Outside
temperature
down to
Engine
coolant
(concentra-
ted)
WARNING:
Deminera-
lized or dis-
tilled water
.
.
To avoid being scalded, never change the
coolant when the engine is hot.
Never remove the radiator cap or coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Serious burns could be caused by high
pressure fluid escaping from the radiator.
°F
°C
70%
50%
−15
−35
5
−30
30%
50%
Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equiva-
lent in its quality. Genuine NISSAN Engine
Coolant is a pre-mixed (mixture ratio 50%) type
coolant.
.
.
Avoid direct skin contact with used cool-
ant. If skin contact is made, wash thor-
oughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon
as possible.
JVM0715X
VQ40DE engine
The use of other types of coolant solutions may
Keep coolant out of reach of children and
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level , add coolant up to the MAX level
. If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant
level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill
the radiator with coolant up to the filler open-
ing and also add it to the reservoir up to the
damage the engine cooling system.
pets.
The radiator is equipped with a pressure cap.
To prevent engine damage, use only a Genuine
NISSAN radiator cap or its equivalent when
replacement is required.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
The coolant reservoir is equipped with
a
pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine
damage, use only a genuine NISSAN coolant
reservoir cap.
MAX level
. Tighten the cap securely after
adding engine coolant.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer.
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Contact
a NISSAN dealer if replacement is
required.
Major engine cooling system repair should be
performed by
a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced heater
performance and engine overheating.
JVM0733X
VK56DE engine/VK56VD engine
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