2006 Nissan Titan Owners Manual

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the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required. 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if necessary. 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re- quired. 9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary. 8-10 Maintenance and do-it-yourself WDI0505 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 sA . 4. Loosen the oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. filter sA with an oil CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID When checking or replacement is required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing. WARNING c Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF. Do not mix with other fluids. c Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic trans- mission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty. The specified automatic transmission fluid is also described on caution labels located in the engine compartment. POWER STEERING FLUID BRAKE FLUID to For further brake fluid specification information, refer recommended fuel/lubricants(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) section of this manual. (cid:147)Capacities and WARNING Use only new fluid from a sealed con- tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake system. The use of improper fluids can damage the brake system and affect the vehicle(cid:146)s stopping ability. CAUTION Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur- faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, immediately wash the surface with water. WDI0256 The fluid level should be checked using the HOT MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122(cid:176) - 176(cid:176)F (50(cid:176) - 80(cid:176)C) or using the COLD MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid tempera- tures of 32(cid:176) - 86(cid:176)F (0(cid:176) - 30(cid:176)C). If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine NISSAN PSF. Remove the cap and fill through the opening. CAUTION c DO NOT OVERFILL. c Recommended is NISSAN PSF or equivalent. fluid Genuine Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-11 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X WINDOW WASHER FLUID LDI0374 WDI0405 BRAKE FLUID Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently, the system should be checked by a NISSAN dealer. WINDOW WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically. Add window washer fluid when the low window washer fluid warning light comes on. To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window washer fluid into the tank opening. Add a washer solvent to the washer for better cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer(cid:146)s in- structions for the mixture ratio. 8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving conditions require an increased amount of win- dow washer fluid. Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- freeze or equivalent. CAUTION c Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for window washer solution. This may result in damage to the paint. c Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the window washer reser- voir tank. c Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer(cid:146)s recom- mended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concen- trate and water. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X BATTERY c Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Any corrosion should be washed off with a solu- tion of baking soda and water. c Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. c If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to prevent discharge. WARNING c Do not expose the battery to flames or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas gener- ated by the battery is explosive. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. After touching a battery or battery cap, do not 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. c 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. c When working on or near a battery, al- ways wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry. c Battery posts, terminals and related ac- cessories contain lead and lead com- pounds. Wash hands after handling. c Keep battery out of children. the reach of WDI0224 1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery case. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-13 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X DRIVE BELTS Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see (cid:147)Jump starting(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN dealer. LDI0399 Power steering fluid pump 1. 2. Crankshaft 3. Generator 4. 5. Water pump 6. Cooling fan Air conditioner 2. Check the fluid level LDI0302 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. in each cell 8-14 Maintenance and do-it-yourself WARNING Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK position. The engine could rotate unexpectedly. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X SPARK PLUGS 1. Visually inspect the belt(s) for signs of un- usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer. 2. Have the belts checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the maintenance the (cid:147)NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide(cid:148). schedule found in WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re- move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can damage the spark plugs. If replacement is required, see your NISSAN dealer for assistance. WDI0005 REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Platinum-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol- low the maintenance log shown in the (cid:147)NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide(cid:148). Do not service platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or re- gapping. c Always replace spark plugs with rec- ommended or equivalent ones. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-15 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X AIR CLEANER LDI0376 The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the (cid:147)NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.(cid:148) When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth. Loosen the screw. To remove the air cleaner filter: s1 s2 Disconnect the electrical connector. s3 Unlatch the clips and remove the air cleaner cover. Remove the air cleaner filter. 8-16 Maintenance and do-it-yourself WARNING c Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or oth- ers to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops the flame if the engine backfires. If it isn(cid:146)t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, and be careful when working on the engine with the air cleaner removed. c Never pour fuel into the throttle body or attempt to start the engine with the air cleaner removed. Doing so could result in serious injury. IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air- borne dust and pollen particles and reduces some objectionable outside odors. The filter is located behind the glove box. Refer to the (cid:147)NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide(cid:148) for change intervals. To replace the filter, perform the following proce- dure: LDI0480 1. Remove the 2 lower glove box hinge pins sA . Remove the glove box from the opening and let it hang by the cord. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X 6. Fill out the date information on the small replacement label and attach it to the glove box lid. LDI0387 2. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the filter cover. LDI0404 NOTE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the filter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should face downward. 3. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second filter into the housing. 4. Replace the filter cover. 5. Install the glove box door. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-17 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X CAUTION c After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original position; otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened. c Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be dam- aged from wind pressure. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent. Your windshield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear water. Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then rinse the blades with clear water. If your wind- shield is still not clear after cleaning the blades and using the wiper, replace the blades. CAUTION Worn windshield wiper blades can dam- age the windshield and impair driver vision. 8-18 Maintenance and do-it-yourself WDI0408 REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. s2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. s3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE PEDAL WDI0378 If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle s1 . This may cause clogging or improper windshield washer operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or small pin s2 . WDI0293 WDI0229 CHECKING PARKING BRAKE From the released position, firmly push the park- ing brake down. If the number of clicks is out of the range listed, see a NISSAN dealer. c 3(cid:150)4 clicks under depressing force of 44.1 lb (196 N). CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL With the engine running, check the distance A between the upper surface of the pedal and the metal floor. If it is out of the range shown, see a NISSAN dealer. Distance A: Under depression force of 110 lb (490 N) 3 1/2 in (90 mm) or more Self-adjusting brakes Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-19 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X BRAKE BOOSTER Check the brake booster function as follows: 1. With the engine off, press and release the brake pedal several times. When brake pedal movement (distance of travel) remains the same from one pedal application to the next, continue on to the next step. 2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the engine. The pedal height should drop a little. 3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about 30 seconds. The pedal height should not change. 4. Run the engine for one minute without de- pressing the brake pedal, then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal several times. The pedal travel distance will decrease gradually with each depression as the vacuum is re- leased from the booster. If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. 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. Brake pad wear indicators The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re- placement, a high pitched scraping or screech- ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator sound is heard. 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. Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed. For more information regarding brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte- nance schedule information in the (cid:147)NISSAN Ser- vice and Maintenance Guide(cid:148). 8-20 Maintenance and do-it-yourself FUSES LDI0455 Two types of fuses are used. Type A is used in the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type B is used in the passenger compartment fuse box. Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They are stored in the passenger compartment fuse box. Type A fuses can be installed in the engine com- partment and passenger compartment fuse boxes. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X 3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the tab and lifting the cover up. 4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse block in the passenger compartment. LDI0457 If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse, the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box securely. Type B fuses cannot be installed in the under- hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the underhood fuse boxes. LDI0380 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not come on, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF. 2. Open the engine hood. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-21 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X 5. 6. WDI0452 If the fuse is open sA , replace it with a new fuse sB . If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible links are melted, replace with only genuine NISSAN parts. 8-22 Maintenance and do-it-yourself LDI0381 WDI0452 4. Type A If the fuse is open sA , replace it with a known good fuse sB . 5. Push the fuse box cover to install. 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF. 2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove. 3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X KEYFOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT Type B LDI0456 Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s1 Open the lid using a coin sA . s2 Remove the battery sB . s3 Install a new battery sC with the (cid:147)+(cid:148) facing down. LDI0484 Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent. s4 Close the lid securely. 5. Press the button, then the button two or three times to check the key- fob operation. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-23 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS Replacing the halogen headlight bulb The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Be- cause the headlight assembly must be removed from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your NISSAN dealer. CAUTION c 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. c When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope. c DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 5. c An improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal. c The keyfob is water-resistant; how- ever, if it does get wet, immediately wipe completely dry. c The operational range of the keyfob extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. This range may vary with conditions. FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user(cid:146)s authority to op- erate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device. 8-24 Maintenance and do-it-yourself c Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: Low beam: Wattage: 51 Bulb no.: 9006* High beam: Wattage: 60 Bulb no.: 9005* *: Always check with the Parts Depart- ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information. c Do not leave the bulb out of the head- light reflector for a long period of time as dust, moisture and smoke may enter the headlight body and affect the per- formance of the headlight. c Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X NOTE: To adjust the fog light vertical aim: Access the aiming screw from underneath the front bumper. The aiming screw is located on the bottom of the fog light housing. Turn the screw clockwise to raise the pattern. Turn the screw counterclockwise to lower the pattern. FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped) Replacing the fog light bulb CAUTION c 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. c When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope. c Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: Wattage 37.5 Bulb No. 899* *: Always check with the Parts Depart- ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information. c Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light for a long period of time as dust, mois- ture and smoke may enter the fog light body and affect the performance of the fog light. LDI0382 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. The fog light is accessible in front of the front tire and behind the bumper. 3. Disconnect the bulb connector s1 . 4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and re- move. 5. Remove by pulling it straight out of the fog light assembly. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it. Do not touch the glass envelope. 6. Install in the reverse order of removal. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-25 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No. Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information. Headlight assembly High Low Park/Turn Sidemarker Side turn signal light* (if so equipped) Front fog light Puddle lamp Room/map lights Personal lights Footwell Glove box light Vanity mirror light Step light High-mounted stop light/cargo lights* Rear combination light Tail/Stop Backup (reversing) Turn Tailgate light License plate light * See a NISSAN dealer for replacement. 8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 60 51 8/27 3.8 (LED) 37.5 3.4 3.4 1.32 3.8 (cid:151) 7/27 18 27 16 HB3/9005 HB4/9006 3157AK 194 (cid:151) 899 906 (cid:150) 2GL T2P 158 158 (cid:150) 194 (cid:151) 3157K 921 3156K 921 168 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X 1. 2. 3. 4. Room/map light Front personal lights Step light Puddle lamp/Side turn signal light (if so equipped) 5. High-mount stoplight/cargo lights 6. 7. License plate light Rear combination/tailgate light assem- bly Fog light 8. 9. Headlight assembly WDI0409 WDI0263 Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, lamp and/or cover. first remove the lens, Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb installation Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-27 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X Personal lights Use a cloth s1 to protect the housing. Vanity mirror Use a cloth s1 to protect the housing. LDI0364 LDI0385 Room/map lights Use a cloth s1 to protect the housing. LDI0389 8-28 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X Use a cloth s1 to protect the housing. Step light Puddle light Use a cloth s1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth s1 to protect the housing. Room light LDI0341 LDI0388 WDI0233 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-29 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X WHEELS AND TIRES If you have a flat tire, see the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Low tire pressure warning system This vehicle is equipped with the low tire pres- sure warning system. It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly underin- flated. If equipped, the system also displays pres- sure of all tires (except the spare tire) on the display screen by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel. The low tire pressure warning system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 MPH (32 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for ex- ample a flat tire while driving). For more details, refer to (cid:147)Low tire pressure warn- ing light(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and controls(cid:148) sec- tion, (cid:148)Tire pressure information(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio sys- tems(cid:148) section, (cid:147)Low tire pressure warning sys- tem(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section, and (cid:147)Flat tire(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section. License plate light WDI0411 8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Rear combination light LDI0410 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressures (including the spare) often and always prior to long dis- tance trips. The recommended tire pres- sure specifications are shown on the FM- VSS label or the Tire and Loading Information label (if so equipped) under the 9Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure9 heading. The Tire and Loading Information label is affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire pressures should be checked regularly because: c Most tires naturally lose air over time. c Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over potholes or other objects or if the vehicle strikes a curb while parking. The tire pressures should be checked when the tires are cold. The tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate speeds. Incorrect tire pressure, including un- der inflation, may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling. WARNING c Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. c The Gross Maximum Weight rat- ing is located on the FMVSS la- bel. The vehicle weight capacity is indicated on the Tire and Load- ing Information label (if so equipped). Do not load your ve- hicle beyond this capacity. Over- loading your vehicle may result in reduced tire life, unsafe operat- ing conditions due to premature tire failure, or unfavorable han- dling characteristics and could also lead to a serious accident. Loading beyond the specified ca- pacity may also result in failure of other vehicle components. c Before taking a long trip, or whenever you heavily load your vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge to ensure that the tire pressures are at the specified level. c Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH (137 km/h) unless it is equipped with high speed rated tires. Driving faster than 85 MPH (137 km/h) may result in tire fail- ure, loss of control and possible injury. c For additional information re- garding tires, refer to (cid:147)Important Tire Safety Information(cid:148) (US) or (cid:147)Tire Information(cid:148) (Canada) in the Warranty Infor- mation Booklet. Safety Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-31 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X FMVSS label (for US) s1 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing): Curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. This is the maximum weight of vehicle, passengers and cargo for which the vehicle is rated. s2 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory. s3 Recommended cold tire inflation pressure: Inflate the tires to this pres- sure when the tires are cold. Tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate recom- mended cold tire inflation is set by the manufacturer to provide the best bal- ance of tire wear, vehicle handling, driveability, tire noise, etc., up to the vehicles GVWR. speeds. The Type A LDI0458 8-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X s5 Tire size (cid:150) refer to (cid:147)Tire labeling(cid:148) later in this section. and s7 Spare tire size or compact spare tire size (if so equipped). s6 LDI0392 Type B Tire and loading information label (for US) (if so equipped) s1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that should be seated in the vehicle. s2 Vehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the (cid:147)Technical and con- sumer information(cid:148) section. s3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory. s4 Recommended cold tire inflation pressure: Inflate the tires to this pres- sure when the tires are cold. Tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate recom- mended cold tire inflation is set by the manufacturer to provide the best bal- ance of tire wear, vehicle handling, driveability, tire noise, etc., up to the vehicles GVWR. speeds. The Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-33 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X LDI0393 Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposi- tion the gauge to eliminate this leak- age. 8-34 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 3. Remove the gauge. 4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and compare to the specifica- tion shown on the FMVSS label or Tire and Loading Information label (if so equipped). 5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too much air is added, press the core of the valve stem briefly with the tip of the gauge stem to release pressure. Recheck the pressure and add or release air as needed. Install the valve stem cap. 6. 7. Check the pressure of all other tires, including the spare. Size Front Original Tire: P245/75R17 P285/70R17 P265/70R18 Rear Original Tire: P245/75R17 P285/70R17 P265/70R18 Spare Tire: P245/75R17 P285/70R17 P265/70R18 Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 240 kPa, 35 PSI 240 kPa, 35 PSI 240 kPa, 35 PSI Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X WDI0394 TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro- vides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a recall. s1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The 9P9 indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles. 2. Three-digit number: This number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. 3. Two-digit number: This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire(cid:146)s ratio of height to width. 4. R: The 9R9 stands for radial. WDI0395 5. Two-digit number: This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches. 6. Two- or three-digit number: This number is the tire(cid:146)s load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support. You may not find this information on all tires be- cause it is not required by law. 7. Tire speed rating. You should not drive the vehicle faster than the tire speed rating. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-35 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X s2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DOT: Abbreviation for the 9Depart- ment Of Transportation.9 The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of Tire Identification Num- ber. 2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer(cid:146)s identification mark 3. Two-digit code: Tire size 8-36 Maintenance and do-it-yourself The number of layers or plies of rubber- coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufactur- ers also must indicate the materials in the tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. s4 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 in- flation pressure. s5 Maximum load rating This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be car- ried by the tire. When replacing the tires on the vehicle, always use a tire that has the same load rating as the factory in- stalled tire. s6 Term of (cid:148)tubeless(cid:148) or (cid:148)tube type(cid:148) Indicates whether the tire requires an in- ner tube ((cid:147)tube type(cid:148)) or not ((cid:147)tubeless(cid:148)). s7 The word (cid:148)radial(cid:148) WDI0396 4. Three-digit code: Tire type code (Optional) 5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufac- ture 6. Four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For ex- ample, the numbers 3103 means the 31st week of 2003. If these numbers are missing, then look on the other sidewall of the tire. s3 Tire ply composition and material Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X The word 9radial9 is shown if the tire has radial structure. s8 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 out- ward 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 c When changing or replacing tires, be sure all four tires are of the same type (i.e., 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. c 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. c Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the low tire pres- sure warning system. c For additional information regarding tires, refer to (cid:147)Important Tire Safety In- formation(cid:148) (US) or (cid:147)Tire Safety Informa- tion(cid:148) (Canada) in the Warranty Informa- tion Booklet. All season tires NISSAN specifies All Season tires on some mod- els to provide good performance all year, includ- ing snowy and icy road conditions. All Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have better snow traction than All Season tires and may be more appropriate in some areas. Summer tires NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models to provide superior performance on dry roads. Summer tire performance is substantially re- duced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have the tire traction rating (cid:147)M&S(cid:148) 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 have lower speed ratings than factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never ex- ceed the maximum speed rating of the tire. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-37 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping action damage to the fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully load- ing your vehicle when using tire chains. In addi- tion, 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 rear wheels and not on the front wheels. Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress. Use only the 2WD range when driving on clear paved roads. 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 capabilities 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 installing 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(cid:146)s suggestions. Use only SAE class (cid:147)S(cid:148) chains. Class 9S9 chains are used on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use Class (cid:147)S(cid:148) chains are de- signed to meet the 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 your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire chain manufac- turer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the 8-38 Maintenance and do-it-yourself WDI0258 CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). See (cid:147)Flat tire(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emer- gency(cid:148) section in this manual for tire re- placing procedures. As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N•m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING c After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. c Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.). c Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. c For additional information re- garding tires, refer to (cid:147)Important Tire Safety Information(cid:148) (US) or (cid:147)Tire Information(cid:148) (Canada) in the Warranty Infor- mation Booklet. Safety c The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When the wear indicators are visible, the tire(s) should be replaced. c Improper service of the spare tire may result in serious personal in- jury. If it is necessary to repair the spare tire, contact a NISSAN dealer. c For additional information re- garding tires, refer to (cid:147)Important Tire Safety Information(cid:148) (US) or (cid:147)Tire Information(cid:148) (Canada) in the Warranty Infor- mation Booklet. Safety Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes are shown in (cid:147)Wheels and tires(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) section of this manual. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-39 WDI0259 1. Wear indicator 2. Location mark Tire wear and damage WARNING c Tires should be periodically in- spected for wear, cracking, bulg- ing or objects caught in the tread. If excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found, the tire(s) should be replaced. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X c When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated and the low tire pressure warning system will not function. Con- tact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. c Do not install a deformed wheel or tire even if it has been repaired. Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail without warning. is not retread tires c The use of recommended. c For additional information regarding tires, refer to (cid:147)Important Tire Safety In- formation(cid:148) (US) or (cid:147)Tire Safety Informa- tion(cid:148) (Canada) in the Warranty Informa- tion Booklet. WARNING c The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the mixed use of tires of different brands, construction (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 bumper height. Some of these ef- fects may lead to accidents and could result in serious personal injury. c If the wheels are changed for any rea- son, always replace with wheels which have the same off-set dimension. Wheels of a different off-set could cause premature tire wear, degrade ve- hicle handling characteristics and/or interference brake discs/drums. Such interference can lead to decreased braking efficiency and/or early brake pad/shoe wear. Re- fer to (cid:147)Wheels and tires(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Techni- cal and consumer information(cid:148) section of for wheel off-set dimensions. this manual with the Four-wheel drive models CAUTION Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels. Failure to do so may result in a circumference difference between tires on the front and rear axles which will cause excessive tire wear and may dam- age the transmission, transfer case and differential gears. If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary. Contact a NISSAN dealer. 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 bal- anced 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. 8-40 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X c For additional information regarding tires, refer to (cid:147)Important Tire Safety Information(cid:148) (US) or (cid:147)Tire Safety Infor- mation(cid:148) (Canada) in the Warranty In- formation Booklet . Care of wheels c Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance. c Clean the inner side of the wheels when the is changed or the underside of the wheel vehicle is washed. c Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels. c Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead. c NISSAN recommends waxing the road wheels to protect against road salt in areas where it is used during winter. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-41 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X 9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel recommendation (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Recommended SAE viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Vehicle identification number (chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Air conditioner specification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Installing front license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14 Vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Securing the load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16 Utili-track(cid:153) channel system (if so equipped) . . . . . . 9-17 Loading tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Truck-camper loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Crew Cab Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 King Cab models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Special Body vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Location for center of gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Payload weight capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Maximum load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Towing load/specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 Towing safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Snow plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 Emission control system warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . . . . 9-37 Event data recorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 Owner(cid:146)s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-38 In the event of a collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the (cid:147)Maintenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section to determine the proper refill capacity. Fuel Engine oil *7 Drain and Refill With oil filter change Without oil filter change Capacity (Approximate) US measure 28 gal Imp measure 23-1/4 gal 6-1/2 qt 6-1/4 qt 5-1/2 qt 5-1/4 qt Liter 105.8 6.2 5.9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91) or E-85 Ethanol fuel for Flexible Fuel Vehicles*1 (cid:149) API Certification Mark *2 *3 (cid:149) API grade SG, Energy Conserving II or API grade SH, SJ or SL*2 *3 (cid:149) ILSAC grade GF-II or GF-III*2 *3 Cooling system With reservoir 3-1/4 gal 2-5/8 gal 12.2 Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the (cid:147)Maintenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section. 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent 50% Demineralized or distilled water Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *4 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*8 Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3 NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base) HFC-134a (R-134a)*6 NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent*6 Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*8, *10 API GL-5 SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil, *9, *10 API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-140 Gear Oil, *10 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent Automatic transmission fluid Power steering fluid (PSF) Brake fluid Multi-purpose grease Air conditioning system refrigerant Air conditioning system oil Transfer fluid Front final drive oil Rear final drive oil Windshield washer fluid (shared between front and rear wipers) *1: For further details, see (cid:147)Fuel recommendation.(cid:148) *2: For further details, see (cid:147)Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.(cid:148) *3: For further details, see (cid:147)Recommended SAE viscosity number.(cid:148) *4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty. *5: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer. *6: For further details, see (cid:147)Air conditioner specification label.(cid:148) *7: For further details, see (cid:147)Changing engine oil.(cid:148) *8: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON(cid:153) III/MERCON(cid:153), or equivalent ATF may also be used. *9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0(cid:176) C (32(cid:176) F). *10: See your NISSAN dealer for service. (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) 1-1/4 gal (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) 1 gal (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) (cid:151) 4.5 9-2 Technical and consumer information Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91). CAUTION c Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. c Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst. Gasoline specifications NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter specifications where it is available. Many of the automobile manufacturers developed this specification to improve emission system and vehicle perfor- mance. Ask your service station manager if the gasoline meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter specifications. Reformulated gasoline Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformu- lated 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 oxy- genates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol with or without advertising their presence. NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of which the oxygenate content and the fuel com- patibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily de- termined. 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. c The fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that recommended for unleaded gasoline. than methanol blend is used, it should con- tain no more than 10% oxygenate. (MTBE may, however, be added up to 15%.) c If an oxygenate-blend other c 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 avail- able to ensure that all methanol blends are suitable for use in NISSAN ve- hicles. fuels, oxygenate-blend If any driveability problems such as engine stall- ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after using immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE. Take care not to spill gasoline during refu- eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage. Aftermarket fuel additives NISSAN does not recommend the use of any aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injec- tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain active solvents or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine. Technical and consumer information 9-3 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X Octane rating tips Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than recommended can cause persistent, heavy (cid:147)spark knock.(cid:148) ((cid:147)Spark knock(cid:148) is a metallic rapping noise.) If se- vere, 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 condition is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not responsible. ignition timing may result in spark Incorrect knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may cause excessive fuel consumption or engine damage. If any of the above symptoms are en- countered, 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. 9-4 Technical and consumer information CAUTION CAUTION c 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. c E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% 15% unleaded ethanol and fuel gasoline. c U.S. government regulations require ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi- fied by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbrevia- tion or the appropriate percentage for that region. FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLE (FFV) FUEL RECOMMENDATION (if so equipped) Your vehicle is designed to use (E-85) Fuel Etha- nol, (cid:147)Regular(cid:148) unleaded regular gasoline or any percentage of the two fuels combined. U.S. government regulations require Fuel Ethanol dispensing pumps to have a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region. Use of other fuels such as Fuel Methanol may cause powertrain damage or a loss of vehicle performance. General information This information is for Flexible Fuel vehicles (FFV) only. FFV vehicles can be identified by the fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only. This section only cov- ers those subjects that are unique to Flexible Fuel vehicles. CAUTION Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door la- bel can operate on E-85. Fuel system or other damage can occur if E-85 is used in vehicles that are not designed to run on E-85. Ethanol Fuel (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel etha- nol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X WARNING NOTE: c Ethanol vapors are extremely flam- mable and could cause serious per- sonal injury. c Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when removing the fuel filler cap or filling the tank. c Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame. Fuel requirements Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded regu- lar gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research oc- tane number 91), or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these two. For the best starting and vehicle driveability re- sults, do not continually switch between E-85 and unleaded regular gasoline. If you must switch fuels, NISSAN recommends the following: c do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1/4 full c add more than 5 gallons of fuel c operate the vehicle immediately after refuel- ing for a period of at least 5 minutes When the ambient temperature is above 90(cid:176)F (32(cid:176)C), you may experience hard start- ing and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed. Selection of engine oil For best performance and protection of your ve- hicle, use only engine oils that meet the following requirements: c Engine Oil Selection for Operating on E-85 If you operate the vehicle on E-85 fuel, use only SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil for all temperatures.E- quivalent commercial Flexible Fuel engine oils may be labeled as Flexible Fuel (FFV) or Alterna- tive Fuel (AFV). These engine oils may be satis- factory if they meet NISSAN standards. installed at the factory The 5W-30 engine oil meets the NISSAN requirements for Flexible Fuel engine oil. SAE 5W-30 engine oil Flexible Fuel engines. is preferred for use in CAUTION If Flexible Fuel engine oil is not used when using E-85, engine wear may be increased significantly. This may affect the warranty coverage. c Engine Oil Selection for Operating on Gasoline If you operate the vehicle on regular unleaded gasoline ONLY use oil that meets certified API (American Petroleum Institute) Quality as out- lined in (cid:147)Engine Oil and Oil Filter Recommenda- tion(cid:148) later in this section. Starting The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuit- able for use when ambient temperatures fall be- low 0(cid:176)F (-18(cid:176)C). In the range of 0(cid:176)F (-18(cid:176)C) to 32(cid:176)F (0(cid:176)C), you may experience an increase in the time it takes for you engine to start, and a deterioration in drivability (sags and/or hesita- tions) until the engine is fully warmed up. Fuel consumption Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gal- lon than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel consumption. You can expect your fuel mileage to decrease by about 30% compared to gasoline operation. Technical and consumer information 9-5 Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X Replacement parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with etha- nol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol compatible parts. CAUTION Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle and may also affect the warranty coverage. Maintenance If you operate your vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow the correct maintenance log shown in the (cid:147)NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide(cid:148). CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability. 9-6 Technical and consumer information ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose engine oil with the cor- rect quality and viscosity to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. NISSAN recom- mends the use of a low friction oil (energy con- serving oil) in order to improve fuel economy and conserve energy. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage. Only those engine oils with the American Petro- leum Institute (API) CERTIFICATION MARK on WTI0082 the front of the container should be used. This type of oil supersedes the existing API SG, SH, or SJ and Energy Conserving II categories. If you cannot find engine oil with the API CERTI- FICATION MARK, use API grade SL Energy Conserving oil. An oil with a single designation SL, or in combination with other categories (for example, SL/CF) may also be used if one with the API CERTIFICATION MARK cannot be found. An ILSAC grade GF-II or GF-III oil can also be used. NISSAN recommends mineral based oils. These oils must, however, meet the API quality and SAE viscosity ratings specified for your vehicle. Z REVIEW COPY—2006 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/15/05—debbie X Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: c repeated short distance driving at cold out- side temperatures c driving in dusty conditions c extensive idling c towing a trailer c stop and go commuting NOTE: If you operate the vehicle on E-85 fuel only use oil that meets the NISSAN require- ments for Flexible Fuel as outlined under (cid:147)Engine Oil Selection for Operating on E-85(cid:148) in (cid:147)Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Fuel Recommendation(cid:148) earlier in this section. Oil additives NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces- sary when the proper oil type is used and main- tenance intervals are followed. Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used. Oil viscosity The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature. Because of this, it is important to select the engine oil viscosity based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper- ated before the next oil change. The chart (cid:147)Rec- ommended SAE viscosity number(cid:148) shows the recommended oil viscosities for the expected ambient temperatures. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause seri- ous engine damage. Selecting the correct oil filter Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When re- placing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in (cid:147)Change intervals(cid:148). Change intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding recommended oil and filter change intervals could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine caused by improper maintenance or use of incor- rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle warranty.

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