wiper blades NISSAN QUEST 2014 RE52 / 4.G Owners Manual

ing lightmay illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F(0 8C) ,
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “En-
gine cooling system” (P.8-7) .
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “Battery” (P.8-13) .
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” (P.8-7) .
TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide
superior performance on dry pavement. How-
ever, the performance of these tires will be
substantially reduced in snowy and icy condi-
tions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy
roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see “Tire
chains” (P.8-36) .
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
Starting and driving5-33
COLD WEATHER DRIVING

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ........................................................ 8-2Scheduled maintenance .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ......................................................... 8-2
Where to go for service .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................... 8-2 Explanation of maintenance items ................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-5
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-6 VQ35DE engine .................................................................. 8-6
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ........................................................................\
............ 8-8
Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter .......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ............ 8-11
Power steering fluid ............................................................... 8-11
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
........ 8-12
Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-13
Battery ........................................................................\
............... 8-13
Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-15
Variable voltage control system .......................................... 8-15
Drive belt ........................................................................\
.......... 8-15 Spark plugs ........................................................................\
..... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs .................................................. 8-16
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
....... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-17 Cleaning ........................................................................\
... 8-17
Replacing ........................................................................\
. 8-18
Washer nozzle ................................................................ 8-19
Rear window wiper blade ................................................... 8-20
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............. 8-20 Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-20
Brake pad wear warning .............................................. 8-20
Fuses ........................................................................\
................ 8-21 Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-21
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-22
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................................... 8-23
Lights ........................................................................\
................ 8-25
Headlights ........................................................................\
8-26
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-27
Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-30 Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ................................................................... 8-35
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-36
Changing wheels and tires .......................................... 8-37

Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) .
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed. For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism:
On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position
without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
adjustment, see a NISSAN dealer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and that the locks (if so equipped)
hold securely in all latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3

SDI2180
Pull the tabs*1and pull out the cover*2.
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Main-
tenance Guide”. When replacing the filter, wipe
the inside of the air cleaner housing and the
cover with a damp cloth.
WARNING
. Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires,
you could be burned. Do not drive
with the air cleaner removed, and be
careful when working on the engine
with the air cleaner removed.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body or attempt to start the engine
with the air cleaner removed. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild detergent.
Then rinse the blade with clear water. If your
windshield is still not clear after cleaning the
blades and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-17
AIR CLEANER WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
REPLACING
CAUTION
.After wiper blade replacement, re-
turn the wiper arm to its original
position; otherwise it may be da-
maged when the hood is opened.
. Make sure the wiper blades contact
the glass; otherwise the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.
SDI2694
Type A
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Pull the wiper arm.When lifting the wiper
arm, lift the driver’s side first, then the
passenger’s side. Otherwise, the wiper
blades may be scratched and may
cause damage.
2. Release the lock tab
*1and then move the
wiper blade
*2as illustrated.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
Contact a NISSAN dealer for wiper blade rubber
replacement.

SDI1649
Type B
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.When lifting the wiper arm, lift the
driver’s side first, then the passenger’s
side. Otherwise, the wiper blades may
be scratched and may cause damage.
2. Push and hold the release tab
*A, and then
move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to
remove
*1.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
Contact a NISSAN dealer for wiper blade rubber replacement.
SDI2693
WASHER NOZZLE
Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle*A.
This may cause improper windshield washer
operation. If the nozzle is clogged, remove any
objects with a needle or small pin
*B.Be
careful not to damage the nozzle.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-19

10-6
Tilt/telescopic steering............................................... 3-32
TirePressure, Low tire pressure warning light..... 2-14
Tire replacement indicator ................................. 2-22
Tires Flat tire....................................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system...................... 5-3
Tire and Loading Information label ....... 8-31, 9-10
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-36
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-3
Tire rotation............................................................ 8-37
Types of tires......................................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-24
Wheel/tire size......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires.................................................. 8-30
Top tether strap child restraints .............................. 1-31
Touch screen system ................................................... 4-5
Towing Flat towing ............................................................. 9-24
Tow truck towing.................................................. 6-14
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-15
Towing safety......................................................... 9-20
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................. 5-3 TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert............................. 5-6
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system...................... 6-3
Trailer towing................................................................ 9-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver.... 2-59
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ........................................ 5-13
Transmission shift lever lock release............... 5-16
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-21 Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country.............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer............................................................... 2-23
Trip odometer............................................................... 2-24
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-37
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-24
USB memory operation................................. 4-75, 4-86
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-36
Vanity mirror lights ...................................................... 2-58
Variable voltage control system............................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights....................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN)................................... 9-8
Loading information ............................................. 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-16
Security system .................................................... 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-40
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.......... 5-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light.......................................................... 2-16
Ventilators...................................................................... 4-38
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ......................................................... 4-130
Voice command (NISSAN voice
recognition system) ................................... 4-142, 4-150
W
Warning Dot matrix display................................................. 2-18 Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Lights....................................................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-3
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels................. 1-59
Warning light Air bag warning light................................ 1-59, 2-15
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light.......................................................... 2-12
Brake warning light.............................................. 2-12
Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light........................ 2-14
Seat belt warning light and chime................... 2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ....... 9-25
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-30
Washing........................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights)................. 9-8
Wheel/tire size............................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires......................................................... 8-30 Care of wheels ........................................................ 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ......................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-13
Window(s) Cleaning .................................................................... 7-3
Power windows .................................................... 2-51
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................... 2-30
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-31
Rear window wiper blade.................................. 8-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-30
Wiper blades......................................................... 8-17