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Nissan march 2013 User Manual

Nissan march 2013
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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you with
confidence. It has been produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the
operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you
may enjoy many kilometers (miles) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before operating your
vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information & Maintenance Book-
let explains details about the warranties covering your
vehicle.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When
you require any service or have any questions, we will
be glad to assist you with the extensive resources
available for you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Reminders for safety!
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Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a
safe and complete trip for you and your passengers!
. NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and
never drive too fast for conditions.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate
child restraint systems. Preteen children
should be seated in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to all
occupants of the vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owners Manual for
important safety information.
When reading the manual
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This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find some
information that does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in this
manual are those in effect at the time of printing.
NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or
designs without notice and without obligation.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
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This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could
affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from
modifications may not be covered under NISSAN
warranties.
Read first then drive safely
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Before driving your vehicle, read this Owner’s Manual
carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and
maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
Throughout this manual we have used the symbol
followed by the word WARNING. This is used
to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause
death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.
The symbol
followed by the word CAUTION is
also used throughout this manual to indicate the
presence of a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damages to your vehicle.
To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be
followed carefully.
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If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or
Do not let this happen”.
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means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.
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Foreword
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Nissan march 2013 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNissan
Modelmarch 2013
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Essential driving rules for safety and passenger well-being.

Read first — then drive safely

Emphasizes reading the manual for safe operation and understanding warning symbols.

1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats

Information on front and rear seats, adjustment, and safety.

Seat belts

Precautions, usage, and maintenance of seat belts.

Child safety

Information on child restraints, installation, and precautions.

2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel

Overview of the instrument panel layout and controls for different models.

Meters and gauges

Explanation of various meters and gauges on the instrument panel.

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders

Explains various warning lights and audible alerts.

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Keys

Information on master keys, NATS keys, and key number plates.

Door locks

Operation of door locks, super lock system, and locking with key.

Intelligent Key system (if equipped)

Operation, pairing, and precautions for the Intelligent Key system.

4 Monitor, Heater and air conditioner, and audio system

Safety precautions

General safety guidelines for operating the monitor, climate control, and audio system.

Rearview monitor (if equipped)

Operation, features, and precautions for the rearview monitor system.

Heater and air conditioner (if equipped)

Operation of manual and automatic climate control systems.

Audio system (if equipped)

Audio operation precautions

Safety warnings and general precautions for using the audio system.

Compact Disc (CD) player

Operation, precautions, and compatibility for CD playback.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) (if equipped)

Bluetooth® Audio player (if equipped)

Bluetooth® audio player setting

How to pair, select, and delete Bluetooth® devices.

Phone book

Managing contacts, adding, editing, and deleting entries.

5 Starting and driving

Break-in schedule

Recommendations for the first 1,600 km to ensure engine performance and reliability.

Before starting engine

Precautions and checks before starting the engine.

Precautions when starting and driving

General safety advice for driving.

Ignition switch (model without intelligent Key system)

Steering lock

How to lock and unlock the steering wheel.

Push-button ignition switch (model with Intelligent Key system)

Intelligent Key battery discharge

Procedures for starting the engine when the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.

Starting engine (model without Intelligent Key system)

GASOLINE ENGINE

Step-by-step instructions for starting gasoline engines.

DIESEL ENGINE

Step-by-step instructions for starting diesel engines.

Starting vehicle

Shifting gear

How to shift gears for AT/CVT and MT models.

D (Drive)

L (Low)

Use of Low gear for climbing hills or engine braking.

SPORT mode switch

How to select and use the SPORT mode for enhanced performance.

STOP/START SYSTEM (if equipped for Europe)

NORMAL OPERATION

Conditions and operation of the Stop/Start System.

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM (if equipped except for Europe, Australia and New Zealand)

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH

How to turn the VDC system on and off.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) SYSTEM (if equipped for Europe)

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) OFF SWITCH

How to turn the ESP system on and off.

SPEED LIMITER (if equipped for Europe)

SPEED LIMITER OPERATIONS

Setting and operating the speed limiter.

CRUISE CONTROL (if equipped)

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL

Safety precautions for using cruise control.

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS

How to operate the cruise control system.

PARKING

Safe parking procedures

Procedures for safe parking, including brake application and shift lever position.

SONAR (parking sensor) SYSTEM (if equipped)

PARKING SENSOR INDICATOR

Explains the parking sensor indicators and their meanings.

PARKING SPACE MEASUREMENT OPERATION (if equipped)

System operation

How the parking space measurement system operates.

BRAKE SYSTEM

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for using the vacuum assisted brake system.

Using brakes

Advice on proper brake usage to reduce wear and prevent overheating.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) (if equipped)

USING SYSTEM

How the ABS system works and its features.

VEHICLE SECURITY

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

6 In case of emergency

Hazard indicator flasher switch

Operation of the hazard indicator flasher switch.

Flat tire

Instructions for stopping the vehicle and preparing for a flat tire.

Preparing tools

Location and identification of emergency tools.

CHANGING FLAT TIRE (for model with spare tire)

Removing wheel cover

How to remove the wheel cover.

Removing tire

Steps to remove the damaged tire.

JUMP STARTING

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

TOWING PRECAUTIONS

Important precautions to follow when towing the vehicle.

7 Appearance and care

Cleaning exterior

Procedures for washing, removing spots, waxing, and cleaning glass.

Cleaning interior

How to clean interior trim, plastics, seats, and meter lenses.

CORROSION PROTECTION

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION

Steps to protect the vehicle from rust and corrosion.

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Importance of regular maintenance for vehicle condition and performance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Routine checks and tasks for vehicle operation.

Engine compartment check locations

Identification of key components in the engine compartment.

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

HR12DDR, HR12DE and HR15DE engine model

How to check coolant level for specific engine models.

K9K engine model

How to check coolant level for K9K engine model.

ENGINE OIL

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Procedure for checking engine oil level.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

Warnings and steps for changing engine oil and filter.

Engine oil replacement (HR12DDR, HR12DE and HR15DE engine models)

HR12DDR engine model

Steps for replacing engine oil in HR12DDR model.

HR12DE engine model

Steps for replacing engine oil in HR12DE model.

Engine oil and filter replacement (K9K engine model)

PROTECT ENVIRONMENT

Guidelines for proper disposal of used oil and filters.

FUEL FILTER (diesel engine model)

DRAINING WATER

How to drain water from the fuel filter.

BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM

Procedure to bleed air from the fuel system.

DRIVE BELTS

HR12DDR engine

Diagram showing drive belts for HR12DDR engine.

K9K engine

Diagram showing drive belts for K9K engine.

BRAKES

BRAKE ASSIST (if equipped)

Function and operation of the brake assist system.

BRAKES

General information on the brake system.

BRAKE FLUID

Self-adjusting brakes

How the self-adjusting brake system works.

Brake pad wear indicator

How to identify worn brake pads.

CLUTCH FLUID (if equipped)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) (if equipped)

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if equipped)

AIR CLEANER FILTER

Cleaning

How to clean windshield and wiper blades.

REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE (if equipped)

BATTERY

VEHICLE BATTERY

Safety precautions for handling the vehicle battery.

Checking battery fluid level

Type A

How to check battery fluid level for Type A batteries.

Type B

How to check battery fluid level for Type B batteries.

Jump starting

Instructions for jump starting a vehicle.

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY

Battery replacement

Steps for replacing the Intelligent Key battery.

FUSES

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Location of fuses in the engine compartment.

Fusible links

Checking and replacing fusible links.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Extended storage fuse switch (if equipped)

How to use and remove the extended storage fuse switch.

LIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS

Replacing halogen headlight bulbs.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

Room light

Operation of the room light with its three-position switch.

Cargo light (if equipped)

Replacing cargo light bulbs.

9 Technical information

Recommended fuel/lubricants and capacities

Table of recommended fuel, lubricants, and fluid capacities for different engines.

Tires and wheels

Information on tire sizes, road wheels, and tire chains.

Vehicle identification

Location of vehicle identification plate, VIN, and engine serial number.

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Gasoline engine (model with three–way catalyst)

Recommended unleaded gasoline octane ratings for different regions.

Diesel engine*

Recommended diesel fuel cetane rating and seasonal types.

ENGINE

Type

Engine types and cylinder arrangements.

Cylinder arrangement

Details on cylinder arrangement.

TIRES AND WHEELS

Standard

Standard tire sizes and wheel specifications.

Spare*1

Spare tire sizes and offset specifications.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

Location of the vehicle identification plate and built date.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (chassis number)

Location of the stamped vehicle identification number.

TIRE PLACARD

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING (if equipped)

TREADWEAR

Explanation of the treadwear grade and its comparative rating.

TRACTION AA, A, B AND C

Explanation of tire traction grades.

TEMPERATURE A, B AND C

Explanation of tire temperature grades and their meaning.

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