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2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
3. Two-digit code: Tire size
4. Three-digit code: Tire type code (Op-
tional)
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load rating as the factory installed tire.
*6 Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
Indicates whether the tire requires an inner tube (“tube type”) or not (“tubeless”).
*7 The word “radial”
The word “radial” is shown, if the tire has radial structure.
*8 Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
Other tire-related terminology:
In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
. When changing or replacing tires, be sure all four tires are of the same type (Example: Summer, All Season or Snow) and construction. A NISSAN dealer may be able to help you with information about tire type, size, speed rating and availability.
. Replacement tires may have a lower speed rating than the factory equipped tires, and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire.
. Replacing tires with those not ori- ginally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.
. For additional information regard- ing tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
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5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture
6. Four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 3103 means the 31st week of 2003. If these numbers are missing, then look on the other sidewall of the tire.
*3 Tire ply composition and material
layers or plies of
The number of rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
*4 Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire. Do not exceed the maximum permissible inflation pressure.
*5 Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. When replacing the tires on the vehicle, always use a tire that has the same
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All season tires NISSAN specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance all year, including snowy and icy road conditions. All Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have better snow traction than All Season tires and may be more appro- priate in some areas.
Summer tires NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models to provide superior performance on dry roads. Summer tire performance is substantially reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have the tire traction rating M&S on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and load rating to the original equipment tires. it can adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
If you do not,
Generally, snow tires will have lower speed ratings than factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed.
Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial laws before installing studded tires. Skid and traction cap- abilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be poorer than that of non- studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before instal- ling tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they are the proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE Class S chains. Class “S” chains are used on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are designed to meet the SAE standard minimum clearances between the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or body component required to accommodate the use of a winter traction device (tire chains or cables). The minimum clearances are determined using the factory equipped tire size. Other types may damage
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your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when re- commended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping action damage to the fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle handling and performance may be adversely affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with tire chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress.
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Wheel nut tightening torque:
80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh- tened to the specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to the specification at each tire rotation interval.
WARNING
. After rotating the tires, check
and adjust the tire pressure.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
. Do not include the spare tire or any other small size spare tire in the tire rotation.
. For additional
information re- garding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Cana- da) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
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CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). (See “FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for tire replacing procedures.)
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench.
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1. Wear indicator 2. Wear indicator location mark Tire wear and damage
WARNING
. Tires should be periodically in- spected for wear, cracking, bul- ging or objects caught in the tread. If excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found, the tire(s) should be replaced.
. The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When
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wear indicators are visible, the tire(s) should be replaced.
. Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, including the spare, over 6 years old checked by a qualified technician, because some tire damage may not be obvious. Replace the tires as necessary to prevent tire failure and possible personal injury. Improper service of the spare tire may result in serious perso- nal injury. If it is necessary to repair the spare tire, contact a NISSAN dealer. . For additional
information re- garding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Cana- da) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. (See “SPECIFICA- TIONS” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for recommended types and sizes of tires and wheels.)
WARNING
The use of tires other than those recommended or the mixed use of tires of different brands, construc- tion (bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns can adversely affect the ride, braking, handling, ground clearance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight aim and bum- per height. Some of these effects may lead to accidents and could result in serious personal injury.
If the wheels are changed for any reason, always replace with wheels which have the same off-set dimen- sion. Wheels of a different off-set could cause premature tire wear, degrade vehicle handling character- istics and/or interference with the brake discs/drums. Such interfer- ence can lead to decreased braking efficiency and/or early brake pad/ shoe wear. See “WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section of this manual for wheel off-set dimen- sions.
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. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/ or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori- ginally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.
. Do not install a damaged or de- formed wheel or tire even if it has been repaired. Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail without warning.
The use of retread tire is not re- commended.
. For additional information regard- ing tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.
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Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per- formed with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War- ranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels See “CLEANING EXTERIOR” in the “7. Ap- pearance and care” section for details about care of the wheels.
Spare tire When a spare tire is mounted (TEMPORARY USE ONLY), the TPMS will not function.
Observe the following precautions if the TEM- PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used, otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or involved in an accident.
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WARNING
The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire should be used for emergency use. It should be replaced with the standard tire at the first opportunity to avoid possible tire or differential damage.
. Drive carefully while the TEMPOR- ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in- stalled. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt braking while driving.
. Periodically check spare tire infla- tion pressure. Always keep the pressure of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar).
. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire installed do not drive your vehicle at speeds faster than 50
MPH (80 km/h).. When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire should be used on the rear wheels and original tire used on the front wheels (drive wheels). Use tire chains only on the front (original) tires.
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Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the standard tire. Replace the spare tire as soon as the tread wear indicators appear.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare tire
at the same time.
CAUTION
. Do not use tire chains on a TEM- PORARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains will not fit properly and may cause damage to the vehicle.
. Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire is smaller than the original tire, ground clearance is reduced. To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not drive over obstacles. Also do not drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash since it may get caught.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Wheels and tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Vehicle identification number (chassis number). . . . . . 9-9
Engine serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Air conditioner specification label (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Installing front license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Except for Kro¯ m models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11For Kro¯ m models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Securing the load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Loading tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Flat towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Traction AA, A, B and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Temperature A, B and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Emission control system warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test. . . . . . 9-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-21
In the event of a collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
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CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
Fuel
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
With oil filter change
Without oil filter change
Cooling system
With reservoir
Reservoir
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil
Brake and clutch fluid
Multi-purpose grease
Air conditioning system refrigerant
Air conditioning system lubricants
CVT model MT model
US measure
Imp measure
13-1/4 gal
11 gal
4-3/8 qt
4 qt
7-1/2 qt 7-1/4 qt
3/4 qt
—
—
3-5/8 qt
3-3/8 qt
6-1/4 qt
6 qt
5/8 qt
—
—
Liter
50
4.1
3.8
7.1
6.80.7
—
—
See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2*3
Genuine NISSAN gear oil (Chevron Texaco ETL8997B) 75W-80 or equivalent*4
Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4.5
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or exact equivalent
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Window washer fluid
1-1/4 gal
1 gal
For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil. For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*1: *2: *3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty. If Genuine NISSAN gear oil is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.
*4: *5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer. *6:
For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91).
CAUTION
. Using a fuel other than that speci- fied could adversely affect the emis- sion control system, and may also affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way cat- alyst.
. Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system compo- nents and is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited war- ranty.
Gasoline specifications NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) speci- fications where it the automobile manufacturers developed this spe- cification to improve emission control system
is available. Many of
and vehicle performance. Ask your service station manager the gasoline meets the WWFC specifications.
if
Reformulated gasoline Some fuel suppliers are now producing refor- mulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN supports efforts towards cleaner air and sug- gests that you use reformulated gasoline when available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and metha- nol with or without advertising their presence. NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of which the oxygenate content and the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask your service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take the following precautions as the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle performance problems and/or fuel system damage.
The fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that recommended for unleaded gasoline.
If an oxygenate-blend, other than methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
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(MTBE may, however, be added up to 15%.)
If a methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It should also contain a suitable amount of appropriate cosolvents and corro- sion inhibitors. If not properly formu- lated with appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors, such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and/or vehicle performance problems. At this time, sufficient data is not available to ensure that all methanol blends are suitable for use in NISSAN vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine stalling and difficult hot-starting are experienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage.
E-85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern- ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing Technical and consumer information 9-3
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If any of
damage. the above symptoms are encountered, have your vehicle checked at a NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice light spark knock for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a cause for concern, because you get the greatest fuel benefit when there is light spark knock for a short time under heavy engine load.
CAUTION
. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically designed for E-85 fuel can damage fuel system components and is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
. E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations require ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate per- centage for that region.
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pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region.
fuel additives (for example,
Aftermarket fuel additives NISSAN does not recommend the use of any aftermarket fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commer- cially. Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain active solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than recommended can cause persistent, heavy “spark knock”. (Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine damage. If you detect a persistent heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of the stated octane rating, or if you hear steady spark knock while holding a steady speed on level roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Failure to correct the condi- tion is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not responsible.
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Oil viscosity The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature. Because of this, it is important to select the engine oil viscosity based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in “Change intervals”.
Change intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters. Using an engine oil and filter other than the specified quality, or exceed- ing recommended oil and filter change intervals could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine caused by improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high quality engine oil when it was built. You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
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1. API certification mark 2. API service symbol ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE- COMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It to choose the correct grade, quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance, see “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/ LUBRICANTS” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
is essential
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
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tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis- cosity standard. These oils have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental regulations require the recovery and recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air condition- ing system service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained technicians and equipment needed to recover and recycle your air conditioning system refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air conditioning system.
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes.
repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
driving in dusty conditions
extensive idling
stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE- FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE- COMMENDATIONS The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN A/C system oil Type R or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air conditioner system components.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Model
Type Cylinder arrangement Bore 6 Stroke Displacement Firing order
Idle speed Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.)
Spark plug
Spark plug gap (Normal)
Camshaft operation
MR18DE
Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC 4-cylinder, in-line 3.307 6 3.193 (84.0 6 81.1) 109.65 (1,798) 1-3-4-2
No adjustment is necessary.
FXE20HR-11
0.043 (1.1)
Timing chain
in (mm) cu in (cm3)
rpm degree/rpm
Standard
in (mm)
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
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WHEELS AND TIRES Road wheel
Type
Steel Aluminum
T-type
Tire
Type
Conventional
T-type
Size 15 6 6J 16 6 6J 15 6 4T
Offset in (mm)
1.65 (42) 1.65 (42)
1.38 (35)
Size
P195/60R15
87HP195/55R16
86V T125/70D15Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
33 (230)
60 (420)
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WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
When planning to travel in another coun- try, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your vehicle to another country, state, province or district, it may be necessary to modify the vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emission control and safety standards vary according to the country, state, province or district; therefore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into another country, state, province or district and registered, its modifications, transpor- tation, and registration are the responsi- bility of the user. NISSAN is not responsible for any inconvenience that may result.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length
in (mm) 156.7 (3,980)*1
156.5 (3,975)*2
157.8 (4,010)*1, *3
157.5 (4,000)*2, *3Overall width Overall height
in (mm) 66.7 (1,695) in (mm) 66.1 (1,680)
Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Front
Rear
65.0 (1,650)*3
in (mm) 58.1 (1,475) in (mm) 58.3 (1,480) in (mm) 99.6 (2,530)
lb (kg)
lb (kg)
lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. or C.M.V.S.S. certification label on the driver’s side center pillar.
*1: With front license plate bracket *2: Without front license plate bracket *3: Kro¯ m model
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
STI0457
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE The vehicle identification number plate is at- tached as shown. This number is the identifica- tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration.
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STI0637
STI0466
STI0448
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (chassis number) The vehicle identification number is located as shown.
Remove the cover to access the number.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown.
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.
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STI0638
STI0494
STI0639
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL The emission control is at- tached to the underside of the hood as shown.
information label
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as shown.
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL (if so equipped) The air conditioner specification label is at- tached to the underside of the hood as shown.
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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
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EXCEPT FOR Kro¯ m MODELS Use the following steps to mount the license plate:
Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag.
License plate bracket J-nut 6 2
. Screw 6 2
. Screw grommet 6 21. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground. 2. Locate the center position *A on the lower part of the air duct. Measure straight down from the edge where the bumper and air duct meet to the aligning holes *B , keeping the tape measure lined up with the center position.
3. Mark the holes *B with a felt-tip pen. 4. Carefully drill
the two aligning holes *B using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked locations. (Be sure that the drill only goes through the bumper fascia.)
5. Line up the bosses *C
or license plate bracket with the holes and hold the license plate bracket in place.
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6. Mark the center of the holes *D with a felt-
tip pen.
7. Carefully drill the two pilot holes using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked locations. (Be sure that the drill only goes through the bumper fascia.)
8.
9.
Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia.
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to add a 908 turn onto the part *E .
10. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia.
11. Install
the license plate bracket with the
screws.
12. Install the license plate with bolts that are
not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).
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7.
8.
9.
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to add a 908 turn onto the part *E . Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia.
the license plate bracket with the
Install screws.
10. Install the license plate with bolts that are
not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).
FOR Kro¯ m MODELS Use the following steps to mount the license plate:
Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the vinyl bag.
License plate bracket J-nut 6 2
. Screw 6 4
. Screw grommet 6 41. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.
2. Temporarily place the license plate bracket while aligning points *A of the front bumper fascia with holes *B in the license plate bracket.
3. Confirm that points *A and *B are aligned. Hold the license plate bracket and mark the points *C on the bumper facia through the center of the holes *D with a felt-tip pen.
4. Remove the license plate bracket. 5. Carefully drill two shallow pilot holes *A and *C using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked locations. (Be sure that the drill only goes through the fascia, or damage to the nut may occur.)
6.
Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia.
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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside the vehi- cle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle: . Curb Weight
(actual weight of your vehicle) including: standard and optional equipment, fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire assembly. This weight does not in- clude passengers and cargo.
- vehicle weight
. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo.
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. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maximum weight (load) limit specified for the front or rear axle. This informa- tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V. S.S. label.
. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rat- ing) - The maximum total weight rating of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer.
limit specified of
. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, load capacity - maximum total Total weight the load (passengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load. This information is located on the Tire and Loading Information label.
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. Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo, the subtracted weight of occu- pants from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as “The combined weight of occu- pants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Informa- tion label.
To get “the combined weight of occupants and cargo”, add the weight of all occu- pants, then add the total luggage weight. Examples are shown in the following illustration.
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if
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or (640 − 340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. (See “MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS” later in this section.)
Also check tires for proper inflation pres- sures. See the Tire and Loading Information label.
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Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.
STI0447
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
.
a sudden stop or collision, unse- cured cargo could cause personal injury.
The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with items in the cargo area. Secure any items in the cargo area. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged.
. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle han- dles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury.
LOADING TIPS . The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./ C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
. Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.
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SECURING THE LOAD There are tie down hooks located in the cargo area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 7 lb (3 kg) to a single hook *A or 22 lb (10 kg) to a single hook *B when securing cargo.
WARNING
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In 9-16 Technical and consumer information
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WARNING
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the m a x i m u m f r o n t a n d r e a r GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury.
. Overloading not only can short- en the life of your vehicle and the tire, but can cause unsafe vehicle handling and longer braking distances. This may cause a premature tire failure, which could result in a serious accident and personal injury. Failures caused by overloading are not covered by the vehicle’s
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TOWING A TRAILER
FLAT TOWING
warranty.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never back- ward.
. DO NOT tow any Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT) vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL DA- MAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lubrica- tion.
. For emergency towing procedures refer to “TOWING YOUR VEHICLE” in the “6. In case of emergency” section of this manual.
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS- MISSION (CVT) To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s driving wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when using their product.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION . Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
. Your vehicle speed should never exceed 60
towing yourMPH (96 km/h) when flat vehicle.
. After towing 500 miles, start and idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after every 500 miles of towing may cause damage to the transmission’s internal parts.
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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road char- acteristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on spe- cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus- tained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive
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loading, either separately or in combi- nation, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
Your NISSAN is covered by the following emission warranties.
For US: . Emission Defects Warranty . Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty In- formation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN. receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it has become lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to: . Nissan North America, Inc.
If you did not
Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003For Canada:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it has become lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to: . Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be- come involved in individual problems be- tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Ad- ministrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.
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To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns please contact our Consumer Information Center toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, that NISSAN conduct a recall campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
it may request
You may contact Transport Canada’s De- fect Investigations and Recalls Division toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You may also report safety defects online at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/ PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.
Additional information concerning motor vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans- port Canada’s Road Safety Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak- ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French speakers). 9-20 Technical and consumer information
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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
Due to legal requirements in some states/areas or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the “ready condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis- sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/ maintenance test readiness condition. Place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”.
Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
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ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or as otherwise required or permitted by law.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: . How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling. . Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under- standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforce-
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OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model year and prior can be purchased. A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. This manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at a NISSAN dealer. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can also be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.comFor current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals contact:
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual this model year and prior please contact a NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist you.
for
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important informa-
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Why should you take a chance? In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that insurance companies from authorizing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help protect you, so you can take action to protect yourself.
restrict
It’s your right! If you should need further information visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
tion you should know.
Many insurance companies routinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.
Insist on the use of Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifications — if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Colli- sion Parts. NISSAN does not warrant non- NISSAN parts, nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect your personal safety, preserve your warranty protection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at the end of your lease.
NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often show premature wear, rust and corrosion.
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10 Index
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Advanced air bag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47
Front passenger air bag and status light . . . . 1-49
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bag system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
Air bag warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-54
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Air conditionerAir conditioner operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Air conditioner service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Air conditioner specification label . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle security system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light . . . 2-11
Appearance careExterior appearance care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Interior appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Audio system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Autolight system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
AutomaticAir conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
AUX (Auxiliary) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37, 4-43, 4-48
AUX (Auxiliary) input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37, 4-43, 4-48
Average fuel consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Average speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Battery replacement, Keyfob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Battery saver system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Variable voltage control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
BrakeAnti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Parking brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Break-in schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23Brightness control
Display ON/OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26Cabin air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . 9-2
Car phone or CB radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Ceiling light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Precautions on child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Child safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2, 7-5
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Clock (models with navigation system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35, 4-40, 4-46
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
Black plate (2,1)
Control panel buttons — color screen with navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . 4-53
CoolantCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Changing engine coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Corrosion protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). . . . . . . . 5-7, 5-14Daytime running light system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Door open warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Drive belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
DrivingCold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). . . . 5-7, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission . . . . . . . . 5-8, 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving . . . . . . . . . 5-2Economy, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Electric power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Electric power steering warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Emission control system warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1910-2
Engine
Fluid
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Break-in schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Changing engine coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Checking engine oil level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Emergency engine shut off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Engine block heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . . . . . . 9-5
Engine oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Engine serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
If your vehicle overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
FilterAir cleaner housing filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-28
Flat tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Floor mat cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Brake and clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Window washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34, 4-38
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Front manual seat adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light . . . . . . . . 1-49
Front seat, Front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
FuelCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Distance to empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Fuel octane rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Fuel recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Fuel-filler cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Fuel-filler door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21Gas cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
