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Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-
ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-
facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro-
tectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
CAUTION
●Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-
lar material.
● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and
should be removed promptly. Do not
use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes,
oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents or ammonia-based cleaners as
they may damage the leather’s natural
finish. ●
Never use fabric protectors unless rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may dam-
age the lens cover.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect
the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener,
take the following precautions:
● Hanging-type air fresheners can cause per-
manent discoloration when they contact ve-
hicle interior surfaces. Place the air fresh-
ener in a location that allows it to hang free
and not contact an interior surface.
● Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on
the vents. These products can cause imme-
diate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using the air fresheners.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING
To avoid potential pedal interference that
may result in a collision, injury or death:
● NEVER place a floor mat on top of an-
other floor mat in the driver front
position.
● Use only Genuine NISSAN floor mats
specifically designed for use in your ve-
hicle model. For additional information,
see a NISSAN dealer.
● Properly position the mats in the floor-
well using the floor mat positioning aid.
For additional information, refer to
Floor mat positioning aid in this
section.
The use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats can
extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. Mats should be main-
tained with regular cleaning and replaced if they
become excessively worn.
CLEANING INTERIOR
7-4Appearance and care
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-8
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
4-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-11
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-12
Brake fluid .................................... 8-12
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ....................8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Drive belt ........................................ 8-15
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-16Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-16
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-17
Air conditioner filter (if so equipped) .............8-17
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-17
Cleaning ..................................... 8-17
Replacing .................................... 8-18
Brakes .......................................... 8-19
Fuses ........................................... 8-20
Engine compartment ........................... 8-20
Passenger compartment .......................8-21
Battery replacement .............................. 8-22
Key fob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-23
Lights ........................................... 8-24
Headlights .................................... 8-24
Headlight aim ................................. 8-25
Fog
lights (if so equipped) ...................... 8-28
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-28
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-33
Tire pressure .................................. 8-33
Tire labeling ................................... 8-35
Types of tires .................................. 8-38
Tire chains .................................... 8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-39
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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.
Fluid typeCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 10-7/8 gal 9 gal 41.0 LFor additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this
section of the manual.
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter
change 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt 3.5 L • Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark, SAE 5W-30 Viscosity
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or
SAE 10W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used
and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to
maintain the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter rec-
ommendations” in this section of the manual.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself ” section in this manual.
Without oil filter
change 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt 3.2 L
Engine Coolant A/T Model
With reservoir 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal 6.6 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze/ Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
M/T Model 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal 6.7 L
Manual transmission gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85 or equivalent
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ
Multi is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be
used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine
NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi as soon as
it is available.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Fluid typeCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Automatic transmission fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine
NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the auto-
matic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
• See a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for service.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3
• Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
• Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if
so equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this sec-
tion of the manual.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if
so equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this sec-
tion of the manual.
Windshield-washer fluid 7/8 gal 3/4 gal 3.5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3
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damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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 ApprovalCommittee (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.
LTI2061
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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
Warranty.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 “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide” for the mainte-
nance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if so
equipped) REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil Type R or the exact equiva-
lents.
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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Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start.................2-13,5-7
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-12
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3,8-41
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tirepressure.................8-33
Tirerotation..................8-39
Types of tires .................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-17
Wheels and tires ............8-33,9-9
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tirepressure...................8-33
Towing Flattowing..................9-16
Trailertowing.................9-16
Towing a trailer ..................9-16
Towingyourvehicle...............6-13
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-11
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Driving with manual transmission ......5-13
Shiftleverlockrelease............5-11
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip computer ...................2-6
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turnsignalswitch................2-20
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-17USB interface
..................4-42
Audio file operation .............4-43
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-21
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-23
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-23
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .......9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-13,5-7
Vehicle loading information ........9-13,9-13
Vehicle recovery .................6-15
Vehicle security system .............2-13
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) , engine start .....2-13,5-7
Ventilators .....................4-8
Visors.......................3-12
Voice Prompt Interrupt ..............4-51
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-56,2-10
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-8
Battery charge warning light .........2-8
Brake warning light ..............2-8
Door open warning light ...........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light .......2-8Hazard warning flasher switch
........6-2
Low fuel warning light .............2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light..2-9
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-48
Seat belt warning light ........1-12,2-10
Supplemental air bag warning light .1-56, 2-10
Vehicle security system ...........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-7,2-8,2-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-55
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-7,2-8,2-10
Audible reminders .........2-7,2-8,2-10
Indicatorlights...........2-7,2-8,2-10
Warninglights...........2-7,2-8,2-10
Warninglights.............2-7,2-8,2-10
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-16
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights).....9-9
Wheels and tires ..............8-33,9-9
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ......................9-10
Windows .....................2-26
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-27
Manual windows ...............2-28
Power rear windows .............2-27
Power windows ...............2-26
Rear power windows ............2-27
Windshield-washer fluid .............8-13
Windshield wiper blades ............8-17
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switches. .2-16
Wiperblades.................8-17
Wiper and washer switch ............2-15
10-6