
system isnot functioning properlyandmay need
servicing.
When thecharge warning lightilluminates while
driving, stopthevehicle safelyassoon aspossible.
Stop theengine andcheck thealternator belt.Ifthe
alternator beltisloose, broken ormissing, thecharging
system needsrepair. (SeeªDrive beltº(P.8-14) .)
Instrume ntsand controls
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Instrument sand controls
. Selective Unlock
When thisitem isturned on,and thedoor handle
request switchonthe driver's orfront passenger's
side door ispushed, onlythecorresponding door
is unlocked. Allthe doors canbeunlocked ifthe
door handle request switchispushed againwithin
1 minute. Whenthisitem isturned tooff, allthe
doors willbeunlocked whenthedoor handle
request switchispushed once.FromtheªUn-
lockingº menu,selectªSelective Unlockº.Use the
ENTER buttontoactivate ordeactivate this
function.
. Answer Bk.Horn (ifequipped)
When theanswer backhornison the horn will
chirp andthehazard indicators willflash once
when locking thevehicle withtheIntelligent Key or
remote keyless entryfunction.
Wipers:
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. Speed Dependent (ifequipped)
The ªSpeed Dependentº featurecanbeactivated
or deactivated. FromtheªWipersº menu,select
ªSpeed Dependentº .Use theENTER
*
1
to turn
this feature ONorOFF .
. Rain Sensor (ifequipped)
The ªRain sensorº featurecanbeactivated or
deactivated. FromtheªWipersº menu,select
ªRain Sensorº .Use theENTER
*
1
to turn this
feature ONorOFF .
. Reverse Link
The ªReverse Linkºwiper feature canbeset tobe
ON orOFF .From theªWipersº menu,select
ªReverse Linkº.Use theENTER
*
1
to turn this
feature ONorOFF .
. Drip Wipe
The ªDrip Wipeº feature canbeset tobe ON or
OFF .From theªWipersº menu,selectªDripWipeº . Use
theENTER
*
1
to turn thisfeature ONor
OFF .
Maintenance
GUID-641 7F271-F1CE- 47F6-A581-84B3241915 F7
JVI0978X
1. Service
2. Filter (ifequipped)
3. Tyre
4. Other
The maintenance modeallows youtoset alerts forthe
reminding ofmaintenance intervals.To change anitem:
Select ªMaintenanceº usingthe
switch
*
1
and
press ENTER
*
1
.
Service:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
This indicator appearswhenthecustomer setdistance
comes forchanging theengine oiland filter. You can
set orreset thedistance forchecking orreplacing
these items. Forscheduled maintenance itemsand
intervals, seeaseparate maintenance booklet. Filter
(ifequipped) :
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
This indicator appearswhenthecustomer setdistance
comes forchanging theoilfilter. You can setorreset
the distance forchecking orreplacing theseitems. For
scheduled maintenance itemsandintervals, seea
separate maintenance booklet.
T yre:
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This indicator appearswhenthecustomer setdistance
comes forreplacing tires.You can setorreset the
distance forreplacing tires.
WARNING:
The tirereplacement indicatorisnot asubstitute
for regular tirechecks, including tirepressure
checks. SeeªChanging tiresandwheelsº (P.8-
37) .Many factors including tireinflation, align-
ment, driving habitsandroad conditions affect
tire wear andwhen tiresshould bereplaced.
Setting thetire replacement indicatorfora
certain drivingdistance doesnotmean your
tires willlast that long. Usethetire replacement
indicator asaguide onlyandalways perform
regular tirechecks. Failuretoperform regular
tire checks, including tirepressure checkscould
result intire failure. Serious vehicledamage
could occurandmay lead toacollision, which
could result inserious personal injuryordeath.
Other:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
This indicator appearswhenthecustomer setdistance
comes forchecking orreplacing maintenance items
other thantheengine oil,oilfilter andtires. Other
maintenance itemscaninclude suchthings asair filter
or tire rotation. You can setorreset thedistance for
checking orreplacing theitems.
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8 Maintenance anddo-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....
...................................................... ..............8-2
Scheduled maintenance ....
....................................... ...........................8-2
General maintenance ....
............................................ ...........................8-2
Where togo for service ....
....................................... ...........................8-2
General maintenance ....
................................................................ ..............8-2
Explanation ofgeneral maintenance items....
................................. 8-2
Maintenance precautions....
...................................................... ..........8-4
Engine compartment checklocations ....
................................................ 8-5
QR25DE enginemodel....
................................................. ..................8-6
MR20DD enginemodel....
....................................... ...........................8-7
R9M engine model....
............................................ ...............................8-8
Engine cooling system ....
............................................ ...............................8-8
Checking enginecoolant level....
............................................ ..........8-9
Changing enginecoolant ....
...................................................... ..........8-9
Engine oil....
................................................................ ................................8-10
Checking engineoillevel ....
...................................................... .......8-10
Changing engineoiland oilfilter ....
............................................... 8-10
Protect environment ....
........................................................... ...........8-13
Drive belt....
....................................... .......................................................... 8-14
Spark plugs(gasoline enginemodels) ....
........................................... 8-14
Iridium-tipped sparkplugs ....
............................................ ...............8-14
Brakes ....
............................................ .......................................................... 8-15
Checking parkingbrake....
....................................... ........................8-15
Checking footbrake pedal ....
.......................................................... 8-15
Brake booster ....
................................................. ................................8-15
Brake fluid....
................................................. .............................................8-16
Clutch fluid(ifequipped) ....
....................................... ............................8-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)fluid(ifequipped) ....
.... 8-17
Air cleaner filter....
............................................ .........................................8-17Wiper
blades ....
................................................................ ........................8-18
Windshield wiperblades ....
............................................ ...............8-18
Rear window wiperblade ....
......................................................... 8-19
Window washerfluid....
........................................................... ...............8-19
Battery ............................................................... .........................................8-20
V ehicle battery ....
...................................................... ........................8-20
Remote controller battery....
.......................................................... 8-21
Intelligent Key battery ....
...................................................... ...........8-22
V ariable voltage controlsystem (ifequipped) ....
.............................. 8-23
Fuses ....
...................................................... .................................................8-24
Engine compartment ....
....................................... ............................8-24
Passenger compartment ....
................................................. ...........8-24
Lights ....
............................................ .......................................................... 8-27
Headlights ....
............................................ .........................................8-27
Exterior lights....
....................................... ......................................... 8-28
Interior lights....
................................................. ................................8-29
Light locations ....
...................................................... ........................8-30
Legal requirement toadjust headlight beam....
........................ 8-33
Tires andwheels ....
...................................................... ............................8-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (ifequipped) ....
.... 8-36
Tire inflation pressure ....
...................................................... ...........8-36
T ypes oftires ....
....................................... ......................................... 8-36
Tire chains ....
............................................ .........................................8-36
Tire rotation ....
........................................................... ........................8-37
Tire wear anddamage ....
....................................... ........................8-37
Tire age ....
................................................. .........................................8-37
Changing tiresandwheels ....
............................................ ...........8-37
Wheel balance ....
................................................. ............................8-38
Spare tire(ifequipped) ....
...................................................... .......8-38
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CHECKING ENGINEOILLEVEL
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JVM0423X
QR25 andMR20 engine
JVM0435X
R9M engine
1. Park thevehicle onalevel surface andapply the
parking brake.
2. Start theengine andwarm itup until theengine
temperature reachesthenormal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5minutes) .
3. Stop theengine.
4. Wait atleast 10minutes forthe engine oiltodrain
back tothe oilpan.
5. Remove thedipstick andwipe itclean. 6.
Reinsert thedipstick allthe way.
7. Remove thedipstick andcheck theoillevel. It
should bewithin therange
*
C
.
8. Ifthe oillevel isbelow
*
A
, remove theoilfiller cap
and pour therecommended oilinto theopening.
Do not overfill
*
B
.
When fillingtheengine oil,donot remove
the dipstick.
9. Recheck theoillevel withthedipstick.
It is normal toadd some oilbetween oil
maintenance intervalsorduring thebreak -in
period, depending onthe severity ofoperat-
ing conditions.
CAUTION:
The oillevel should bechecked regularly.
Operating yourvehicle withaninsufficient
amount ofoil can damage theengine, andsuch
damage isnot covered bythe warranty.
CHANGING ENGINEOILAND OILFILTER
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WARNING:
. Used oilmust bedisposed ofproperly. Never
pour ordump oilinto theground, canals,
rivers, etc.It should bedisposed ofatproper
waste facilities. NISSANrecommends hav-
ing your oilchanged byaNISSAN dealer.
. Be careful nottoburn yourself, asthe
engine oilmay behot.
. Prolonged andrepeated contactwithused
engine oilmay cause skincancer.
. Avoid directskincontact withused oil.If
contacted, washthoroughly withsoap or hand
cleaner andplenty ofwater assoon as
possible.
. Store usedengine oilinmarked containers
out ofthe reach ofchildren.
V ehicle set-up
GUID-EF 5792C3-0A80 -4BDF-944F-8C21E6 FF05DC
1. Park thevehicle onalevel surface andapply the
parking brake.
2. Start theengine andwarm itup until theengine
temperature reachesthenormal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5minutes) .
3. Stop theengine.
4. Wait atleast 10minutes forthe engine oiltodrain
back tothe oilpan.
5. Raise andsupport thevehicle usingasuitable
floor jackandsafety jackstands.
.
Place thesafety jackstands underthevehicle
jack -up points.
.
A suitable adaptershouldbeattached tothe
jack stand saddle.
6. Remove theplastic engine undercover (if
equipped) .
.
Remove theplastic clipsfromtheundercover.
Engine oiland filter
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QR25DE andMR20DD engine:
ENGINE OIL
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MR20DD engine
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1
Oil filler cap
*
2
Oil drain plug
*
3
Oil filter
1. Place alarge drainpanunder thedrain plug.
2. Remove thedrain plugwithawrench.
3. Remove theoilfiller capand completely drainthe
oil.
If the oilfilter isto be changed, removeand
replace itat this time.
CAUTION:
Waste oilmust bedisposed ofproperly. Check
your local regulations.
4. Remove theplastic coverovertheoilfilter location
by removing thesmall plastic clipsasillustrated.
(For QR25DE engine)
5. Loosen theoilfilter withanoilfilter wrench.
6. Remove theoilfilter byturning itby hand.
7. Wipe theengine oilfilter mounting surfacewitha
clean cloth.
Be sure toremove anyoldgasket remaining onthe
mounting surface. 8.
Apply newengine oiltothe gasket ofthe new oil
filter.
9. Screw inthe oilfilter untilaslight resistance isfelt
and then tighten anadditional 2/3ofaturn to
secure thefilter.
Oil filter tightening torque:
15 to20 N´m
(1.5 to2.0 kg-m, 11to15 ft-lb)
10. Clean andreinstall thedrain plugandnew washer.
Securely tightenthedrain plugwithawrench. Do
not use excessive force.
Drain plugtightening torque:
29 to39 N´m
(3.0 to4.0 kg-m, 22to29 ft-lb)
11. Refill therecommended engineoiland quantity .
(See ªRecommended Fluids/lubricants andcapa-
citiesº (P.9-2) .)
When fillingtheengine oil,donot remove
the dipstick.
12. Securely installtheoilfiller cap.
13. Start theengine.
14. Check thedrain plugforany sign ofleakage.
15. Dispose ofthe used oilinthe proper manner.
Check yourlocal regulations.
16. Check theengine oillevel according tothe proper
procedure. (SeeªChecking engineoillevelº (P.8-
10) .) R9M
engine:
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JVM0436X
*
1
Oil filler cap
*
2
Oil drain plug
*
3
Oil filter
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1 Oilfiller element
2 O-ring
3 Oilfilter cover
1. Place alarge drainpanunder thedrain plug.
2. Remove thedrain plugwithawrench.
3. Remove theoilfiller capand completely drainthe
oil.
If the oilfilter isto be changed, removeand
replace itat this time.
CAUTION:
Waste oilmust bedisposed ofproperly. Check
your local regulations.
4. Loosen theoilfilter cover withawrench.
5. Remove theengine oilfilter cover thentheoilfilter
element.
6. Remove therubber O-ring fromthefilter cover.
7. Wipe theentire oilfilter cover withaclean cloth.
Be sure toremove anyoldO-ring remaining onthe
mounting surface. 8.
Apply newengine oiltothe O-ring.
Install thenew O-ring onthe new oilfilter element.
9. Insert theoilfilter element intotheengine oilfilter
cover.
10. Screw inthe oilfilter cover untilaslight resistance
is felt, and then tighten thefilter completely .
Oil filter cover tightening torque:
25 N´m
(2.6 kg-m, 18ft-lb)
11. Clean andreinstall thedrain plugandnew washer.
Securely tightenthedrain plugwithawrench. Do
not use excessive force.
Drain plugtightening torque:
50 N´m
(5.1 kg-m, 36.9ft-lb)
12. Refill therecommended engineoiland quantity .
(See ªRecommended Fluids/lubricants andcapa-
citiesº (P.9-2) .)
13. Securely installtheoilfiller cap.
14. Start theengine.
15. Check thedrain plugforany sign ofleakage.
16. Dispose ofthe used oilinthe proper manner.
Check yourlocal regulations.
17. Check theengine oillevel according tothe proper
procedure. (SeeªChecking engineoillevelº (P.8-
10) .)
After operation
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1. Lower thevehicle carefully tothe ground.
2. Dispose ofwaste oiland filter properly .
PRO TECT ENVIRONMENT
T32A1308 27-208605 74-F3E8-4014 -8CD9-B62C347302 4F
It is illegal topollute drains,watercourses andsoil. Use
authorized wastecollection facilities,including civil
amenity sitesandgarages providing facilitiesfor
disposal ofused oiland used oilfilters. Ifin doubt,
contact yourlocal authority foradvice ondisposal.
The regulations concerningthepollution ofthe
environment willvary from country tocountry.
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