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Nissan Sentra 2005 Owners User Manual PDF Download PDF
Nissan Sentra 2005 Owners User Manual PDF Download PDF
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- This vehicle should not be modified.
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
This manual was prepared to help you under-
WARNING may even violate governmental
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- regulations. In addition, damage or per-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! formance problems resulting from
manual before operating your vehicle. modifications may not be covered un-
Follow these important driving rules to der NISSAN warranties.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and complete trip for
explains details about the warranties cov- you and your passengers!
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
cohol or drugs.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions.
explain how to resolve any concerns you
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
may have with your vehicle, as well as
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
children should be seated in the rear
law.
seat.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS provide information about the
best. When you require any service or have any proper use of vehicle safety features to
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the all occupants of the vehicle.
extensive resources available to them.
● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for
important safety information.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information:
provide NISSAN directly with comments or ques- For U.S. customers
tions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
Department using our toll-free number: – Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
For U.S. customers top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 191
1-800-NISSAN-1 side) Gardena, California 90248-0191
(1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers
– Date of purchase
For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc.
– Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
1-800-387-0122
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
– Your comments or questions
OR
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
LII0007
LII0009
LII0010
LII0008
QG18DE engine
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
2. Spark plug caps/ignition coils (P. 8-22)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-18)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-18)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
6. Battery (P. 8-19)
7. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-29)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-18)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
12. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-17)
WDI0024
LDI0108
Brake warning 2-9 Seat belt warn- 2-11 High beam in- 2-11
light ing light and dicator light
or
chime (blue)
Supplemental 2-11 Malfunction 2-11
Charge warning 2-10 air bag warning indicator lamp
light light (MIL)
Door open 2-10 Overdrive off 2-11
warning light indicator light
Indicator Name Page (automatic
Engine oil pres- 2-10 light transmission
sure light models only)
CRUISE main 2-11
Low fuel warn- 2-10 switch indicator Turn 2-12
ing light light (if so signal/hazard
equipped) indicator lights
ARS1152
WRS0175 WRS0176
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
WRS0134 SSS0136
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
with the center of your ears. USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-
justed and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat, your chances of being injured or killed
in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages
you and all of your passengers to buckle up every
time you drive, even if your seating position in-
cludes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.
WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely se-
cured in the latched position. If they are
WRS0137 WRS0138 not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
s
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor s3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage.
s
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
The retractor is designed to lock during a retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
motion permits the seat belt to move, and and across your chest.
allows you some freedom of movement in
the seat. The front passenger seat belt and the rear three-
point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for
child restraint installation. It is referred to as the
automatic locking mode.
When automatic locking mode is activated the
seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat
belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully
retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11
WRS0139 WRS0140
Unfastening the seat belts Center of rear seat
s
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on Selecting correct set of seat belts:
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
The center seat belt buckle is identified by the
tracts.
word “CENTER.” The center seat belt tongue can
Checking seat belt operation be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.
WRS0252 LRS0406
Front Facing — step 5 Rear Facing (outboard) — step 1
5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, Rear facing
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure When you install a child restraint in the rear seat,
follow these steps:
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again direction of the child restraint depends on
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the the type of the child restraint and the size of
child restraint. If unable to properly secure the child. Always follow the restraint manu-
the restraint move the restraint to another facturer’s instructions.
seating position and try again , or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
LRS0491 LRS0492
Rear Facing — step 4 Rear Facing — step 5
4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
seating position and try again , or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
WRS0156
Type B
Remove the anchor cover s B from the anchor
point which is located directly behind the child
seat.
WRS0256 WRS0378
WRS0379 WRS0159
Front Facing — step 1 Front Facing — step 2
If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
follow these steps: restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
1. Position the child restraint on the front pas- hear and feel the latch engage.
senger seat. It should be placed in a Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
front-facing direction only. Move the facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
seat to the rearmost position. Adjust the
head restraint to its highest position. Always
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions. Child restraints for infants
must be used in the rear-facing direc-
tion and therefore must not be used in
the front seat.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER ● A booster seat must only be installed in
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt SEATS a seating position that has a
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the three-point type seat belt with a
retractor is in the automatic locking mode. WARNING
booster seat can result in a serious in-
● Infants and small children should al- jury in sudden stop or collision.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
ways be placed in an appropriate child
properly secured prior to each use. If the ● An improperly installed booster seat
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 could lead to serious injury or death in
Failure to use a child restraint or
through 6. an accident.
booster seat can result in serious injury
After the child restraint is removed and the seat or death.
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
● Infants and small children should never
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.
● NISSAN recommends that the booster
seat be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.
LRS0455 LRS0453
WARNING
● Do not use towels, books, pillows or
other items in place of a booster seat.
Items such as these may move during
normal driving or a collision and result
in serious injury or death. Booster seats
are designed to be used with a
lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are de-
signed to properly route the lap and
shoulder portions of the seat belt over
the strongest portions of a child’s body
to provide the maximum protection dur-
ing a collision.
WRS0031
WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
WARNING WARNING
● Children may be severely injured or Supplemental side air bag (if so
killed when the supplemental front air equipped):
bags inflate if they are not properly re-
● The supplemental side air bag ordi-
strained. Pre-teens and children should
narily will not inflate in the event of a
be properly restrained in the rear seat, if
frontal impact, rear impact or lower se-
possible.
verity side collision. Always wear your
● Never install a rear-facing child re- seat belt to help reduce the risk or se-
straint in the front seat. An inflating verity of injury in various kinds of
supplemental front air bag could seri- accidents.
ously injure or kill your child. See “Child
restraints” later in this section for
details.
Supplemental side-impact air bag sys- The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
tem (if so equipped) practical away from the supplemental side air
The supplemental side-impact air bags are lo- bag. The side air bag inflates quickly in order to
cated in the outside of the seatback of the front help protect the front occupants. Because of this,
seats. The supplemental side air bag (on the the force of the side air bag inflating can increase
driver or front passenger seat) is designed to the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or
inflate in higher severity side collisions, although is against, the side air bag module during infla-
tion. The side air bag will deflate quickly after a
it may inflate if the forces in another type of
collision.
collision are similar to those of a higher severity
side impact. It is designed to inflate on the side The supplemental side air bags operate
where the vehicle is impacted. It may not inflate in only when the ignition switch is in the ON
certain side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of or START position.
it) is not always an indication of proper supple- After turning the ignition key to the ON
mental side air bag operation. position, the supplemental air bag warning
1-40 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LIC0796
1. Fuel gauge 6. Change button for twin trip odometer/
2. Speedometer trip computer (if so equipped)
3. Warning/indicator lights 7. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com-
4. Tachometer (if so equipped) puter (if so equipped)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
WIC0484 WIC0798
Type A Type B
FUEL GAUGE The indicates that the fuel filler lid is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank. CAUTION
The gauge may move slightly during braking, ● If the vehicle runs out of fuel,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. the malfunction indicator lamp
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the (MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
ignition key is turned to OFF. possible. After a few driving trips,
The low fuel warning light comes on when the the lamp should turn off. If the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. lamp remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
NISSAN dealer.
ters E (Empty).
or Anti-lock brake warning light Low fuel warning light Cruise SET switch indicator light (if so
(if so equipped) equipped)
or Brake warning light Low windshield washer fluid warning light (if so High beam indicator light (Blue)
equipped)
Charge warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Door open warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Overdrive off indicator light (automatic trans-
mission models only)
Engine oil pressure warning light CRUISE main switch indicator light (if so Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
equipped)
CHECKING BULBS WARNING LIGHTS If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-
or Anti-lock brake lock function ceases, but the regular braking
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake system continues to operate.
and turn the ignition key to the ON position warning light (if so
without starting the engine. The following lights equipped) If the light comes on while you are driving,
will come on: contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
, or , , , it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not or Brake warning light
The following lights come on briefly and then go functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer. This light functions for both the parking brake and
off:
the foot brake systems.
, or Turn off the engine, and start it again by
slowly turning the ignition key (quickly do- When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate ing so may cause the ABS light to stay on light comes on when the parking brake is applied,
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the when there is nothing wrong). If the light and also warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
electrical system. Have the system repaired stays on, have the system checked by a light comes on while the engine is running with
promptly. NISSAN dealer.
Instruments and controls 2-9
Key reminder chime The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
the key and take it with you when leaving the brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition,
vehicle. and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be
Light reminder chime aware of your surroundings, and park in secure,
well-lit areas whenever possible.
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a
Many devices offering additional protection, such
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if
as component locks, identification markers, and
the headlights or parking lights are on.
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav- stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
ing the vehicle. may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
LIC0301 for discounts for various theft protection features.
Your vehicle may have two types of security sys-
tems:
● Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NVIS (if so equipped)
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
Instruments and controls 2-13
WIC0639 WIC0640
Type A Type B
SWITCH OPERATION Pull the lever toward you s 4 to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition key is in the ON position. WARNING
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
following speed: tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
s
1 Intermittent (if so equipped) — intermittent
accident. Warm the windshield with the
operation can be adjusted by turning the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
knob toward s A (Slower) or s
B (Faster).
s
2 Low — continuous low speed operation CAUTION
s
3 High — continuous high speed operation ● Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
WIC0248 WIC0249
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
you must stop or park under emergency condi- the steering wheel.
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to could affect proper operation of the
move the vehicle well off the road. supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
● Do not use the hazard warning flashers system may result in serious personal
while moving on the highway unless injury.
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
CAUTION
● Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
WIC0253 WIC0303
● The inside of the storage tray can get hot. Do POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)
not place objects inside which can melt or
be easily deformed. WARNING
WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
● The storage tray should not be used it is in motion and before closing the
while driving so full attention may be windows. Use the window lock switch
given to vehicle operation. to prevent unexpected use of the power
● Keep the tray lid closed while driving to windows.
help prevent contents from becoming ● Do not leave children unattended inside
projectiles causing injury in an accident the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
or during a sudden stop. tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious WIC0259
accidents. 1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The power windows operate only when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
To open the driver side window, push the driver’s
side automatic switch down until the desired win-
dow position is reached. To close the window, lift the
switch up. The driver side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all the windows.
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or closed and the key is removed from the
extend any portion of their body out of ignition switch.
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is ● The driver’s door is opened and then closed
in motion or while the sunroof is while the key is removed from the ignition
closing. switch.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
WIC0305
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery. To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
A key number is only necessary when you have previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate Immobilizer System. After the registration pro-
from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer cess, these components will only recognize keys
can duplicate it. coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem (NVIS) during registration. Any key that is not
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER given to your dealer at the time of registration will
SYSTEM (NVIS) KEYS (if so no longer be able to start your vehicle.
equipped) Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which
contains an electrical transponder, to come into
You can only drive your vehicle using the master
contact with salt water. This could affect system
or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN function.
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in
the key head.
WPD0203
The master key can be used for all the locks.
1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-
der chip (if so equipped) and chrome The valet key cannot be used for the trunk lid lock.
NISSAN brand symbol on one side To protect belongings when you leave a key with
2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip someone, give them the valet key only.
(if so equipped) Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
3. Key number plate
Additional or replacement keys:
4. Transponder chip (if so equipped)
A key number plate is supplied with your keys. If you still have a key, the key number is not
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
(such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli-
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by cate your existing key. As many as five NVIS keys
can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all
using the key number. NISSAN does not record
NVIS keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer
key numbers so it is very important to keep track
for registration. This is because the registration
of your key number plate. process will erase the memory of all key codes
3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
● Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
● Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside WPD0107 WPD0108
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- Driver’s side Driver’s side
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri- LOCKING WITH KEY Power (if so equipped)
ous accidents.
Manual If your vehicle is equipped with the vehicle
security system, the power door lock system
To lock either the driver or passenger side door, allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same
turn the key toward the front of the vehicle s
1 . To
time.
unlock, turn it toward the rear s 2 .
Turning the key toward the front s
1 of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key one time toward the rear s
2 of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
returning the key to neutral s
3 (where the key can
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again s 4 within 5 seconds un-
locks all doors.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-3
WPD0109 WPD0110
Inside lock Driver’s side
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
KNOB LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
To lock the door without the key, move the inside To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock knob to the lock position s
1 , then close the lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to
door. the lock position s1 . When locking the door this
To unlock the door without the key, move the way, be certain not to leave the key inside the
inside lock knob to the unlock position s
2 . vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s
side) to the unlock position s
2 .
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the ● Do not strike the keyfob sharply against
interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by another object.
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
● Do not place the keyfob for an extended
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle period in an area where temperatures
before locking the doors. exceed 140°F (60°C).
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi- If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective ommends erasing the ID code of that key-
distance depends upon the conditions around fob. This will prevent the keyfob from un-
the vehicle. authorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
As many as 4 keyfobs can be used with one dure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
WPD0019 dealer.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK The keyfob will not function when:
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors ● the battery is discharged
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle. ● the distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors. The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside. CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
● Do not allow the keyfob to become wet.
● Do not drop the keyfob.
LPD0209 LPD0210
WPD0134 LPD0211
Release the trunk lid Using the panic alarm
Push the button on the keyfob for longer If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
than 0.5 second. The trunk release button on the you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
keyfob will not operate when the ignition switch is by pushing and holding the button on the
in the ON position. keyfob for longer than 0.5 second.
The trunk lid opens. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The trunk lid will not open with the trunk lid
release cancel lever turned to OFF. It can The panic alarm stops when:
be opened only with the key. See “Trunk
● it has run for 25 seconds, or
lid” later in this section for cancel lever
information. ● any button is pushed on the keyfob.
The hazard lights will flash once and the horn will Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s
4 Close the lid securely.
sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature s
1 Open the lid using a coin. 5. Press the button, then the
has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si- s
2 Remove the battery. button two or three times to check the key-
fob operation.
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered. s
3 Install a new battery with the “+” facing down.
3-8 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
● Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched WPD0118 WPD0198
when not in use, and prevent children’s Type A Type B
access to car keys.
The trunk lid opener lever is located on the out- The trunk lid release is located on the instrument
side of the driver’s seat. To open the trunk lid, pull panel. To open the trunk, push the release in the
up the opener lever s 1 . To close, push the trunk direction indicated in the illustration s
1 . To close,
lid down securely. push the trunk lid down securely.
WPD0121 WPD0228
OPENER OPERATION FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler opener lever is located on the out- The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
side of the driver’s seat s 1 . To open the fuel filler cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
lid, pull the opener lever up. To lock, close the fuel the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
filler lid securely. heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder s
1 while
refueling.
WARNING WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while Use the night position only when neces-
driving. You could lose control of your sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
vehicle and cause an accident.
WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
● On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or possi-
bly fatal injuries to people or animals.
Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support of
others in your vehicle. Unattended pets
should not be left alone either.
● Do not use the recirculation mode for
WHA0200 long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s side s
1 , fog up.
center s2 , and passenger side s 3 ventilators by ● Positioning of the heater and/or air
moving the ventilator slide and/or ventilator as- conditioner controls should not be
semblies. done while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Fan control dial — Air flows from defroster outlets ● driving on a dusty road.
and foot outlets. ● to prevent traffic fumes from entering the
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and
— Air flows mainly from defroster passenger compartment.
controls fan speed.
outlets.
● for maximum cooling when using the air con-
ditioner.
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-3
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equipment.
WHA0216
RADIO Reception conditions will constantly change be- Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position signal distance and interference from other ve- signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob hicles can work against ideal reception. De- signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with scribed below are some of the factors that can mentary flutter or loss of sound.
the engine not running, the key should be turned affect your radio reception.
to the ACC position. AM RADIO RECEPTION
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is affected by station signal AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 - 30 bend around objects and skip along the ground.
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- miles (40 - 48 km), with monaural (single chan- In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
normally are caused by these external influences. FM. External influences may sometimes interfere these characteristics, AM signals are also sub-
with FM station reception even if the FM station is ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM to receiver.
hicle may influence radio reception quality.
signal is directly related to the distance between
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
Radio reception the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
characteristics as light. For example they will
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
reflect off objects.
dio reception. These circuits are designed to areas where no obstacles exist.
extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
ity of that reception. a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
and/or drift.
However there are some general characteristics
Static and flutter: During signal interference from SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even buildings, large hills or due to antenna position equipped)
when the finest equipment is used. These char- (usually in conjunction with increased distance When the satellite radio is first installed or the
acteristics are completely normal in a given re- from the station transmitter) static or flutter can battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may
ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait
in your NISSAN radio system. treble control to reduce treble response. more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and
LHA0499
1. RADIO button 7. AUX Jack
2. Scan button 8. Radio manual tuning buttons/clock set
3. ON·OFF/Volume control knob buttons/seek buttons
4. CD insert slot 9. Clock button
5. Audio button 10. CAT (if so equipped) or MUTE (if so
6. CD eject button equipped) button
LHA0486
If the system has been turned off while the com-
pact disc was playing, pushing the
1. CD eject button POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the
2. Disc indication light compact disc.
3. Load indicator light/Loading slot
4. Disc selection button
When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in ● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following (20 cm) away from the electronic con-
cautions, otherwise the new equipment may ad- trol system. Do not route the antenna
versely affect the engine control system and wire next to any harness.
other electronic parts.
● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
● Connect the ground wire from the CB
● A cellular telephone should not be used
radio chassis to the body.
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. Some juris- ● For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele-
phones while driving.
● If you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
● If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
● Keep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the electronic control
modules.
Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Automatic transmission (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Engine block heater (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
WARNING ● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are a. The vehicle is raised for service.
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
● On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
closed vehicle could quickly become entering into the passenger
inspected immediately.
high enough to cause severe or possi- compartment.
bly fatal injuries to people or animals. ● Do not run the engine in closed spaces
c. You notice a change in the sound of
Do not leave children or adults who such as a garage.
the exhaust system.
would normally require the support of ● Do not park the vehicle with the engine
others in your vehicle. Unattended pets d. You have had an accident involving
running for any extended length of time.
should not be left alone either. damage to the exhaust system, un-
● Keep the trunk lid closed while driving, derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
● Closely supervise children when they otherwise exhaust gases could be
are around cars to prevent them from drawn into the passenger compart- THREE-WAY CATALYST
playing and becoming locked in the ment. If you must drive with the trunk lid
trunk where they could be seriously in- The three-way catalyst is an emission control
open, follow these precautions:
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
seatback and trunk lid securely latched 1. Open all the windows. gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
when not in use, and prevent children’s 2. Set the air recirculation but- high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
access to car keys. ton (if so equipped) to off and the fan
control dial to 4 (high) to circulate WARNING
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide) the air. ● The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
WARNING ● If electrical wiring or other cable con- tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
nections must pass to a trailer through or flammable materials away from the
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they the seal on the trunk lid or the body, exhaust system components.
contain colorless and odorless carbon follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger- ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
dation to prevent carbon monoxide en- flammable materials such as dry grass,
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or try into the vehicle.
death. waste paper or rags. They may ignite
● The exhaust system and body should be and cause a fire.
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
● Make sure the area around the vehicle is 1. Apply the parking brake. ● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
clear. tremely cold weather or when restarting,
2. Automatic transmission: depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N proximately 1/5 to the floor) and hold it
ant, brake and clutch fluid, and window
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. and then crank the engine. Release the
washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at
key and the accelerator pedal when the
least whenever you refuel. The shift selector lever cannot be engine starts.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean. moved out of P (Park) and into any of
the other gear positions if the ignition ● If the engine is very hard to start because
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance key is turned to the OFF position or if it is flooded, depress the accelerator
and condition. Also check tires for proper pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
the key is removed from the ignition
inflation. Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After
switch.
cranking the engine, release the accel-
● Lock all doors. erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
The starter is designed not to operate if
● Position seat and adjust head restraints. the shift selector lever is in any of the foot off the accelerator pedal by turn-
driving positions. ing the ignition key to START. Release the
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors. key when the engine starts. If the engine
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to Manual transmission: starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
do likewise. Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). Depress procedure.
● Check the operation of warning lights when the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking
the engine. CAUTION
the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re- Do not operate the starter for more than
The starter is designed not to operate
minders” in the “Instruments and controls” 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
section of this manual. not start, turn the key off and wait 10
pressed. seconds before cranking again, otherwise
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the the starter could be damaged.
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-
key to START. Release the key when the onds after starting. Drive at moderate speed
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to for a short distance first, especially in cold
run, repeat the above procedure. weather.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so The automatic transmission in your vehicle is The shift selector lever can be moved if the
equipped) electronically controlled to produce maximum ignition switch is in the ACC position. This
power and smooth operation. allows the vehicle to be moved if the bat-
tery is discharged. The shift selector lever
WARNING The recommended operating procedures for this can also be moved if the ignition switch is
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal transmission are shown on the following pages. in the ON position and the foot brake pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle is depressed.
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 2 or 1. performance and driving enjoyment.
Always depress the brake pedal until
shifting is completed. Failure to do so
Starting the vehicle
could cause you to lose control and 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the
have an accident. foot brake pedal before attempting to move
● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use the shift selector lever out of the P (Park)
caution when shifting into a forward or position.
reverse gear before the engine has 2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
warmed up. move the shift selector lever into a driving
● Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) gear.
while the vehicle is moving. This could 3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start
cause an accident. the vehicle in motion.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Manual transmission models:
Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Automatic transmission models:
Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever
slightly, push the button and lower com-
pletely sB.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the ● Push and hold the RES/ACCEL switch.
CAUTION
following three methods. When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator follow these recommendations to obtain
light in the instrument panel goes out. ● Push and release the RES/ACCEL switch. maximum engine performance and en-
Each time you do this, the set speed in- sure the future reliability and economy of
● Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
goes out.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one recommendations may result in short-
● Turn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE ened engine life and reduced engine
of the following three methods.
indicator light and SET indicator light in the performance.
instrument panel go out. ● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve-
hicle attains the desired speed, push the ● Avoid driving for long periods at constant
The cruise control is automatically canceled and
COAST/SET switch and release it. speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if:
engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Push and hold the SET/COAST switch. Re-
● you depress the brake pedal while pushing
lease the switch when the vehicle slows to ● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch.
the desired speed.
The preset speed is deleted from memory. ● Avoid quick starts.
● Push and release the SET/COAST switch.
● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH ● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Each time you do this, the set speed de-
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). ● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
● you depress the clutch pedal (manual trans- (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
To resume the preset speed, push and re-
mission), or move the shift selector lever to N could be damaged.
lease the RES/ACCEL switch. The vehicle re-
(Neutral) (automatic transmission).
turns to the last set cruising speed when the
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
of the following three methods.
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the SET/COAST switch.
● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain ● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator economical to use the air conditioner and
position. leave the windows closed to reduce drag.
● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. ● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy. See “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tion” in “Technical and consumer informa-
● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
tion” later in this manual.
Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-
hicles.
● Use a proper gear range which suits road
conditions. On level roads, shift into high
gear as soon as possible.
● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended periodic mainte-
nance schedule.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-
proper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
WSD0050 Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
WARNING Make sure the shift lever has been gently touches the curb.
pushed as far forward as it can go and
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over cannot be moved without depressing ● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: s
B
flammable materials such as dry grass, the foot brake pedal.
waste paper or rags. They may ignite Turn the wheels away from the curb and
and cause a fire. ● Never leave the engine running while move the vehicle back until the curb side
the vehicle is unattended. wheel gently touches the curb.
● Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be set and the ● Do not leave children unattended inside ● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
transmission placed into P (Park) for the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- CURB: s
C
automatic transmission models or in an tivate switches or controls. Unattended
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
appropriate gear for manual transmis- children could become involved in seri-
so the vehicle will move away from the cen-
sion models. Failure to do so could- ous accidents.
ter of the road if it moves.
cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly
or roll away and result in an accident. 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key.
The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic The brake system has two separate hydraulic
WARNING
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels. ● While driving on a slippery surface, be
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you careful when braking, accelerating or
will still have control of the vehicle. However, BRAKE PRECAUTIONS downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-
much greater steering effort is needed, especially erating could cause the wheels to skid
in sharp turns and at low speeds. Vacuum assisted brakes and result in an accident.
WARNING The brake booster aids braking by using engine ● If the engine is not running or is turned
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the off while driving, the power assist for
If the engine is not running or is turned off vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, the brakes will not work. Braking will be
while driving, the power assist for the greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be harder.
steering will not work. Steering will be required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
much harder to operate. tance will be longer. Wet brakes
Using the brakes When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the may pull to one side during braking.
brakes and pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return
downshift to a lower gear before going down a to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may speeds until the brakes function correctly.
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
(if so equipped)
The anti-lock brake system controls the brakes so
the wheels do not lock when braking abruptly or
when braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel and
5-18 Starting and driving
● When installing a spare tire, make sure FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK For details, see ‘‘Changing engine coolant’’ in the
it is the proper size and type as speci- ‘‘Maintenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de- manual.
fied on the tire placard. For tire placard
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
location information, refer to “Tire plac-
ard” in the “Technical and consumer
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key TIRE EQUIPMENT
information” section of this manual. hole.
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
● Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the ANTI-FREEZE provide superior performance on dry pave-
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- ment. However, the performance of these
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem- tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
tion of this manual.
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check the and icy conditions. If you operate your ve-
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection. hicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recom-
For details, see ‘‘Engine cooling system’’ in the mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
‘‘Maintenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please
manual. consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type,
BATTERY size, speed rating and availability informa-
tion.
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may 2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi- tires may be used. However, some U.S.
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
regularly. For details, see ‘‘Battery’’ in the ‘‘Main- use. Check local, state and provincial laws
tenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this before installing studded tires.
manual. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti- 3. Tire chains
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not use your heater with an un-
grounded electrical system or two-
pronged (cheater) adapters. You can be
injured by an electrical shock if you use an
ungrounded connection.
● The spare tire is designed for emer- To start your engine with a booster battery, the
gency use. See specific instructions un- instructions and precautions below must be fol-
der the heading “Wheels and tires” in lowed.
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual. WARNING
● If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
● Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.
WCE0049
● Do not allow battery fluid to come into
6. Install the jack in its storage area and tighten contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
the jack screw clockwise. painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-
rosive sulfuric acid solution which can
7. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
carpeting over the damaged tire. come into contact with anything, imme-
8. Close the trunk. diately flush the contacted area with
water.
WARNING ● Keep battery out of the reach of
● Always make sure that the spare tire children.
and jacking equipment are properly se- ● The booster battery must be rated at 12
cured after use. Such items can become volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
dangerous projectiles in an accident or can damage your vehicle.
sudden stop.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, turn the key off and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
7. After starting the engine, carefully discon-
nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for 6. After the engine cools down, check the cool-
extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if steam or coolant escaping from the radiator ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- with the engine running. Add coolant to the
noise, etc. take the following steps. ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
open the hood further until no steam or Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN
WARNING coolant can be seen. dealer.
● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle 4. Open the engine hood.
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire. WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded, If steam or water is coming from the en-
never remove the radiator cap while the gine, stand clear to prevent getting
engine is still hot. When the radiator burned.
cap is removed, pressurized hot water
will spurt out, possibly causing serious 5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
injury. looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
● Do not open the hood if steam is com- running. The radiator hoses and radiator
ing out. should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
the parking brake and move the shift lever to gine.
N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P
(Park) (automatic transmission). WARNING
Do not stop the engine. Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
2. Turn off the air conditioner (if so equipped). with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
Open all the windows, move the heater or air engine cooling fan. The engine cooling
conditioner temperature control to maximum fan can start at any time when the coolant
hot and fan control to high speed. temperature is high.
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in For information about towing your vehicle behind
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be a recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam- in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail- tion of this manual.
able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:
WARNING
● Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
● Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
● When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and ACE0511
powertrain are in working condition. If TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
any unit is damaged, dollies must be
used.
NISSAN
● Always attach safety chains before NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed
towing. with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or
place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated.
Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior pedal operation. Mats should be maintained
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum with regular cleaning and replaced if they be-
cleaner or soft brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather come excessively worn.
surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in
mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry,
soft cloth. Before using any fabric protector, read
the manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fab-
ric protectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
CAUTION
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● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-
lar material. Floor mat positioning aid (driver’s side
● Never use fabric protectors unless rec- only)
ommended by the manufacturer. This vehicle includes a front floor mat bracket to
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on act as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floor
meter or gauge lens covers. It may dam- mats have been specially designed for your ve-
age the lens cover. hicle model. The driver’s side floor mat has a
grommet hole incorporated in it. Position the mat
FLOOR MATS by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the
floor mat grommet hole while centering the mat in
The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can ex- the footwell.
tend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. No matter what Periodically check to make certain the mats are
mats are used, be sure they are fitted for properly positioned.
your vehicle and are properly positioned in
the footwell to prevent interference with
7-4 Appearance and care
Your new NISSAN has been designed to have Performing general maintenance checks requires During the normal day-to-day operation of the
minimum maintenance requirements with longer minimal mechanical skill and only a few general vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
service intervals to save you both time and automotive tools. formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
money. However, some day-to-day and regular These checks or inspections can be done by you, you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, a NISSAN smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its dealer. NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
emission and engine performance. should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
Where to go for service repairs are required.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general If maintenance service is required or your vehicle When performing any checks or maintenance
maintenance, is performed. appears to malfunction, have the systems work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
checked and corrected by a NISSAN dealer.
tions” later in this section.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte- information through technical bulletins, service MAINTENANCE ITEMS
nance chain. tips, and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve- Additional information on the following
Scheduled maintenance items with “*” is found later in this section.
hicles before they work on your vehicle, rather
For your convenience, both required and optional than after they have worked on it.
scheduled maintenance items are described and
Outside the vehicle
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
The maintenance items listed here should be
Guide.” You must refer to that guide to ensure service department performs the best job to meet
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
that necessary maintenance is performed on your specified.
in a reliable and economic way.
NISSAN at regular intervals.
Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
General maintenance and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
General maintenance includes those items which that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
should be checked during normal day-to-day op- latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op- Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these hood from opening when the primary latch is
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed. released.
When performing any inspection or maintenance engine is not running. To avoid injury,al- serviced by a NISSAN dealer because
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent ways disconnect the negative battery the fuel lines are under high pressure
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to cable before working near the fan. even when the engine is off.
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed. ● If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair CAUTION
and tools away from moving fans, belts ● Do not work under the hood while the
WARNING
and any other moving parts. engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- wait until it cools down.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
ply the parking brake securely and
loose clothing and remove any jewelry, ● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
such as rings, watches, etc. before coolant. Improperly disposed engine
from moving. For manual transmission
working on your vehicle. oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
models, move the shift lever to N (Neu-
tral). For automatic transmission mod- ● Always wear eye protection whenever fluids can damage the environment. Al-
els, move the selector lever to P (Park). you work on your vehicle. ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
● Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or ● If you must run the engine in an en-
LOCK position when performing any closed space such as a garage, be sure This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
parts replacement or repairs. there is proper ventilation for exhaust gives instructions regarding only those items
● Never leave the engine or automatic gases to escape. which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
transmission related component har- ● Never get under the vehicle while it is A genuine NISSAN service manual is also avail-
nesses disconnected while the ignition supported only by a jack. If it is neces- able. See “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual or-
switch is in the ON position. sary to work under the vehicle, support der information” in the “Technical and consumer
● Never connect or disconnect the battery it with safety stands. information” section of this manual.
or any transistorized component while ● Keep smoking materials, flame and You should be aware that incomplete or improper
the ignition switch is in the ON position. sparks away from the fuel tank and servicing may result in operating difficulties or
● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- battery. excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
● On gasoline engine models with the
at any time without warning, even if the have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
multiport fuel injection (MFI) system,
ignition key is in the OFF position and the the fuel filter or fuel lines should be
QG18DE engine
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Spark plug caps/ignition coils
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
5. Air cleaner
6. Battery
7. Fuse/Fusible link box
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Power steering fluid reservoir
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WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot. WDI0169 WDI0170
● Never remove the radiator cap when the QG18DE engine QR25DE engine
engine is hot. Serious burns could be Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
caused by high pressure fluid escaping erly. Check your local regulations.
from the radiator.
1. Open the radiator drain plug by turning it
● Avoid direct skin contact with used counterclockwise.
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
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QR25DE engine
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface
with a clean rag.
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the mounting surface of the
engine.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
– The engine should be warmed up to op- 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set
erating temperature. the parking brake.
– The vehicle should be driven at least 5 2. Start the engine and then move the shift
minutes. selector lever through each gear range, end-
ing in P (Park).
– The automatic transmission fluid should
3. Check the fluid level with the engine idling.
be warmed to 122 - 176°F (50 - 80°C).
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4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with CAUTION
lint-free paper.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Use ONLY Genuine
5. Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tube Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and
as far as it will go. Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
6. Remove the dipstick and note the reading. If Transmission Fluid. DEXRON™
the automatic transmission fluid level is III/MERCON™ or equivalent may also be
used. Outside the continental United
within the normal operating range s B , no
States and Alaska contact a NISSAN deal-
additional fluid is required. If the fluid level is
ership for more information regarding
low sA add fluid through the dipstick tube.
suitable fluids, including recommended
brand(s) of DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ au-
tomatic transmission fluid.
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CAUTION
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° - spilled, immediately wash the surface
80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the with water.
power steering fluid reservoir at fluid tempera-
tures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF fluid. Remove the cap and fill
through the opening.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving ● Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Any ● When working on or near a battery, al-
conditions require an increased amount of win- corrosion should be washed off with a solu- ways wear suitable eye protection and
dow washer fluid. tion of baking soda and water. remove all jewelry.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- ● Make certain the terminal connections are ● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- clean and securely tightened. cessories contain lead and lead com-
freeze or equivalent. pounds. Wash hands after handling.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
CAUTION longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery ● Keep battery out of the reach of
terminal cable to prevent discharge. children.
● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution. WARNING
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not expose the battery to flames or
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas gener-
tank with washer fluid concentrates at ated by the battery is explosive. Do not
full strength. Some methyl alcohol allow battery fluid to contact your skin,
based washer fluid concentrates may eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. After
permanently stain the grille if spilled touching a battery or battery cap, do not
while filling the window washer reser- touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
voir tank. wash your hands. If the acid contacts
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
water to the manufacturer’s recom- flush with water for at least 15 minutes
mended levels before pouring the fluid and seek medical attention.
into the window washer reservoir tank. ● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
Do not use the window washer reservoir the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
tank to mix the washer fluid concen- cause a higher load on the battery
trate and water. which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
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QG18DE engine QR25DE engine
1. Power steering oil pump 1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Water pump 2. Water pump
3. Idler 3. Generator
4. Generator 4. A/C compressor (if so equipped)
5. A/C compressor 5. Crankshaft
6. Crankshaft 6. Auto tensioner
: Tension checking points
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS 3. Disconnect the ignition coils from the spark
plugs.
WARNING 4. Remove the spark plugs with a spark plug
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are socket.
off and that the parking brake is engaged The plug socket has a rubber seal that holds
securely. the spark plug so it does not fall when it is
pulled out. Make sure each spark plug is
CAUTION snugly fitted into the spark plug socket.
Be sure to use the correct socket to re- 5. Fit the new plugs, one at a time, into the
move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket spark plug socket and install them. Use
can damage the spark plugs. only the specified spark plugs. Turn
each plug several full turns by hand, then
tighten with the spark plug socket to the
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correct torque. Do not overtighten.
Platinum-tipped spark plugs Spark plug tightening torque:
It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped 14 - 22 ft-lb (20 - 29 N·m)
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type 6. Holding the boot, reconnect each high ten-
spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol- sion cable/ignition coil to its proper spark
low the maintenance schedule, but do not reuse plug by pushing it on until you feel a snap.
the spark plugs by cleaning or regapping.
7. Install the ignition coil bolts.
● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
Ignition coil bolt tightening torque:
ommended or equivalent ones.
33 - 44 in-lb (3.8 - 5.0 N·m)
1. Remove the engine cover (QR25DE en-
Connect the ignition coil connector.
gine).
8. Install the engine cover (QR25DE engine).
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors. Re-
move the ignition coil bolts.
WARNING
● 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’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.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
ADI0631 cleaner removed. Doing so could result LDI0139
in serious injury. 1. Remove the glove box door by removing the
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and two lower hinge pins.
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance IN-CABIN MICROFILTER (if so
intervals shown in the “NISSAN Service and equipped)
Maintenance Guide.” When replacing the filter,
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
and the cover with a damp cloth. some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals.
To change the filter, perform the following proce-
dure:
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WDI0196 WDI0197
CHECKING PARKING BRAKE CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
From the released position, pull the parking brake With the engine running, check the distance A
lever up slowly and firmly. If the number of clicks is between the upper surface of the pedal and the
out of the range listed, see a NISSAN dealer. metal floor. If it is out of the range shown, see a
● 6 - 7 clicks under pulling force of 44 lb (196 NISSAN dealer.
N). Distance A: under depressing force of 110
WDI0424 lb (490 N)
If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not Automatic Manual
to let wax get into the washer nozzle s
1 . This may Transmission Transmission
cause clogging or improper windshield washer
3 1/2 in (90 mm) or more
operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it
with a needle or small pin s2 .
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller s B . The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
CAUTION block.
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower 4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a known
amperage rating than specified on the good fuse.
fuse box cover. This could damage the 5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
electrical system or cause a fire. system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse. 6. Install the coin box.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Remove the coin box s
A.
WPD0116
Type A
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s
3 Install a new battery with the “+” facing
down.
s
1 Open the lid using a coin.
Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
s
2 Remove the battery. equivalent.
s
4 Close the lid securely.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-31
LDI0348
WDI0257
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb replacement
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover.
If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of ● For additional information regarding
WARNING
emergency” section of this manual. tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
● Improperly inflated tires can fail sud- formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
TIRE PRESSURE denly and cause an accident. tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
Tire inflation pressure ● The vehicle weight capacity is indicated tion Booklet.
on the Tire and Loading Information
Check the tire pressures (including the spare) label. Do not load your vehicle beyond
often and always prior to long distance trips. The this capacity. Overloading your vehicle
recommended tire pressure specifications are may result in reduced tire life, unsafe
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label operating conditions due to premature
(this label is also known as the tire placard) under tire failure, or unfavorable handling
the 9Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure9 characteristics and could also lead to a
heading. The Tire and Loading Information label serious accident. Loading beyond the
is affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire specified capacity may also result in
pressures should be checked regularly because: failure of other vehicle components.
● Most tires naturally lose air over time. ● Before taking a long trip, or whenever
you heavily load your vehicle, use a tire
● Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over pressure gauge to ensure that the tire
potholes or other objects or if the vehicle pressures are at the specified level.
strikes a curb while parking.
● Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH
The tire pressures should be checked when the (137 km/h) unless it is equipped with
tires are cold. The tires are considered COLD high speed rated tires. Driving faster
after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more than 85 MPH (137 km/h) may result in
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at tire failure, loss of control and possible
moderate speeds. injury.
LDI0392
Type a
Tire and loading information label (for s
4 Recommended cold tire inflation pressure:
US) Inflate the tires to this pressure when the
tires are cold. Tires are considered COLD
s
1 Seating capacity: The maximum number of after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or
occupants that should be seated in the ve- more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
hicle. km) at moderate speeds. The recommended
cold tire inflation is set by the manufacturer
s
2 Vehicle load limit: See loading information in
to provide the best balance of tire wear and
the Technical and consumer information
vehicle handling characteristics based on
section.
the vehicles GVWR.
s
3 Original tire size: The size of the tires origi-
s
5 Tire size – refer to “Tire labeling” later in this
nally installed on the vehicle at the factory.
section.
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Type b
Tire and loading information label (for s
4 Recommended cold tire inflation pressure:
US) Inflate the tires to this pressure when the
tires are cold. Tires are considered COLD
s
1 Seating capacity: The maximum number of after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or
occupants that should be seated in the ve- more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
hicle. km) at moderate speeds. The recommended
cold tire inflation is set by the manufacturer
s
2 Vehicle load limit: See loading information in
to provide the best balance of tire wear and
the Technical and consumer information
vehicle handling characteristics based on
section.
the vehicles GVWR.
s
3 Original tire size: The size of the tires origi-
s
5 Tire size – refer to “Tire labeling” later in this
nally installed on the vehicle at the factory.
section.
s
2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire 6. Four numbers represent the week and year s
8 Manufacturer or brand name
(example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX) the tire was built. For example, the numbers Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
3103 means the 31st week of 2003. If these
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the 9Department Of numbers are missing, then look on the other Other Tire-related Terminology
Transportation.9 The symbol can be placed sidewall of the tire. In addition to the many terms that are defined
above, below or to the left or right of Tire
throughout this section, Intended Outboard
Identification Number. s Tire ply composition and material
3
Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a white-
2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identifica- The number of layers or plies of rubber-coated wall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer,
fabric in the tire. Tire manufacturers also must brand, and/or model name molding that is higher
tion mark
indicate the materials in the tire, which include or deeper than the same molding on the other
3. Two-digit code: Tire size steel, nylon, polyester, and others. sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing
4. Three-digit code: Tire type code (Optional) s
4 Maximum permissible inflation pressure sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that must always face outward when
5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture This number is the greatest amount of air pres- mounted on a vehicle.
sure that should be put in the tire. Do not exceed
the maximum permissible inflation pressure.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-43
CAUTION
● Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause dam-
age 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.
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 13–1/4 gal 11 gal 50 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change QG18DE 2–7/8 qt 2–3/8 qt 2.7
QR25DE 4–1/4 qt 3–1/2 qt 4.0 • API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II or API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving *2 *3
Without oil filter change QG18DE 2–5/8 qt 2–1/4 qt 2.5 • ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II, or GF-III*2 *3
QR25DE 4 qt 3–3/8 qt 3.8
Cooling system
With reservoir
Manual transmission: QR25DE 1–3/4 gal 1–1/2 gal 6.8
QG18DE 1–3/4 gal 1–1/2 gal 6.7 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
Automatic transmission: QR25DE 1–3/4 gal 1–1/2 gal 6.7 50% Demineralized or distilled water
QG18DE 1–3/4 gal 1–1/2 gal 6.6
Manual transmission gear oil QG18DE 3–1/8 qt 2–5/8 qt 3.0 API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
QR25DE 2–3/8 qt 2.0 qt 2.2 Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid HQ Multi 75W-85 or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid Genuine Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Refill to the proper level according to the instruc- Transmission Fluid.*4
Power steering fluid (PSF) tions in the “Do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*8
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent Dot 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type R or equivalent*6
Windshield washer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity.”
*4: DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ or equivalent may also be used. Outside the Continental United States and Alaska contact an authorized NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including rec-
ommended brand(s) of DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Available in mainland USA through your authorized NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*7: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*8: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
ENGINE
● Do not load your vehicle any heavier WARNING MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
than the GVWR or the maximum front Maximum trailer loads
and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your Overloading or improper loading of a
vehicle can break, tire damage could trailer and its cargo can adversely affect Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handling, braking and perfor- value specified in the Towing Load/Specification
vehicle handles. This could result in mance and may lead to accidents. Chart found later in this section. The total trailer
loss of control and cause personal load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight.
injury. CAUTION Towing loads greater than specified or using
● Overloading not only can shorten the ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load improper towing equipment could adversely af-
life of your vehicle and the tire, but can for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your fect vehicle handling, braking and performance.
also cause unsafe vehicle handling and engine, axle or other parts could be The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
longer braking distances. This may damaged. only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also
cause a premature tire failure which the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appro-
● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you priate for level highway driving may have to be
could result in a serious accident and tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
personal injury. Failures caused by reduced on very steep grades or in low traction
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full situations (for example, on slippery boat ramps).
overloading are not covered by the ve- throttle. This helps the engine and other
hicle’s warranty. parts of your vehicle wear in at the
CAUTION
heavier loads.
Vehicle damage resulting from improper
Your new vehicle was designed to be used pri- towing procedures are not covered by
marily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember NISSAN warranties. A NISSAN Trailer
that towing a trailer places additional loads on Towing Guide (U.S. only) containing infor-
your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, brak- mation on trailer towing ability and the
ing and other systems. special equipment required may be ob-
A Nissan Trailer Towing Guide (U.S. only) is tained from a NISSAN dealer.
available from a NISSAN dealer. This guide in-
cludes information on trailer towing ability and the
special equipment required for proper towing.
TOWING SAFETY
CA0009 TI1012M Trailer hitch
Tongue load Maximum gross vehicle Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer.
Keep the tongue load between 9 - 11 percent of weight/maximum gross axle weight A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is available from
the total trailer load within the maximum tongue The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle your NISSAN dealer (Canada only). Make sure
load limits shown in the following Towing must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating the trailer hitch is securely attached to the ve-
Load/Specification Chart. If the tongue load be- (GVWR) shown on the F. M. V. S. S. certification hicle, to help avoid personal injury or property
comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for label. The gross vehicle weight equals the com- damage due to sway caused by crosswinds,
proper tongue load. bined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passen- rough road surfaces or passing trucks.
gers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any
other optional equipment. In addition, front or rear
Hitch ball
gross axle weight must not exceed the gross axle Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
weight rating (GAWR) shown on the F. M. V. S. S. rating for your trailer:
certification label.
● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
9-16 Technical and consumer information
Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following If you believe that your vehicle has a de- Due to legal requirements in some states and
emission warranties: fect which could cause a crash or could Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
For USA cause injury or death, you should immedi- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
1. Emission Defects Warranty the emission control system.
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
2. Emissions Performance Warranty tion to notifying NISSAN. The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
Details of these warranties may be found with is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN may open an investigation, and if it finds usage of the vehicle.
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa- that a safety defect exists in a group of
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re- vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
placement by writing to: campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be- reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
● Nissan North America, Inc. come involved in individual problems be- I/M test, check the vehicle’s
Consumer Affairs Department tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN. inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
P.O. Box 191 tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
Gardena, CA 90248-0191 To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327- (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
For Canada 4236. You may also write to: NHTSA, blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
Emission Control System Warranty U.S. Department of Transportation, 9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
Details of these warranties may be found with Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also seconds, the I/M test condition is 9ready.9 If the
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor- obtain other information about motor ve- MIL indicates the vehicle is in a 9not ready9 con-
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN hicle safety from the Hotline. dition, drive the vehicle through the following
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa- pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re- You may notify NISSAN by contacting our you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
placement by writing to: Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.
1-800-NISSAN-1.
● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se- Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of comput-
WARNING
lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) ers that monitor and control a number of systems
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and position. to optimize performance and help service techni-
prudent manner according to traffic con- cians with diagnosis and repair. Depending on
ditions and obey all traffic laws. 9. Turn the engine off.
the equipment on your vehicle, some of the com-
10. Repeat steps 1 - 8 at least one more time. puters monitor emission control systems, braking
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant systems and air bag systems, just to name a few.
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the Some data about vehicle operation may be
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept- stored in the computers for use during servicing.
points between the C and H (normal oper- able between steps. Do not stop the engine until Other data may be stored if a crash event occurs.
ating temperature). step 7 is completed. For example, air bag readiness, air bag perfor-
mance, and seat belt use by the driver or passen-
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
ger may be recorded, depending on vehicle
km/h), then quickly release the accelerator
equipment. These types of systems are some-
pedal completely and keep it released for at times called Event Data Recorders.
least 6 seconds.
Special equipment can be used to access the
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a electronic data that may be stored in the vehicle’s
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of computers (sounds are not recorded). NISSAN
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 5 and NISSAN dealers have equipment to access
minutes. some of this data; others may also have this
4. Stop the vehicle. equipment. The data may be retrieved during
routine vehicle servicing or for special research. It
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h) might also be accessed with the consent of the
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds. vehicle owner or lessee, in response to a request
by law enforcement, or as otherwise required or
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least three permitted by law.
times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
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