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7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual for
drain and refill capacity.
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.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter.
4. Unscrew the plate coverning the oil filter
exposing the filter.
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 mounting surface
with a clean rag.
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the mounting surface of the
engine.
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.
9. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
10. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants.........9-2
Fuel recommendation...........................9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation...........9-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number............9-5
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations......................9-6
Specifications.....................................9-7
Engine........................................9-7
Wheels and tires...............................9-8
Dimensions and weights........................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country...................................9-9
Vehicle identification...............................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate..........9-9
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number)...............................9-9
Engine serial number...........................9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label....................9-10
Emission control information label...............9-10
Tire and loading information label................9-11
Air conditioner specification label................9-11Installing front license plate........................9-11
Vehicle loading information........................9-12
Terms........................................9-12
Vehicle load capacity..........................9-12
Securing the load..............................9-14
Channel tie-down hooks.......................9-14
Loading tips..................................9-17
Measurement of weights.......................9-17
Towing a trailer...................................9-17
Maximum load limits...........................9-18
Towing load/specification chart.................9-19
Towing safety.................................9-20
Flat towing....................................9-24
Uniform tire quality grading........................9-25
Emission control system warranty..................9-25
Reporting safety defects (US only).................9-26
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test.....9-26
Event data recorders..............................9-27
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-28
In the event of a collision.......................9-29
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 21 1/8gal 17-5/8 gal 80 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *8
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt 5.1 • API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SL, Energy Conserving *2 *3
• ILSAC grade GF-III*2 *3 Without oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Cooling system
With reservoir
2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal 10.2 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Manual transmission gear oil 2WD 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt 3.98 Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
4WD 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt 4.18
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *4
Power steering fluid (PSF)Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*5
Brake and clutch fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*6 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*7
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type R (DH-PS) or equivalent*7
Transfer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*5, *10
Front final drive oil — — — API GL-5 SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil, *9, *10
Rear final drive oil
Except 6 speed MT and 4X4 O/R vehicles — — — API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Oil, *10
6 speed MT and 4X4 O/R vehicles only — — — API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-140 Gear Oil, *10
Windshield washer fluid (shared between front and rear wipers) 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreezeor equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity.”
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new ve-
hicle warranty.
*5: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) , DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*6: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*7: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*8: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F) .
*10: See your NISSAN dealer for service.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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Clock......................4-17
Clutch
Clutch fluid.................8-12
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch.....2-28
Cold weather driving..............5-32
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-18
Console box...................2-31
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-25
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-17
Cup holders...................2-33
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-51
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-23
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-22
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-11
Drive belts....................8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-32
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10Driving with manual transmission.....5-14
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-19
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-24
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch..................2-27
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-25
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-4
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-8
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-11
Event data recorders..............9-27
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2F
First aid kit....................6-2
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-25
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-12
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Window washer fluid............8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-24
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)................1-46
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-19
Fuel filler cap................3-10
Fuel filler lid.................3-10
Fuel filler lid and cap.............3-9
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuses......................8-23
Fusible links...................8-25
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Luggage hook..................2-35
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-38
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-35
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-21
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-15
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-42
Map lights....................2-44
Map pocket...................2-32
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-24
Mirror
Inside mirror.................3-12
Outside mirrors...............3-13
Vanity mirror.................3-12
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
N
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS).................2-19, 3-2, 5-8O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-4
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-11
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirrors.................3-13
Overdrive switch................5-13
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-28
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-28
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-16
Parking/parking on hills...........5-26
Power
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-29
Power rear windows............2-42
Power steering fluid.............8-11Power steering system...........5-27
Power windows...............2-41
Rear power windows............2-42
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-4
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-22, 1-35
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-39
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-52
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-26
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-23
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-16, 4-20
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-25
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-26
Rear center seat belt..............1-16
Rear door lock..................3-9
Rear power windows..............2-42
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-22
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-21
Recorders
Event data..................9-27
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
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RECOMMENDED FUEL:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
cUsing a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
cUnder no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
cAPI Certification Mark
cAPI grade SG/SH Energy ConservingI&II
or API grade SJ or SL Energy Conserving
cILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III
c5W-30 Viscosity preferred
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
TIRE COLD PRESSURE:
See Tire and Loading Information label.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the recommendations outlined in the
“BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” information found in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Follow these recommendations for the future re-
liability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure
to follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
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