engine coolant NISSAN NV PASSENGER VAN 2016 Owners Manual

VQ40DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-24)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2615
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VK56DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-24)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
8. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2655
Illustrated table of contents0-9

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-6
Voltmeter ......................................2-7
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .........................................2-7
Compass (if so equipped) ..........................2-8
Compass display (if so equipped) ................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-11
Checking lights ............................... 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ................................ 2-16
Audible reminders ............................. 2-18
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-18
How to use the Vehicle Information Display .......2-18
Security systems (if so equipped) ..................2-23
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-23
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-24Wiper and washer switch
......................... 2-25
Switch operation .............................. 2-25
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-27
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-27
Daytime running light system ....................2-28
Instrument brightness control ...................2-29
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-29
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-29
Horn ............................................ 2-30
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-31
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-31
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-32
Front and rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-33
T

ow mode switch (if so equipped) ..................2-33
Power outlets .................................... 2-34
12v outlet(s) .................................. 2-34
120v outlets (if so equipped) ...................2-37
Storage ......................................... 2-38
Map pockets .................................. 2-38

17. Rear sonar system OFF switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-32)
Tow mode ON switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-33)
Front and rear sonar system OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-31)
18. 12v power outlet (P. 2-34)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
20. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-15)
21. Hood release switch (P. 3-12)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-24)
23. Outside power mirror switch (P. 3-18) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-31)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Warning lights and indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Twin trip button and instrument bright-
ness control knob 6. Vehicle information display
7. INFO button and digital gauge change
knob
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC2037
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) .
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
LIC2041LIC2038
Instruments and controls2-5

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-sired position.
Operating tips
●Keep the windows closed while the air con-
ditioner is in operation.
● After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3 min-
utes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
● The air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
● If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. For additional
information, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and dial
positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating,
cooling or defrosting. For additional information
on heating and cooling, refer to “Heater and air
conditioner” in this section. The air recircula-
tion (
) mode should always be OFF for
heating and defrosting.
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Air flow control
Press the air flow control buttons to manually
control air flow and select the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and sidevents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and front floor outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the frontfloor outlets and the vents located
beneath the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat.
— Air flows from defroster and flooroutlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.For additional information, refer to “Rear seat air
conditioner” in this section.
To turn system off
Press the(system OFF) button.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally. The sunload sensor, located on the top of the
instrument panel on the driver’s side
1, helps
the system maintain a constant temperature. Do
not put anything on or around this sensor.
REAR SEAT AIR CONDITIONER
To operate the rear air conditioner, the engine
must be running.
If the rear seat fan control dial is set to (0) , the air
conditioner is turned off. If it is set to any of the fan
speed positions, air is discharged from the rear
vents at the corresponding speed.
1. Rear fan speed control dial
2. Rear temperature control dial
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on and
off and controls fan speed.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial adjusts the tem-
perature and airflow of the outlet air.
Turn the dial to the left for cooler air or to the right
for warmer air.
LHA2132
Rear seat rear climate controls
LHA2106
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Driving precautions .............................5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Ignition switch .....................................5-8
Automatic transmission ..........................5-8
Ignition switch positions .........................5-9
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) ................................5-9
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-10
Starting the engine ............................... 5-10
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-11
Engine protection mode ........................ 5-11
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-12
Parking brake .................................... 5-17
Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-17
Precautions on cruise control . . .................5-17
Cruise control operations .......................5-18Break-in schedule
................................ 5-19
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-19
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-21
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-21
Power steering ................................... 5-22
Brake system .................................... 5-22
Brake precautions ............................. 5-22
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-23
Brake assist .................................. 5-24
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system .............5-24
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-25
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-26
Rear sonar system (RSS) (if so equipped) ...........5-27
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) .......5-28
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-30
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-30
Battery ....................................... 5-30
Draining

of coolant water ....................... 5-30
Tire equipment ................................ 5-30
Special winter equipment .......................5-31
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-31

cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the enginewith your
foot off the accelerator pedal by turn-
ing the ignition key to START. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10 sec-
onds before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec- onds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2–3 minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
short period of time may make the vehicle
more difficult to start. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health.
ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode to
reduce the chance of damage if the coolant tem-
perature becomes too high (for example, when
climbing steep grades in high temperature with
heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer) .
When the engine temperature reaches a certain
level:
● The engine coolant temperature gauge will
move toward the H position.
● Engine power may be reduced.
● The air conditioning cooling function may be
automatically turned off for a short time (the
blower will continue to operate) .
Engine power and, under some conditions, ve-
hicle speed will decrease. Vehicle speed can be
controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the
vehicle may not accelerate at the desired speed.
The transmission will downshift or upshift as it
reaches prescribed shift points. You can also
shift manually.
As driving conditions change and engine coolant
temperature is reduced, vehicle speed can be
increased using the accelerator pedal, and air
conditioning cooling function will automatically
be turned back on.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-11

If:1. The engine coolant temperature is not re- duced.
2. The air conditioning cooling function does not turn back on.
3. If the engine oil pressure low warning light illuminates or the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge indicates an overheating condi-
tion, this may indicate a malfunction. Move
the vehicle off the road in a safe area and
allow the engine to cool. If either condition is
still present after checking the oil and cool-
ant, do not continue to drive and call a
NISSAN dealer.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may also
come on. If onlyit remains on, you do not need to
have your vehicle towed, but have it inspected
soon by a NISSAN dealer. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and controls ” section of this
manual.WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a col-
lision. Be especially careful when driving.
If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driv-
ing speed, pull to the side of the road in a
safe area. Allow the engine to cool and
return to normal operation. For additional
information, refer to “If your vehicle over-
heats” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) , or L (Low) . Always
depress the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
● Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident or
damage the transmission.
● Except in an emergency, do not shift to
the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
5-12Starting and driving