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Heater andairconditione r,and audio system
audio system. Musicmaynotplay properly whena
monaural cableisused.
AUX:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Pushing theAUX button willswitch thedisplays as
follows:
iP od/USB ?AUX ?iPod/USB
When theAUX button ispushed withnodevice
plugged intothejack, theaudio system doesnot
change tothe AUX mode.
Radio operation
GUID-052683 ED-ECB9-4FCE-BC7E-0 E89F3482F7B
radio (FM/AM) bandselect :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Pushing theradio band select button willchange the
band asfollows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
TUNE (Tuning) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
T urn theradio TUNE´FOLDER controlknobformanual
tuning.
Radio DataSystem (RDS)(ifequipped) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
RDS stands forRadio DataSystem, andisadata
information servicetransmitted bysome radiostations
on the FM band (notAMband) encoded withina
regular radiobroadcast. Currently,most RDSstations
are inlarge cities, butmany stations arenow
considering broadcasting RDSdata.
RDS candisplay:
. Station name,suchasªThe Grooveº .
. Music orprogramming typesuch asªClassicalº ,
ªCountryº orªRockº .
SEEK tuning:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Push the
or
button totune from lowtohigh
or high tolow frequencies andtostop atthe next
broadcasting station.
SCAN tuning:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Push theSCAN tuningbutton totune from lowtohigh
frequencies andstop ateach broadcasting stationfor
5 seconds. Pushingthebutton againduring this5
seconds periodwillstop SCAN tuningandtheradio
will remain tunedtothat station.
If the SCAN tuningbutton isnot pushed within5
seconds, SCANtuningmoves tothe next
station.
to
Station memory operations:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
12 stations canbeset forthe FM band (6each for
FM1 andFM2) and6stations canbeset forthe AM
band.
1. Choose theradio band using theradio band
select button.
2. Tune tothe desired stationusingtheSEEK´-
TRACK, SCANbuttonorthe radio TUNE´-
FOLDER controlknob.
3. Push andhold thedesired stationpreset
button
to
until theradio mutes.
4. The station indicator willthen come onand the
sound willresume. Memorizing isnow complete.
5. Other buttons canbeset inthe same manner.
If the battery cableisdisconnected, orifthe fuse
opens, theradio memory willbeerased. Inthat case,
reset thedesired stations.
CD player operation
GUID-EB9 ABA6A-DB DF-49C5-B823 -0C6BB6DEB75E
Place theignition switchinthe ACC orON position
and insert theCompact Disc(CD) intotheslot with the
label sidefacing up.The CDwillbeguided auto-
matically intotheslot and start playing.
After loading theCD, thenumber oftracks onthe CD
and theplay time willappear onthe display .
If the radio isalready operating, itwill automatically turn
off and theCD willplay .
If the system hasbeen turned offwhile theCD was
playing, pushing thePWR button willstart theCD.
PLA Y:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When theCD button ispushed withthesystem offand
the CD loaded, thesystem willturn onand theCD will
start toplay .
When theCD button ispushed withtheCD loaded
and theradio playing, theradio willautomatically be
turned offand theCD willstart toplay .
Next/Previous Track andFast
Forward/Rewind:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When the
or
button ispushed formore than
1.5 seconds whiletheCD isbeing played, theCD will
play while fastforwarding orrewinding. Whenthe
button isreleased, theCD willreturn tonormal play
speed.
When the
or
button ispushed forless than
1.5 seconds whiletheCD isbeing played, thenext
track orthe beginning ofthe current trackonthe CD
will beplayed.
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Heater andairconditione r,and audio system
. Donot expose theUSB memory todirect sunlight.
. Donot spill anyliquids onthe USB memory .
Refer tothe USB memory Owner's Manualforthe
details.
AUDIO CONTROL STEERING SWITCH(if
equipped)
GUID-53 40BAAA-8CC3 -4555-AF7F-9768B8069B2 A
JVH0868X
1. Tuning switch
2. Source selectswitch
3. Volume control switch
The audio system canbeoperated usingthecontrols
on the steering wheel.
Source selectswitch
GUID-58D EF7BE-F407 -4C23-B805-4B323BB3BC7A
Push thesource selectswitch tochange themode to
available audiosource.
T uning switch
GUID-B1 DAD262- 2878-4A9E-9 791-C65B618574D4
Memory change(radio):
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Push up/down thetuning switch
or
for less
than 1.5seconds tochange theradio frequency . Seek
tuning (radio):
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Push up/down thetuning switch
or
for more
than 1.5seconds toseek thenext orprevious radio
station.
APS (Automatic ProgramSearch)FF,APS REW
(CD) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Push up/down thetuning switch
or
for less
than 1.5seconds toreturn tothe beginning ofthe
present program orskip tothe next program. Push
several timestoskip back orskip through programs.
iPod (ifequipped) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
. Tilting up/down forless than 1.5seconds will
increase ordecrease thetrack number.
USB (ifequipped) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
. Tilting up/down forless than 1.5seconds will
increase ordecrease thetrack number.
. Tilting up/down formore than1.5seconds will
increase/decrease thefolder number.
V olume control switch
GUID-15 379E76-6B E7-42B2-A4 FD-2912DF4 C5182
Push +or -side ofthe volume controlswitchto
increase ordecrease thevolume.
USB/AUX CONNECT OR(models withnavi-
gation system)
GUID-339 3C35B-8B9 6-45BB-AC5 9-1087D0FD FD42
JVH0546X
The USB/AUX connectorislocated inthe center
console.
For details, seetheseparately providedNISSAN
Connect Owner'sManual.
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Starting anddriving
GUID-41 CA11C8-A71 B-431A-9816 -BFD8BE3B85AC
During thefirst 1,600 km(1,000 miles),follow these
recommendations toobtain maximum engineperfor-
mance andensure thefuture reliability andeconomy of
your newvehicle. Failuretofollow theserecommenda-
tions mayresult inshortened enginelifeand reduced
engine performance.
. Donot drive ataconstant speed,eitherfastor
slow ,for long periods oftime.
. Donot run theengine over4,000 rpm.
. Donot accelerate atfull throttle inany gear.
. Donot start quickly .
. Donot brake hardasmuch aspossible.
. Donot tow atrailer foratleast thefirst 800 km
(500 miles) (forAustralia andNew Zealand) .
GUID-E8B 3C646-A7 78-4313-AF 16-0B6BA360E 60C
WARNING:
The driving characteristic sof your vehicle will
change remarkably byany additional loadand
its distribution, aswell asby adding optional
equipment (roofracks, etc.). Your driving style
and speed mustbeadjusted according tothe
circumstances. Especiallywhencarrying heavy
loads, yourspeed mustbereduced adequately.
. Make surethearea around thevehicle isclear.
. Visually inspecttiresfortheir appearance and
condition. Measureandcheck thetire pressure for
proper inflation.
. Check thatallwindows andlights areclean.
. Adjust theseat andhead restraint positions.
. Adjust theinside andoutside rearview mirror
positions.
. Fasten yourseatbeltandaskallpassengers todo
the same.
. Check thatalldoors areclosed.
. Check theoperation ofthe warning lightswhen
the ignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position.
. Maintenance itemsinthe ª8.Maintenance anddo-
it-yourselfº sectionshouldbechecked periodi-
cally .
GUID-31 CD6104-03 10-4DC0-AF3 7-02F08BEF2110
WARNING:
. Never leavechildren oradults whowould
normally requirethesupport ofothers alone
in your vehicle. Petsshould notbeleft alone
either. Theycould unknowingly activate
switches orcontrols andinadvertently be-
come involved inaserious accident and
injure themselves. Onhot, sunny days,
temperatures inaclosed vehicle could
quickly become highenough tocause se-
vere orpossibly fatalillness topeople or
animals.
. Properly secureallluggage tohelp prevent it
from sliding orshifting. Donot place lug-
gage higher thantheseatbacks. Inasudden
stop orcollision, unsecured luggagecould
cause personal injury.
NO TE:
During thefirst fewmonths afterpurchasing a
new vehicle, ifyou smell strong odorsofVolatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs)insidethevehicle,
ventilate thepassenger compartment thor-
oughly. Openallthe windows beforeentering
or while inthe vehicle. Inaddition, whenthe
temperature inthe passenger compartment
rises, orwhen thevehicle isparked indirect
sunlight foraperiod oftime, turnoffthe air
recirculation modeofthe airconditioner and/or
open thewindows toallow sufficient freshair
into thepassenger compartment.
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE BEFORESTARTING ENGINE PRECAUTI
ONSWHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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EXHAUST GAS(carbon monoxide)
GUID-FF41 5DD8-A3E6-4538-B5 50-ED73193BFA0D
WARNING:
. Do not breathe exhaust gas;itcontains
colorless andodorless carbonmonoxide.
Carbon monoxide isdangerous. Itcan cause
unconsciousness ordeath.
. Ifyou suspect thatexhaust fumesare
entering thevehicle, drivewithallwindows
fully open, andhave thevehicle inspected
immediately.
. Donot run theengine inclosed spaces such
as agarage.
. Do not park thevehicle withtheengine
running foranextended periodoftime.
. Keep theback doorclosed whiledriving,
otherwise exhaustgascould bedrawn into
the passenger compartment. Ifyou must
drive withtheback dooropen, follow these
precautions:
Ð Open allthe windows.
Ð Turn theairrecirculation modeoffand
set the fanspeed control tothe highest
level tocirculate theair.
. Ifaspecial bodyorother equipment is
added forrecreational orother usage, follow
the manufacturer's recommendation topre-
vent carbon monoxide entryintothevehicle.
(Some recreational vehicleappliances such
as stoves, refrigerators, heaters,etc.may
also generate carbonmonoxide.)
. The exhaust systemandbody should be
inspected byaqualified mechanic whenever: Ð
Your vehicle israised whilebeing ser-
viced.
Ð You suspect thatexhaust fumesare
entering intothepassenger compart-
ment.
Ð You notice achange inthe sound ofthe
exhaust system.
Ð You have hadanaccident involving
damage tothe exhaust system,under-
body, orrear ofthe vehicle.
THREE-W AY CA TAL YST
GUID-8BE 2416E-1724-4 A2B-858D-F590C9D3C8 F1
WARNING:
. The exhaust gasand theexhaust systemare
very hot.Keep people, animals andflam-
mable materials awayfromtheexhaust
system components.
. Do not stop orpark thevehicle over
flammable materialssuchasdry grass,
wastepaper orrags. Theymayignite and
cause afire.
The three-way catalystisan emission controldevice
installed inthe exhaust system.Exhaust gasinthe
three-way catalystisburned athigh temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
CAUTION:
. Donot use leaded gasoline. (SeeªRecom-
mended fluids/lubricants andcapacitiesº
(P .9-2) .)Deposits fromleaded gasoline ser-
iously reduce theability ofthe three-way
catalyst tohelp reduce exhaust pollutants
and/or damage thethree-way catalyst. .
Keep yourengine tunedup.Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuelinjection, orelectrical
systems maycause overrich fueltoflow into
the three-way catalyst,causingitto over-
heat. Donot keep driving ifthe engine
misfires, orifnoticeable lossofperformance
or other unusual operating conditions are
detected. Havethevehicle inspected
promptly byaNISSAN dealer.
. Avoid driving withanextremely lowfuel
level. Running outoffuel could cause the
engine tomisfire, damaging thethree-way
catalyst.
. Donot race theengine whilewarming itup.
. Donot push ortow your vehicle tostart the
engine.
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Starting anddriving
possible. (SeeªJump startingº (P.6-5) .)
Operating range
GUID-80A4 4E43-0A1B -4ABB-A7E6-B D571734D53 C
SSD0436
The Intelligent Key can only beused forstarting the
engine whentheIntelligent Key iswithin thespecified
operating range
*
1
.
When theIntelligent Key battery isalmost discharged
or strong radiowaves arepresent neartheoperating
location, theIntelligent Key system's operating range
becomes narrowerandmay notfunction properly.
If the Intelligent Key iswithin theoperating range,itis
possible foranyone, evensomeone whodoes notcarry
the Intelligent Key ,to push theignition switchtostart
the engine.
. The luggage roomareaisnot included inthe
operating range,buttheIntelligent Keymay
function.
. Ifthe Intelligent Key isplaced onthe instrument
panel, insidetheglove box,door pocket orthe
corner ofthe interior compartment, theIntelligent
K ey may notfunction.
. Ifthe Intelligent Key isplaced nearthedoor or
window outsidethevehicle, theIntelligent Key
may function.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model
GUID-59131E CE-A47C-4849-A212-5FF7051D7462
The ignition lockisdesigned sothat theignition switch
cannot beswitched tothe ªLOCKº position untilthe
shift lever ismoved tothe ªPº (Park) position. When
pushing theignition switchtothe ªOFFº position, make
sure theshift lever isin the ªPº (Park) position.
When theignition switchcannot beswitched tothe
ªL OCKº position:
1. Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
2. Push theignition switchtothe ªOFFº position.
3. Open thedoor. Theignition switchwillchange to
the ªLOCKº position.
If the ignition switchisswitched tothe ªLOCKº
position, theshift lever cannot bemoved fromtheªPº
(Park) position. Theshift lever canbemoved ifthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position withthefoot
brake depressed.
STEERING LOCK
GUID-E05 63F6E-C5FD- 4C6A-83D7-9D 4CAE048AA9
The ignition switchisequipped withananti-theft
steering lockdevice.
T o lock steering wheel
GUID-199 0FCB9-1E4 5-4067-918 5-B54F6548 9D5D
1. Push theignition switchtothe ªOFFº position
where theignition switchposition indicator willnot
illuminate.
2. Open orclose thedoor. Theignition switchturns
to the ªLOCKº position.
3. Turn thesteering wheel1/6ofaturn tothe right or
left from thestraight upposition.
T o unlock steering wheel
GUID-836 CAB5B-2A97-4D4D-B A13-0D61A7DEAB3B
Push theignition switch,andthesteering wheelwillbe
automatically unlocked.
CAUTION:
. Ifthe battery ofthe vehicle isdischarged, the
push-button ignitionswitchcannot be
switched fromtheªLOCKº position.
. Ifthe ignition switchposition doesnot
change fromtheªLOCKº position, pushthe
ignition switchagainwhilerotating the
steering wheelslightly tothe right andleft.
IGNITION SWITCHPOSITIONS
GUID-787 88975-EF20-4EEC-9 BD9-C8FD 1F38789B
SSD0859
When theignition switchispushed withoutdepressing
the brake pedal (Continuously Variable Transmission
model) orthe clutch pedal(Manual Transmission
model) ,the ignition switchposition willchange as
follows:
. Push oncetochange toªACCº .
. Push twotimes tochange toªONº .
. Push three times tochange toªOFFº .
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. Push fourtimes toreturn toªACCº .
. Open orclose anydoor toreturn toªLOCKº when
in the ªOFFº position.
The indicator light
*
A
on the ignition switchillumi-
nates whentheignition switchisin the ªACCº orªONº
position.
L OCK position
GUID-43425B BE-7F00-4ED4-A87 5-071702F2 842A
The ignition switchandsteering lockcanonly be
locked atthis position.
The ignition switchwillbeunlocked whenitis pushed
to the ªACCº position whilecarrying theIntelligent Key .
ACC position
GUID-202F5 141-00BE-47DC-B76C-7 268FE6DC636
The electrical accessory poweractivates atthis
position withouttheengine turnedon.
ON position
GUID-9FF5 AE68-135D-4 D67-8BBC-43E8DC881 23E
The ignition systemandtheelectrical accessory power
activate atthis position withouttheengine turnedon.
OFF position
GUID-81EA9 526-2AC3-4FF2-91B3 -F3E0BFFFA02D
The engine isturned offwith thesteering wheel
unlocked.
WARNING:
Never pushtheignition switchtothe ªOFFº
position whiledriving. Thesteering wheelmay
lock andcause thedriver tolose control ofthe
vehicle, resulting inserious vehicledamage or
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not leave thevehicle forextended periodsof
time when theignition switchisin the ªACCº or
ªONº position andtheengine isnot running. This
candischarge thebattery.
INTELLIGENT KEYBATTER YDISCHARGE
GUID-EC7 BC919-57B A-4B13-9C48-52E166 3770CA
SSD0860
If the battery ofthe Intelligent Key isdischarged, or
environmental conditionsinterferewiththeIntelligent
K ey operation, starttheengine according tothe
following procedure:
1. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) orªNº
(Neutral) position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
2. Firmly depress thebrake pedal.
3. Touch theignition switchwiththeIntelligent Key
as illustrated. (Achime willsound.)
4. Push theignition switchwhiledepressing the
brake pedal (Continuously Variable Transmission
models) orclutch pedal(Manual Transmission
models) within10seconds afterthechime
sounds. Theengine willstart.
After step3is performed, whentheignition switchis
pushed withoutdepressing thebrake pedal (Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission models)orclutch pedal
(Manual Transmission models),the ignition
switch position willchange toªACCº .
NO TE:
. When theignition switchispushed tothe
ª ACCº orªONº position orthe engine is
started bythe above procedures, theIntel-
ligent Keysystem warning lightmayblink in
yellow evenifthe Intelligent Keyisinside
the vehicle. Thisisnot amalfunction. To stop
the warning lightfrom blinking, touchthe
ignition switchwiththeIntelligent Key
again.
. Ifthe Intelligent Keysystem warning lightin
the meter isblinking ingreen, replace the
battery assoon aspossible. (SeeªBatteryº
(P .8-18) .)
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DRIVING WITHMANUAL TRANSMISSION
(MT)
GUID-08 EE8EF5-22C A-45AE-97E1-FC6FB2E7 A861
WARNING:
. Donot downshift abruptlyonslippery roads.
This maycause aloss ofvehicle control.
. Donot over-rev theengine whenshifting to
a lower gear.Thismay cause aloss of
vehicle control orengine damage.
CAUTION:
. Donot rest your footonthe clutch pedal
while driving. Thismay damage theclutch
system.
. Fully depress theclutch pedalbefore shift-
ing tohelp prevent transmission damage.
. Stop thevehicle completely beforeshifting
into theªRº(Reverse) position.
. When thevehicle isstopped foraperiod of
time, forexample waitingatstoplights, shift
to the ªNº (Neutral) positionandrelease the
clutch pedalwiththefoot brake pedal
depressed.
. Do not shift tothe ªNº (Neutral) position
while driving. Doingsomay result inan
accident duetoloss ofengine braking.
Starting vehicle
GUID-167 57328-65F A-4660-BD9B-5E4335 1F3AF1
1. After starting theengine, depress theclutch pedal
to the floor andmove theshift lever tothe ª1º(1st)
or ªRº (Reverse) position.
2. Slowly depress theaccelerator pedal,releasing
the clutch pedalandparking brakeatthe same
time.
Shifting gear
GUID-70 8BE0C7-A6C5 -48DA-A9C3-3AD53F8A3 232
T o change gears,orwhen upshifting ordownshifting,
fully depress theclutch pedal, shiftintotheappropriate
gear, thenslowly andsmoothly releasetheclutch
pedal.
T o ensure smooth gearchanges, fullydepress the
clutch pedalbefore operating theshift lever. Ifthe
clutch pedalisnot fully depressed beforethe
transmission isshifted, agear noise maybeheard.
T ransmission damagecouldoccur.
Start thevehicle inthe ª1º(1st) position andshift to
the ª2º(2nd) ,ª3º (3rd) ,ª4º (4th) ,ª5º (5th) andª6º
(6th) (ifequipped) gearinsequence according tothe
vehicle speed.
If itis difficult tomove theshift lever intotheªRº
(Reverse) orª1º (1st) position, shifttothe ªNº (Neutral)
position, andthen release theclutch pedalonce.Fully
depress theclutch pedalagainandshift intoªRºorª1º
.
SSD0084
5-speed ManualTransmission (MT)model:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Y ou cannot shiftdirectly fromtheª5º (5th) position into
the R(Reverse) position.FirstshiftintotheN(Neutral)
position, thenshiftintotheR(Reverse)
position.
SSD0552
6-speed ManualTransmission (MT)model:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
. To reverse, stopthevehicle andmove theshift
lever intotheN(Neutral) position,andthen pull
the ring
*
1
upward toshift intotheR(Reverse)
position.
. The ring returns toits original position whenthe
shift lever ismoved tothe N(Neutral) position.
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Tires*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thepressure withagauge oftenandalways
prior tolong distance trips.Adjust thepressure inall
tires, including thespare, tothe pressure specified.
Check carefully fordamage, cutsorexcessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
In the case thatTwo-Wheel Drive(2WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
10,000 km(6,000 miles).Tires marked withdirectional
indicators canonly berotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatFour-Wheel Drive(4WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
5,000 km(3,000 miles).Tires marked withdirectional
indicators canonly berotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatfront tiresaredifferent sizefrom rear
tires; Tirescannot berotated.
However, thetiming fortire rotation mayvaryaccording
to your driving habitsandtheroad surface conditions.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)trans-
mitter components (ifequipped) :
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Replace theTPMS transmitter grommetseal,valve
core andcap when thetires arereplaced duetowear
or age.
Wheel alignment andbalance:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
If the vehicle shouldpulltoeither sidewhile driving on
a straight andlevel road, orifyou detect uneven or
abnormal tirewear, theremaybeaneed forwheel
alignment. Ifthe steering wheelorseat vibrates at
normal highway speeds,wheelbalancing maybe needed.
Windshield:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Clean thewindshield onaregular basis.Check the
windshield atleast every sixmonths forcracks orother
damage. Repairasnecessary .
Wiper blades*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check forcracks orwear ifnot functioning correctly.
Inside vehicle
GUID-55 4469D2-12 96-4F49-B7A0 -0A8847FB7455
The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
on aregular basis,suchaswhen performing periodic
maintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that thepedal doesnotcatch orrequire uneven effort.
K eep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Brake pedal*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that itis the proper distance fromthefloor matwhen
depressed fully.Check thebrake booster function. Be
sure tokeep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Parking brake*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check theparking brakeoperation regularly.Check
that thelever (ifequipped) orthe pedal (ifequipped)
has theproper travel.Alsomake surethatthevehicle is
held securely onafairly steep hillwhen onlythe
parking brakeisapplied.
Seat belts:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (for
example, buckles,anchors, adjusters andretractors)
operate properly andsmoothly ,and areinstalled
securely .Check thebelt webbing forcuts, fraying,
wear ordamage. Steering
wheel:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check forchanges inthe steering condition, suchas
excessive play,hard steering orstrange noises.
Warning lightsandchimes:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Make surethatallwarning lightsandchimes are
operating properly.
Windshield defogger:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thattheaircomes outofthe defogger outlets
properly andingood quantity whenoperating the
heater orair conditioner.
Windshield wiperandwasher*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Check thatthewipers andwasher operate properly
and that thewipers donot streak.
Under hoodandvehicle
GUID-E5D 10961-EA14 -4A37-B87E- 268783A0FC3 8
The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
periodically (forexample, eachtimeyoucheck the
engine oilorrefuel) .
Battery*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Except formaintenance freebattery ,check thefluid
level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween theªUPPERº
and ªLOWERº lines.Vehicles operated inhigh
temperatures orunder severe conditions require
frequent checksofthe battery fluidlevel.
Brake (andclutch) fluidlevel(s)*:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
For Manual Transmission (MT)model; makesurethat
the brake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween the
ªMAXº andªMINº linesonthe reservoirs.
Except forManual Transmission (MT)model; make
sure thatthebrake fluidlevel isbetween theªMAXº
and ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Maintenan ceand do-it-you rself
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Engine oiland filter
GUID-5F 013F78-E E34-4C18-B FFB-79938 408A1A2
JVM0161X
MRA8DE engine model
SDI2652
MR16DDT engine model
JVM0081X
MRA8DE andMR16DDT engine model
SDI2722
HR16DE enginemodel
*
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. Loosen theoilfilter withanoilfilter wrench.
5. Remove theoilfilter byturning itby hand.
6. Wipe theengine oilfilter mounting surfacewitha
clean cloth.
Be sure toremove anyoldgasket remaining onthe
mounting surface.
7. Apply newengine oiltothe gasket ofthe new oil
filter.
8. 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)
9. 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)
10. Refill therecommended engineoiland quantity .
(See ªRecommended fluids/lubricantsandcapa-
citiesº (P.9-2) .)
When fillingtheengine oil,donot remove
the dipstick (exceptforHR16DE engine
model) .
11. Securely installtheoilfiller cap.
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WARNING:
See aNISSAN dealerforabrake system checkif
the foot brake pedalheight doesnotreturn to
normal.
With theengine running, checkthedistance
*
A
between theupper surface ofthe pedal andthemetal
floor. Ifitis out therange listed, seeaNISSAN dealer.
*
A
: Depressing force
490 N(50 kg,110 lb)
Rear drum brake models:
Ð 75 mm (2.95 in)ormore (LHDmodels)
Rear discbrake models:
Ð 70 mm (2.76 in)ormore (LHDmodels)
Ð 85 mm (3.35 in)ormore (RHD models)
Self-adjusting brakes
GUID-E13 91AD9-018D -40D0-9FCB-F7BFE6269D 65
Y our vehicle isequipped withself-adjusting brakes.
The disc-type brakesself-adjust everytimethefoot
brake pedalisapplied.
Brake padwear warning
GUID-0AD9 F709-9ABC -45A7-8A9A-B EC9A3A9E863
The disc brake padshaveaudible wearwarnings.
When abrake padrequires replacement, itwill make a
high pitched scraping soundwhenthevehicle isin
motion. Thisscraping soundwillfirst occur onlywhen
the brake pedalisdepressed. Aftermore wearofthe
brake pad,thesound willalways beheard evenifthe
brake pedal isnot depressed. Havethebrakes
checked assoon aspossible ifthe wear warning
sound isheard.
Under somedriving orclimate conditions, occasional
brake squeaks, squealsorother noises maybeheard.
Occasional brakenoiseduring lighttomoderate stops
is normal anddoes notaffect thefunction orperformance
ofthe brake system.
Proper brakeinspection intervalsshouldbefollowed.
For additional information, seeaseparate maintenance
booklet.
BRAKE BOOSTER
GUID-79 F46EFD-F4 7C-47DD-98FB -536B7D3C7D06
Check thebrake booster function asfollows:
1. With theengine off,depress andrelease thefoot
brake pedalseveral times.When thebrake pedal
movement (distanceoftravel) remains thesame
from onepedal application tothe next, continue on
to the next step.
2. While depressing thefoot brake pedal, startthe
engine. Thepedal height should dropalittle.
3. With thefoot brake pedaldepressed, stopthe
engine. Keep thepedal depressed forabout 30
seconds. Thepedal height should notchange.
4. Run theengine for1minute without depressing
the foot brake pedal, thenturnitoff. Depress the
foot brake pedalseveral times.Thepedal travel
distance willdecrease graduallywitheach de-
pression asthe vacuum isreleased fromthe
booster.
If the brakes donot operate properly,have thebrakes
checked byaNISSAN dealer.
GUID-7B48C 533-E5D3-486B-BF9A-FB 22BA267E0A
WARNING:
. Use only newfluid from asealed container.
Old, inferior, orcontaminated fluidmay
damage thebrake system. Theuseof
improper fluidscandamage thebrake
system andaffect thevehicle's stopping
ability.
. Clean thefiller capbefore removing.
. Brake fluidispoisonous andshould be
stored carefully inmarked containers out
of the reach ofchildren.
CAUTION:
Do not spill thefluid onpainted surfaces. This
will damage thepaint. Iffluid isspilled, washit
off with plenty ofwater
immediately.
SDI2688
Left-Hand Drive(LHD) models
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FLUID
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