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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- This vehicle should not be modified.
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
This manual was prepared to help you under-
WARNING may even violate governmental
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- regulations. In addition, damage or per-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! formance problems resulting from modi-
manual before operating your vehicle. fications may not be covered under
Follow these important driving rules to NISSAN warranties.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and complete trip for
explains details about the warranties cov- you and your passengers!
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service ● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
and Maintenance Guide” explains details cohol or drugs.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions.
explain how to resolve any concerns you ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driv-
may have with your vehicle, as well as ing and avoid using vehicle features or
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon taking other actions that could distract
law. you.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
best. When you require any service or have any priate child restraint systems. Preteen
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the children should be seated in the rear
extensive resources available to them. seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
LII0088
LII0089
LII0090
LII0091
MR20DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reser-
voir (M/T model) (P. 8-13)
4. Battery (P. 8-15)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
9. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0587
LDI0588
ARS1152
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
SSS0136
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the
severity of injury may be greatly reduced.
NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supple-
mental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are
WRS0137 WRS0138 not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
s
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor s3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage.
s
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat. The front passenger seat belt and the rear three-
point seat belts have a locking mechanism for
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from child restraint installation. It is referred to as the
its fully retracted position, firmly pull automatic locking mode or child restraint mode.
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor. When automatic locking mode is activated the
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the
1-14 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are
WRS0769 not completely secured, passengers may LRS0767
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
s2 Position the lap belt portion low and snug Unfastening the seat belts
on the hips as shown.
s
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
s
3 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the tracts.
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest. Checking seat belt operation
The front passenger seat belt and the rear three- Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
point seat belts have a locking mechanism for movement by two separate methods:
child restraint installation. It is referred to as the ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
automatic locking mode or child restraint mode. retractor.
When automatic locking mode is activated the ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the
1-16 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0240 SSS0241
Center of the rear seat (except SER WARNING
model)
● Always fasten the connector tongue
The rear seat center seat belt has a connector and the seat belt in the order shown.
tongue s1 and a seat belt tongue s 2 . Both the
● Always make sure both the connector
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
tongue and the seat belt tongue are
be securely latched for proper seat belt opera-
secured when using the seat belt. Do
tion.
not use it with only the seat belt tongue
attached. This could result in serious
personal injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop.
s
2 Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base.
s
3 Insert the seat belt connector buckle into the
fabric sleeve to stow.
WARNING
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seat-
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
WRS0735
WRS0736
LRS0765 LRS0766
s
1 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor s
2 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage.
s
3 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat. The rear three-point seat belts have a locking
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from referred to as the automatic locking mode or child
its fully retracted position, firmly pull restraint mode.
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor. When automatic locking mode is activated the
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the
1-20 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS0767 LRS0242
Unfastening the seat belts SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT
s
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on ADJUSTMENT (Front seats)
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
tracts. justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
Checking seat belt operation tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out the adjustment button s 1 and
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired
movement by two separate methods: position s2 , so the belt passes over the center of
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the the shoulder. The belt should be away from your
retractor. face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul-
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
der belt anchor into position.
WRS0700 LRS0661
LATCH lower anchor location LATCH webbing-mounted attachment
LATCH lower anchor point locations Installing child restraint LATCH anchor
The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the attachments
seat cushion near the seatback. A label is at- LATCH compatible child restraints include two
tached to the seatback to help you locate the rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can
LATCH anchors. be connected to two anchors located at certain
seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys-
WARNING tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to
● Attach LATCH compatible child re- secure the child restraint. Check your child re-
straints only at the locations shown in straint for a label stating that it is compatible with
the illustration. If a child restraint is not the LATCH system. This information may also be
secured properly, your child could be in the instructions provided by the child restraint
seriously injured or killed in an manufacturer.
accident.
WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
LRS0662 LRS0723
LATCH rigid-mounted attachment Top Tether Anchor Point Locations
LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child Anchor points are located on the rear parcel
restraint” later in this section for installation in- shelf.
structions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint. See “Child
restraint installation using LATCH System” in this
section.
WRS0763 ARS1098
Rear facing – step 6 PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER
6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, SEATS
hold the child restraint near the seat belt
path and use force to push the child restraint
WARNING
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place. It should ● Infants and small children should al-
not move more than 1 in (25 mm). If it does ways be placed in an appropriate child
move more than 1 in (25 mm), pull again on restraint while riding in the vehicle.
the shoulder belt to further tighten the child Failure to use a child restraint or
restraint. If you are unable to properly secure booster seat can result in serious injury
the restraint, move the restraint to another or death.
rear seating position and try again, or try a
different child restraint. Not all child re-
straints fit in all types of vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt auto-
matic locking mode when using a booster
seat with the seat belts.
WRS0699 LRS0451
Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the 1. If you must install a booster seat in the Rear center position
rear seat or in the front passenger seat: front seat, move the seat to the rear-
most position.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a front facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-
structions.
LRS0452 LRS0454
Rear outboard position Front passenger position
3. The booster seat should be positioned on 6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc-
the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces- tions for properly fastening a seat belt
sary, adjust or remove the head restraint to shown in the “Three-point seat belt with
obtain the correct booster seat fit. See retractor” earlier in this section.
“Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this
section. If the head restraint is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to install
the head restraint when the booster seat is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit,
try another seating position or a different
booster seat.
PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-
tion contains important information concerning
the driver and passenger supplemental front air
bags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System),
supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact
air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.
Supplemental front impact air bag system:
The NISSAN advanced air bag system can help
cushion the impact force to the head and chest of
LRS0722 LRS0316 the driver and front passenger in certain frontal
Type A Type B collisions.
7. If the booster seat is installed in the front Supplemental side-impact air bag system:
passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to This system can help cushion the impact force to
the ON position. The front passenger air bag the chest and pelvic area of the driver and front
status light or may or may not passenger in certain side impact collisions. The
be illuminated, depending on the size of the front seat side-impact supplemental side air bags
child and the type of booster seat being are designed to inflate on the side where the
used. See “Front passenger air bag and vehicle is impacted.
status light” later in this section.
Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
system: This system can help cushion the im-
pact force to the head of occupants in front and
rear outboard seating positions in certain side
impact collisions. The curtain side-impact air
bags are designed to inflate on the side where
the vehicle is impacted.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41
WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
WARNING
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front air
bags, side air bags or curtain side-
impact air bags inflate if they are not
properly restrained. Pre-teens and chil-
dren should be properly restrained in
the rear seat, if possible.
SSS0101 SSS0188
WARNING
Supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag:
● The supplemental side air bag and cur-
tain side-impact air bag ordinarily will
not inflate in the event of a frontal im-
pact, rear impact, rollover or lower se-
verity side collision. Always wear your
seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.
LRS0725
LIC1015
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed.
LIC1014
1. Tachometer 4. Instrument brightness control/change
2. Fuel gauge/odometer/transmission po- button for twin trip odometer
sition indicator/engine temperature
gauge
3. Speedometer
LIC1017 LIC1021
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel,
the malfunction indicator light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
LIC1113 LIC1016 ● For additional information, see “Mal-
G-FORCE GAUGE (if so equipped) FUEL GAUGE function indicator light (MIL)” later in
this section.
This gauge shows the straight-line acceleration
NOTE:
and deceleration G-forces while you are driving.
The ignition key must be in the ON position
NOTE: for the gauge to give a reading.
The G-Force gauge does not indicate cor- The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
nering G-Forces. in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty).
Instruments and controls 2-5
LIC1020 LIC1114
or Anti-lock Braking System Low tire pressure warning light Cruise SET switch indicator light
(ABS) warning light (if so equipped) (if so equipped)
(if so equipped)
or Brake warning light Low windshield washer fluid warning light or Front passenger air bag status
(if so equipped) light
Charge warning light P position selecting warning light High beam indicator light (Blue)
(CVT models) (if so equipped)
Door open warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Electric power steering warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Overdrive off indicator light (CVT models)
Engine oil pressure warning light Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Security indicator light
position indicator light
Intelligent Key system warning light CRUISE main switch indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
(if so equipped) (if so equipped)
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. See “Intelli- prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
gent Key system” in the “Pre-driving checks and exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
adjustments” section. ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition,
Light reminder chime
and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a aware of your surroundings, and park in secure,
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if well-lit areas whenever possible.
the headlights or parking lights are on.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav- as component locks, identification markers, and
ing the vehicle. tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
Parking brake reminder chime may also offer such equipment. Check with your
A chime sounds if the parking brake is engaged LIC0301 insurance company to see if you may be eligible
when the vehicle is started. for discounts for various theft protection features.
Your vehicle may have two types of security sys-
tems: How to arm the vehicle security
● Vehicle security system (if so equipped) system
● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System 1. Close all windows. (The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so 2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
equipped) tion and remove the key.
The vehicle security system provides visual and 3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors can be locked with:
when the system is armed. It is not, however, a ● the power door lock switch (if the door is
motion detection type system that activates when opened, locked and then closed).
a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.
● the key — master or mechanical (Intelli-
gent Key models).
Instruments and controls 2-15
CAUTION
WIC0854
● Do not operate the washer continu-
SWITCH OPERATION ously for more than 30 seconds.
The windshield wiper and washer operates when ● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
the ignition switch is in the ON position. voir tank is empty.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the ● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
following speed: tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
s
1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation based washer fluid concentrates may
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward permanently stain the grille if spilled
sA (Slower) or s B (Faster). while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
s
2 Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
s
3 High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-
tion
LIC0394 WIC1039
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
you must stop or park under emergency condi- the steering wheel.
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to could affect proper operation of the
move the vehicle well off the road. supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
● Do not use the hazard warning flashers system may result in serious personal
while moving on the highway unless injury.
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
CAUTION
● The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
● The power outlets are not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter.
● Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
● Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
LIC1022 LIC1023
● Avoid using power outlets when the air
The power outlet is located on the bottom center conditioner, headlights or rear window MAP POCKETS
portion of the instrument panel. The outlet is for defroster is on.
powering electrical accessories such as cellular
telephones. It is rated at 12 Volt, 120W (10A) ● Before inserting or disconnecting a
maximum. plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
● When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
WARNING
Keep the tray lid closed while driving to
help prevent contents from becoming pro-
jectiles causing injury in an accident or
during a sudden stop.
WIC1036
STORAGE TRAYS
WARNING
Do not place sharp objects in the trays to
help prevent injury in an accident or sud-
den stop.
LIC1024
LIC1027 WIC1097
Front Rear
CUP HOLDERS Lower the rear center armrest to access the cup
holders.
Adjust the cup holder size by turning the adjust-
ment knob and sliding the cup holder divider to
the desired position.
WIC1032 LIC0802
CARGO NET (if so equipped) To install the cargo net, attach the net to the
retainers.
WARNING To remove the cargo net, detach the net from the
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or cargo net retainers.
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● Be sure to secure all four hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or
the net may not stay secured.
NOTE:
If the battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, the sunroof may not operate cor-
rectly, and must be reset.
From any sunroof position (full open, partially
open, closed, partially vented and vented), push
and hold the button in the forward position until
the sunroof vents in the full-up position. This
resets the sunroof motor memory and now the
sunroof will operate correctly.
2-32 Instruments and controls
A key number is only necessary when you have Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration.
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time
from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer of registration will no longer be able to start your
can duplicate it. vehicle.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which
contains an electrical transponder, to come into
SYSTEM KEYS contact with salt water. This could affect system
You can only drive your vehicle using the master function.
keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System components in your vehicle.
These keys have a transponder chip in the key
head.
The master key can be used for all the locks.
LPD0348
1. Two master keys (black) with transpon- Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
der chip and chrome NISSAN brand Additional or replacement keys:
symbol on one side
If you still have a key, the key number is not
2. Transponder chip necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
3. Key number plate Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli-
A key number plate is supplied with your keys. cate your existing key. As many as five NISSAN
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used
(such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to
using the key number. NISSAN does not record your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is be-
key numbers so it is very important to keep track cause the registration process will erase the
of your key number plate. memory of all key codes previously registered
into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
After the registration process, these components
will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN
3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
● Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
WPD0363 against another object. SPA1951
1. Two Intelligent Keys ● Do not place the Intelligent Key for an Mechanical key
2. Mechanical keys (inside Intelligent extended period in an area where tem- The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key,
Keys) peratures exceed 140°F (60°C). which can be used in case of a discharged battery.
3. Key number plate ● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
INTELLIGENT KEYS (if so equipped) knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
key holder that contains a magnet.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent ● Do not place the Intelligent Key near the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
Keys which are registered to your vehicle’s Intel- equipment that produces a magnetic the lock position.
ligent Key system components and NISSAN Ve- field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
The mechanical key can be used for operation in
hicle Immobilizer System components. As many personal computers.
the same way as an ordinary key.
as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used
with one vehicle. The new keys must be regis- CAUTION
tered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use with the
Intelligent Key system and NISSAN Vehicle Im- Always carry the mechanical key installed
mobilizer System of your vehicle. Since the reg- in the Intelligent Key slot.
WARNING
● Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
● Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside LPD0349 LPD0240
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- Driver’s side
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri- LOCKING WITH KEY Power (if so equipped)
ous accidents.
Manual If your vehicle is equipped with the vehicle
security system, the power door lock system
To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of the allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same
vehicle s1 . To unlock, turn the key toward the rear
time.
s2 .
Turning the key toward the front s
1 of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key one time toward the rear s
2 of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
returning the key to neutral s
3 (where the key can
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again s 4 within 5 seconds un-
locks all doors.
3-4 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WPD0291 WPD0381
Inside lock Door lock switch
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
KNOB LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
To lock the door without the key, move the inside To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock knob to the lock position s
1 , then close the lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to
door. the lock position s1 . When locking the door this
To unlock the door without the key, move the way, be certain not to leave the key inside the
inside lock knob to the unlock position s
2 . vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s
side) to the unlock position s
2 .
LPD0262
● When operating near a location where Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving
WARNING
strong radio waves are transmitted, such as radio waves, if the key is left near equipment
Radio waves could adversely affect elec- a TV tower, power station and broadcasting which transmits strong radio waves, such as sig-
tric medical equipment. Those who use a station. nals from a TV and personal computer, the bat-
pacemaker should contact the electric tery life may become shorter.
medical equipment manufacturer for the ● When in possession of wireless equipment,
possible influences before use. such as a cellular telephone, transceiver, For information regarding replacement of a bat-
and CB radio. tery, see “Battery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the yourself” section.
● When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
door locks using the remote controller function or
covered by metallic materials. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
pushing the request switch on the vehicle without
taking the key out from a pocket or purse. The ● When any type of radio wave remote control and used with one vehicle. For information about
operating environment and/or conditions may af- is used nearby. the purchase and use of additional Intelligent
fect the Intelligent Key system operation. Keys, contact a NISSAN dealer.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
Be sure to read the following before using the electric appliance such as a personal com- CAUTION
Intelligent Key system. puter.
● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
● When the vehicle is parked near a parking contains electrical components, to
CAUTION meter. come into contact with water or salt
● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with In such cases, correct the operating conditions water. This could affect the system
you when operating the vehicle. before using the Intelligent Key function or use function.
● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the the mechanical key. ● Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
vehicle when you leave the vehicle. Although the life of the battery varies depending ● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
The Intelligent Key is always communicating with on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is against another object.
approximately 2 years. If the battery is dis-
the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intel- ● Do not change or modify the Intelligent
charged, replace it with a new one.
ligent Key system transmits weak radio waves. Key.
Environmental conditions may interfere with the When the Intelligent Key battery is low, the Intel-
ligent Key system warning light ( ) will blink ● Wetting may damage the Intelligent
operation of the Intelligent Key system under the
green for about 30 seconds after the ignition Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
following operating conditions. mediately wipe until it is completely dry.
switch is turned to the ON position.
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WPD0375 WPD0376
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
PRECAUTION You can lock or unlock the doors without taking
● Do not push the door handle request switch the key out of your pocket or bag.
with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
illustrated. The close distance to the door can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system handle request switch within the range of opera-
to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelli- tion.
gent Key is outside the vehicle.
● After locking with the door handle request
switch, verify the doors are securely locked
by testing them.
● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left
inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the
key with you and then lock the doors.
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CAUTION
● After locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operating
the door handles or the trunk opener
switch.
WPD0377 WPD0369 ● When locking the doors using the re-
NOTE: quest switch, make sure to have the
Locking doors Intelligent Key in your possession be-
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi- ● Doors lock with the door handle request fore operating the request switch to
tion. (Remove the key if any key is in the switch while a mechanical key is in the igni- prevent the Intelligent Key from being
ignition switch.) tion switch or the ignition switch is pushed left in the vehicle.
in. ● The request switch is operational only
2. Close all doors.
● Doors lock with the door handle request when the Intelligent Key has been de-
3. Push any door handle request switch s 1
switch while the ignition switch is not in the tected by the Intelligent Key system.
while carrying the Intelligent Key with you. LOCK position.
4. All doors and the trunk will lock. ● Doors do not lock by pushing the door
5. The hazard warning lights flash twice and handle request switch while any door is
the outside buzzer sounds twice. open. However, doors lock with the me-
chanical key even if any door is open.
the Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the
but it is too close to the vehicle. outside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch s 1
again within 1 minute to unlock all doors.
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.
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WPD0369 WPD0401
All doors will be locked automatically unless one Opening the trunk lid
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch. 1. Push the trunk opener request switch sA for
more than 1 second while carrying the Intel-
● Opening any door. ligent Key with you.
● Pushing the ignition switch. 2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound
● Inserting the mechanical key into the ignition four times.
switch. 3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
The interior light timer illuminates for 30 seconds Lockout protection
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position. To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow-
ing operations.
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WPD0360 WPD0364
WPD0361 WPD0362
Using the panic alarm Silencing the horn beep feature
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention vated using the Intelligent Key.
by pushing and holding the button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 second. To deactivate: Press and hold the
and buttons for at least 2 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
The panic alarm stops when: deactivated.
● it has run for 25 seconds, or
To activate: Press and hold the
● any button is pushed on the Intelligent Key. and buttons for at least 2 seconds
once more.
WARNING
● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
● Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
WPD0383 access to car keys.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle s
1 located
WARNING
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly. ● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
2. Locate the lever s2 in between the hood and ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
grille and push the lever sideways with your open and result in an accident.
fingertips.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
3. Raise the hood s
3 . the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod s 4 and insert it into
the slot on the underside of the hood s 5 .
LPD0386 LPD0387
OPENER OPERATION FUEL-FILLER CAP
The fuel-filler door release is located on the floor The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
to the left of the driver’s seat. To open the fuel- cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
filler door, push the release. To lock, close the the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
fuel-filler door securely. heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder s
1 while
refueling.
LPD0388 LPD0389
TILT OPERATION VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped)
Push the lock lever s1 down and adjust the To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
steering wheel up or down s
2 to the desired down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
position. mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
Pull the lock lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
SIC2872
WARNING
To block out glare from the front, swing down the
Do not adjust the steering wheel while sun visor s
1 .
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor
from the center mount and swing it to the side s2 .
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
WPD0126 WPD0274
REARVIEW MIRROR Electric control type (if so equipped)
The night position s 1 reduces glare from the The outside mirror remote control only operates
headlights of vehicles behind you at night. when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Use the day position s
2 when driving in daylight
hours. Rotate the control lever to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position by
WARNING moving the control lever.
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
Control panel buttons (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
How to use the TRIP INFO button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
How to use the AUDIO button player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
(for control panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
Door warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 changer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Heater and air conditioner (manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Steering wheel switch for audio control
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 (If so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 4-10 Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Air flow charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System
Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 List of voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Speaker adaptation (SA) mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
WARNING
● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
WHA0700
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WHA0705 WHA0772
DOOR WARNING Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s and pas-
senger’s side s 1 , and center s 2 ventilators by
The DOOR OPEN screen will be automatically moving the ventilator slide and/or ventilator as-
displayed any time a door or the trunk is open. semblies.
If the door is open for longer than 10 seconds the Open or close the ventilators s1 by using the dial.
screen will no longer display which door is open, Move the dial toward the to open the ven-
but the DOOR OPEN warning will remain until tilators or toward the to close them.
the door is closed.
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WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals. WHA0470
Type A
● Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior 1. Fan control dial
air to become stale and the windows to 2. Air recirculation button
fog up. 3. Temperature control dial
4. Air flow control dial
5. Rear window defroster
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WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equipment.
WHA0699
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RADIO Reception conditions will constantly change be- Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position signal distance and interference from other ve- signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
and press the POWER/VOLUME control knob to hicles can work against ideal reception. De- signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the scribed below are some of the factors that can mentary flutter or loss of sound.
engine not running, the key should be turned to affect your radio reception.
the ACC position. AM RADIO RECEPTION
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is affected by station signal AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30 bend around objects and skip along the ground.
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- miles (40 – 48 km), with monaural (single chan- In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
normally are caused by these external influences. FM. External influences may sometimes interfere these characteristics, AM signals are also sub-
with FM station reception even if the FM station is ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM to receiver.
hicle may influence radio reception quality.
signal is directly related to the distance between
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
Radio reception the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
characteristics as light. For example, they will
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
reflect off objects.
dio reception. These circuits are designed to areas where no obstacles exist.
extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
ity of that reception. a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
and/or drift.
However there are some general characteristics
Static and flutter: During signal interference from SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even buildings, large hills or due to antenna position equipped)
when the finest equipment is used. These char- (usually in conjunction with increased distance When the satellite radio is first installed or the
acteristics are completely normal in a given re- from the station transmitter) static or flutter can battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may
ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait
in your NISSAN radio system. treble control to reduce treble response. more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and
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Satellite radio performance may be affected if ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio player at a time.
signal. ● Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm)
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite round discs that have the “COMPACT
antenna. disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc
or packaging.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the hu-
midity. If this occurs, remove the CD
and dehumidify or ventilate the player
completely.
LHA0099
● The player may skip while driving on
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS rough roads.
● The CD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high or low.
Decrease/increase the temperature
before use.
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● This audio system can only play pre- ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures
recorded CDs. It has no capability to Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the
record or burn CDs. most well-known compressed digital audio
file format. This format allows for near “CD
● If the CD cannot be played, one of the quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of
following messages will be displayed. normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an
audio track from CD-ROM can reduce the
file size by approximately a 10:1 ratio with
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WHA0543
Playback order chart
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*Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
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WHA0690
Type B
1. pause/mute button 6. TUNE (CATEGORY) button
2. CD insert slot 7. AUDIO button (Bass, Mid, Treble,
3. CD eject button Fade, Balance, SSV (if so equipped),
4. MIX/RPT button Beep and Language)
5. CLOCK DISP button 8. AUX jack
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LHA0692 WHA0693
Volume control switch
Type A Type B Push the volume control switch up or down to
1. Tuning switch 1. Tuning switch increase or decrease the volume.
2. MODE select switch 2. Phone operation switch Tuning
3. POWER on/off switch 3. POWER on and MODE select switch
4. Volume control switch 4. Volume control switch Memory change (radio):
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR Push the tuning switch ( or ) for less
AUDIO CONTROL (If so equipped) than 1.5 seconds to change presets.
The audio system can be operated using the Seek tuning (radio):
controls on the steering wheel.
Push the tuning switch ( or ) for more
POWER on/off switch than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON radio station.
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on or off.
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Next/Previous track (CD): When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
Push the tuning switch or for less
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the precautions, otherwise the new equipment may
present track or skip to the next track. Push adversely affect the engine control system and
several times to skip back or skip through tracks. other electronic parts.
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If you want to end an action without completing it, Name (speak name) s
A
NOTE: you can say “Cancel” or “Quit” at any time the
system is waiting for a response. The system will If you have stored entries in the Phone Book, you
If you do not wish to take the call when you
end the VR session. Whenever the VR session is can dial a number associated with a name and
hear the ring tone, press the button
cancelled, a double beep is played to indicate location.
on the steering wheel.
you have exited the system. See “Phone book” later in this section to learn
For additional command options, see “List of
If you want to go back to the previous command, how to store entries.
voice commands” later in this section.
you can say “Go back” or “Correction” any time When prompted by the system, say the name of
the system is waiting for a response. the phone book entry you wish to call. The system
acknowledges the name.
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Use the New Entry command to store a new ends the VR session. To delete entries from the phone book, say a
name in the system. name or “All entries” when prompted by the sys-
“Edit” s
B
tem.
When prompted by the system, say the name you Use the Edit command to alter an existing phone
would like to give the new entry. The system acknowledges the command and
book entry or to add a 2nd, 3rd or 4th phone
For example, say: “Mary.” number to an existing entry. asks you to confirm the deletion.
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System fails to interpret the command correctly. 4. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive (for example, windows open or defroster on). NOTE: If it is too
noisy to use the phone, it is likely that the voice commands will not be recognized.
5. If more than one command was said at a time, try saying the commands separately.
6. If the system consistently fails to recognize commands, the voice training procedure should be carried out to im-
prove the recognition response for the speaker. See “Speaker adaptation (SA) mode” earlier in this section.
1. Ensure that the phone book entry name requested matches what was originally stored. This can be confirmed by
The system consistently selects the wrong entry from the using the “List Names” command. See “Phone book” earlier in this section.
phone book.
2. Replace one of the names being confused with a new name.
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Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Intelligent Key System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Manual transmission (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Engine block heater (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
WARNING ● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are a. The vehicle is raised for service.
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
● Do not leave children or adults who b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
would normally require the assistance entering into the passenger
inspected immediately.
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets compartment.
should also not be left alone. They ● Do not run the engine in closed spaces
c. You notice a change in the sound of
could accidentally injure themselves or such as a garage.
the exhaust system.
others through inadvertent operation of ● Do not park the vehicle with the engine
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, d. You have had an accident involving
running for any extended length of time.
temperatures in a closed vehicle could damage to the exhaust system, un-
quickly become high enough to cause ● Keep the trunk lid closed while driving, derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
severe or possibly fatal injuries to otherwise exhaust gases could be
people or animals. drawn into the passenger compart- THREE-WAY CATALYST
ment. If you must drive with the trunk lid
● Closely supervise children when they The three-way catalyst is an emission control
open, follow these precautions:
are around cars to prevent them from device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
playing and becoming locked in the 1. Open all the windows. gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
trunk where they could be seriously in- 2. Set the air recirculation but- high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear ton (if so equipped) to off and the fan
seatback and trunk lid securely latched control dial to 4 (high) to circulate WARNING
when not in use, and prevent children’s the air.
access to car keys. ● The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
● If electrical wiring or other cable con- tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide) nections must pass to a trailer through or flammable materials away from the
the seal on the trunk lid or the body, exhaust system components.
WARNING follow the manufacturer’s recommen- ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
dation to prevent carbon monoxide en- flammable materials such as dry grass,
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they try into the vehicle. waste paper or rags. They may ignite
contain colorless and odorless carbon
● The exhaust system and body should be and cause a fire.
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or inspected by a qualified mechanic
death. whenever:
LSD0175
CAUTION
● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
● Never leave the Intelligent Key inside
the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
On manual transmission models, to turn the igni- ON: Normal operating position (3)
tion key to LOCK position from ACC or ON This position turns on the ignition system and the
position, turn the key to OFF, push the key in, then electrical accessories.
turn the key to LOCK. START: (4)
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it This position starts the engine. As soon as the
must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise engine has started, release the key. It automati-
from the straight up position. cally returns to the ON position.
5-8 Starting and driving
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER ● Make sure the area around the vehicle is 1. Apply the parking brake.
SYSTEM clear.
2. CVT model:
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake and clutch fluid, and window Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N
allow the engine to start without the use of the (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
registered key. washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at
least whenever you refuel. The shift selector lever cannot be
If the engine fails to start using a registered key moved out of P (Park) and into any of
(for example, when interference is caused by ● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
the other gear positions if the ignition
another registered key, an automated toll road ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance key is turned to the OFF position or if
device or automatic payment device on the key and condition. Also check tires for proper the key is removed from the ignition
ring), restart the engine using the following pro- inflation.
cedures: switch.
● Lock all doors.
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position The starter is designed not to operate if
for approximately 5 seconds. ● Position seat and adjust head restraints. the shift selector lever is in any of the
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors. driving positions.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position, and wait approximately 10 sec- ● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to Manual transmission model:
onds. do likewise. Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). Depress
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. ● Check the operation of warning lights when the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking
the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See the engine.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference) “Warning/indicator lights and audible re- The starter is designed not to operate
separate from the registered key. minders” in the “Instruments and controls” unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
section of this manual.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- pressed.
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- Intelligent Key system models: Slowly
rate key ring to avoid interference from other “PUSH ON” the ignition switch. When the
devices. Intelligent Key system warning light in
the meter illuminates in green, the ignition
switch can be turned.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE The CVT in your vehicle is electronically con- The CVT is designed so the foot brake
trolled to produce maximum power and smooth pedal MUST be depressed before shifting
TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so operation. from P (Park) to any drive position while
equipped) the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The recommended operating procedures for this
WARNING transmission are shown on the following pages. The shift selector lever cannot be moved
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle out of P (Park) and into any of the other
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal performance and driving enjoyment. gear positions if the ignition key is turned
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or L (Low). NOTE: key is removed.
Always depress the brake pedal until
shifting is completed. Failure to do so Engine power may be automatically re-
could cause you to lose control and duced to protect the CVT if the engine
have an accident. speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use some dynamometers.
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has Starting the vehicle
warmed up. 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery foot brake pedal before moving the shift
roads. This may cause a loss of control. selector lever out of the P (Park) position.
● Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) 2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
while the vehicle is moving. This could move the shift selector lever into a driving
cause an accident. gear.
3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start
CAUTION the vehicle in motion.
When stopping the vehicle on an uphill 4. Stop the vehicle completely before shifting
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depress- the selector lever to the P (Park) position.
ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.
If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position for Use this selector position when the vehicle is
any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), or parked or when starting the engine. Make sure
any drive position, the shift selector lever cannot the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake
be moved to P (Park). Additionally, the key cannot pedal must be depressed and the selector
be turned to the LOCK position and be removed lever button pushed in to move the selector
from the ignition switch. If this occurs, perform lever from the N (Neutral) or any drive po-
LSD0177
the following steps: sition to P (Park). Apply the parking brake.
To move the selector lever: When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake
1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is first, then shift the selector lever into the P (Park)
Push the button s
A while depressing the
brake pedal
stopped. position.
Push the button s
A to shift 2. Turn the key to the ON position. R (Reverse):
Shift without pushing button s
A
3. Depress the foot brake pedal.
CAUTION
Shifting Use this position only when the vehicle is
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake completely stopped.
pedal and move the shift selector lever from P Use this position to back up. Make sure the
(Park) to any of the desired shift positions. vehicle is completely stopped before selecting R
(Reverse) position. R (Reverse) speed is limited
to 25 MPH (40 km/h). Do not exceed 25 MPH
(40 km/h) in the R (Reverse) position. The brake
pedal must be depressed and the selector
5-12 Starting and driving
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the ● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
CAUTION
following three methods. When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator follow these recommendations to obtain
light in the instrument panel goes out. ● Push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. maximum engine performance and en-
Each time you do this, the set speed in- sure the future reliability and economy of
● Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
goes out. your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one recommendations may result in short-
● Turn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE of the following three methods. ened engine life and reduced engine
indicator light and SET indicator light in the performance.
instrument panel go out. ● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the ● Avoid driving for long periods at constant
The cruise control is automatically canceled and COAST/SET switch and release it. speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if: engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re-
● you depress the brake or clutch pedal while lease the switch when the vehicle slows to ● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
pushing the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST the desired speed.
● Avoid quick starts.
switch. The preset speed is deleted from ● Push and release the COAST/SET switch.
memory. ● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Each time you do this, the set speed de-
● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). ● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(13 km/h) below the set speed. (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
To resume the preset speed, push and re-
could be damaged.
● you depress the clutch pedal (manual trans- lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle re-
turns to the last set cruising speed when the
mission), or move the shift selector lever to N
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
(Neutral) (CVT).
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods.
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain ● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator economical to use the air conditioner and
position. leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. ● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy. See “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tion” in “Technical and consumer informa-
● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
tion” later in this manual.
Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-
hicles.
● Use a proper gear range which suits road
conditions. On level roads, shift into high
gear as soon as possible.
● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-
proper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel is The brake system has two separate hydraulic
WARNING
operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc- circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
● If the engine is not running or is turned tion. have braking at two wheels.
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will If the power steering warning light PS illuminates BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
be harder to operate. while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering system is not functioning properly Vacuum assisted brakes
● When the power steering warning light and may need servicing. Have the power steering
illuminates with the engine running, system checked by a NISSAN dealer. The brake booster aids braking by using engine
there will be no power assist for the vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
steering. You will still have control of When the power steering warning light illumi- vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
the vehicle but the steering will be nates with the engine running, there will be no greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
harder to operate. Have the power power assist for the steering but you will still have required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
steering system checked by a NISSAN control of the vehicle. At this time, greater steer-
tance will be longer.
dealer. ing effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low Using the brakes
The power steering system is designed to pro- speeds.
vide power assist while driving to operate the Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
For additional information see “Power steering driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
steering wheel with light force. warning light” in the “Instruments and controls” brakes and pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly section.
or continuously while parking or driving at a very To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
low speed, the power assist for the steering brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over- downshift to a lower gear before going down a
heating of the power steering system and protect slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
it from getting damaged. While the power assist reduce braking performance and could result in
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become loss of vehicle control.
heavy. When the temperature of the power steer-
ing system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering
wheel operations that could cause the power
steering system to overheat.
Starting and driving 5-23
WARNING When the ABS senses that one or more wheels FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly ap-
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so plies and releases hydraulic pressure. To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
may result in increased stopping icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
distances. This action is similar to pumping the brakes very frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob (if so
Self-test feature pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or equipped).
feel a vibration from the actuator when it is oper-
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric ating. This is normal and indicates that the ABS is ANTI-FREEZE
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The operating properly. However, the pulsation may
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that indicate that road conditions are hazardous and
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check the
tests the system each time you start the engine extra care is required while driving.
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake manual.
pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc- BATTERY
tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
brake system then operates normally, but without freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
anti-lock assistance. mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the regularly. For details, see “Battery” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
manual.
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above 3 - 6 MPH (5
- 10 km/h).
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING WARNING ● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
SYSTEM (TPMS) ● If the low tire pressure warning light
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure illuminates while driving, avoid sudden sensors.
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres- steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
sure of all tires except the spare. When the low reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of to a safe location and stop the vehicle
your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the as soon as possible. Serious vehicle If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions be-
vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the damage could occur and may lead to an low.
TPMS will activate and warn you of it by the low accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pressure Stopping the vehicle
tire pressure warning light. This system will acti-
for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure 1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
vate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds
to the recommended COLD tire pres- away from traffic.
above 16 MPH (25 km/h). For more details, refer sure shown on the Tire and Loading
to “Warning/indicator lights and audible remind- Information label to turn the low tire 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
ers” in the “Instruments and controls” section, pressure warning light OFF. If you have
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
in the “Starting and driving” section. soon as possible. brake. Shift the manual transmission into R
(Reverse), or the CVT into P (Park).
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function 4. Turn off the engine.
and the low tire pressure warning light 5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
will flash for approximately 1 minute. signal professional road assistance person-
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
nel that you need assistance.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or 6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
system resetting. and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
● Replacing tires with those not originally and clear of the vehicle.
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
WCE0044
Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocks s 1 at both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire
s2 to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is
jacked up.
WARNING
LCE0134
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve- 6. Install the jack in its storage area and tighten
hicle has been driven for 600 miles the jack screw clockwise.
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire, 7. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor
etc.).
carpeting over the damaged tire.
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts 8. Close the trunk.
to the specified torque with a torque
wrench. WARNING
Wheel nut tightening torque: ● Always make sure that the spare tire
83 ft-lb (113 N·m) and jacking equipment are properly se-
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to cured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
specification at all times. It is recom-
sudden stop.
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specification at each lubrication interval.
● The spare tire is designed for emer- To start your engine with a booster battery, the ● Whenever working on or near a battery,
gency use. See specific instructions un- instructions and precautions below must be fol- always wear suitable eye protectors (for
der the heading “Wheels and tires” in lowed. example, goggles or industrial safety
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” spectacles) and remove rings, metal
section of this manual. WARNING bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
● If done incorrectly, jump starting can over the battery when jump starting.
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
severe injury or death. It could also battery. It could explode and cause se-
damage your vehicle. rious injury.
● Explosive hydrogen gas is always ● Your vehicle has an automatic engine
present in the vicinity of the battery. cooling fan. It could come on at any
Keep all sparks and flames away from time. Keep hands and other objects
the battery. away from it.
● Do not allow battery fluid to come into ● If the battery of a vehicle equipped with
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or the Intelligent Key system is dis-
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor- charged, the ignition switch cannot be
rosive sulfuric acid solution which can moved from the LOCK position, even
cause severe burns. If the fluid should using the mechanical key or the valet
come into contact with anything, imme- key. Connect the jumper cables to an-
diately flush the contacted area with other vehicle, as in the case of a dis-
water. charged battery, and then the ignition
● Keep battery out of the reach of knob can be moved from the LOCK po-
children. sition. Then, jump start the vehicle.
● The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
CAUTION
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if
the vent holes as it may be contaminated ● Three-way catalyst equipped models you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
with corrosive acid. should not be started by pushing. The noise, etc. take the following steps.
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
● Continuously Variable Transmission WARNING
(CVT) models cannot be push-started or ● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
tow-started. Attempting to do so may overheats. Doing so could cause engine
cause transmission damage. damage or a vehicle fire.
● For manual transmission models, never ● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
try to start the vehicle by towing it. never remove the radiator cap while the
When the engine starts, the forward engine is still hot. When the radiator
surge could cause the vehicle to collide cap is removed, pressurized hot water
with the tow vehicle. will spurt out, possibly causing serious
injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is com-
ing out.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
the parking brake and move the shift lever to
N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P
(Park) (CVT).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner (if so equipped).
Open all the windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for 6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- with the engine running. Add coolant to the followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
open the hood further until no steam or Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
coolant can be seen. dealer. tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
4. Open the engine hood.
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
WARNING
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
If steam or water is coming from the en- the service operator carefully read the following
gine, stand clear to prevent getting precautions:
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
WARNING
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is ● Never ride in a vehicle that is being
running. The radiator hoses and radiator towed.
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking, ● Never get under your vehicle after it has
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or been lifted by a tow truck.
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine. CAUTION
WARNING ● When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, powertrain are in working condition. If
jewelry or clothing to come into contact any unit is damaged, dollies must be
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the used.
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling
fan can start at any time when the coolant ● Always attach safety chains before
temperature is high. towing.
ACE0511 SCE0199A
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed
with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or
place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated.
● Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free ● Apply the accelerator as little as possible
a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. to maintain the rocking motion.
Never tow the vehicle using the vehicle ● Release the accelerator pedal before
tie downs or recovery hooks. shifting between R (Reverse) and D
● Always pull the cable straight out from (Drive) (CVT models) or 1st and R (Re-
the front or rear of the vehicle. Never verse) (manual transmission models).
pull the vehicle at an angle. ● Do not spin the tires above 35 mph (55 SCE0578
● Pulling devices should be routed so km/h).
Rear (if so equipped)
they do not touch any part of the sus- 4. If the vehicle can not be freed after a few
pension, steering, brake or cooling tries, contact a professional towing service Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle.
systems. to remove the vehicle.
● Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Make sure the area in front and behind the
vehicle is clear of obstructions.
2. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear
an area around the front tires.
In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
CAUTION
hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. must be cleaned regularly. Take care that the
● Do not use car washes that use acid in drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your the detergent. Some car washes, espe- open. Spray water under the body and in the
vehicle as soon as you can: cially brushless ones, use some acid for wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage cleaning. The acid may react with some road salt.
from acid rain. plastic vehicle components, causing
them to crack. This could affect their A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to
● after driving on coastal roads. appearance, and also could cause them avoid water spots.
not to function properly. Always check WAXING
● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
with your car wash to confirm that acid
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get is not used. Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
on the paint surface. helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is
● Do not wash the vehicle with strong recommended to remove built-up wax residue
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface. household soap, strong chemical deter- and to avoid a weathered appearance before
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle gents, gasoline or solvents. re-applying wax.
inside a garage or in a covered area. ● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun- A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
light or while the vehicle body is hot, as proper product.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
the surface may become water-spotted.
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body ● Wax your vehicle only after a thorough wash-
cover. ● Avoid using tight-napped or rough
ing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface wax.
must be taken when removing
when putting on or removing the body caked-on dirt or other foreign sub- ● Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cover. stances so the paint surface is not cutting compounds or cleaners that may
scratched or damaged. damage the vehicle finish.
WASHING
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
finish or leave swirl marks.
soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
(never hot) water.
7-2 Appearance and care
● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the ● Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help This vehicle has new and unique surfaces on the
wheels when they are hot. The wheel prevent it from entering the tire center console and door pull finishers. If cleaning
temperature should be the same as am- tread/grooves (where it would be difficult to is required use mild soap and water. However if
bient temperature. remove). mild soap and water won’t clean the center con-
● Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry sole and door pull finishers, use NISSAN Vinyl
● Rinse the wheel to completely remove and Leather Cleaner (or equivalent).
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the towel. Make sure the tire dressing is com-
cleaner is applied. pletely removed from the tire tread/grooves. Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
● Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom- trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
CHROME PARTS mended by tire dressing manufacturer. cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non- leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
TIRE DRESSINGS
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire maintain the appearance of the leather.
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rub- Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-
ber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro-
react with the coating and form a compound. This tectors contain chemicals that may stain or
compound may come off the tire while driving and bleach the seat material.
stain the vehicle paint.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the the meter and gauge lens.
following precautions:
● Use a water-based tire dressing. The coat- CAUTION
ing on the tire dissolves more easily with an ● Never use benzene, thinner, or any simi-
oil-based tire dressing. lar material on the interior surfaces or
surface damage may occur. Such dam-
age is not covered under the NISSAN
warranty.
Your new NISSAN has been designed to have Performing general maintenance checks requires During the normal day-to-day operation of the
minimum maintenance requirements with longer minimal mechanical skill and only a few general vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
service intervals to save you both time and automotive tools. formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
money. However, some day-to-day and regular These checks or inspections can be done by you, you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, a NISSAN smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its dealer. NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
emission and engine performance. should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
Where to go for service repairs are required.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general If maintenance service is required or your vehicle When performing any checks or maintenance
maintenance, is performed. appears to malfunction, have the systems work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
checked and corrected by a NISSAN dealer.
tions” later in this section.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte- information through technical bulletins, service MAINTENANCE ITEMS
nance chain. tips, and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve- Additional information on the following
Scheduled maintenance items with “*” is found later in this section.
hicles before they work on your vehicle, rather
For your convenience, both required and optional than after they have worked on it.
scheduled maintenance items are described and
Outside the vehicle
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
The maintenance items listed here should be
Guide.” You must refer to that guide to ensure service department performs the best job to meet
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
that necessary maintenance is performed on your specified.
in a reliable and economical way.
NISSAN at regular intervals.
Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
General maintenance and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
General maintenance includes those items which that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
should be checked during normal day-to-day op- latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op- Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these hood from opening when the primary latch is
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed. released.
When performing any inspection or maintenance the engine is not running. To avoid injury, serviced by a NISSAN dealer because
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent always disconnect the negative battery the fuel lines are under high pressure
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to cable before working near the fan. even when the engine is off.
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed. ● If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair CAUTION
and tools away from moving fans, belts ● Do not work under the hood while the
WARNING
and any other moving parts. engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- wait until it cools down.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
ply the parking brake securely and
loose clothing and remove any jewelry, ● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
such as rings, watches, etc. before coolant. Improperly disposed engine
from moving. For manual transmission
working on your vehicle. oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
models, move the shift lever to N (Neu-
tral). For CVT models, move the selector ● Always wear eye protection whenever fluids can damage the environment. Al-
lever to P (Park). you work on your vehicle. ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
● Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or ● If you must run the engine in an en-
LOCK position when performing any closed space such as a garage, be sure This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
parts replacement or repairs. there is proper ventilation for exhaust gives instructions regarding only those items
gases to escape. which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
● Never leave the engine or the CVT re-
lated component harness connector ● Never get under the vehicle while it is A genuine NISSAN service manual is also avail-
disconnected while the ignition switch supported only by a jack. If it is neces- able. See “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual or-
is in the ON position. sary to work under the vehicle, support der information” in the “Technical and consumer
it with safety stands. information” section of this manual.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while ● Keep smoking materials, flame and You should be aware that incomplete or improper
the ignition switch is in the ON position. sparks away from the fuel tank and servicing may result in operating difficulties or
battery. excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on ● On gasoline engine models with the
have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
at any time without warning, even if the multiport fuel injection (MFI) system,
ignition key is in the OFF position and the fuel filter or fuel lines should be
MR20DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model)
4. Battery
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse/Fusible link box
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Drive belt location
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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LDI0588
WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
LDI0589 ● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil- WDI0591
Type B dren and pets. Type A
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT Engine coolant must be disposed of properly. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. Check your local regulations. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
The service procedure can be found in the the parking brake.
NISSAN Service Manual.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
Improper servicing can result in reduced operating temperature.
heater performance and engine overheat-
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
ing.
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re-
insert it all the way.
s
C Oil filter children. 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
CHANGING ENGINE OIL quired.
CAUTION
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
the parking brake. Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
oil may be hot.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches Add engine oil if necessary.
operating temperature, then turn it off. ● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
3. Remove the oil filler cap s
A by turning it
counterclockwise. ● Check your local regulations.
s
B Oil drain plug s
B Oil drain plug 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
s
C Oil filter s
C Oil filter 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 s
C.
CAUTION
● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
LDI0539 LDI0540
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
CLUTCH FLUID WINDOW WASHER FLUID based washer fluid concentrates may
RESERVOIR permanently stain the grille if spilled
Check the clutch fluid level in the reservoir while filling the window washer reser-
(manual transmissions only). Add Genuine Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically. voir tank.
NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or Add window washer fluid when the low window
equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line s A . If ● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
washer fluid warning light comes on (if so water to the manufacturer’s recom-
fluid must be added frequently, the system should
equipped). mended levels before pouring the fluid
be checked by a NISSAN dealer.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the into the window washer reservoir tank.
For further brake and clutch fluid specification Do not use the window washer reservoir
information, refer to “Capacities and recom- cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window
washer fluid into the tank opening. tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and trate and water.
consumer information” section of this manual. 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.
8-14 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
● Keep the battery surface clean and dry. ● When working on or near a battery, al-
Clean the battery with a solution of baking ways wear suitable eye protection and
soda and water. remove all jewelry.
● Make certain the terminal connections are ● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
clean and securely tightened. cessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery ● Keep battery out of the reach of
terminal cable to prevent discharge. children.
WARNING
● Do not expose the battery to flames or
electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas gener-
ated by the battery is explosive. Do not WDI0224
allow battery fluid to contact your skin,
1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. After
as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery
touching a battery or battery cap, do not
case.
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
wash your hands. If the acid contacts
your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.
● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
SDI1979
MR20DE model
1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Air conditioner compressor
3. Water pump
4. Generator
LDI0302
2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is
necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level up to the bottom of
the filler opening. Do not overfill.
LDI0592 SDI1895
QR25DE model REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Automatic tensioner Platinum-tipped spark plugs (if so
3. Water pump equipped)
4. Generator It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped s
A
5. Air conditioner compressor spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
WARNING spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
LOCK position before servicing drive belt. platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or re-
The engine could rotate unexpectedly. gapping.
● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
WARNING WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely. securely.
CAUTION CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re- Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs. can damage the spark plugs.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs (if so If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
equipped) dealer for assistance.
WDI0408
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
s
2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm to remove.
s
3 Remove the wiper blade. WDI0337
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not
arm until it clicks into place. to let wax get into the washer nozzle s
A . This may
cause clogging or improper windshield washer
5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it
groove. with a needle or small pin sB.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the Proper brake inspection intervals should
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. be followed. For more information regarding
brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte-
Self-adjusting brakes nance schedule information in the “NISSAN Ser-
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting vice and Maintenance Guide”.
brakes.
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust
every time the brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.
LDI0455
Brake pad wear indicators Two types of fuses are used. Type A is used in the
fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type B is
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible used in the passenger compartment fuse box.
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech- Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the box.
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes Type A fuses can be installed in the engine com-
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator partment and passenger compartment fuse
sound is heard. boxes.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-21
Operation is subject to the following two HEADLIGHTS ● Use the same number and wattage as
conditions: (1) This device may not cause Replacing the halogen headlight bulb originally installed:
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in- The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which Low beam:
cluding interference that may cause undes- uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Be- Wattage: 55
ired operation of the device. cause the headlight assembly must be removed Bulb no.: H13*
from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your High beam:
NISSAN dealer. Wattage: 60
Bulb no.: H13*
CAUTION
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
● Aiming is not necessary after replacing ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is parts information.
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
● Do not leave the headlight assembly
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
open without a bulb installed for a long
temperature difference between the inside and
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke,
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
etc. entering the headlight body may
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
affect bulb performance. Remove the
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.
bulb from the headlight assembly just
before a replacement bulb is installed.
● Only touch the plastic base when han-
dling the bulb. Never touch the glass
envelope. Touching the glass could sig-
nificantly affect bulb life and/or head-
light performance.
● High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
Headlight assembly
Low/High (Halogen) 55/60 H13
Park 4 194
Turn 27 3457AK
Side marker 4 194
Front fog light* (if so equipped) 55 H11
Front map lights* 8 168
Room light 8 AL57
Glove box light* (if so equipped) 1.4 158
Trunk light 5 158
High-mounted stop light*
Inside 16 921
Spoiler (if so equipped) — LED
Rear combination light
Turn signal light 27/7 3057K
Stop/Tail 27/7 3057K
Backup (reversing) 16 921
Rear side marker 4 194
License plate light* 5 216
* Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
WDI0257
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb replacement
WDI0599
WDI0206 LDI0544
Interior light Map light (if so equipped)
Use a cloth s
1 to protect the interior light hous- Use a cloth s
A to protect the light housing.
ing.
If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of Tire inflation pressure Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
emergency” section of this manual. der inflation, may adversely affect
Check the tire pressures (including the
TIRE PRESSURE tire life and vehicle handling.
spare) often and always prior to long dis-
Tire Pressure Monitoring System tance trips. The recommended tire pres- WARNING
(TPMS) sure specifications are shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label or the Tire ● Improperly inflated tires can fail
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire suddenly and cause an accident.
and Loading Information label under the
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It 9Cold Tire Inflation Pressure9 heading. ● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
monitors tire pressure of all tires except The Tire and Loading Information label is (GVWR) is located on the
the spare. When the low tire pressure affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label. The
warning light is lit, one or more of your vehicle weight capacity is indi-
pressures should be checked regularly cated on the Tire and Loading
tires is significantly under-inflated. because: Information label. Do not load
The TPMS will activate only when the ● Most tires naturally lose air over time. your vehicle beyond this capac-
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH ity. Overloading your vehicle may
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de- ● Tires can lose air suddenly when result in reduced tire life, unsafe
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for driven over potholes or other objects operating conditions due to pre-
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while mature tire failure, or unfavor-
example a flat tire while driving). able handling characteristics and
parking.
For more details, refer to “Low tire pres- could also lead to a serious acci-
sure warning light” in the “Instruments and The tire pressures should be checked dent. Loading beyond the speci-
when the tires are cold. The tires are fied capacity may also result in
controls” section, “Tire Pressure Monitor- failure of other vehicle
ing System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and considered COLD after the vehicle has
components.
driving” section, and “Flat tire” in the “In been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
case of emergency” section. less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
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Example
s
1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 4. R: The 9R9 stands for radial.
1. P: The 9P9 indicates the tire is de- 5. Two-digit number (15): This number
signed for passenger vehicles (not all is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
tires have this information). 6. Two- or three-digit number (95): This
2. Three-digit number (215): This num- number is the tire’s load index. It is a
ber gives the width in millimeters of measurement of how much weight
the tire from sidewall edge to side- each tire can support. You may not
wall edge. find this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
3. Two-digit number (65): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-35
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX (Optional) This number indicates the maximum load
XXXX) 5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufac- in kilograms and pounds that can be car-
ture ried by the tire. When replacing the tires
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the 9Depart- on the vehicle, always use a tire that has
ment Of Transportation.9 The symbol 6. Four numbers represent the week the same load rating as the factory in-
can be placed above, below or to the and year the tire was built. For ex- stalled tire.
left or right of Tire Identification Num- ample, the numbers 3103 means the
ber. 31st week of 2003. If these numbers s
6 Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s are missing, then look on the other Indicates whether the tire requires an in-
sidewall of the tire. ner tube (“tube type”) or not (“tubeless”).
identification mark
3. Two-digit code: Tire size
8-36 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Air conditioner specification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Installing front license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Loading tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Maximum load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
When traveling or registering your vehicle in Towing load/specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
another country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Towing safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Vehicle identification number Emission control system warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
(chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . . . . 9-26
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Event data recorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-27
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 In the event of a collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
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.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 gal 55.0 MR20DE and QR25DE except Spec-V: Unleaded gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
QR25DE Spec-V only: Unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 91 AKI (RON 96)*1
Engine oil *6
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change MR20DE 4 qt 3-3/8 qt 3.8
QR25DE 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3 • Engine oil with API Certification Mark *2
Without oil filter change MR20DE 3-7/8 qt 3-1/8 qt 3.6 • Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *2
QR25DE 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt 4.0
Cooling system With reservoir MR20DE 1-7/8 gal 1-1/2 gal 7.0 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
QR25DE 2 gal 1-5/8 gal 7.6 50% Demineralized or distilled water
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2 *3
Manual transmission gear oil
MR20DE — — — ELF XT4447 M+ 75W-80 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80
QR25DE — — — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85
or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Brake and clutch fluid Refill to the proper level according to the in- Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 *4
structions in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section *7
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil — — — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *5
Windshield washer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT transmission, which is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations.”
*6: For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*7: See your NISSAN dealer for service.
ENGINE
Idle speed
M/T
CVT (in “N” position) No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle
speed)
CO % at idle
Unit: in (mm)
Model MR20DE QR25DE
WTI0187
WARNING ● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight of occupants and cargo that
weight plus the combined weight of can be loaded into the vehicle. If the
● It is extremely dangerous to ride passengers and cargo. vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the
in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In trailer tongue weight must be in-
a collision, people riding in these ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- cluded as part of the cargo load. This
areas are more likely to be seri- ing) - maximum total combined
ously injured or killed. information is located on the Tire and
weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas- Loading Information label (if so
● Do not allow people to ride in any sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer equipped).
area of your vehicle that is not tongue load and any other optional
equipped with seats and seat equipment. This information is lo- ● Cargo capacity - permissible weight
belts. cated on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. of cargo, the subtracted weight of
label. occupants from the load limit.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt ● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
properly.
maximum weight (load) limit specified Do not exceed the load limit of your ve-
TERMS for the front or rear axle. This informa- hicle shown as “The combined weight of
tion is located on the occupants and cargo” on the Tire and
It is important to familiarize yourself with F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label. Loading Information label. Do not exceed
the following terms before loading your the number of occupants shown as
vehicle: ● GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
rating) - The maximum total weight “Seating Capacity” on Tire and Loading
● Curb Weight (actual weight of your rating of the vehicle, passengers, Information label.
vehicle) - vehicle weight including: cargo, and trailer. To get “the combined weight of occu-
standard and optional equipment, flu- pants and cargo”, add the weight of all
● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
ids, emergency tools, and spare tire Total load capacity - maximum total occupants, then add the total luggage
assembly. This weight does not in- weight limit specified of the load weight. Examples are shown in the follow-
clude passengers and cargo. (passengers and cargo) for the ve- ing illustration.
hicle. This is the maximum combined
9-14 Technical and consumer information
LTI0152
Example
Technical and consumer information 9-15
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a col-
WTI0160 TI1012M
lision. Be especially careful when driving.
Pull to the side of the road to a safe area. Tongue load Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
Allow the engine to cool and return to (GVW)/Maximum Gross Axle Weight
normal operation. See “If your vehicle Keep the tongue load between 10 - 15 percent of
overheats” in the “In case of emergency” the total trailer load within the maximum tongue (GAW)
section of this manual. load limits shown in the following “Towing
Load/Specification” chart. If the tongue load be- The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed
comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
CAUTION proper tongue load. shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
Vehicle damage resulting from improper label. The GVW equals the combined weight of
towing procedures is not covered by the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
NISSAN warranties. hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment. In addition, front or rear GAW must
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. 5. Shift the transmission into P (Park). ● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate 6. Turn off the engine.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
speed. To drive away: 500 miles (805 km).
● When backing up, hold the bottom of the 1. Start the vehicle. ● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
steering wheel with one hand. Move your tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h).
hand in the direction in which you want the 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
trailer to go. Make small corrections and 3. Shift the transmission into gear. ● Have your vehicle serviced more often than
back up slowly. If possible, have someone at intervals specified in the recommended
guide you when you are backing up. 4. Release the parking brake. Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
9-22 Technical and consumer information
WARNING Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
emission warranties: fect which could cause a crash or could
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated For USA cause injury or death, you should immedi-
and not overloaded. Excessive speed, 1. Emission Defects Warranty
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei- Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
ther separately or in combination, can 2. Emissions Performance Warranty tion to notifying NISSAN.
cause heat build-up and possible tire Details of these warranties may be found with
failure. other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN may open an investigation, and if it finds
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa- that a safety defect exists in a group of
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re- vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
placement by writing to: campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
● Nissan North America, Inc. come involved in individual problems be-
Consumer Affairs Department tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003 To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve-
hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
For Canada 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
Emission Control System Warranty to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Details of these warranties may be found with Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor- Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN You can also obtain other information
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa- about motor vehicle safety from
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re- http://www.safercar.gov.
placement by writing to:
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5 1-800-NISSAN-1.
Due to legal requirements in some states and 8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se-
WARNING
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- Always drive the vehicle in a safe and position.
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions and obey all traffic laws. 9. Turn the engine off.
the emission control system.
10. Repeat steps 1 - 8 at least one more time.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it 1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary low the engine to idle until the gauge needle preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept-
usage of the vehicle. points between the C and H (normal oper- able between steps. Do not stop the engine until
ating temperature). step 7 is completed.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be 2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the km/h), then quickly release the accelerator
I/M test, check the vehicle’s pedal completely and keep it released for at
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi- least 10 seconds.
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting 3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then 53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is minutes.
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is 9ready.9 If the 4. Stop the vehicle.
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a 9not ready9 con- 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
dition, drive the vehicle through the following and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
you cannot or do not want to perform the driving 6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you. 7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best For current pricing and availability of genuine
computers that monitor and control a num- source of service and repair information for your NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for this model year
ber of systems to optimize performance vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
and help service technicians with diagno- and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro-
sis and repair. Some of the computers cedures, this manual is the same one used by the Resolve Corporation
monitor emission control systems, braking factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN 20770 Westwood Drive
systems, engine systems, transmission dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Strongsville, OH 44149
systems, tire pressure systems, and airbag Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service 1-800-247-5321
systems. Some data about vehicle opera- and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. For Canada
tion may be stored in the computers for use
For USA
during servicing. Other data may be stored To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser-
if a crash event occurs. For example, ve- For current pricing and availability of genuine vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact
hicle speed, brake application, steering NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-
angle, air bag readiness, air bag perfor- year and later contact: ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area
mance, and seat belt use by the driver or call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-
passenger may be recorded. These types of Tweddle Litho Company
1-800-450-9491 387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa-
systems are sometimes called Event Data tive will assist you.
Recorders. www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and
Special equipment can be used to access Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
the electronic data that may be stored in NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model
year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
the vehicle’s computers (sounds are not IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
recorded). NISSAN and NISSAN dealers Resolve Corporation
have equipment to access some of this 20770 Westwood Drive Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
data; others may also have this equipment. Strongsville, OH 44149 event, there is some important information you
The data may be retrieved during routine 1-800-247-5321 should know.
vehicle servicing or for special research. It
Many insurance companies routinely authorize
might also be accessed with the consent of
the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to
the vehicle owner or lessee, in response to
a request by law enforcement, or as other- cut costs, among other reasons.
wise required or permitted by law.
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