Nissan NV Passenger Van (2018 year). Manual — part 21

When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions which
should be closely observed.

WARNING

∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-

ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Move the shift le-
ver to P (Park).

∙ Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or

LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.

∙ If you must work with the engine run-

ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.

∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any

loose clothing and remove any jew-
elry, such as rings, watches, etc. be-
fore working on your vehicle.

∙ Always wear eye protection whenever

you work on your vehicle.

∙ Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-

matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even
if the ignition key is in the OFF position
and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan.

∙ If you must run the engine in an en-

closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.

∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is

supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.

∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and

sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.

∙ On gasoline engine models, the fuel

filter or fuel lines should be serviced. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.

CAUTION

∙ Do not work under the hood while the

engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.

∙ Avoid contact with used engine oil

and coolant. Improperly disposed en-
gine oil, engine coolant and/or other
vehicle fluids can damage the envi-
ronment. Always conform to local
regulations for disposal of vehicle
fluid.

∙ Never leave the engine or the trans-

mission related component harness
connector disconnected while the ig-
nition switch is in the ON position.

∙ Never connect or disconnect the bat-

tery or any transistorized component
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

∙ DO NOT power wash any interior por-

tion of this vehicle to help minimize
liquid intrusion and potential elec-
tronic component damage.

This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

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Do-it-yourself

A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also
available. For additional information, refer
to “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.

You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and
could affect warranty coverage. If in doubt
about any servicing, it is recommended
that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.

Do-it-yourself

8-3

VQ40DE engine

1.

Fuse/Fusible link box

2.

Engine oil filler cap

3.

Engine oil dipstick

4.

Brake fluid reservoir

5.

Air cleaner

6.

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

7.

Engine coolant reservoir

8.

Drive belt location

9.

Power steering fluid reservoir

10.

Radiator cap

11.

Battery

LDI2615

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

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Do-it-yourself

VK56VD engine

1.

Radiator cap

2.

Fuse/Fusible link box

3.

Engine oil dipstick

4.

Engine oil filler cap

5.

Brake fluid reservoir

6.

Air cleaner

7.

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir

8.

Engine coolant reservoir

9.

Drive belt location

10.

Power steering fluid reservoir

11.

Battery

12.

Fuse/Relay box

LDI3057

Do-it-yourself

8-5

The engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%
Genuine

NISSAN

Long

Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to
provide year-round antifreeze and coolant
protection. The antifreeze solution con-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Addi-
tional engine cooling system additives are
not necessary.

WARNING

∙ Never remove the radiator or coolant

reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. For additional informa-
tion on precautions, refer to “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.

∙ The radiator is equipped with a pres-

sure type radiator cap. To prevent en-
gine damage, use only a Genuine
NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION

∙ Never use any cooling system addi-

tives such as radiator sealer. Additives
may clog the cooling system and
cause damage to the engine, trans-
mission and/or cooling system.

∙ When adding or replacing coolant, be

sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life

Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

or

equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

is

pre-

diluted to provide antifreeze protec-
tion to -34° F (-37° C). If additional
freeze protection is needed due to
weather where you operate your ve-
hicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

concen-

trate following the directions on the
container. If an equivalent coolant
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, fol-
low the coolant manufacturer’s in-
structions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C). The
use of other types of coolant solu-
tions other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life

Antifreeze/Coolant

(blue)

or

equivalent may damage the engine
cooling system.

∙ The life expectancy of the factory-fill

coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue),
including Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use
of non-distilled water will reduce the
life expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
ant. For additional information, refer
to the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

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Do-it-yourself

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir
when the engine is cold. If the coolant
level is below the MIN level

䊊

B

, add coolant

to the MAX level

䊊

A

. If the reservoir is empty,

check the coolant level in the radiator
when the engine is cold. If there is insuffi-
cient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX
level

䊊

A

.

This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). The life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant is
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing
any other type of coolant or the use of
non-distilled water will reduce the life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant. For ad-
ditional information, refer to the "Mainte-
nance and schedules" section of this
manual.

If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.

For additional information on the location
of the engine coolant reservoir, refer to “En-
gine compartment check locations” in this
section.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine over-
heating.

WARNING

∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.

∙ Never remove the radiator or engine

coolant reservoir cap when the en-
gine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escap-
ing from the radiator.

∙ Avoid direct skin contact with used

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.

Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.

LDI2823

Do-it-yourself

8-7

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it

reaches operating temperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than

10 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.

Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check

the oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marks

䊊

B

. This is the

normal operating oil level range. If the
oil level is below the L (Low) mark

䊊

A

,

remove the oil filler cap and pour rec-
ommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill

䊊

C

.

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the sever-
ity of operating conditions.

VQ40DE engine

LDI2616

VK56VD engine

LDI2956

LDI0371

ENGINE OIL

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Do-it-yourself

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the en-
gine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it

reaches operating temperature, then
turn it off.

3. Remove the oil filler cap

䊊

A

by turning it

counterclockwise.

VQ40DE engine

LDI2595

VK56VD engine

LDI3068

Do-it-yourself

8-9

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain

plug

䊊

B

.

5. Remove the drain plug

䊊

B

with a

wrench by turning it counterclockwise
and completely drain the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove
and replace it at this time. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
engine oil filter” in this section.

∙ Waste oil must be disposed of prop-

erly.

∙ Check your local regulations.

WARNING

∙ Prolonged and repeated contact with

used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.

∙ Try to avoid direct skin contact with

used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.

∙ Keep used engine oil out of reach of

children.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a

new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Do not use exces-
sive force.

Drain plug tightening torque:

25 ft-lb (34 N·m)

7. Refill engine with recommended oil

through the oil filler opening, then install
the oil filler cap securely.

For additional information, refer to
“Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this
manual for drain and refill capacity.

The drain and refill capacity depends
on the oil temperature and drain time.
Use these specifications for reference
only. Always use the dipstick to deter-
mine when the proper amount of oil is
in the engine.

8. Start the engine. Check for leakage

around the drain plug and oil filter. Cor-
rect as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.

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Do-it-yourself

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.

3. Remove bolts

䊊

A

and skid plate.

4. Place a large drain pan under the oil

filter.

5. Unscrew the plate covering the oil filter

exposing the filter.

6. Loosen the oil filter

䊊

B

with an oil filter

wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.

Skid plate

LDI3071

VQ40DE

LDI3070

VK56VD

LDI2958

Do-it-yourself

8-11

7. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface

with a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old gasket mate-
rial remaining on the sealing surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.

8. Coat the gasket on the new filter with

clean engine oil.

9. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis-

tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.

10. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the oil filter. Correct as required.

11. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add en-
gine oil if necessary.

When checking or replacement is required,
it is recommend that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

CAUTION

∙ Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. If

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not
available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
may also be used.

∙ Using automatic transmission fluid

other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterio-
ration in driveability and automatic
transmission

durability,

and

may

damage the automatic transmission,
which is not covered by the NISSAN
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

The specified automatic transmission fluid
is also described on caution labels located
in the engine compartment.

When checking or replacement is required,
it is recommend that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

CAUTION

∙ NISSAN recommends using Genuine

NISSAN Matic S ATF. Do not mix with
other fluids.

∙ Do not use CVT fluid or manual trans-

mission fluid in this transmission.
Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not
covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.

∙ Using fluids that are not equivalent to

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may also
damage the transmission. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered un-
der NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

The specified automatic transmission fluid
is also described on caution labels located
in the engine compartment.

5-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
FLUID (ATF)

7-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
FLUID (ATF)

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Do-it-yourself

The fluid level should be checked using the
HOT MAX range on the power steering fluid
reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122° -
176°F (50° - 80°C) or using the COLD MAX
range on the power steering fluid reservoir
at fluid temperatures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C).
If the fluid is at or below the MIN line, add
Genuine NISSAN PSF II to HOT MAX or COLD
MAX depending on system fluid temperature.
Remove the cap and fill through the opening.

CAUTION

∙ DO NOT OVERFILL.

∙ Recommended

fluid

is

Genuine

NISSAN PSF II or equivalent

WARNING

∙ Use only new fluid from a sealed con-

tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system.
The use of improper fluids can dam-
age the brake system and affect the
vehicle’s stopping ability.

∙ Clean the filler cap before removing.

∙ Brake fluid is poisonous and should

be stored carefully in marked contain-
ers out of reach of children.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
brake fluid is below the MIN line

䊊

B

, the

brake warning light will illuminate. Add
brake fluid up to the MAX line

䊊

A

. For addi-

tional information on brake fluid type, refer
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.

If the brake fluid must be added frequently,
the brake system should be thoroughly
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

LDI2597

LDI2824

POWER STEERING FLUID

BRAKE FLUID

Do-it-yourself

8-13

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR

Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir
periodically. Add windshield-washer fluid
when the low windshield-washer fluid
warning light (if so equipped) comes on.

To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir,
lift the cap off the reservoir and pour the
windshield-washer fluid into the reservoir
opening.

Add a washer solvent to the washer for
better cleaning. In the winter season, add a
windshield-washer antifreeze. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for the mix-
ture ratio.

Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.

Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Anti-freeze or equivalent.

CAUTION

∙ Do not substitute engine antifreeze

coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
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
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille

if

spilled

while

filling

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

∙ Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates

with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. Do not use the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.

LDI2599

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID

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Do-it-yourself

∙ Keep the battery surface clean and dry.

Clean the battery with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.

∙ Make certain the terminal connections

are clean and securely tightened.

∙ If the vehicle is not to be used for

30 days or longer, disconnect the nega-
tive (-) battery terminal cable to prevent
discharge.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc).

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or

only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.

WARNING

∙ Do not expose the battery to flames,

an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hy-
drogen gas generated by the battery
is explosive. Explosive gases can
cause blindness or injury. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sul-
furic acid can cause blindness or in-
jury. After touching a battery or bat-
tery cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with wa-
ter for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.

∙ Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid

in the battery is low. Low battery fluid
can cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.

∙ When working on or near a battery,

always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.

∙ Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.

Wash

hands

after

handling.

∙ Keep battery out of the reach of

children.

∙ Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent

caps tight and the battery level.

BATTERY

Do-it-yourself

8-15

1. Remove the vent caps with a screw-

driver as shown. Use a cloth to protect
the battery case.

2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is

necessary to add fluid, add only dis-
tilled water to bring the level up to the
bottom of the filler opening. Do not
overfill. Reinstall the vent caps.

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or
under severe conditions require frequent
checks of the battery fluid level.

JUMP STARTING

If jump starting is necessary, refer to “Jump
starting” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual. If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery may
have to be replaced. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

WDI0224

WDI0529

8-16

Do-it-yourself

1.

Power steering fluid pump pulley

2.

Automatic drive belt tensioner pulley

3.

Idler pulley

4.

Cooling fan pulley

5.

Air conditioner compressor pulley

6.

Crankshaft pulley

7.

Generator pulley

1.

Power steering fluid pump pulley

2.

Automatic drive belt tensioner pulley

3.

Water pump pulley

4.

Cooling fan pulley

5.

Air conditioner compressor pulley

6.

Crankshaft pulley

7.

Generator pulley

WARNING

Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un-

usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or is loose,
have it replaced or adjusted. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

2. Have the belt checked regularly for

condition and tension in accordance
with the maintenance schedule found
in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.

VQ40DE

WDI0674

VK56VD

WDI0661

DRIVE BELT

Do-it-yourself

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