engine coolant NISSAN TITAN 2012 Owners Manual

1. Battery (P. 8-14)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
3. Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0630
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-14
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning
light2-14
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-14
or
Brake warning light 2-14
Charge warning
light
2-15
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light 2-15
4WD warning light
(
model)
2-16
Low fuel warning
light 2-16
Low tire pressure
warning light2-16
Master warning light
(if so equipped)2-18
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-18
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-19
Indicator
light Name Page
Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped) 2-18
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-19
High beam indicator
light (Blue)2-19
Malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL)2-19
Security indicator
light (if so equipped)2-20
Slip indicator light 2-20
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-4
Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2-5
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped) ........2-7
Voltmeter (if so equipped) .......................2-8
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge (if so equipped) ..........................2-8
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-9
Compass display .............................. 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-13
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-13
Warning lights ................................ 2-13
Indicator lights ................................ 2-18
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Vehicle Information Display (if so equipped) .........2-21
How to use the Vehicle Information Display .......2-21
Security systems (if so equipped) ..................2-25
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-25
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-26Windshield wiper and washer switch
...............2-27
Switch operation .............................. 2-27
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-29
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-29
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-32
Instrument brightness control ...................2-32
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-33
Cargo lamp switch (if so equipped) .................2-34
Horn ............................................ 2-34
Heated seat (if so equipped) .......................2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-36
Rear

sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-37
Tow mode switch ................................. 2-38
Power outlet ..................................... 2-38
Storage ......................................... 2-40
Instrument panel storage trays ..................2-40
Console box (if so equipped) ...................2-41
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1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Voltmeter (if so equipped)
5. Fuel gauge
6. Speedometer7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture gauge (if so equipped)
8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Vehicle
Information Display
9. Engine oil pressure gauge
(if so equipped)
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METERS AND GAUGES
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency” section for immediate
action required.
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow fuel warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Master warning light (if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSlip indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system on indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
4WD warning light (model)Front passenger air bag status light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING
●Your 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.
● Pressing 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.
● If 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.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate the
ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brake
system checked, and if necessary, repaired by a
NISSAN dealer promptly. Avoid high-speed driv- ing and abrupt braking. (See “Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light” in this section.)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 ground electrical accessories
directly to the battery terminal. Doing
so will bypass the variable control sys-
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely. Refer to “Variable
voltage control system” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section later
in this manual.
● Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Engine oil pressure low/
Engine coolant temperature
high warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure or high
engine coolant temperature. If the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on
after checking the oil and coolant, stop the en-
gine
immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or
other authorized repair shop.
This light is not designed to indicate a low
oil or low coolant level. Check the oil level
with the dipstick and check the coolant level on
the reservoir. See “Engine oil” and “Checking
engine coolant level” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
CAUTION
● Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
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●If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos-
sible. If the engine is overheated, con-
tinued operation of the vehicle may se-
riously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section for immediate ac-
tion required.
4WD warning light (
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting
and driving” section.
CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on or blinks
during operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible. ●
Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle, move the shift selector to the N posi-
tion with the brake pedal depressed,
and shift the 4WD shift switch to
2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty) . There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also
appears in the vehicle information display.
If you select the tire pressure information
in the display (if so equipped) , the LOW
PRESSURE warning message will be dis-
played. The tire pressure for each tire will
also be displayed.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label located
in the driver’s door opening. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automati-
cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad-
justed. After the tire is inflated to the rec-
ommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low
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The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.1. Press the
button to the OFF position.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Press the
button. The indicator light
on the
button will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
● For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the
button to
the ON position. The indicator light on
the
button will come on. Be sure to
return the
to the OFF position for nor-
mal cooling. The indicator light on the
button will go off. You may also select MAX
A/C for quick cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air. 1. Press the
button to the OFF position.
The indicator light on the
button will
go off.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Press the
button on. The indicator
light on the
button will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
Operating tips
●Keep the windows closed while the air con-
ditioner is in operation.
● After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot
air from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
● The air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication. ●
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
● If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and dial
positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating,
cooling or defrosting. For additional information
on heating and cooling see “Heater and air con-
ditioner” in this section. The air recirculation
(
) button should always be in the OFF
position for heating and defrosting.
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Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield. This
improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired position, and push in the
button to
activate the air conditioner. When the air condi-
tioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions
are added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the
button to the OFF position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Push the
button. The indicator light
on the
button will come on. (A/C will
appear on the display, if so equipped.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. ●
For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the
button to
the ON position. The indicator light on
the
button will come on. (will
appear on the display, if so equipped.) Be
sure to return the
to the OFF position
for normal cooling. The indicator light on
the
button will go off. (will ap-
pear on the display, if so equipped.) You may
also select MAX A/C for quick cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the
button to the OFF position.
The indicator light on the
button will
go off. (
will appear on the display, if so
equipped.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Push the
button on. The indicator
light on the
button will come on. (A/C
will appear on the display, if so equipped.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
Operating tips
●Keep the windows closed while the air con-
ditioner is in operation.
● After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot
air from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
● The air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
● If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
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