service indicator NISSAN QUEST 2008 V42 / 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the
ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See
9Brake system9in the9Starting and driving9sec-
tion.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is applied.Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light
comes on while the engine is running with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and
perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING
cYour brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
cPressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.cIf the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition key is in the ON
position.
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Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position. This function indicates the NISSAN Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System is operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, the light will remain on while the
ignition key is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have when visiting
your NISSAN dealer for service.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
s1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward
sA(Slower) orsB(Faster) . Also, the inter-
mittent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed. (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit-
tent operation speed will be faster.)NOTE:
You can turn on or turn off the driving
speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion for vehicles with color display screen.
Refer to “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner, au-
dio and phone systems” section later in this
manual.
s2Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
s3High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-
tion
Push the lever up
s4to have one sweep opera-
tion (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
s5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
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To change the default display mode press the
AUDIO button to display mode and press the
TUNE button to select the following display
modes: Channel numberÃ!Channel name
Ã!NameÃ!Title. Once the display mode is
selected press the AUDIO button again to store
the setting. If the AUDIO button is not pressed
after 8 seconds the display will refresh with the
last selected display mode setting.
cChannel number mode displays the channel
number of the selected satellite radio sta-
tion.
cChannel name mode displays the channel
name of the selected satellite radio station.
cName mode displays the name of the artist,
host or weather condition of the selected
satellite radio station.
cTitle mode displays the song title, show
name, or temperature of the selected satel-
lite radio station.
FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select:
Pressing the FM·AM or SAT (satellite - if so
equipped) radio select button will change the
band as follows:
AMÃ!FM or SAT*When FM·AM or SAT* radio select button is
pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON, the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the POWER/VOLUME control knob is pressed
ON.
*No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed, and an XMTsatellite radio
service subscription is active. Satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the FM·AM or
SAT* radio select button is pressed, the compact
disc will automatically be turned off and the last
radio station played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically change
from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):
To manually tune the radio, press the TUNE
button
or.
To move quickly through the channels, hold either
the
orbutton down for more than
1.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning:
Press the SEEK/TRACK button
orfor less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low
or low to high frequencies and stop at the next
broadcasting station.
SCAN RPT tuning:
Press the SCAN RPT button for more than 1.5
seconds to stop at each broadcasting station
(AM, FM or SAT if so equipped) for 5 seconds.
Pressing the button again during this 5 second
period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN RPT
button is not pressed within 5 seconds, SCAN
tuning moves to the next station.
Station memory operations:
18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
radio to the A, B and C preset button in any
combination of AM, FM or SAT* stations.
1. Press the PRESET A·B·C button to change
between storage banks. The radio displays
the icon A, B or C to indicate which set of
presets are active.
2. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any
of the desired station memory buttons (1 –
6) until a beep sound is heard. (The radio
mutes when the select button is pressed) .
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3. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same man-
ner.
* SAT presets are only available on SAT equipped
vehicles.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Radio data system (RDS):
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data
information service transmitted by some radio
stations on the FM band (not AM band) and/or
SAT radio encoded within a regular radio broad-
cast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large
cities, but many stations are now considering
broadcasting RDS data.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with the
label side facing up. The compact disc will be
guided automatically into the slot and start play-
ing.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the compact disc will play.If the system has been turned off while the com-
pact disc was playing, pressing the
POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the
compact disc.
CD/DVD button:
When the CD/DVD button is pressed with the
system off and the compact disc loaded, the
system will turn on and the compact disc will start
to play.
When the CD/DVD button is pressed with the
compact disc loaded but the radio playing, the
radio will automatically be turned off and the
compact disc will start to play.
SEEK/TRACK (Fast For-
ward and Rewind):
When the SEEK/TRACK button is pressed for
more than 1.5 seconds,
(fast forward)
or(rewind) while the compact disc is be-
ing played, the compact disc will play while fast
forwarding or rewinding. When the button is re-
leased, the compact disc will return to normal
play speed.
SEEK/TRACK:
When the
button is pressed for less than
1.5 seconds while a compact disc is playing, the
track being played returns to its beginning. Pressseveral times to skip back through tracks. The
compact disc will go back the number of times
the button is pressed.
When the
button is pressed for less than
1.5 seconds while a compact disc is playing, the
next track will start to play from its beginning.
Press several times to skip through tracks. The
compact disc will advance the number of times
the button is pressed. (When the last track on the
compact disc is skipped through, the first track
will be played.)
When the
orbutton is pressed for
more than 1.5 seconds, the CD will fast forward
or rewind.
SCAN/RPT:
When the SCAN/RPT button is pressed while
the compact disc is being played, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
1 DISC RPT!1 TRACK RPT!1 DISC RDM
1 DISC RPT: The disc that is currently playing will
be repeated
1 TRACK RPT: The track that is currently playing
will be repeated.
1 DISC RDM: Tracks from the disc that is cur-
rently playing will be played randomly.
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Display satellite radio display mode (if so
equipped)
To change the text displayed when listening to
satellite radio (if so equipped) press the DISP
button. The DISP button will scroll through the
broadcast information as follows: NameÃ!
TitleÃ!Current display mode.
To change the default display mode press the
AUDIO button to display mode and press the
TUNE button to select the following display
modes: Channel numberÃ!Channel name
Ã!NameÃ!Title. Once the display mode is
selected press the AUDIO button again to store
the setting. If the AUDIO button is not pressed
after 8 seconds the display will refresh with the
last selected display mode setting.
cChannel number mode displays the channel
number of the selected satellite radio sta-
tion.
cChannel name mode displays the channel
name of the selected satellite radio station.
cName mode displays the name of the artist,
host or weather condition of the selected
satellite radio station.
cTitle mode displays the song title, show
name, or temperature of the selected satel-
lite radio station.FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select:
Pressing the FM·AM or SAT (satellite - if so
equipped) radio select button will change the
band as follows:
AMÃ!FM or SAT*
When FM·AM or SAT* radio select button is
pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON, the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the POWER/VOLUME control knob is pressed
ON.
*No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed, and an XMTsatellite radio
service subscription is active. Satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the FM·AM or
SAT* radio select button is pressed, the compact
disc will automatically be turned off and the last
radio station played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically change
from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):
To manually tune the radio, press the
TUNE/FLDR·CAT button
or.
To move quickly through the channels, hold either
the
orbutton down for more than
1.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning:
Press the SEEK/TRACK button
orfor less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low
or low to high frequencies and stop at the next
broadcasting station.
SCAN RPT tuning (Type A only):
Press the SCAN RPT button for more than 1.5
seconds to stop at each broadcasting station
(AM, FM or SAT if so equipped) for 5 seconds.
Pressing the button again during this 5 second
period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN RPT
button is not pressed within 5 seconds, SCAN
tuning moves to the next station.
SCAN tuning (Type B only):
Press the SCAN button for more than 1.5 sec-
onds to stop at each broadcasting station for 5
seconds. Pressing the button again during this 5
second period will stop SCAN tuning and the
radio will remain tuned to that station. If the
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SCAN button is not pressed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Station memory operations:
18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
radio to the A, B and C preset button in any
combination of AM, FM or SAT* stations.
1. Press the PRESET A·B·C button to change
between storage banks. The radio displays
the icon A, B or C to indicate which set of
presets are active.
2. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any
of the desired station memory buttons (1 –
6) until a beep sound is heard. (The radio
mutes when the select button is pressed) .
3. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same man-
ner.
* SAT presets are only available on SAT equipped
vehicles.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.Radio data system (RDS):
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data
information service transmitted by some radio
stations on the FM band (not AM band) and/or
SAT radio encoded within a regular radio broad-
cast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large
cities, but many stations are now considering
broadcasting RDS data.
Compact disc (CD) changer operation
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.
To insert the disc, first press the LOAD button.
Insert the compact disc into the slot with the label
side facing up. The compact disc will be guided
automatically into the slot and start playing.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the compact disc will play.
If the system has been turned off while the com-
pact disc was playing, pressing the
POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the
compact disc.
CD LOAD button:
To insert a CD in the CD changer, press
the
load button for less than 1.5 seconds.
Select the loading slot by pressing the CD insert
select button (1 – 6) , then insert the CD.To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, press
the
load button for more than 1.5 seconds.
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the
display when CDs are loaded into the changer.
CD/DVD button:
When the CD/DVD button is pressed with the
system off and the compact disc loaded, the
system will turn on and the compact disc will start
to play.
When the CD/DVD button is pressed with the
compact disc loaded with the radio playing, the
radio will automatically be turned off and the
compact disc will start to play.
SEEK/TRACK:
When the
button is pressed while a com-
pact disc is playing, the track being played re-
turns to its beginning. Press several times to skip
back through tracks. The compact disc will go
back the number of times the button is pressed.
When the
button is pressed while the
compact disc is playing, the next track will start to
play from its beginning. Press several times to
skip through tracks. The compact disc will ad-
vance the number of times the button is pressed.
(When the last track on the compact disc is
skipped through, the first track will be played.)
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Wheel nut tightening torque:
83 ft-lb (112 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tight-
ened to specifications at all times. It
is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specification at each
tire rotation interval.
WARNING
cAfter rotating the tires, check and
adjust the tire pressure.
cRetighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.) .
cDo not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
cFor additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
cTires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bulg-
ing or objects caught in the tread.
If excessive wear, cracks, bulging
or deep cuts are found, the tire(s)
should be replaced.cThe original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When the
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
cTires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician because
some tire damage may not be ob-
vious. Replace the tires as neces-
sary to prevent tire failure and
possible personal injury.
cImproper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal in-
jury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
cFor additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
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10 Index
A
Active Head Restraint..............1-7
Adjusting pedal position............3-21
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-52
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-59
Side and curtain
(See supplemental side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag system). . . .1-63
Air bag warning labels.............1-66
Air bag warning light...........1-66, 2-10
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-33
Air conditioner service...........4-43
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-31, 4-40
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-42
Servicing air conditioner..........4-43
Air flow charts..................4-34
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-14
Anchor point locations.............1-30
Antenna.....................4-65
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-8Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-18
Audible reminders................2-13
Audio system..................4-43
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-59
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-53
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-56
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-50
MP3 display..................4-6
Radio....................4-43
Rear audio controls.............4-64
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-62
Autolight switch.................2-19
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-25
Automatic power window switch.....2-38
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-11
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-8
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-10
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-23
Average speed..................4-4
B
Back button................4-7, 4-18
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light.............2-8
Before starting the engine............5-7Belt (See drive belt)..............8-14
Bench seat adjustment (3rd row). . . .1-7, 1-12
Block heater
Engine....................5-24
BluetoothThands-free phone system.....4-75
Booster seats..................1-47
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-18
Brake fluid..................8-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Brake system................5-17
Brake warning light..............2-8
Brake wear indicators........2-13, 8-20
Parking brake operation..........5-12
Self-adjusting brakes............8-20
Brakes......................8-20
Break-in schedule................5-14
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-21
Brightness/contrast button. . . .4-6, 4-16, 4-28
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulb replacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-6
Car phone or CB radio.............4-75
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-61
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Security indicator light.............2-12
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-15, 3-2, 5-7
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-20
Service manual order form...........9-27
Servicing air conditioner............4-43
Setting button...........4-5, 4-11, 4-22
Shift lock release................5-10
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-24
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag system). .1-63
SkyView™ roof.................2-39
Sliding door
Manual sliding door.............3-5
Power sliding door..............3-6
Sliding door locks
Child safety sliding door locks........3-9
Sonar
Rear system.................5-21
Spark plug replacement............8-15
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-66
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-7
Jump starting.................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine..............5-8
Startup screen.................4-18
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-17
Tilting steering wheel............3-21
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-62Stop light....................8-26
Storage.....................2-27
Storage bin............2-32, 2-35, 2-35
Storage tray...................2-27
Sun visors....................3-22
Sunglasses case................2-27
Sunglasses holder...............2-27
Sunroof (see Moonroof)............2-40
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-66, 2-10
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-59
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-52
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-52
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system..................1-63
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-19
Automatic power window switch.....2-38
Fog light switch...............2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Headlight control switch..........2-18
Ignition switch................5-6
Lights on demand switch..........2-41
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors)...........3-6, 3-15
Overdrive switch..............5-11
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-25
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch...............2-18Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-17
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-25
Turn signal switch..............2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-15, 3-2, 5-7
Third row bench seat adjustment.....1-7, 1-12
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-21
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-40
Tire chains..................8-37
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-30
Tire rotation.................8-37
Types of tires................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-23
Wheels and tires..............8-30
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Tire pressure display........4-4, 4-11, 4-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
10-6
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