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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED

MAINTENANCE ITEMS

The following descriptions are provided

to give you a better understanding of the

scheduled maintenance items that

should be regularly checked or replaced.

The maintenance schedule indicates at

which mileage/time intervals each item

requires service.

In addition to scheduled maintenance,

your vehicle requires that some items be

checked during normal day-to-day op-

eration. Refer to “General maintenance”

(P.9-2).

may accumulate. For additional informa-

tion, see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).

For recommended fuel, lubricants,

fluids, grease, and refrigerant, refer to

“Capacities and recommended fluids/

lubricants” (P.10-2) of this manual.

Windshield washer fluid*: Check that

there is adequate fluid in the reservoir.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAIN-

TENANCE

Drive belt*:

Check engine drive belt for wear, fraying

or cracking and for proper tension. Re-

place any damaged drive belt.

Engine air filter:

Items marked with “*” are recommended

by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation.

You are not required to perform main-

tenance on these items in order to

maintain the warranties which come with

your vehicle. Other maintenance items

and intervals are required.

When applicable, additional information

can be found in the “8. Do-it-yourself”

section of this manual.

Replace at specified intervals. When driv-

ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi-

tions, check/replace the filter more

frequently.

Engine coolant*:

Replace coolant at the specified interval.

When adding or replacing coolant, be

sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long

Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva-

lent with the proper mixture. (Refer to

“Engine cooling system” (P.8-4) to deter-

mine the proper mixture for your area.)

NOTE:

NISSAN does not advocate the use of

non-OEM approved aftermarket flush-

ing systems and strongly advises

against performing these services on a

NISSAN product. Many of the aftermar-

ket flushing systems use non-OEM ap-

proved chemicals or solvents, the use of

which has not been validated by

NISSAN.

NOTE:

Mixing any other type of coolant or the

use of non-distilled water may reduce

the recommended service interval of

the coolant.

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Engine oil and oil filter:

rotating tires, check for damage and

uneven wear. Replace if necessary.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Replace engine oil and oil filter at the

specified intervals. For recommended oil

grade and viscosity refer to “Capacities

and recommended fluids/lubricants”

(P.10-2).

Engine valve clearance*:

Inspect only if valve noise increases.

Adjust valve clearance if necessary.

Brake lines and cables:

Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil

Visually inspect for proper installation.

Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration,

and signs of leaking. Replace any deterio-

rated or damaged parts immediately.

and transfer case oil:

Visually inspect for signs of leakage at

specified intervals.

If using a car-top carrier, or driving on

Brake pads and rotors:

rough or muddy roads:

Check for wear, deterioration and fluid

leaks. Replace any deteriorated or da-

maged parts immediately.

Replace the Manual Transmission

gear oil every 20,000 miles (32,000

km) or 24 months.

Replace the CVT fluid every 60,000

miles (96,000 km) or request the deal-

er to inspect the fluid deterioration

data using a CONSULT. If the dete-

rioration data is more than 210,000,

replace the CVT fluid.

Evaporative emissions control vapor

lines*:

Exhaust system:

Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness.

Tighten connections or replace parts as

necessary.

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler

and hangers for leaks, cracks, deteriora-

tion, and damage. Tighten connections or

replace parts as necessary.

Fuel filter

In-cabin microfilter:

Periodic maintenance is not required (in-

tank type filter).

Replace at specified intervals. When driv-

ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi-

tions, replace the filter more frequently.

Fuel lines*:

Check the fuel hoses, piping and connec-

tions for leaks, looseness, or deterioration.

Tighten connections or replace parts as

necessary.

Propeller shaft(s):

Check for damage, looseness, and grease

leakage. (AWD)

Spark plugs:

Steering gear and linkage, axle and

suspension parts, drive shaft boots:

Check for damage, looseness, and leak-

age of oil or grease. Under severe driving

conditions, inspect more frequently.

Replace at specified intervals. Install new

plugs of the type as originally equipped.

Tire rotation:

Rotate tires at the specified interval. When

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