automatic transmission NISSAN QUEST 2005 V42 / 3.G Owner's Manual

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20.1 gal 16-3/4 gal 76 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *8
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt 4.0 • API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SL, Energy Conserving *2 *3
• ILSAC grade GF-III*2 *3 Without oil filter change 3-7/8 qt 3-1/4 qt 3.7
Cooling system
With reservoir 2-3/4 gal 2-3/8 gal 10.5 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
4 SpeedGenuine Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transmission Fluid.*4
5 SpeedGenuine Nissan Matic K ATF *5
Power steering fluid (PSF)Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*9
Brake fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*6 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*7
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent*7
Windshield washer fluid (shared between
front and rear wipers)1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity.”
*4: DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ or equivalent may also be used. Outside the Continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including
recommended brand(s) of DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan Matic K ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission,
which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle warranty.
*6: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*7: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*8: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*9: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) , DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer dealer. A genuine NISSAN trailer tow
harness is available from your NISSAN dealer.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
cBe certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cLoad the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half.cCheck your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
cBe certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cAvoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
cAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
cAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have spe-
cific speed limits for vehicles that are towing
trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
cWhen backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections andback up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
cAlways block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is
not recommended; however, if you must do
so, and if your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transmission, first block the
wheels and apply the parking brake, and
then move the transmission shift selector
lever into the P (Park) position. If you move
the shift selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion before blocking the wheels and applying
the parking brake, transmission damage
could occur.
cWhen going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
cIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioner
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
cTrailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
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cAvoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
cFor the first 500 miles that you do tow, do
not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
cHave your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
cWhen making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
cCrosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly
grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,
and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve-
hicle speed. This combination will help sta-
bilize the vehicle. Never increase speed.
cBe careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer mustalso pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
cTo maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
5th gear (manual transmission) or overdrive
(automatic transmission) .
cAvoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
cIncrease your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
cDo not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
cWhen stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
When towing a trailer, transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
cFailure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
cWhenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
cDO NOT tow any automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
cFor emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dollyMUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
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10 Index
A
Active head restraint...............1-8
Adjusting pedal position............3-20
Air bag
(See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-48
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-55
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system)...................1-60
Air bag warning labels.............1-62
Air bag warning light...........1-63, 2-10
Air cleaner housing filter............8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-21
Air conditioner service...........4-31
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations........9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18, 4-28
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-30
Servicing air conditioner..........4-31
Air flow charts..................4-22
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-13
Anchor point locations.............1-39
Antenna.....................4-44Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-16
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-7
Audible reminders................2-13
Audio system..................4-31
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-35
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-35
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-39
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-38
Radio....................4-31
Rear audio controls.............4-43
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-42
Autolight switch.................2-19
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-24
Automatic power window switch.....2-39
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-10
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Transmission selector lever lock release . .5-9
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-22
B
Back door....................3-14
Back door release...............3-17
Battery......................8-14
Charge warning light.............2-8Battery replacement
(See remote keyless entry system)......8-25
Before starting the engine............5-6
Belts (See drive belts).............8-16
Bench seat adjustment (3rd row). . . .1-8, 1-12
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-16
Brake booster................8-23
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Brake pedal.................8-22
Brake system................5-16
Brake warning light..............2-8
Brake wear indicators........2-13, 8-22
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-11
Self-adjusting brakes............8-22
Break-in schedule................5-13
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-21
Brightness/Contrast button........4-7, 4-17
Control panel buttons.........4-7, 4-17
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulb replacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-6
Car phone or CB radio.............4-54
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Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-41
CD changer (See audio system)........4-39
CD player (See audio system).........4-38
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator lamp).......2-11
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-38
Child restraints.......1-17, 1-18, 1-25, 1-36
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-39
Child safety rear door lock............3-9
Child safety sliding door lock..........3-9
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-13
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock
(models with navigation system)......4-16
(models without navigation system).....4-4
Clock set
Control panel buttons.........4-4, 4-16
Cold weather driving..............5-21
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-38
Control panel buttons
With navigation system...........4-8
Without navigation system..........4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-42
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18, 4-28
Rear audio controls.............4-43
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-30
Convenience hook...............2-31
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Cornering light.................2-22
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-12
Cup holders...................2-34
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)..........1-60
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-20
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-17
Digital video disc DVD.............4-44
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Display controls
(see control panel buttons).........4-2, 4-8
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light.............2-8
Drive belts....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-24
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-21
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DVD entertainment system...........4-44
E
Economy - fuel.................5-14
Emission control information label.......9-10Emission control system warranty.......9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-8
English/Metric button...........4-4, 4-15
Control panel buttons.........4-4, 4-15
ENTER button.............4-2, 4-3, 4-8
Enter button
Control panel buttons.......4-2, 4-3, 4-8
Event data recorders..............9-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-30
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-22
Flat tire......................6-2
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Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-22
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-55
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-14
Fuel filler cap................3-19
Fuel filler lid.................3-19
Fuel filler lid and cap............3-18
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
FUEL ECON button............4-4, 4-10
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons.........4-4, 4-10
Fuses......................8-23
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-45Garment hook..................2-36
Gascap.....................3-19
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-4
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-30
Glove box lock.................2-30
Grocery hooks.................2-32
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-22
Head restraints..................1-9
Active head restraint.............1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-18
Headlights....................8-26
Headphones
(See DVD entertainment system).......4-47
Headrest storage................2-37
Heated seats..................2-23
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18, 4-28
Heater operation...........4-20, 4-29
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-30
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-45
Hood release..................3-13
Horn.......................2-23I
Ignition switch..................5-5
Immobilizer system..........2-15, 3-2, 5-6
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-18
Increasing fuel economy............5-14
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-7
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-22
Inside mirror...................3-22
Instrument brightness control.........2-21
Instrument panel.................2-2
Interior lights
(see Lights on demand switch)........2-43
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-36
J
Jump starting...................6-7
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-9
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
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P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-11
Parking/parking on hills...........5-15
Pedal position adjustment...........3-20
Personal lights.................2-44
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-5
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-25
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-15
Power vent windows............2-40
Power windows...............2-38
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-48
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-61
PREV button.................4-3, 4-9
Prev button
Control panel buttons..........4-3, 4-9
Programmable features.......4-9, 4-6, 4-12
Push starting...................6-9
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-54Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-39
Rear audio controls.............4-43
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-42
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-20
Rear audio controls...............4-43
Rear center seat belt..............1-21
Rear seat air conditioner............4-30
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-25
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-17
Recorders
Event data..................9-21
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller
(See DVD entertainment system).......4-46
Remote keyless entry system..........3-9
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-20
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-9
Child safety sliding door lock........3-9
Child seat belts...........1-25, 1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-20
Screen (See DVD entertainment system) . . .4-46
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-5
Second row captain’s chair.........1-6
Third row bench seat.........1-8, 1-12Seat belt
Child safety.................1-17
Infants and small children.........1-18
Injured Person................1-19
Larger children...............1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Pregnant women..............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-61
Rear center seat belt............1-21
Seat belt extenders.............1-24
Seat belt maintenance...........1-24
Seat belts..................1-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-23
Three-point type with retractor.......1-19
Seat belt warning light.............2-10
Seatback pockets................2-32
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-24
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-23
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment.....1-6
Security indicator light.............2-12
Security system (Nissan vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-15, 3-2, 5-6
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-22
Service manual order form...........9-22
Servicing air conditioner............4-31
Setting button
SETTING button............4-6, 4-12
Shift lock release.................5-9
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-8
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-23
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Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-24
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-45
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Selector lever lock release..........5-9
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
TRIP button.................4-3, 4-9
Trip button
Control panel buttons..........4-3, 4-9
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch)............2-18, 2-21
U
Umbrella holder.................2-32
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-19
V
Vanity mirror...................3-22
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-19
Vehicle electronic system...........4-13
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-12, 7-2Vehicle security system.............2-13
Vehicle security system
(Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-15, 3-2, 5-6
Ventilators....................4-18
Visors......................3-21
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-63, 2-10
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-7
Battery charge warning light.........2-8
Brake warning light..............2-8
Door open warning light...........2-8
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-8
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-22
Low fuel warning light............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Seat belt warning light............2-9
Vehicle security system...........2-13
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-7
Warning lights..................2-7
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-31
Wheel/tire size..................9-8When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-14
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-39
Manual vent windows............2-40
Power vent windows............2-40
Power windows...............2-38
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-16
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
Wiper blades................8-19
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1. Engine oil 8-8
2. Window washer fluid 8-14
3. Engine coolant 8-7
4. Power steering fluid 8-13
5. Meters and gauges 2-3
6. Audio system 4-31; Climate controls 4-18,
4-28
7. Spare tire 6-2
8. Fuel filler lid release 3-18; Fuel recommen-
dation 9-3
9. Keys 3-2
10. Seat belts 1-15
11. Front seats 1-2
12. Hood release 3-13
13. Brake fluid 8-13
14. Battery 8-14
15. Automatic transmission fluid 8-11, 8-12
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