Anlise Versa de Teste
Anlise Versa de Teste
Anlise Versa de Teste
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
placed in any position. while driving, perform the following procedure:
Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use of – Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
the hazard warning flasher switch while three consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
driving. onds, or
– Push and hold the push-button ignition switch
for more than 2 seconds.
LIC0394
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
● Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
● Turn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING ● If the low tire pressure warning light ● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
SYSTEM (TPMS) illuminates while driving, avoid sudden tire sealant into the tires, as this may
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road sensors.
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres- to a safe location and stop the vehicle
sure of all tires except the spare. When the low ● Replacing tires with those not originally
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
tire pressure warning light is lit, and the CHECK specified by NISSAN could affect the
inflated tires may permanently damage
TIRE PRES (pressure) warning message is dis- proper operation of the TPMS.
the tires and increase the likelihood of
played in the odometer, 1 or more of your tires is tire failure. Serious vehicle damage CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is being could occur and may lead to an accident
driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will acti- and could result in serious personal in- If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions be-
vate and warn you of it by the low tire pressure jury. Check the tire pressure for all four low:
warning light. This system will activate only when tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph recommended COLD tire pressure Stopping the vehicle
(25 km/h). For additional information, refer to shown on the Tire and Loading Informa- 1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
“Warning lights, indicator lights and audible re- tion label to turn the low tire pressure
away from traffic.
minders” in the “Instruments and controls” sec- warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,
tion, and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System replace it with a spare tire as soon as 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
possible.
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section of 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
this manual. ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel brake. Shift the automatic transmission (A/T)
is replaced, the TPMS will not function or the continuously variable transmission
WARNING and the low tire pressure warning light (CVT) models into P (Park) or the manual
will flash for approximately 1 minute. transmission (M/T) model into R (Reverse).
● Radio waves could adversely affect The light will remain on after 1 minute.
electric medical equipment. Those who Contact a NISSAN dealer as soon as 4. Turn off the engine.
use a pacemaker should contact the possible for tire replacement and/or
electric medical equipment manufac- 5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
system resetting.
turer for the possible influences before signal professional road assistance person-
use. nel that you need assistance.
WARNING
● Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the automatic transmission
(A/T) or the continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT) models is shifted into P
(Park), or the manual transmission
(M/T) model into R (Reverse).
● Never change tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous. LCE2142
● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is A. Blocks
close to your vehicle. Wait for profes-
sional road assistance. B. Flat tire
Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocks at both the front and back
of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to
prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked
up. LCE2020
Getting the spare tire and tools
WARNING
Open the trunk. Lift the floorboard 䊊
1 .
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury. To remove the jack, collapse the jack from the
storage location. If necessary, remove the spare
tire first to easily access the jack.
● Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off Always refer to the proper illustrations for the the front or the rear as shown. Also fit the
the ground. It may cause the vehicle to correct placement and jack-up points for your groove of the jack head between the
move. specific vehicle model and jack type. notches as shown.
Carefully read the caution label attached to The jack should be used on firm and
the jack body and the following instruc- level ground.
tions. 3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever
1. Loosen each wheel nut 1 or 2 turns by and rod with both hands. Carefully raise the
turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut vehicle until the tire clears the ground. Re-
wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts move the wheel nuts, and then remove the
until the tire is off the ground. tire.
To start your engine with a booster battery, the ● Whenever working on or near a battery,
WARNING
instructions and precautions below must be fol- always wear suitable eye protectors (for
● Always make sure that the spare tire lowed. example, goggles or industrial safety
and jacking equipment are properly se-
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
cured after use. Such items can become WARNING bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
● If done incorrectly, jump starting can over the battery when jump starting.
sudden stop.
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
● The spare tire is designed for emer- severe injury or death. It could also battery. It could explode and cause se-
gency use. Refer to specific instructions damage your vehicle. rious injury.
under the heading “Wheels and tires” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” ● Explosive hydrogen gas is always pres- ● Your vehicle has an automatic engine
section of this manual. ent in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all cooling fan. It could come on at any
sparks and flames away from the time. Keep hands and other objects
battery. away from it.
● Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-
rosive sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
come into contact with anything, imme-
diately flush the contacted area with
water.
● Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
● The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
WCE0054 more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
Switch off all unnecessary electrical sys- not start right away, turn the key off and
WARNING wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
tems (lights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
Always follow the instructions below. Fail- 7. After starting the engine, carefully discon-
ure to do so could result in damage to the 3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
nect the negative cable and then the positive
charging system and cause personal equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cable.
injury. cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, 4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence il- sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
position the 2 vehicles to bring their batter- lustrated (䊊
A,䊊
B,䊊 C,䊊D ).
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
ies near each other. with corrosive acid.
CAUTION
Do not allow the 2 vehicles to touch.
● Always connect positive (⫹) to positive
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever (⫹) and negative (⫺) to body ground (for
to N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P example, strut mounting bolt, engine
(Park) (Continuously Variable lift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery.
Transmission)/(automatic transmission).
In case of emergency 6-9
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by a red 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
CAUTION
high temperature warning light ), or if you steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
● Do not push start this vehicle. The 3-way feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
catalyst may be damaged noise, etc. take the following steps. ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
● Continuously Variable Transmission open the hood further until no steam or
(CVT) and Manual Transmission models WARNING coolant can be seen.
cannot be push-started or tow-started. 4. Open the engine hood.
● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
Attempting to do so may cause trans-
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
mission damage. WARNING
damage or a vehicle fire.
● For manual transmission models, never If steam or water is coming from the en-
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
try to start the vehicle by towing it. gine, stand clear to prevent getting
never remove the radiator cap while the
When the engine starts, the forward burned.
engine is still hot. When the radiator
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
cap is removed, pressurized hot water 5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
with the tow vehicle.
will spurt out, possibly causing serious looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
● Automatic transmission models cannot injury. running. The radiator hoses and radiator
be push-started or tow-started. At-
● Do not open the hood if steam is com- should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
tempting to do so may cause transmis- the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
ing out.
sion damage. the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
gine.
the parking brake and move the shift lever to
N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P
WARNING
(Park) (continuously variable transmission)/
(automatic transmission). Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
Do not stop the engine. with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
windows, move the heater or air conditioner can start at any time.
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed.
6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in For additional information about towing your ve-
ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank Canada) and local regulations for towing must be hicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV), refer to
with the engine running. Add coolant to the followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam- “Flat towing” in the “Technical and Consumer
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail- Information” section of this manual.
Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
dealer. 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
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing.
LCE2230 LCE2122
䊊
A (CVT)/ (AT) 䊊
A (CVT)/ (AT)
䊊
B (M/T) 䊊
B (M/T)
In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
CAUTION
hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. must be cleaned regularly. Take care that the
● Do not use car washes that use acid in drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your the detergent. Some car washes, espe- open. Spray water under the body and in the
vehicle as soon as you can: cially brushless ones, use some acid for wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage cleaning. The acid may react with some road salt.
from acid rain plastic vehicle components, causing
them to crack. This could affect their A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to
● after driving on coastal roads appearance, and also could cause them avoid water spots.
not to function properly. Always check WAXING
● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
with your car wash to confirm that acid
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get is not used. Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
on the paint surface helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is
● Do not wash the vehicle with strong recommended to remove built-up wax residue
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface household soap, strong chemical deter- and to avoid a weathered appearance before
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle gents, gasoline or solvents. re-applying wax.
inside a garage or in a covered area. ● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun- A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
light or while the vehicle body is hot, as proper product.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
the surface may become water-spotted.
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body ● Wax your vehicle only after a thorough wash-
cover. ● Avoid using tight-napped or rough
ing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface wax.
must be taken when removing
when putting on or removing the body caked-on dirt or other foreign sub- ● Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cover. stances so the paint surface is not cutting compounds or cleaners that may
scratched or damaged. damage the vehicle finish.
WASHING
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
finish or leave swirl marks.
soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose Inside edges, seams and folds on the doors,
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
(never hot) water.
7-2 Appearance and care
REMOVING SPOTS Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, become coated with a film after the vehicle is
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or cloth will easily remove this film.
staining. Special cleaning products are available
at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory CAUTION
store.
When cleaning the inside of the windows,
UNDERBODY do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in cleaners. They could damage the electrical
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and conductors, radio antenna elements or
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the un- rear window defroster elements.
derbody and suspension. Before the winter pe- WAI0007 ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS (if so
riod and again in the spring, the underseal must
be checked and, if necessary, re-treated. GLASS equipped)
When cleaning the rear window, it may be easier Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge damp-
to clean if the high-mounted stop light is removed ened in a mild soap solution, especially during
first. winter months in areas where road salt is used. If
not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.
Be careful when removing the high-mounted
stop light to reduce the risk of damaging the
high-mounted stop light wires.
To remove the high-mounted stop light:
䊊
1 Push toward rear of vehicle.
䊊
2 Lift to remove.
The high-mounted stop light must be properly
reinstalled before driving your vehicle.
Appearance and care 7-3
CLEANING INTERIOR
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
CAUTION
following precautions: trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
Follow the directions below to avoid cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
staining or discoloring the wheels: ● Use a water-based tire dressing. The coat-
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-
ing on the tire dissolves more easily than
● Do not use a cleaner that uses strong ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
with an oil-based tire dressing.
acid or alkali contents to clean the dry, soft cloth.
wheels. ● Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
prevent it from entering the tire
● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the maintain the appearance of the leather.
tread/grooves (where it would be difficult to
wheels when they are hot. The wheel remove). Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-
temperature should be the same as am- facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro-
bient temperature. ● Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
tectors contain chemicals that may stain or
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is com-
● Rinse the wheel to completely remove bleach the seat material.
pletely removed from the tire tread/grooves.
the cleaner within 15 minutes after the Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
cleaner is applied. ● Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-
the meter and gauge lens.
mended by the tire dressing manufacturer.
CHROME PARTS WARNING
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non- Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam-
TIRE DRESSINGS age the seat or occupant classification
sensor. This can also affect the operation
NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire of the air bag system and result in serious
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to personal injury.
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rub-
ber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may
react with the coating and form a compound. This
compound may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.
Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini- Performing general maintenance checks requires During the normal day-to-day operation of the
mum maintenance requirements with long ser- minimal mechanical skill and only a few general vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
vice intervals to save you both time and money; automotive tools. formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
however, some day-to-day and regular mainte- These checks or inspections can be done by you, you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a NISSAN smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
good mechanical condition as well as its emis- dealer. NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
sions 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” 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 EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
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 in this section.
hicles before they work on your vehicle rather
For your convenience, both required and optional than after they have worked on it.
scheduled maintenance items are described and
Outside the vehicle
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
The maintenance items listed here should be
Guide”. You must refer to that guide to ensure service department performs the best job to meet
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
that necessary maintenance is performed on your specified.
in a reliable and economical way.
NISSAN at regular intervals.
Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
General maintenance and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
General maintenance includes those items which that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
should be checked during normal day-to-day op- latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op- Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these hood from opening when the primary latch is
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed. released.
8-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
When driving in areas using road salt or other alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at Automatic Transmission (A/T) (if so
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be equipped) or Continuously Variable Trans-
needed. mission (CVT) (if so equipped) P (Park) posi-
Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. tion mechanism On a fairly steep hill check that
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail ● For additional information regarding tires,
the vehicle is held securely with the shift lever in the
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
P (Park) position without applying any brakes.
operating properly and installed securely. Also (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
check headlight aim. the Warranty Information Booklet. Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth opera-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur-
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing, basis. Check the windshield at least every six
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see a
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
necessary. away from the pedal.
facility.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
5,000 miles (8,000 km). vehicle to one side when applied.
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-
Inside the vehicle tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the The maintenance items listed here should be on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully checked on a regular basis, such as when per- applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
for damage, cuts or excessive wear. forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve- see a NISSAN dealer.
hicle, etc. Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Additional information on the following adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to ensure they
transmitter components Replace the TPMS
items with an “*” is found in this section. operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap every position. Check that the head restraints and
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth headrests move up and down smoothly and the
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle operation and make sure the pedal does not bind locks hold securely in all latched positions.
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
should pull to either side while driving on a
from the pedal.
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
When performing any inspection or maintenance ● It is advisable to secure or remove any ● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent loose clothing and remove any jewelry, coolant. Improperly disposed engine
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to such as rings, watches, etc. before oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
the vehicle. The following are general precau- working on your vehicle. fluids can damage the environment. Al-
tions which should be closely observed. ways conform to local regulations for
● Always wear eye protection whenever
disposal of vehicle fluid.
WARNING you work on your vehicle.
● Never leave the engine or the transmis-
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply ● If you must run the engine in an en-
sion related component harness con-
the parking brake securely and block the closed space such as a garage, be sure
nector disconnected while the ignition
wheels to prevent the vehicle from mov- there is proper ventilation for exhaust
switch is in the ON position.
ing. For manual transmission models, gases to escape.
move the shift lever to N (Neutral). For ● Never connect or disconnect the battery
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
Automatic Transmission (A/T) or CVT or any transistorized component while
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
models, move the shift lever to P (Park). the ignition switch is in the ON position.
sary to work under the vehicle, support
● Be sure the ignition switch is placed in it with safety stands. This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
the OFF or LOCK position when perform- ● Keep smoking materials, flame and gives instructions regarding only those items
ing any parts replacement or repairs. sparks away from the fuel tank and which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- battery. A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also avail-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come ● The fuel filter or fuel lines should be able. For additional information, refer to “Owner’s
on at any time without warning, even if serviced by a NISSAN dealer because Manual/Service Manual order information” in the
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF the fuel lines are under high pressure “Technical and consumer information” section of
position and the engine is not running. even when the engine is off. this manual.
To avoid injury, always disconnect the
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
negative battery cable before working
CAUTION servicing may result in operating difficulties or
near the fan.
excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
● Do not work under the hood while the
● If you must work with the engine run- coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
wait until it cools down.
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
HR16DE engine
1. Drive belt location
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Air cleaner
4. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
reservoir
5. Fusible link
6. Battery
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
LDI2377
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory ● The life expectancy of the factory-fill
CAUTION
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and ● Never use any cooling system additives
7 years. Mixing any other type of cool-
50% water to provide year-round antifreeze and such as radiator sealer. Additives may
ant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con- clog the cooling system and cause dam-
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), includ-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- age to the engine, transmission and/or
ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life
gine cooling system additives are not necessary. cooling system.
Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use
● When adding or replacing coolant, be of non-distilled water will reduce the
WARNING sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long life expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
● Never remove the radiator or coolant Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or ant. For additional information, refer to
reservoir cap when the engine is hot. equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Wait until the engine and radiator cool Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted Guide”.
down. Serious burns could be caused to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
by high pressure fluid escaping from F (-37° C). If additional freeze protection
the radiator. For additional information is needed due to weather where you
on precautions, refer to “If your vehicle operate your vehicle, add Genuine
overheats” in the “In case of emer- NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
gency” section of this manual. (blue) concentrate following the direc-
tions on the container. If an equivalent
● The radiator is equipped with a pres- coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
sure type radiator cap. To prevent en- Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is
gine damage, use only a Genuine used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s
NISSAN radiator cap. instructions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C). The
use of other types of coolant solutions
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
may damage the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION
LDI2687 LDI2795
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil erating the engine with an insufficient
level. It should be between the H (High) and amount of oil can damage the engine, and
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply L (Low) marks 䊊 B . This is the normal oper- such damage is not covered by warranty.
the parking brake. ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches the L (Low) mark 䊊 A , remove the oil filler cap
operating temperature. and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill 䊊 C.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re-
insert it all the way.
䊊B. force.
5. Remove the drain plug 䊊 B with a wrench by Drain plug tightening torque:
turning it counterclockwise and completely 26 ft-lb (34 N·m)
drain the oil. 7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
replace it at this time. For additional informa- cap 䊊 A securely.
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in For additional information on drain and refill
this section. capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
WARNING “Technical and consumer information” sec-
● Prolonged and repeated contact with tion of this manual.
used engine oil may cause skin cancer. The drain and refill capacity depends on the
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with oil temperature and drain time. Use these
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash specifications for reference only. Always use
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as the dipstick to determine when the proper
soon as possible. amount of oil is in the engine.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around
children. the drain plug 䊊B and oil filter. Correct as
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required.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL CAUTION
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply ● Be careful not to burn yourself. The en- 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
the parking brake. gine oil may be hot. dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches ● Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
operating temperature, then turn it off. ● Check your local regulations.
CAUTION
● Do not substitute engine antifreeze
coolant for windshield-washer solution.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
LDI2790 LDI2791 centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
CLUTCH (if so equipped) FLUID WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The brake RESERVOIR fluid reservoir. Do not use the
fluid reservoir is shared with the clutch hydraulic windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
Add a washer solvent to the windshield-washer mix the washer fluid concentrate and
system for manual transmissions. If the level is fluid reservoir for better cleaning. In the winter
below the MIN line 䊊 B , or the brake warning light water.
season, add a windshield-washer antifreeze. Fol-
comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or
low the manufacturer’s instructions for the mix-
equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line 䊊 A . If
fluid must be added frequently, the system should ture ratio.
be checked by a NISSAN dealer. Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield-Washer Fluid Concentrate Cleaner
& Antifreeze or equivalent.
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BATTERY
● Keep the battery surface clean and dry. ● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
WARNING
Clean the battery with a solution of baking cessories contain lead and lead com-
soda and water. ● Do not expose the battery to electrical
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
sparks, flames or smoking. Hydrogen
● Make certain the terminal connections are gas generated by the battery is explo- ● Keep battery out of the reach of
clean and securely tightened. sive. Explosive gases can cause blind- children.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or ness or injury. Do not allow battery fluid
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or
painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can
terminal cable to prevent discharge.
cause blindness or severe burns. After
touching a battery or battery cap, do not
NOTE:
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
Care should be taken to avoid situations wash your hands. If the acid contacts
that can lead to potential battery discharge your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
and potential no-start conditions such as: flush with water for at least 15 minutes
1. Installation or extended use of electronic and seek medical attention.
accessories that consume battery power ● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
when the engine is not running (Phone char- the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce battery
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only
life, and in some cases lead to an
driven short distances. In these cases, the
explosion.
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health. ● When working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
● Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent
caps tight and the battery level.
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1. Remove the battery vent caps with a screw-
driver as shown.
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2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is
necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level up to the bottom of
the filler opening. Do not overfill.
3. Reinstall the battery vent caps.
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REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2. Push and hold the release tab 䊊
A , and then
move the wiper blade down 䊊 B the wiper
arm to remove.
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3. Remove the wiper blade. Be careful not to let anything get into the washer
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper nozzle 䊊D . This may cause clogging or improper
arm until it clicks into place. windshield–washer operation. If something gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or small
pin 䊊C.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
Self-adjusting brakes moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting function or performance of the brake system.
brakes. Proper brake inspection intervals should
The front disc-type brakes self-adjust every time be followed. For additional information regard-
the brake pedal is applied. The rear drum-type ing brake inspections, refer to the appropriate
brakes self-adjust every time the parking brake is maintenance schedule information in the
applied. “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not LDI2385
return to normal. If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
Brake pad wear indicators
Fuses are used in the passenger compartment.
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible Spare fuses are provided and can be found in the
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re- passenger compartment fuse box.
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the installed in the fuse box securely.
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
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2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver 䊊 A into ● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding
the slit 䊊
B of the corner and twist it to sepa- the battery across the contact points will
rate the upper part from the lower part. Place seriously deplete the storage capacity.
a cloth over the screwdriver to protect the ● Make sure that the + side faces the bot-
casing. tom of the lower part.
4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with 䊊
C
and 䊊
D.
Note: HEADLIGHTS
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
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Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb.
They can be replaced from inside the engine
compartment without removing the headlight as-
sembly.
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3. Pull off the rubber cap 䊊
B.
● Use the same number and wattage as
CAUTION
● High-pressure halogen gas is sealed in- 4. Push and turn the retaining pin 䊊
C to loosen originally installed as shown in the
it. chart.
side the bulb. The bulb may break if the
glass envelope is scratched or the bulb 5. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or ● Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light
is dropped. rotate the bulb when removing it. for a long period of time as dust, mois-
ture and smoke may enter the fog light
● Aiming should not be necessary after 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of body and affect the performance of the
replacing the H4 bulb. When aiming ad-
removal. fog light.
justment is necessary, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
● Do not leave the headlight assembly exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
open without a bulb installed for a long temperature difference between the inside and
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
etc. entering the headlight body may a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
affect bulb performance. Remove the inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.
bulb from the headlight assembly just
before a replacement bulb is installed. FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
● Only touch the base when handling the Replacing the fog light bulb
bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.
If fog light bulb replacement is required, see a
Touching the glass could significantly
affect bulb life and/or headlight NISSAN dealer.
performance.
CAUTION
● Use the same number and wattage as
shown in the chart. ● High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector 䊊
A from
the rear end of the bulb. ● When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
* If replacement is required contact a NISSAN dealer.
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SDI1499A
Room light
Use a cloth to protect the housing.
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Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp
and/or cover.
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License plate light
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4. Disconnect the electrical connector 䊊
C from
the rear combination light.
5. Remove four screws 䊊 D and the housing
from the rear combination light.
6. Replace the necessary bulbs.
Follow the instruction in reverse order to install
LDI2807 the rear combination light and carpet.
Rear combination light
To change the stop/tail, turn signal or backup
(reversing) light bulbs, perform the following:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the two clips 䊊
A and carefully pull
the carpet back.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
If you have a flat tire, refer “Flat tire” in the For additional information, refer to “Low The tire pressures should be checked
“In case of emergency” section of this tire pressure warning light” in the “Instru- when the tires are cold. The tires are
manual. considered COLD after the vehicle has
ments and controls” section, “Tire Pres-
TIRE PRESSURE sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
“Starting and driving” section, and “Flat less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
Tire Pressure Monitoring System speeds.
(TPMS) tire” in the “In case of emergency” section
of this manual. The TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert (if so
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire equipped) provides visual and audible
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It Tire inflation pressure
signals outside the vehicle for inflating
monitors tire pressure of all tires except Check the tire pressures (including the tires to the recommended COLD tire
the spare. When the low tire pressure spare) often and always prior to long dis- pressure. For additional information, refer
warning light is lit and the CHECK TIRE tance trips. The recommended tire pres- to “TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert” in the
PRES warning is displayed in the odom- sure specifications are shown on the “Starting and driving” section of this
eter, one or more of your tires is signifi- F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label manual.
cantly under-inflated. or the Tire and Loading Information label Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
The TPMS will activate only when the under the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading. der inflation, may adversely affect
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH The Tire and Loading Information label is tire life and vehicle handling.
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de- affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for pressures should be checked regularly
example a flat tire while driving). because:
● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
● Tires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
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WARNING ● For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
● Improperly inflated tires can fail Tire Safety Information” (US) or
suddenly and cause an accident. “Tire Safety Information”
● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
(GVWR) is located on the mation Booklet.
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label. The vehicle weight ca-
pacity is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do
not load your vehicle beyond this
capacity. Overloading your ve-
hicle may result in reduced tire
life, unsafe operating conditions
due to premature tire failure, or
unfavorable handling character-
istics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading beyond
the specified capacity may also
result in failure of other vehicle
components.
● Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge
to ensure that the tire pressures
are at the specified level.
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Example
䊊
1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 4. R: The “R” stands for radial.
1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- 5. Two-digit number (15): This number
signed for passenger vehicles (not all is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
tires have this information). 6. Two- or three-digit number (95): This
2. Three-digit number (215): This num- number is the tire’s load index. It is a
ber gives the width in millimeters of measurement of how much weight
the tire from sidewall edge to side- each tire can support. You may not
wall edge. find this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
3. Two-digit number (65): This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
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