check engine light NISSAN TITAN 2016 2.G Owner's Guide

4. Place a large drain pan under the oil filterB.
5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to an
oil leak and engine damage.
7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
8. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
13 ft-lb (18 N·m)
9. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
10. Install skid plate in reverse order of removal.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.
For additional information on changing the Cum-
mins 5.0L engine oil filter, refer to the “Titan
Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT (stage
1)
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT (stage
2)
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
DRAINING WATER
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
FUEL SYSTEM PRIMING
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
VK56VD engine
LDI2958
FUEL FILTER (CUMMINS 5.0L)
Do-it-yourself8-9

CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface with
water.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake
fluid is below the MIN line
B, the brake warning
light will illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX
line
A. For additional information on recom-
mended type of brake fluid, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the
brake system should be thoroughly checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the low
windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift
the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshield-
washer fluid into the reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield-
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio. Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent.
CAUTION
●
Do not substitute engine antifreeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water.
LDI2879
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
8-12Do-it-yourself

Two types of fuses are used. TypeAandBare
used in the fuse boxes in the engine compart-
ment. Type
Bis used in the passenger compart-
ment fuse box.
Type
Bfuses are provided as spare fuses. They
are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type
Afuses can be installed in the engine
compartment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes. If a type
Afuse is used to replace a typeBfuse,
the type
Afuse will not be level with the fuse
pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not
affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the
fuse is installed in the fuse box securely.
Type
Bfuses cannot be used to replace typeA
fuses.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amper-
age rating than that specified on the fuse
box cover. This could damage the electri-
cal system or electronic control units or
cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
LDI0455LDI0457
VK56VD engine
LDI2962
FUSES
8-20Do-it-yourself

Steering wheelCheck for changes in the steer-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* (for seviceable batteries) Check the
fluid level in each cell. It should be between the
MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles operated in high
temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) .
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health.
Brake fluid level* Make sure that the brake fluid
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan. Exhaust system
Visually inspect the exhaust
pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks, de-
terioration and damage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

countered, have your vehicle checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS (for gas
engine only)
For diesel engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommen-
dations” section of the “Titan Diesel Owner’s
Manual”.
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recom-mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.
LTI2051
Technical and consumer information10-7

NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.● Be 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 must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol (if so equipped) not be used while tow-
ing a trailer. ●
Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned off. Tow mode includes the following features:
● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.FLAT TOWING FOR 2-WHEEL
DRIVE (2WD) VEHICLE (if so
equipped)
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.
Technical and consumer information10-51

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing) , or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in transmission damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could re-
sult in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.
diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” chart of
the “Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (gas
engine only)
Technical and consumer information10-55

Brightness controlInstrument panel ...............2-54
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-20
Bulb replacement ................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargolightswitch................2-56
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-16
Car phone or CB radio .............4-113
CD care and cleaning ..............4-80
CD player (See audio system) . .4-55, 4-61, 4-68
Check tire pressure ...............2-40
Child restraints .......1-23,1-24,1-26,1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-28
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-26,1-32,1-38,1-42
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-29
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrolseatswitch...........2-56
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) . .4-54, 4-58
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-13
Cold weather driving ...............5-63
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-55,4-61,4-68
Compass .....................2-16
Connect phone .................4-83
Consolelight...................2-85 Control panel buttons
...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
With navigation system ............4-4
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-81
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-42
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual) ...................4-32
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol ...........5-40,5-40,5-41
Cupholders...................2-77
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-54
D
Daytime Running Light System .....2-53,8-27
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) ..........8-10
Digital video disc DVD ..............4-88
Dimensionsandweights............10-11
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-54
Display......................2-29
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-22
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-36Driving
Cold weather driving .............5-63
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Driving the vehicle ................5-16
E
Economy-fuel..................5-44
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-50
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ..................2-63
Emergency engine shutoff .........5-13,6-2
Emission control information label ......10-14
Emission

control system warranty .......10-54
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Blockheater.................5-64
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engineoilpressuregauge.......2-9,2-10
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-23
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-8
11-2

In-cabin microfilter................8-17
Increasing fuel economy .............5-44
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-19,2-20,2-26
Informationdisplay................2-29
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ....3-27,3-28
Instrument brightness control ..........2-54
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-54
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-18
Warning signals ...............3-18
Interiorlight....................2-84
iPod®Player ...............4-73,4-75
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-8 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-14
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-13
Emission control information label ....10-14
Engine serial number ............10-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-13
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-15
Light Air bag warning light .........1-58,2-26
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-20
Bulbreplacement..............8-28
Charge warning light ............2-22
Consolelight.................2-85
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-28
Foglights...................8-26
Foglightswitch ...............2-55
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-51
Headlight control switch ..........2-51
Headlights..................8-25
Interiorlight..................2-84
Lightbulbs..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-23Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-41
Personal lights
................2-86
Security indicator light ............2-28
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2 -19, 2-20, 2-26
Lights.......................8-25 Maplights ..................2-85
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-43
Low fuel warning light . . .2-23, 2-25, 2-39, 2-40
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-23
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-41
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) . .10-16
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-18
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Malfunction indicator light ........2-25,2-27
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-4
Maplights ....................2-85
Mappocket....................2-71
Memory Seat ...................3-36
Meters and gauges .............2-4,2-9
11-4

Instrument brightness control........2-54
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . .3-27, 3-28
Outside mirrors ...............3-28
Rearview ...................3-27
Vanity mirror .................3-26
Mirrors ......................3-27
Mobileapps ...................4-83
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-28
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-83
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-84
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-8
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-88
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-46, 5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-136
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-6
Odometer .....................2-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-8
Oneshotcall .........4- 117, 4-117, 4-129Outside mirrors
.................3-28
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-56
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-56
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-53
Parking brake ...................5-22
Personallights..................2-86
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system .................4- 114, 4-127
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-5
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Power outlet ..........2-67,2-67,2-69
Power rear windows .............2-81
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-53
Power windows ...............2-80
Rear power windows ............2-81
Power inverter switch ..............2-64
Power outlet ............2-67,2-67,2-69
Power steering ..................5-53
Power steering fluid ...............8-11
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-26,1-32,1-38,1-42 Precautions on child
restraints
.........1-26,1-32,1-38,1-42
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-45
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-113
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-53
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-57,4-63
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-81
Rainsensor....................2-49
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-55
Rear power windows ..............2-81
Rearseat......................1-4
Rear sliding window ...............
2-82
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-65
Rearview mirror .................3-27
RearView Monitor ................4-10
Rear window and/or outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-50
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-56
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-12
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-15
11-5