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Engine Shutdown: Stop Safely
This message appears 30 seconds before the
vehicle is shutdown due to an above normal
operating exhaust temperature. The Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) and Malfunction Warning
Light (red) will illuminate. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer or other qualified tech-
nician immediately.
Engine Power Reduced
This message appears when the engine is not
operating under normal conditions. For additional
information, refer to “Engine Protection Mode” in
the “Introduction” section of this manual.
Service Air Filter
This warning appears when the air filter needs to
serviced. For additional information, refer to “Air
cleaner” in the ”Maintenance” section of the Titan
Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
Engine Oil Service due XX
This message is a count down of mileage until the
next engine oil service is due. Mileage until next
required engine oil service will be displayed by
the vehicle information display and will decrease
at a higher rate as vehicle operation severity (high
duty cycle) increases.
Instrument Panel2-7
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3. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-onds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2–3 minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
short period of time may make the vehicle
more difficult to start.
SWITCHING ENGINE OFF
Press the ignition to the off position.
To prolong the engine life (especially after ex-
tended high speed, high ambient temperature, or
during heavy load operation, such as trailering) , it
is recommended that a hot engine be idled for
3–5 minutes before shutting down. This allows
the turbocharged engine to cool down.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
● Warm up the engine before operating it un-
der load.
● Do not operate the engine at idle for ex-
tended periods.
● Prevent engine lugging by selecting the ap-
propriate transmission gear. ●
Monitor the vehicle oil pressure and tem-
perature gauges.
● Check fluid levels frequently (oil and cool-
ant) .
● Vary the throttle position at highway speeds
when carrying weight or towing.
NOTE:
Extended light or no load operation will
extend the time before the engine reaches
its full efficiency. If the engine is operated
in this manner reduced fuel economy and
power may be observed.
The aforementioned procedure should be ob-
served for the first 6,000 miles. The engine run-in
is improved by operating the vehicle under load.
REMOTE START (if so equipped)
CAUTION
Laws in some jurisdictions prohibit use of
remote start. Vehicles started with the remote start require the
ignition switch to be placed in the ON position
before the shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position. To place the ignition switch to the
ON position, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Press the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of your owner’s manual.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
The power cable to operate the heater is avail-
able as a service part from an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
For additional information, refer to “Engine block
heater” in the “Starting and Driving” section of
your owner’s manual.
Starting and Stopping the Engine3-3
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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oillevel. It should be between the high and low
marks
B. This is the normal operating oil
level range. If the oil level is below the low
mark
A, remove the oil filler cap and pour
recommended oil through the opening. Do
not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
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NOTE:
The factory fill oil may include a red dye
that is added for manufacturing quality pro-
cesses. The dye makes the oil appear to be
red. This is normal. The red dye will be
flushed from the engine after approxi-
mately 4–5 oil changes.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
Remove and replace the engine oil filter at
this time. For additional information, refer to
“Changing engine oil filter” in this section.
● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. Do not
use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
For additional information on drain and refill
capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual. The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
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WARNING
●Stay clear from the exhaust outlet and
exhaust gases. These can cause burns
or personal injury.
● To avoid the risk of personal injury or
fire, do not park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags, as hot vehicle com-
ponents may ignite them.
CAUTION
To maintain maximum Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) performance, follow these
precautions:
● Use ultra low-sulfur fuel.
● Use an engine oil specified by NISSAN.
For additional information, refer to
“Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this
manual. If an engine oil not specified by
NISSAN is used, it could cause DPF
malfunction or reduced fuel efficiency.
● Do not modify the DPF, muffler or ex-
haust pipe. Otherwise it could affect the
DPF performance and cause a
malfunction. ●
Do not kick or hit the DPF. The DPF has
a built-in catalyst system in the muffler.
Such an impact could cause DPF
damage.
The DPF reduces the amount of materials that
affect the environment by collecting particulate
matter included in exhaust gases. Normally, par-
ticulate matter accumulated in the DPF is auto-
matically burned and converted to harmless sub-
stances during driving. However, particulate
matter collected in the DPF cannot be burned
under the following conditions: ● When vehicle speed remains below 7 mph
(11 km/h) for a long period of time.
● When the engine is frequently stopped and
restarted within 10 minutes.
● When the vehicle is frequently used for short
journeys of 10 minutes or less.
● When the engine is frequently stopped be-
fore it has warmed up. In these cases, it becomes difficult to burn par-
ticulate matter that has accumulated in the DPF.
As a result, the DPF warning light will
illuminate/blink and one of the following mes-
sages will display on the vehicle information dis-
play (in order of severity):
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded See Owners
Manual for Drive Pattern
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded Engine Power
Reduced See Owners Manual
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded Immediate Ser-
vice Required
For additional information, refer to the “Meters
and Gauges section of this manual.
CAUTION
●If the vehicle continues to be driven
with the DPF warning light illuminated
and without doing the regeneration
process, the fail-safe will limit the en-
gine revolutions and/or torque. In this
case, it is recommended to contact a
NISSAN dealer to have the Service Re-
generation procedure performed.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
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8 Capacities and Specifications
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......8-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................8-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........8-5
Specifications .....................................8-7 Engine
........................................8-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(diesel engine only) ................................8-8
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel (Diesel) 26 gal 21-5/8 gal 98.4 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommenda-
tion” in this section of this manual.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 4-1/2 gal3-3/4 gal 17 L • Genuine NISSAN diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
• ISO22241
• For additional information, refer to “Diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF) storage” and “Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) disposal” in
this section of this manual.
Engine oil
Drain and refill Cummins 5.0 LWith oil filter change 10 qt
8-3/8 qt 9.5 L• Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE
10W-30 (CES 20081) and American Petroleum Institute
(API) certification (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) .
• Diesel engine oil Specification (Cold Climate)
- 5W-40 oil that meets API Certification Mark (CES
20081) and American Petroleum Institute (API) certifica-
tion (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) is acceptable for colder
climates.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations” in this section of this manual”.
• Gasoline engine oil and diesel engine oil are not
equal.
Without oil filter change 9-5/8 qt
8 qt9.1 L
Engine coolant With reservoir4-3/8 gal 3-5/8 gal 16.5 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
•Coolant must be nitrite free
• The use of other types of coolant solutions other than
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent may cause severe engine damage.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Diesel engine
Commercially available diesel fuel is adjusted
seasonally for cold temperatures. NISSAN rec-
ommends the use of diesel fuel that has been
seasonally adjusted for temperatures below 32°F
(0°C)
Diesel fuel of above 42 cetane minimum above
32°F (0°C); 45 cetane minimum below 32°F
(0°C) and with less than 15 ppm of sulfur must be
used.
A cetane number below 42 can cause poor start-
ing, excessive white smoke, and poor idling. A
cetane number above 55 can increase smoke at
peak torque conditions.
If two types of diesel fuel are available, use sum-
mer or winter fuel properly according to the fol-
lowing temperature conditions.● Above 32°F (0°C)...Summer type diesel
fuel.
● Below 32°F (0°C)...Winter type diesel fuel.
If you are in any doubt, it is recommended that
you consult a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
● Do not use home heating oil, petroleum,
biodiesel (more than 10%) or other al-
ternate fuels in your diesel engine. The
use of those can cause engine damage.
● Do not use summer fuel at tempera-
tures below 20°F (- 7°C) . The cold tem-
peratures will cause wax to form in the
fuel. As a result, it may prevent the en-
gine from running smoothly.
B10 fuel
B10 fuel is a mixture of approximately 10% bio-
diesel and 90% petroleum diesel. Your vehicle
was designed to run on blends of biodiesel up to
B10 (B1-B10) . Operating your vehicle on higher
blends is not recommended. Your vehicle’s en-
gine, exhaust catalyst filter and particulate filter,
and fuel system components may be damaged if
any of these blends are used.
U.S. government regulations require that bio-
diesel blends between B6 and B10 are identified
at fuel dispensing pumps by a label with the
common abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region. B6 --B10 blends must
meet prescribed quality standards specified by
ASTM D7467.
B10 fuel storage
Biodiesel degrades more quickly than pure
petroleum-based diesel. When storing a vehicle
that runs on a biodiesel blend, it is important to
keep the following in mind:
● If storing a vehicle for longer than one month,
empty the fuel tank of biodiesel.
● To prepare a vehicle to run after prolonged
storage, fill the fuel tank with a pure
petroleum-based diesel fuel and run your
vehicle for at least half an hour.
● Fuel system seals, plastics and steel parts
can be damaged by degraded or oxidized
biodiesel.
During cold weather, biodiesel fuel may need to
be stored in a heated storage tank in order to
prevent it from gelling or solidifying.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is a solution composed
of urea and de-ionized water. In diesel vehicles, it
is used as part of the exhaust system to break
down harmful NOx emissions into nitrogen and
water. It is important to keep your vehicle’s DEF
tank filled properly.
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
NOTE:
The factory fill oil may include a red dye
that that is added for manufacturing quality
processes. The dye makes the oil appear to
be red. This is normal. The red dye will be
flushed from the engine after approxi-
mately 4-5 oil changes.
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactoryengine 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 Cummins®
Engineering Standard (CES) classification (CES
20081) and American Petroleum Institute (API)
certification (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) and SAE
viscosity standard (10W-30 or 5W-40) . These
oils have the API certification mark and CES
20081 on the container. Oils which do not have
the specified information on the label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
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Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oilviscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
● you must also change your oil and filter when
the “Service Due Now” message is dis-
played.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide” for the mainte-
nance schedule.
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