MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injuryto yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and
are installed securely. Check the belt webbing
for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
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the engine hood and back door operate prop-
erly. Also ensure. that all latches lock securely.
I Lubricate hinges and latches if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood
from opening when the primary latch is released.
Performing general maintenance checks require
minimal mechanical skill and only a few general
automotive tools.
Your new NISSAN has been designed to have
minimum maintenance requirements with longer
service intervals to save you both time and
money. However, some day-to-day and regular
maintenance is essential to maintain your
NISSAN's good mechanical condition, as well
as its emission and engine performance.
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These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer,
your NISSAN dealer. ,
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The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically e.g. each time you check
the engine oil or refuel.
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When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check for lubrication fre-
quently.
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Where to go for service
requ
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the wheeꢃs to prevent the vehicꢃe from
moving. For a manuaꢃ transmission,
move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. For an automatic transmis-
sion, move the seꢃector lever to the P
(Park) position.
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that
scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
Window washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the tank.
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle When performing any checks or maintenance
appears to malfunction, have the systems work, closely observe "Maintenance precau-
Lights* Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and installed
checked and tuned by a NISSAN dealer.
tions" later in this section.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care. You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN's
vehicles before they work on your vehicle,
rather than after they have worked on it.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
aim.
securely. Also check headlight
Engine oil leveꢃ* Check the oil level after
parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off
the engine.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated
every
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Be sure the ignition key is "OFF" or
"LOCK" when peꢁorming any replace-
ment or repair.
5,000 km (3,000 miles) for 4WD vehicles.
Additional information on the following
items with "*,, is found later in this section.
-Scheduled maintenance
Inside the vehicle
Brake and'cꢃutch fluid ꢃeveꢃ* Make sure that
the brake and clutch fluid level is between the
MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Outside the vehicle
For your convenience, the required scheduled
maintenance items are described and listed in a
separate maintenance booklet. You must refer to
that booklet to ensure that necessary mainte-
nance is performed on your NISSAN at regular
intervals.
The maintenance items listed below should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Do not work under the engine hood
whiꢃe it is hot. Always turn off the en-
gine and wait untiꢃ it cooꢃs down.
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
You can be confident that NISSAN dealer's
service department performs the best job to
meet the maintenance requirements on our ve-
hicle - in a reliable and economic way.
Batteꢀ* Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, cꢃothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving paꢂs.
Warning/indicator ꢃights and chimes Make
sure that all warning/indicator lights and chimes
peri-
gauge
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the pressure
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necessary
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-to-
day operation of the vehicle. They are essential if
your vehicle is to continue to operate properly. It
is your responsibility to perform these proce-
dures regularly as prescribed.
Steering wheel Check for change in the steer-
ing conditions, such as excessive free play, hard
steering or strange noises.
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It is advisable to remove ties and any
jeweꢃꢀ, such as rings, watches, etc. be-
fore working on your vehicꢃe.
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wear
ive
excess
Windshield/rear wiper blades* Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Seat beꢃts Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and
If you must run the engine in an en-
cꢃosed space such as a garage, be sure
Doors and engine hood Check that all doors,
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