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WARNING:
Be sure theengine andignition switchareoff
and that theparking brakeisapplied.
Replace thespark plugs according tothe maintenance
log shown inaseparate maintenance booklet.
If replacement isrequired, contactaNISSAN
dealer.
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IRIDIUM PLATINUM- TIPPED SPARK PLUGS
(if equipped)
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It is not necessary toreplace theiridium platinum-
tipped sparkplugs asfrequently asthe conventional
type ofspark plugs. These sparkplugs aredesigned to
last much longer thantheconventional typeofspark
plugs.
CAUTION:
. Do not reuse theiridium platinum-tipped
spark plugsbycleaning orre-gapping.
. Always replace withtherecommended ir-
idium platinum-tipped sparkplugs.
PLA TINUM ALLOY-TIPPED SPARK PLUGS
(if equipped)
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It is not necessary toreplace theplatinum alloy-tipped
spark plugs asfrequently asthe conventional typeof
spark plugs. These sparkplugs aredesigned tolast
much longer thantheconventional typeofspark plugs.
CAUTION:
. Donot reuse theplatinum alloy-tipped spark
plugs bycleaning orre-gapping.
. Always replace withtherecommended pla-
tinum alloy-tipped sparkplugs.
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CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
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From thereleased position,pulltheparking brakelever
up slowly andfirmly .If the number ofclicks isout ofthe
range listed, seeaNISSAN dealer.
Pulling force
196 N(20 kg,44lb)
Rear discbrake models:
9 to 10 clicks
Rear drum brake models:
8 to 9clicks
CHECKING FOOTBRAKE PEDAL
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WARNING:
See aNISSAN dealerforabrake system checkif
the foot brake pedalheight doesnotreturn to
normal.
With theengine running, checkthedistance
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between theupper surface ofthe pedal andthemetal
floor. Ifitis out therange listed, seeaNISSAN dealer.
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: Depressing force
490 N(50 kg,110 lb)
Rear drum brake models:
Ð 75 mm (2.95 in)ormore (LHDmodels)
Rear discbrake models:
Ð 70 mm (2.76 in)ormore (LHDmodels)
Ð 85 mm (3.35 in)ormore (RHD models)
Self-adjusting brakes
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Y our vehicle isequipped withself-adjusting brakes.
The disc-type brakesself-adjust everytimethefoot
brake pedalisapplied.
Brake padwear warning
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The disc brake padshaveaudible wearwarnings.
When abrake padrequires replacement, itwill make a
high pitched scraping soundwhenthevehicle isin
motion. Thisscraping soundwillfirst occur onlywhen
the brake pedalisdepressed. Aftermore wearofthe
brake pad,thesound willalways beheard evenifthe
brake pedal isnot depressed. Havethebrakes
checked assoon aspossible ifthe wear warning
sound isheard.
Under somedriving orclimate conditions, occasional
brake squeaks, squealsorother noises maybeheard.
Occasional brakenoiseduring lighttomoderate stops
is normal anddoes notaffect thefunction orperformance
ofthe brake system.
Proper brakeinspection intervalsshouldbefollowed.
For additional information, seeaseparate maintenance
booklet.
BRAKE BOOSTER
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Check thebrake booster function asfollows:
1. With theengine off,depress andrelease thefoot
brake pedalseveral times.When thebrake pedal
movement (distanceoftravel) remains thesame
from onepedal application tothe next, continue on
to the next step.
2. While depressing thefoot brake pedal, startthe
engine. Thepedal height should dropalittle.
3. With thefoot brake pedaldepressed, stopthe
engine. Keep thepedal depressed forabout 30
seconds. Thepedal height should notchange.
4. Run theengine for1minute without depressing
the foot brake pedal, thenturnitoff. Depress the
foot brake pedalseveral times.Thepedal travel
distance willdecrease graduallywitheach de-
pression asthe vacuum isreleased fromthe
booster.
If the brakes donot operate properly,have thebrakes
checked byaNISSAN dealer.
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WARNING:
. Use only newfluid from asealed container.
Old, inferior, orcontaminated fluidmay
damage thebrake system. Theuseof
improper fluidscandamage thebrake
system andaffect thevehicle's stopping
ability.
. Clean thefiller capbefore removing.
. Brake fluidispoisonous andshould be
stored carefully inmarked containers out
of the reach ofchildren.
CAUTION:
Do not spill thefluid onpainted surfaces. This
will damage thepaint. Iffluid isspilled, washit
off with plenty ofwater
immediately.
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Right-Hand Drive(RHD) models
Check thefluid level inthe reservoir. Ifthe fluid is
below theMIN line
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, the brake warning lightwill
illuminate. Addfluid uptothe MAX line
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. (For
recommended typesoffluid, seeªRecommended
fluids/lubricants andcapacitiesº (P.9-2) .)
If the fluid must beadded frequently ,the system should
be thoroughly checkedbyaNISSAN dealer.
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WARNING:
. Use only newfluid from asealed container.
Old, inferior, orcontaminated fluidmay
damage theclutch system.
. Clean thefiller capbefore removing.
. Clutch fluidispoisonous andshould be
stored carefully inmarked containers outof
the reach ofchildren.
CAUTION:
Do not spill theclutch fluidonpainted surfaces.
This willdamage thepaint. Ifclutch fluidis
spilled, washitoff with plenty ofwater immedi-
ately.
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Left-Hand Drive(LHD) models
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Right-Hand Drive(RHD) models
Check thefluid level inthe reservoir. Ifthe fluid is
below theMIN line
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, add fluid uptothe MAX line
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2
. (For recommended typesoffluid, seeªRecom-
mended fluids/lubricants andcapacitiesº (P.9-2) .)
If the fluid must beadded frequently ,the clutch system
should bethoroughly checkedbyaNISSAN dealer.
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Contact aNISSAN dealerifchecking orreplacement
is required.
CAUTION:
. Use only Genuine NISSANCVTFluid NS-3.
Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using transmission fluidother thanGenuine
NISSAN CVTFluid NS-3willdamage the
CVT ,which isnot covered bythe warranty.
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WARNING:
Operating theengine withtheaircleaner filter
off can cause youorothers tobe burned. Theair
cleaner filternotonly cleans theintake air,it
also stops flame ifthe engine backfires. Ifthe air
cleaner filterisnot installed andtheengine
backfires, youcould beburned. Neverdrivewith
the aircleaner filteroff.Becautious workingon
the engine whentheaircleaner filterisoff.
T o remove thefilter, pulltheairduct
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upward to
remove it.Pull thetabs
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, then pullthecover
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upward.
The viscous papertypefilterelement shouldnotbe
cleaned andreused. Thedrypaper typefilterelement
may becleaned andreused. Replace theairfilter
according tothe maintenance logshown inaseparate
maintenance booklet.
When replacing theairfilter, wipetheinside ofthe air
cleaner housing andthecover withadamp cloth.
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WINDSHIELD WIPERBLADES
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Cleaning
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If the windshield doesnotbecome clearafterusing the
windshield washerorifthe wiper blades chatter when
operating thewindshield wipers,waxorother materials
may beonthe windshield and/orwiperblades.
Clean theoutside ofthe windshield surfacewitha
washer solution ormild detergent. Your windshield is
clean ifbeads donot form when rinsing withwater.
Clean theblade bywiping itwith acloth soaked ina
washer solution oramild detergent. Rinsetheblade
with water. Ifyour windshield isstill notclear after
cleaning theblades andusing thewipers, replace the
blades.
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TRANSMISSIO N(CVT) FLUID (if
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Be careful nottoclog thewasher nozzle
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. This may
cause improper windshield washeroperation. Ifthe
nozzle isclogged, removeanyobjects withaneedle or
small pin
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. Be careful nottodamage thenozzle.
Replacing
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Replace thewiper blades ifthey areworn.
Before replacing thewiper blades, thewiper should be
in the fully upposition toavoid scratching theengine
hood ordamaging thewiper arm.To pull upthe wiper
arm, seeªWiper andwasher switchº (P.2-20) .
1. Liftthe wiper armaway fromthewindshield.
2. Push andhold therelease tab
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, and then move
the wiper blade downthewiper armtoremove
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.
3. Remove thewiper blade.
4. Insert thenew wiper blade ontothewiper armuntil
it clicks intoplace.
CAUTION:
. After wiper blade replacement, returnthe
wiper armtoits original position. Otherwise
the wiper armorthe engine hoodmaybe
scratched andmay cause damage whenthe
engine hoodisopened.
. Worn wiper blades candamage thewind-
shield andimpair drivervision.
REAR WINDOW WIPERBLADE
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Contact aNISSAN dealerifchecking orreplacement
is required.
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WARNING:
Anti-freeze ispoisonous andshould bestored
carefully inmarked containers outofthe reach
of children.
T o check thefluid level, useyour finger toplug the
center hole
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of the cap/tube assembly,then remove
it from thereservoir.
If there isno fluid inthe tube, addfluid.
Add awasher solventtothe water forbetter cleaning.
In the winter season, addawindshield washeranti-
freeze. Followthemanufacturer's instructionsforthe
mixture ratio.
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VEHICLE BATTER Y
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WARNING:
Do not operate thevehicle ifthe fluid inthe
battery islow. Lowbattery fluidcancause a
higher loadonthe battery whichcangenerate
heat, reduce battery life,and insome cases lead
to an explosion.
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Checking batteryfluidlevel
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Check thefluid level ineach cell.Thebattery fluidlevel
should bebetween theUPPER LEVEL
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and
L OWER LEVEL
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lines.
If itis necessary toadd fluid, addonly demineralized/
distilled watertobring thelevel tothe indicator ineach
filler opening. Donot overfill.
1. Remove thecell plugs
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(if equipped) usinga
suitable tool.
2. Add demineralized/distilled wateruptothe
UPPER LEVEL
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line.
If the side ofthe battery isnot clear, check the distilled
waterlevelbylooking directly abovethe
cell; thecondition
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indicates OKand the
condition
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needs moretobe added.
3. Replace andtighten thecell plugs.
. Vehicles operated inhigh temperatures orunder
severe conditions requirefrequent checksofthe
battery fluidlevel.
. Keep thebattery surface cleananddry.Clean the
battery withasolution ofbaking sodaandwater.
. Make certain theterminal connections areclean
and securely tightened.
. Ifthe vehicle isnot tobe used formore than30
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3. Replace thebattery withanew one.
Recommended battery:CR1620 orequivalent
.
Do not touch theinternal circuitandelectric
terminals asdoing socould cause amalfunc-
tion.
.
Make surethatthe+side faces thebottom of
the case
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4. Close thelidand install thescrew securely .
5. Operate thebuttons tocheck itsoperation.
See aNISSAN dealerifyou need assistance for
replacement.
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CAUTION:
. Becareful nottoallow children toswallow
the battery andremoved parts.
. Animproperly disposedbatterycanharm
the environment. Alwaysconfirm localreg-
ulations forbattery disposal.
. When changing batteries, donot letdust or
oil get onthe components.
. There isdanger ofexplosion iflithium
battery isincorrectly replaced.Replaceonly
with thesame orequivalent type.
. Donot expose thebattery toexcessive heat
such assunshine, fire,etc
.
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T o replace thebattery:
1. Release thelock knob atthe back ofthe Intelligent
K ey and remove themechanical key.
2. Insert asmall screwdriver intotheslitofthe corner
and twist itto separate theupper partfrom the
lower part.Useacloth toprotect thecasing.
3. Replace thebattery withanew one.
.
Recommended battery:CR2025 orequivalent
.
Do not touch theinternal circuitandelectric
terminals asdoing socould cause amalfunc-
tion.
.
Make surethatthe+side faces thebottom of
the case.
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4. Align thetips ofthe upper andlower parts
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and then push them together untilitis securely
closed
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5. Operate thebuttons tocheck itsoperation.
See aNISSAN dealerifyou need assistance for
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CAUTION:
. Do not ground accessories directlytothe
battery terminal. Doingsowill bypass the
variable voltagecontrolsystemandthe
vehicle battery maynotcharge completely.
. Use electrical accessories withtheengine
running toavoid discharging thevehicle
battery.
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system. Thissystem measures theamount ofelectrical
discharge fromthebattery andcontrols voltage
generated bythe alternator.
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CAUTION:
Never useafuse ofahigher orlower amperage
rating thanthatspecified onthe fuse boxcover.
This could damage theelectrical systemor
cause afire.
If any electrical equipment doesnotoperate, checkfor
an open fuse.
1. Be sure theignition switchisin the ªOFFº
position.
2. Besure theheadlight switchisin the ªOFFº
position.
3. Open theengine hood.
4. Remove thefuse/fusible linkbox cover bypushing
the tab
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and lifting thecover fromtheright side
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, then theleftside
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.
5. Locate thefuse thatneeds tobe
replaced.
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6. Remove thefuse using thefuse puller located in
the passenger compartment.
7. Ifthe fuse isopen
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, replace itwith anew fuse
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.
If the new fuse alsoopens, afterinstalling, havethe
electrical systemchecked, andifnecessary repaired,
by aNISSAN dealer.
The holder
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also contains thefuses. Forchecking
and/or replacing, seeaNISSAN dealer.
Fusible links
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If any electrical equipment doesnotoperate andthe
fuses areingood condition, checkthefusible linksin
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