When performing any inspection or maintenance work
on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious
accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle.
The following are general precautions which should be
closely observed.
WARNING:
. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brake securely and block the wheels
to prevent the vehicle from moving. Move
the shift lever to the “P” (Park) position
(Continuously Variable Transmission model)
or the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position
(Manual Transmission model).
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or
“LOCK” position when performing any parts
replacement or repairs.
. Do n ot work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Always turn off the engine
and wait until it cools down.
. If you must work with the engine running,
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 any jewelry, such as rings,
watches, etc. before working on your vehi-
cle.
. If you must run the engine in an enclosed
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 by a jack.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and the battery.
. Never connect or d isconnect either the
battery or any transistorized component
connector while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
. On gasoline engine models with the Multi-
port Fuel Injection (MFI) system, the fuel
filter and fuel lines should be serviced by a
NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines are
under high pressure even when the engine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
engine cooling fan. It may come on at any
time without warning, even if the ignition
switch is in the “OFF” position and the
engine is not running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery cable before
working near the fan.
. Always wear eye protection whenever you
work on your vehicle.
. Never leave t he engine or transmission
related component harness connector dis-
connected while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
. Avoid direct contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed en gin e oi l,
engine coolant, and/or other vehicle fluids
can hurt the environment. Always conform to
local r egulations for disp osal of vehicle
fluids.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
provides instructions regarding only those items which
are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
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