2010 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 258

ENGINE OIL CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT Major cooling system repairs 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. WARNING . SDI2100 To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot. Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping 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 reach of children and pets. SDI2129 CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below 2 the MIN level * , open the reservoir cap and 1 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 opening and also add 1 it to the reservoir up to the MAX level * . If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer. . CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine 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 1 level. It should be within the range * . If the 2 oil level is below * , remove the oil filler cap . . Engine coolant must be disposed of properly. Check your local regulations. 8-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself