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Technical data and consumer information

Capacities, recommended fuels and lubricants

In this manual: Technical data and consumer information
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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The capacities listed below are approximate. Actual fill quantities may vary slightly. When filling, follow the procedure described in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" chapter to determine the correct capacities.

Contenances, carburants et lubrifiants recommandés

Contenances, carburants et lubrifiants recommandés

*1: For more information, refer to the "Engine oil and oil filter recommendations" section in this chapter.

*2: Use only genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using a transmission fluid other than genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the transmission, and the resulting costs will not be covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

*3: Using a power steering fluid other than genuine NISSAN E-PSF power steering fluid will cause the power steering to malfunction.

*4: Sold at NISSAN dealers in the continental United States.

*5: For more information, refer to the "Air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant recommendations" section in this chapter.

*6: Refer to the "Engine oil" section of the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" chapter of this manual for more details.

*7: NISSAN recommends using genuine NISSAN ester-based engine oil, available from NISSAN dealers. Instead of this recommended oil, you may use conventional petroleum-based SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 engine oil that meets all the specifications and requirements needed to maintain the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

*8: Consult your NISSAN dealer for maintenance.

*9: Instead of this recommended oil, you may use conventional petroleum-based SAE 5W-30 engine oil that meets all the specifications and requirements needed to maintain the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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