Emergency NISSAN NOTE 2008 Owner's Guide

WARNING
•NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for engine oil
servicing.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
A used oil filter should be disposed of at a
rubbish tip having proper facilities.
•Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine
oil is hot.
•Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
•Avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin
contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap
or hand cleaner and plenty of water as soon
as possible.
•Store used engine oil in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the
handbrake.
2. Start the engine. If the engine is cold, start and
let the engine idle until the engine temperature
reaches the operational temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait at least 10 minutes
to let the engine oil drain back into the oil pan.
4. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
6. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable
floor jack and safety jack stands.
Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle
jack-up points.
For details, see “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
7. Remove the engine compartment under cover
(where fitted).8. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
9. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and com-
pletely drain the oil.
If the engine oil filter needs to be changed, re-
move and replace it at this time. See “Changing
engine oil filter” later in this section.
10. Clean and reinstall the drain plug along with a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torques:
CR14DE or HR16DE engine:
34.3 N•m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
20 N•m (2.0 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
11. Refill the engine with recommended engine oil
and quantity.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical information” sec-
tion.
12. Check the oil level with the dipstick. For details,
see “Checking engine oil level” earlier in this
section. If necessary, add engine oil.
13. Install the engine oil filler cap securely.
14. Start the engine.
15. Check for any leakage around the drain plug.
Correct as required.
16. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes.
17. Check the oil level again with the dipstick. If
necessary, add engine oil.NDI509Z
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Euro 5 — K9K engine
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ommends to visually check the green indicatorjA status periodically. If it is not visible, replace
the battery as soon as possible.
•If battery replacement or check is required, con-
tact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
REINITIALISATION PROCEDURE
AFTER BATTERY RECONNECTION
Power window (Driver’s side —
where fitted)
When the vehicle battery has been connected, the
system must be reinitialised as follows:
1. Push down and hold the driver’s side window
switch until the window glass is completely low-
ered then release the switch.
2.In one continuous operation, pull up and hold
the driver’s side window switch until the window
glass is completely closed and continue holding
the switch for a further 5 seconds.
3. The system is now reinitialised.
Repeat the procedure every time the vehicle battery
is connected.
If the reinitialisation procedure cannot be performed
successfully, take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
JUMP-STARTING
If jump-starting is necessary, see “Jump-starting” in
the “6. In case of emergency” section. If the engine
does not start by jump starting, the battery may have
to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
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A.Turn signal light
B.Stop/Tail light
C.Reverse light
Rear combination light
1. Open the backdoor.
2. Remove the bolts
j1 with a suitable tool.
3. Hold firmly the outboard edge of the light unit
j2
then pull carefully with force straight towards the
rear of the vehicle, as illustrated.
NOTE
If in doubt or you encounter any difficulties
when removing the light unit from its attach-
ments
jD , contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
CAUTION
In order to prevent body and paint damage,
ensure the vehicle body around the light unit
is protected when using lever tools to remove
the light unit.
4. Install the new bulb and check afterwards the
light operation.
5. Install the light unit in the reverse order of re-
moval (step 3 and 2) and close the backdoor.In case of a flat tyre, see “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section.
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Periodically check the tyre pressure (including the
spare tyre). An incorrect tyre pressure may ad-
versely affect tyre life and vehicle handling.
NOTE
Incorrectly inflated tyres can also lead to poor
steering ability and make the driver suspect a
steering problem: keep the vehicle’s tyres in-
flated to the correct pressure at all times.
The tyre pressure should be checked when tyres
are COLD. Tyres are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for three or more hours, or
driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile). COLD tyre pres-
sures are shown on the tyre placard affixed to the
driver’s side centre pillar.
Insufficient pressure can lead to an overheating of
the tyre and subsequent internal damage. At high
speeds, this could result in tread separation and
even bursting of the tyre.
TYPES OF TYRES
CAUTION
•When changing or replacing tyres, be sure all
four tyres are of the same type (i.e., summer,
all season or snow) and construction.
•A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop may
be able to help you with information about
tyre type, size, speed rating and availability.
•Replacement tyres may have a lower speed
rating than the factory equipped tyres, and
may not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed rat-
ing of the tyre.
All season tyres
NISSAN specifies all season tyres on some models
to provide good performance for use all year around,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All season
tyres are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S
on the tyre sidewall. Snow tyres have better snow
traction than all season tyres and may be more ap-
propriate in some areas.
Summer tyres
NISSAN specifies summer tyres as standard fit.
These tyres provide superior performance under
typical mild weather conditions.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of SNOW
or ALL SEASON tyres on all four wheels.
Snow tyres
If snow tyres are needed, it is necessary to select
tyres equivalent in size and load rating to the original
equipment tyres. If you do not, it can adversely af-
fect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tyres will have lower speed ratings
than factory equipped tyres and may not match the
potential maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed the
maximum speed rating of the tyre.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tyres
WHEELS AND TYRES
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may be used. However, some provinces and states
prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial
laws before installing studded tyres. Skid and trac-
tion capabilities of studded snow tyres, on wet or
dry surfaces, may be poorer than that of non-stud-
ded snow tyres.
SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains may be prohibited in some ar-
eas. Check the local laws before installing snow
chains. When installing snow chains, make sure they
are of proper size for the tyres on your vehicle and
are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s
suggestions. Use chain tensioners when recom-
mended by the snow chain manufacturer to ensure
a tight fit. Loose end links of the snow chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibility of
whipping action damage to the fenders or undercar-
riage.
In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
your vehicle can be damaged and/or vehicle han-
dling and performance may be adversely affected.
Snow chains must be installed only on the front
wheels and not on the rear wheels.
CAUTION
Do not drive with snow chains on paved roads
which are clear of snow. Driving with chains in
such conditions can cause damage to the vari-
ous mechanisms of the vehicle due to some
overstress.
•Never install snow chains on a small size spare
tyre.
•Never install snow chains on a temporary-use
spare tyre.
•Do not drive with snow chains on paved roads
which are clear of snow. Driving with chains in
such conditions can cause damage to the
various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress.
TYRE ROTATION
NISSAN recommends that tyres be rotated every
10,000 km (6,000 miles).
See “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case of emergency” sec-
tion for tyre replacing procedures.
WARNING
•After rotating the tyres, adjust the tyre pres-
sure.
•Retighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle
has been driven for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) (also in cases of a flat tyre, etc.).
•Do not include the temporary-use spare tyre
in the tyre rotation.
•Incorrect tyre selection, fitting, care or main-
tenance can affect vehicle safety with risk of
accident and injury. If in doubt, consult a
NISSAN dealer or the tyre manufacturer.
TYRE WEAR AND DAMAGE
Tyres should be periodically inspected for wear,
cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread. If
excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are
found, the tyre should be replaced.
The original tyres have a built-in tread wear indica-
tor
j1 . When the wear indicator is visible, the tyre
should be replaced.
The wear indicator locations are indicated by the
location marks
j2.
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TYRE AGE
Remember tyre age. Never use a tyre over six years
old, regardless of whether they have been used or
not.
Tyres degrade with age as well as the use they are
subjected to. Have the tyres checked and balanced
frequently by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop. Report all accidents where the tyre is knocked
even if it is minor.
CHANGING TYRES AND WHEELS
WARNING
Do not install a deformed wheel or tyre even if it
has been repaired. Such wheels or tyres could
have structural damage and could fail without
warning.
When replacing a tyre, use the same size, speed
rating and load carrying capacity as originally
equipped. Recommended types and sizes are men-
tioned in “Wheels and tyres” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
The use of tyres other than those recommended or
the mixed use of tyres of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking, handling,
ground clearance, body-to-tyre clearance, snow
chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight
aim and bumper height.
WARNING
Some of these effects may lead to accidents and
could result in serious personal injury.
If the wheels are changed for any reason, always
replace with wheels which have the same offset
dimension. Wheels of a different offset could cause
early tyre wear, possibly degraded vehicle handling
characteristics and/or interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can lead to
decreased braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear.
WHEEL BALANCE
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and
tyre life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out
of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as
required.
Wheel balance service should be performed with
the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the front
wheels on the vehicle could lead to transmission
damage.
SPARE TYRE
The temporary-use spare wheel/tyre can be identi-
fied by the temporary-use spare tyre label which
contrasts to the standard road wheels. If in doubt,
contact a NISSAN dealer, qualified workshop or
see “Spare tyre” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section.
CARE OF WHEELS
For details, see “Care of wheels” in the “7. Appear-
ance and care” section.
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– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-25
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-4
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-39
Care when driving ................................................................. 5-5
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-31
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-9
– Checking handbrake ..................................................... 8-13
Child restraint anchorage (top tether) .................................. 1-23
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-16
– Installation on front passenger seat ................................ 1-19
– Installation on rear seats ................................................ 1-20
Child safety ........................................................................... 1-7
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ............................................................................ 7-2
– Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-4
– Interior ............................................................................ 7-3
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-4
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clock (digital) ........................................................................ 2-5
Clutch fluid .......................................................................... 8-13
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-31Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-31
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-32, 7-4
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-4
Cruise control system .......................................................... 5-18
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-19
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-15
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-15
Diesel particulate filter ........................................................... 5-5
Dimensions ........................................................................... 9-6
Door
– Back door lock ................................................................ 3-8
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– Door locks ....................................................................... 3-6
– Emergency situation – Super Lock system ....................... 3-6
– Locking/unlocking with emergency key or key (vehicle dead
battery situation) .............................................................. 3-7
– Power door lock switch ................................................... 3-7
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-6
Drive belts ........................................................................... 8-18
Driving
– Care when driving ........................................................... 5-5
– Cold weather driving ..................................................... 5-31
– Driving on wet road ......................................................... 5-5
– Driving the vehicle ......................................................... 5-11
– Driving under winter conditions ........................................ 5-5
– Driving with automatic transmission ............................... 5-12
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-11
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
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Ignition
– Ignition knob (Intelligent Key equipped models) ................ 5-7
– Ignition switch ................................................................. 5-6
Immobilizer
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ......................... 9-8
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................. 3-9
Indicator lights
– Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ................ 2-7
Injured persons ..................................................................... 1-7
Inside rear-view mirror ......................................................... 3-12
Instrument and control layout
– LHD models .................................................................... 0-5
– RHD models .................................................................... 0-7
Integrated keyfob (remote control system) ............................. 3-3
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-17
– Ignition switch ................................................................. 5-6
– Keyfob operation failure ................................................... 3-4
– Locking the doors ............................................................ 3-3
– Switching from convenience mode to anti-hijack mode ..... 3-4
– Unlocking the doors – Anti hijack mode ........................... 3-4
– Unlocking the doors – Convenience mode ....................... 3-4
Intelligent Key system ............................................................ 3-5
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-17
– Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery situation ..... 5-9
– Ignition knob .................................................................... 5-7
– Locking/unlocking ........................................................... 3-5
– Starting the engine .......................................................... 3-6
Interior lights .............................................................. 2-27, 8-24
– Luggage compartment light ........................................... 2-28
– Map light ....................................................................... 2-28
iPod® player operation ........................................................ 4-30
ISOFIX system .................................................................... 1-22JJump-starting ................................................................ 6-9, 8-16
K
Key
– Ignition knob positions ..................................................... 5-8
– Intelligent Key system ...................................................... 3-5
– Key positions (Ignition switch) .......................................... 5-7
– Key(s) ............................................................................. 3-2
– Remote keyless entry system ........................................... 3-3
L
Light
– Exterior lights ................................................................. 8-24
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-17
– Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-19
– Headlight aiming control switch ..................................... 2-18
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-16
– Headlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-14
– Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-16
– Headlights ..................................................................... 8-23
– Interior lights ........................................................ 2-27, 8-24
– Light locations ............................................................... 8-25
– Luggage compartment ................................................... 2-28
– Map light ....................................................................... 2-28
– Room light ..................................................................... 2-27
– Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-17
Lock
– Back door lock ................................................................ 3-8
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– Doors .............................................................................. 3-6
– Keys ................................................................................ 3-2
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Have your car serviced regularly
Regular service allows you to run your vehicle in
optimal condition and with the best fuel efficiency.
Have your vehicle serviced by your NISSAN dealer
or a qualified workshop to ensure that it is main-
tained to its original standard.
•In case of emergency ... 6-2
(Flat tyre, engine will not start, overheating, tow-
ing)
•How to start the engine ... 5-2
•How to read the meters and gauges ... 2-2
•Maintenance and do-it-yourself ... 8-2
•Technical information ... 9-2
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