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1. Brake andclutch* fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
Ð Right-Hand Drive(RHD) models
2. Engine oilfiller cap(P.8-9)
3. Brake fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
Ð Left-Hand Drive(LHD) models
4. Aircleaner (P.8-15)
5. Battery (P.8-18)
Ð Jump starting (P.6-5) 6.
Window washerfluidreservoir (P.8-17)
7. Engine drivebeltlocation (P.8-11)
8. Engine oildipstick (P.8-9)
9. Radiator cap(P.8-7)
Ð Vehicle overheat (P.6-7)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
11. Fuse/fusible linkholders (P.8-21)
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1. Brake andclutch* fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
2. Engine oilfiller cap(P.8-9)
3. Radiator cap(P.8-7)
Ð Vehicle overheat (P.6-7)
4. Aircleaner (P.8-15)
5. Window washerfluidreservoir (P.8-17)
6. Engine drivebeltlocation (P.8-11)
7. Engine oildipstick (P.8-9) 8.
Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
9. Fuse/fusible linkholders (P.8-21)
10. Battery (P.8-18)
Ð Jump starting (P.6-5)
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1. Brake andclutch* fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
Ð Right-Hand Drive(RHD) models
2. Engine oilfiller cap(P.8-9)
3. Brake andclutch* fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
Ð Left-Hand Drive(LHD) models
4. Aircleaner (P.8-15)
5. Battery (P.8-18)
Ð Jump starting (P.6-5) 6.
Window washerfluidreservoir (P.8-17)
7. Engine drivebeltlocation (P.8-11)
8. Engine oildipstick (P.8-9)
9. Radiator cap(P.8-7)
Ð Vehicle overheat (P.6-7)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
11. Fuse/fusible linkholders (P.8-21)
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Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning
light*
P position selecting warninglight*
Malfunction IndicatorLight(MIL)
Brake warning light
Seat beltwarning light
Security indicator light*
Charge warning light
Speed [120km/h (75MPH)] warning light*
Small lightindicator light
Door open warning light
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)air
bag warning light
Sport mode indicator light*
Electric powersteering warninglight
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning
light*
T railer direction indicatorlight*
Engine oilpressure warninglight
Cruise indicator light*
T urn signals/hazard indicatorlights
Intelligent Key system warning light*
Engine startoperation indicatorlight*
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)offindicator
light*
Low fuelwarning light
Front foglights indicator light* *:ifequipped
Low washer fluidwarning light*
High beam indicator light
Instrume ntsand controls
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WARNING/IND
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AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING BULBS
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With alldoors closed, applytheparking brake,fasten
the seat belts andplace theignition switchinthe ªONº
position withoutstarting theengine. Ifequipped, the
following lightswill
illuminate:
,
,
,
.
If equipped, thefollowing lightswillilluminate briefly
and then turn
off:
,
,
,
,
,
,
.
If any lights failtoilluminate, itmay indicate aburned-
out bulb oran open circuit inthe electrical system.
Have thesystem checked, andifnecessary repaired,
by aNISSAN dealerpromptly .
W ARNING LIGHTS
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Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
warning light(ifequipped)
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.This indicates theABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running, orwhile driving, itmay indicate theABS isnot
functioning properly.Have thesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
If an ABS malfunction occurs,theanti-lock functionis
turned off.The brake system thenoperates normally,
but without anti-lock assistance. (SeeªBrake systemº
(P .5-22) .)
Brake warning light
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WARNING:
. Ifthe brake fluidlevel isbelow theminimum
mark onthe brake fluidreservoir, donot
drive thevehicle untilthebrake system has
been checked byaNISSAN dealer.
. Even ifyou judge itto be safe, haveyour
vehicle towedbecause drivingitcould be
dangerous.
. Depressing thebrake pedalwithout the
engine running and/orwithalow brake
fluid level could increase thestopping dis-
tance andrequire greater pedaltravel dis-
tance andeffort.
The brake warning lightindicates theparking brake
system operation, alow brake fluidlevel ofthe brake
system andanAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
malfunction.
Parking brakewarning indicator:
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When theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº
position, thebrake warning lightilluminates. When
the engine isstarted andtheparking brakeisreleased,
the brake warning lightturns off.
If the parking brakeisnot fully released, thebrake
warning lightremains on.Besure thatthebrake
warning lighthasturned offbefore driving. (See
ªParking brakeº(P.3-19) .)
Low brake fluidwarning indicator:
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If the brake warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running, orwhile driving, andtheparking brakeis
released, itmay indicate thebrake fluidlevel islow .
When thebrake warning lightilluminates whiledriving, stop
thevehicle safelyassoon aspossible. Stopthe
engine andcheck thebrake fluidlevel. Ifthe brake fluid
level isat the minimum mark,addbrake fluidas
necessary .(See ªBrake fluidº(P.8-13) .)
If the brake fluidlevel issufficient, havethebrake
system checked byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning indi-
cator (ifequipped) :
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When theparking brakeisreleased andthebrake fluid
level issufficient, ifboth thebrake warning lightandthe
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightillumi-
nate, itmay indicate theABS isnot functioning
properly .Have thebrake system checked, andif
necessary repaired,byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
(See ªAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightº
(P .2-12) .)
Charge warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
charge warning lightilluminates. Afterstarting the
engine, thecharge warning lightturns off.This
indicates thecharging systemisoperational.
If the charge warning lightilluminates whiletheengine
is running, orwhile driving, itmay indicate thecharging
system isnot functioning properlyandmay need
servicing.
When thecharge warning lightilluminates while
driving, stopthevehicle safelyassoon aspossible.
Stop theengine andcheck thealternator belt.Ifthe
alternator beltisloose, broken ormissing, thecharging
system needsrepair. (SeeªDrive beltº(P.8-11) .)
If the alternator beltappears tobe functioning correctly
but thecharge warning lightremains illuminated, have
the charging systemchecked byaNISSAN dealer
promptly .
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CAUTION:
Do not continue drivingifthe alternator beltis
loose, broken ormissing.
Door open warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
door open warning lightilluminates ifany ofthe doors
are open ornot closed securely .
Electric powersteering warninglight
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
electric powersteering warninglightilluminates. After
starting theengine, theelectric powersteering warning
light turns off.This indicates theelectric power
steering systemisoperational.
If the electric powersteering warninglightilluminates
while theengine isrunning, itmay indicate theelectric
power steering systemisnot functioning properlyand
may need servicing. Havetheelectric powersteering
system checked byaNISSAN dealer.
When theelectric powersteering warninglight
illuminates withtheengine running, thepower assist
to the steering willcease operation butyou willstill
have control ofthe vehicle. Atthis time, greater
steering effortsarerequired tooperate thesteering
wheel, especially insharp turnsandatlow speeds.
(See ªElectric powersteering systemº(P.5-22) .)
Engine oilpressure warninglight
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
engine oilpressure warninglightilluminates. After
starting theengine, theengine oilpressure warning
light turns off.This indicates thattheoilpressure
sensors inthe engine areoperational.
If the engine oilpressure warninglightilluminates while
the engine isrunning, itmay indicate thattheengine oil
pressure islow .
Stop thevehicle safelyassoon aspossible. Stopthe
engine immediately andcallaNISSAN dealer.
CAUTION:
. Running theengine withtheengine oil
pressure warninglightilluminated could
cause serious damage tothe engine.
. The engine oilpressure warninglightisnot
designed toindicate alow oillevel. Theoil
level should bechecked usingthedipstick.
(See ªEngine oilº(P.8-9) .)
Intelligent Key system warning light(if
equipped)
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After theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position,
this light comes onfor about 2seconds andthen turns
off.
This light illuminates orblinks asfollows:
. The light blinks inyellow whenthedoor isclosed
with theIntelligent Key left outside thevehicle and
the ignition switchinthe ªACCº orªONº position.
Make surethattheIntelligent Key isinside the
vehicle. .
The light blinks ingreen whentheIntelligent Key
battery isrunning outofpower. Replace the
battery withanew one. (See ªBatteryº (P.8-18) .)
. The light illuminates inyellow whenitwarns ofa
malfunction withtheelectrical steeringlock
system orthe Intelligent Key system.
If the warning lightilluminates inyellow whilethe
engine isstopped, itmay beimpossible tofree the
steering lockortostart theengine. Ifthe light comes
on while theengine isrunning, youcan drive the
vehicle. However inthese cases, contact aNISSAN
dealer forrepair assoon aspossible.
Low fuelwarning light
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The lowfuel warning lightilluminates whenthefuel
level inthe tank isgetting low.Refuel assoon asitis
convenient, preferablybeforethefuel gauge reaches 0
(empty) .
There willbeasmall reserve offuel remaining in
the tank when thefuel gauge reaches 0(empty) .
Low washer fluidwarning light(if
equipped)
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This light comes onwhen thewasher tankfluid isat a
low level. Addwasher fluidasnecessary .(See
ªWindow washerfluidº(P.8-17) .)
P position selecting warninglight(if
equipped)
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The warning lightblinks inred when theignition switch
is pushed tostop theengine withtheshift lever inany
position excepttheªPº (Park) position.
If this warning appears, movetheshift lever tothe ªPº
(Park) position orpush theignition switchtothe ªONº
Instrume ntsand controls
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position.
An inside warning chimewillalso sound.
See ªIntelligent Key systemº (P.3-7) .
Seat beltwarning lightandchime
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
seat beltwarning lightilluminates. Thelight will
continue toilluminate untilthefront seatbelts are
fastened. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-7) .)
When thevehicle speedexceeds 15km/h (10MPH) ,
the light willblink andthechime willsound unless the
front seatbelts aresecurely fastened. Thechime will
continue tosound forabout 90seconds untiltheseat
belt isfastened.
T ype B:
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
seat beltwarning lightilluminates. Thelight will
continue toilluminate untilthedriver's seatbeltis
fastened. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-7) .)
Speed [120km/h (75MPH)] warning
light (ifequipped)
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This light blinks whenthevehicle speedgoesover
approximately 120km/h (75MPH) .Be sure toobserve
the speed limitinthe area where youaredriving.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)
air bag warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)airbag warning
light illuminates forabout 7seconds andthen turns off.
This indicates theSRS airbag system isoperational.
If any ofthe following conditions occur,theSRS air
bag system and/orpre-tensioner seatbeltneed
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
. TheSRS airbag warning lightremains illuminated
after about 7seconds.
. The SRS airbag warning lightflashes intermit-
tently .
. The SRS airbag warning lightdoes notcome on
at all.
Unless checked andrepaired, theSRS airbag system
and/or pre-tensioner seatbeltmay notfunction
properly .(See ªSupplemental RestraintSystem
(SRS)º (P.1-18) .)
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warn-
ing light (ifequipped)
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.This indicates theVDC
system isoperational.
The VDC warning lightblinks whentheVDC system is
operating.
When thewarning lightblinks whiledriving, thedriving
condition isslippery andthevehicle's tractionlimitis
about tobe exceeded.
If the VDC warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running orwhile driving, itmay indicate theVDC system
isnot functioning properlyandmay need
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
If amalfunction occursinthe system, theVDC system
function willbecanceled butthevehicle isstill
driveable.
(See ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)systemº (P.5-
14) .)
INDICA TOR LIGHTS
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Cruise indicator light(ifequipped)
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The cruise indicator lightindicates theactivation ofthe
cruise control system.
Cruise mainswitch indicator:
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When thecruise control mainswitch isturned on,the
indicator lightwillilluminate, indicatingthecruise
control system isin the standby mode.
Cruise malfunction:
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If the cruise indicator lightblinks whiletheengine is
running, itmay indicate thecruise control system isnot
functioning properly.Have thesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealer.(SeeªCruise controlº (P.5-16) .)
Engine startoperation indicatorlight(if
equipped)
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This light appears whentheshift lever isin the ªPº
(Park) position (Continuously Variable Transmission
models) orªNº (Neutral) position(Manual Transmission
models) .This light means thattheengine willstart by
pushing theignition switchwiththebrake pedal
(Continuously Variable Transmission models)orclutch
pedal (Manual Transmission models)depressed. You
can start theengine directly inany position.
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In case ofemergency
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WARNING:
. Besure toread andfollow theinstructions in
this section.
. DO NOTGET UNDER AVEHICLE THATIS
SUPPORTED BY A JACK .
. Never useajack which isnot provided with
your vehicle.
. The jack, which isprovided withyour vehicle,
is designed onlytolift your vehicle duringa
tire change. Donot use thejack provided
with your vehicle onother vehicles.
. Never jackupthe vehicle atalocation other
than thejack -uppoint thatisspecified.
. Never liftthe vehicle morethannecessary.
. Never useblocks onorunder thejack.
. Never startorrun theengine whilethe
vehicle ison the jack. Thevehicle maymove
suddenly, andthismay cause anaccident.
. Never allowpassengers toremain inthe
vehicle whilethetire isoff the ground. .
Besure toread thecaution labelattached to
the jack body before using.
1. Place thejack directly underthejack-up point as
illustrated sothat thetop ofthe jack contacts the
vehicle atthe jack-up point.
The jack should beplaced onfirm level
ground.
2. Align thejack head between thetwo notches
located atthe jack-up point ofeither thefront or
the rear section.
3. Fitthe groove ofthe jack head between the
notches asshown.
4. Loosen eachwheel nut,counterclockwise, oneor
two turns withthewheel nutwrench.
Do not remove thewheel nutsuntil thetire is
off the ground.
5. Carefully raisethevehicle untiltheclearance
between thetireand ground isachieved.
6. To lift the vehicle, securely holdthejack lever and
rod with both hands andturn thejack lever.
Removing tire
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1. Remove thewheel nuts.
2. Remove thedamaged tire.
CAUTION:
The tireisheavy. Besure thatyour feetareclear
from thetire and usegloves asnecessary to
avoid injury.
INST ALLING SPARE TIRE
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WARNING:
. Never usewheel nutswhich arenot provided
with your vehicle. Incorrect wheelnutsor
improperly tightenedwheelnutsmaycause
the wheel tobecome looseorcome off.This
could cause anaccident.
. Never useoilorgrease onthe wheel studs
or nuts. Thismaycause thewheel nutsto
become loose.
1. Clean anymud ordirt from thesurface between
the wheel andhub.
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8 Maintenance anddo-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....
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Scheduled maintenance ....
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General maintenance ....
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Where togo for service ....
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General maintenance ....
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Explanation ofgeneral maintenance items....
................................. 8-2
Maintenance precautions....
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Engine compartment checklocations ....
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MRA8DE enginemodel....
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MR16DD Tengine model....
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HR16DE enginemodel....
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Engine cooling system ....
............................................ ...............................8-7
Checking enginecoolant level....
............................................ ..........8-8
Changing enginecoolant ....
...................................................... ..........8-8
Engine oil....
................................................................ ...................................8-9
Checking engineoillevel ....
...................................................... ..........8-9
Changing engineoiland oilfilter ....
................................................. .8-9
Drive belt....
....................................... .......................................................... 8-11
Spark plugs....
................................................................ ............................8-12
Iridium platinum-tipped sparkplugs (ifequipped) ....
................ 8-12
Platinum alloy-tipped sparkplugs (ifequipped) ....
.................... 8-12
Brakes ....
............................................ .......................................................... 8-12
Checking parkingbrake....
....................................... ........................8-12
Checking footbrake pedal ....
.......................................................... 8-12
Brake booster ....
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Brake fluid....
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Clutch fluid(ifequipped) ....
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)fluid(ifequipped) ....
.... 8-15
Air cleaner filter....
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blades ....
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Windshield wiperblades ....
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Rear window wiperblade ....
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Window washerfluid....
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Battery ............................................................... .........................................8-18
V ehicle battery ....
...................................................... ........................8-18
Remote controller battery....
.......................................................... 8-19
Intelligent Key battery ....
...................................................... ...........8-20
V ariable voltage controlsystem (ifequipped) ....
.............................. 8-21
Fuses ....
...................................................... .................................................8-21
Engine compartment ....
....................................... ............................8-21
Passenger compartment ....
................................................. ...........8-22
Lights ....
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Headlights ....
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Exterior lights....
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Interior light....
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Light locations ....
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Legal requirement toadjust headlight beam(Halogen
headlight model)....
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Tires andwheels ....
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Tire inflation pressure ....
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T ypes oftires ....
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Tire chains ....
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Tire rotation ....
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Tire wear anddamage ....
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Tire age ....
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Changing tiresandwheels ....
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Wheel balance ....
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Spare tire....
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Tires*:
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Check thepressure withagauge oftenandalways
prior tolong distance trips.Adjust thepressure inall
tires, including thespare, tothe pressure specified.
Check carefully fordamage, cutsorexcessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
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In the case thatTwo-Wheel Drive(2WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
10,000 km(6,000 miles).Tires marked withdirectional
indicators canonly berotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatFour-Wheel Drive(4WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
5,000 km(3,000 miles).Tires marked withdirectional
indicators canonly berotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatfront tiresaredifferent sizefrom rear
tires; Tirescannot berotated.
However, thetiming fortire rotation mayvaryaccording
to your driving habitsandtheroad surface conditions.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)trans-
mitter components (ifequipped) :
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Replace theTPMS transmitter grommetseal,valve
core andcap when thetires arereplaced duetowear
or age.
Wheel alignment andbalance:
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If the vehicle shouldpulltoeither sidewhile driving on
a straight andlevel road, orifyou detect uneven or
abnormal tirewear, theremaybeaneed forwheel
alignment. Ifthe steering wheelorseat vibrates at
normal highway speeds,wheelbalancing maybe needed.
Windshield:
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Clean thewindshield onaregular basis.Check the
windshield atleast every sixmonths forcracks orother
damage. Repairasnecessary .
Wiper blades*:
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Check forcracks orwear ifnot functioning correctly.
Inside vehicle
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The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
on aregular basis,suchaswhen performing periodic
maintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
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Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that thepedal doesnotcatch orrequire uneven effort.
K eep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Brake pedal*:
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Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that itis the proper distance fromthefloor matwhen
depressed fully.Check thebrake booster function. Be
sure tokeep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Parking brake*:
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Check theparking brakeoperation regularly.Check
that thelever (ifequipped) orthe pedal (ifequipped)
has theproper travel.Alsomake surethatthevehicle is
held securely onafairly steep hillwhen onlythe
parking brakeisapplied.
Seat belts:
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Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (for
example, buckles,anchors, adjusters andretractors)
operate properly andsmoothly ,and areinstalled
securely .Check thebelt webbing forcuts, fraying,
wear ordamage. Steering
wheel:
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Check forchanges inthe steering condition, suchas
excessive play,hard steering orstrange noises.
Warning lightsandchimes:
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Make surethatallwarning lightsandchimes are
operating properly.
Windshield defogger:
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Check thattheaircomes outofthe defogger outlets
properly andingood quantity whenoperating the
heater orair conditioner.
Windshield wiperandwasher*:
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Check thatthewipers andwasher operate properly
and that thewipers donot streak.
Under hoodandvehicle
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The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
periodically (forexample, eachtimeyoucheck the
engine oilorrefuel) .
Battery*:
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Except formaintenance freebattery ,check thefluid
level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween theªUPPERº
and ªLOWERº lines.Vehicles operated inhigh
temperatures orunder severe conditions require
frequent checksofthe battery fluidlevel.
Brake (andclutch) fluidlevel(s)*:
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For Manual Transmission (MT)model; makesurethat
the brake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween the
ªMAXº andªMINº linesonthe reservoirs.
Except forManual Transmission (MT)model; make
sure thatthebrake fluidlevel isbetween theªMAXº
and ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
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