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7 Appearance andcare
Cleaning exterior....
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W ashing ....
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Removing spots....
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W axing ....
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Glass ....
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Underbody ....
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Wheels ....
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Aluminum alloywheels ....
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Chrome parts....
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interior....
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Air fresheners ....
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Floor mats ....
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Glass ....
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Seat belts ....
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Corrosion protection ....
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Most common factorscontributing tovehicle corrosion ....
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Environmental factorsinfluence rateofcorrosion ....
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T o protect yourvehicle fromcorrosion ....
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In order tomaintain theappearance ofyour vehicle, itis
important totake proper careofit.
Whenever possible,parkyourvehicle insideagarage
or inacovered areatominimize thechances of
damaging thepaint surface ofyour vehicle.
When itis necessary topark outside, parkinashady
area orprotect thevehicle withabody cover. Be
careful nottoscratch thepaint surface when
putting onorremoving thebody cover.
W ASHING
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In the following instances, washyourvehicle assoon
as possible toprotect thepaint surface:
. After arainfall, whichmaycause thepaint surface
damage fromacidrain.
. After driving oncoastal roads,whichmaycause
rusting fromthesea breeze.
. When contaminants suchassoot, birddroppings,
tree sap, metal particles orbugs getonthe paint
surface.
. When dustormud builds uponthe paint surface.
1. Wash thevehicle surface withawet sponge and
plenty ofwater.
2. Clean thevehicle surface gentlyandthoroughly
using amild soap, aspecial vehiclesoapora
general purpose dishwashing liquidmixed with
clean, lukewarm (neverhot)water.
CAUTION:
. Donot wash thevehicle withstrong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents, ga-
soline orsolvents.
. Donot wash thevehicle indirect sunlight or
while thevehicle bodyishot, asthe paint
surface maybecome water-spotted. .
Avoid usingtight-napped orrough cloths,
such aswashing mitts.Caremust betaken
when removing caked-ondirtorother for-
eign substances sothe paint surface isnot
scratched ordamaged.
3. Rinse thevehicle thoroughly withplenty ofclean
water.
4. Use adampened chamoistodry the paint surface
and avoid leaving waterspots.
When washing thevehicle, takecare ofthe following:
. Inside flanges, jointsandfolds onthe doors,
hatches andhood areparticularly vulnerabletothe
effects ofroad salt.Therefore, theseareasmust
be cleaned regularly.
. Besure thatthedrain holes inthe lower edgeof
the doors arenot clogged.
. Spray watertothe underbody andinthe wheel
wells toloosen thedirt and/or washawayroad
salt.
REMOVING SPOTS
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Remove tarand oilspots, industrial dust,insects, and
tree sapasquickly aspossible fromthepaint surface
to avoid lasting damage orstaining. Specialcleaning
products areavailable ataNISSAN dealerorany
automotive accessorystore.
W AXING
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Regular waxingprotects thepaint surface andhelps
maintain anew vehicle appearance.
After waxing, polishing isrecommended toremove
built-up residueandtoavoid aweathered appearance.
A NISSAN dealercanassist youinchoosing the
appropriate waxingproducts.
CAUTION:
. Wash yourvehicle thoroughly andcomple-
tely before applying waxtothe paint surface.
. Always followthemanufacturer's instruc-
tions supplied withthewax.
. Donot use awax containing anyabrasives,
cutting compounds orcleaners thatmay
damage thevehicle finish.
Machine compounding oraggressive polishingona
base coat/clear coatpaint finish maydullthefinish or
leave swirlmarks.
GLASS
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Use glass cleaner toremove smokeanddust filmfrom
the glass surfaces. Itis normal forglass tobecome
coated withafilm after thevehicle isparked inthe hot
sun. Glass cleaner andasoft cloth willeasily remove
this film.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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In areas where roadsaltisused inthe winter, itis
necessary toclean thevehicle's underbody regularlyin
order toprevent dirtand saltfrom building upand
causing theacceleration ofcorrosion onthe under-
body andsuspension.
Before thewinter andagain inthe spring, theunder-
seal must bechecked and,ifnecessary ,re-treated.
WHEELS
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. Wash thewheels whenwashing thevehicle to
maintain theirappearance.
. Clean theinner sideofthe wheels whenthewheel
is changed orthe underside ofthe vehicle is
washed.
. Donot use abrasive cleaners whenwashing the
wheels.
. Inspect wheelrimsregularly fordents orcorrosion.
This maycause lossofpressure ordamage the
tire bead.
. NISSAN recommends thattheroad wheels be
waxed toprotect against roadsaltinareas where
it is used during winter.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
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W ash thewheels regularly withasponge dampened in
a mild soap solution, especially duringwinterinareas
where roadsaltisused. Thesaltresidue fromroad salt
could discolor thewheels ifit is not washed off
regularly .
CAUTION:
Follow thedirections belowtoavoid staining or
discoloring thewheels: .
Donot use acleaner thatuses strong acidor
alkali contents toclean thewheels.
. Donot apply wheel cleaners tothe wheels
when theyarehot. Thewheel temperature
should bethe same asambient temperature.
. Rinse thewheel tocompletely removethe
cleaner within15minutes afterthecleaner is
applied.
CHROME PARTS
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Clean allchrome partsregularly withanonabrasive
chrome polishtomaintain thefinish.
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Occasionally removeloosedustfrom theinterior trim,
plastic partsandseats using avacuum cleanerorsoft
bristled brush.Wipethevinyl andleather surfaces with
a clean, softcloth dampened inmild soap solution,
then wipe clean withadry ,soft cloth.
Regular careandcleaning isrequired inorder to
maintain theappearance ofthe leather.
Before usinganyfabric protector, readthemanufac-
turer's recommendations. Somefabricprotectors
contain chemicals thatmay stain orbleach theseat
material.
Use asoft cloth dampened onlywith water toclean the
meter andgauge lenscovers.
CAUTION:
. Never usebenzine, thinnerorany similar
material.
. Small dirtparticles canbeabrasive and
damaging toleather surfaces andshould be
removed promptly. Donot use saddle soap,
car waxes, polishes, oils,cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents orammonia-based
cleaners asthey damage thenatural leather
finish.
. Never usefabric protectors unlessrecom-
mended bythe manufacturer.
. Donot use glass orplastic cleaner onmeter
or gauge lenscovers. Itmay damage the
lens covers.
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AIR FRESHENERS
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Most airfresheners useasolvent thatcould affect the
vehicle interior. Ifyou use anairfreshener, takethe
following precautions:
. Hanging-type airfresheners cancause permanent
discoloration whentheycontact vehicleinterior
surfaces. Placetheairfreshener inalocation that
allows itto hang freeandnotcontact aninterior
surface.
. Liquid-type airfresheners typicallycliponthe
vents. These products cancause immediate
damage anddiscoloration whenspilled oninterior
surfaces.
Carefully readandfollow themanufacturer's instruc-
tions before usingairfresheners.
FL OOR MATS
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The useofgenuine NISSAN floormats (ifequipped)
can extend thelifeofyour vehicle carpetandmake it
easier toclean theinterior. Regardless ofwhat mats
are used, besure theyarefitted foryour vehicle and
are properly positioned inthe foot well toprevent
interference withpedal operation. Matsshould be
maintained withregular cleaning andreplaced ifthey
become excessively worn.
Floor matpositioning aid
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This vehicle includes frontfloormatbrackets toact as
a floor matpositioning aid.NISSAN floormats have
been specially designed foryour vehicle model.
P osition themat byplacing thefloor matbracket hook
through thefloor matgrommet holewhile centering the
mat inthe foot area.
Periodically checkthatthemats areproperly posi-
tioned.
GLASS
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Use glass cleaner toremove smokeanddust filmfrom
the glass surfaces. Itis normal forglass tobecome
coated withafilm after thevehicle isparked inthe hot
sun. Glass cleaner andasoft cloth willeasily remove
this film.
CAUTION:
When cleaning theinside ofthe windows, donot
use sharp-edged tools,abrasive cleanersor
chlorine-based disinfectantcleaners.Theycould
damage theelectrical conductors, suchasrear
window defogger elements.
SEA TBEL TS
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WARNING:
. Donot allow wetseat belts toroll upinthe
retractor.
. Never usebleach, dyeorchemical solvents
to clean theseat belts, sincethese materials
may severely weakentheseat beltwebbing.
The seat belts canbecleaned bywiping themwitha
sponge dampened inamild soap solution.
Allow thebelts todry completely inthe shade before
using them. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-9) .)
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MOST COMMON FACT ORS CONTRIBUT -
ING TO VEHICLE CORROSION
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. The accumulation ofmoisture-retaining dirtand
debris inbody panel sections, cavities,andother
areas.
. Damage tothe paint surface andother protective
coatings causedbygravel andstone chipsor
minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENT ALFACT ORS INFLUENCE
RA TE OF CORROSION
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Moisture
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The accumulation ofsand, dirtand water onthe inside
floor ofthe vehicle canaccelerate corrosion.Wet floor
carpet/floor matswillnotdrycompletely insidethe
vehicle. Theyshould beremoved andcompletely dried
to avoid floorpanel corrosion.
Relative humidity
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Corrosion willbeaccelerated inareas ofhigh relative
humidity .
T emperature
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High temperatures acceleratetherate ofcorrosion to
those partswhich arenot well ventilated.
Corrosion willalso beaccelerated inareas where the
temperatures stayabove freezing.
Air pollution
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Industrial pollution, thepresence ofsalt inthe airin
coastal areas,orheavy roadsaltuse accelerates the
corrosion process.Roadsaltalso accelerates the
disintegration ofpaint surfaces.
T O PRO TECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
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. Wash and wax your vehicle oftentokeep the
vehicle clean.
. Always checkforminor damage tothe paint
surface andifany exists, repairitas soon as
possible.
. Keep thedrain holes inthe lower edgeofthe
doors opentoavoid water accumulation.
. Check thevehicle underbody foraccumulation of
sand, dirtorsalt. Ifpresent, washwithwater as
soon aspossible.
CAUTION:
. Never remove dirt,sand orother debris from
the passenger compartment bywashing it
out with ahose. Remove dirtwith avacuum
cleaner.
. Never allowwater orother liquids tocome in
contact withelectronic components inside
the vehicle asthis may damage them.
Chemicals usedforroad surface deicingareextremely
corrosive. Theyaccelerate corrosionanddeterioration
of underbody components suchasthe exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines,brake cables, floorpanand
fenders.
In the winter, theunderbody mustbecleaned
periodically.
For additional protection againstrustandcorrosion,
which mayberequired insome areas, consult a
NISSAN dealer.
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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....
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Maintenance precautions....
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Engine compartment checklocations ....
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QR25DE enginemodel....
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MR20DD enginemodel....
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R9M engine model....
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Engine cooling system ....
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Checking enginecoolant level....
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Changing enginecoolant ....
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Engine oil....
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Checking engineoillevel ....
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Changing engineoiland oilfilter ....
............................................... 8-10
Protect environment ....
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Drive belt....
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Spark plugs(gasoline enginemodels) ....
........................................... 8-14
Iridium-tipped sparkplugs ....
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Brakes ....
............................................ .......................................................... 8-15
Checking parkingbrake....
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Checking footbrake pedal ....
.......................................................... 8-15
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) ....
.... 8-17
Air cleaner filter....
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blades ....
................................................................ ........................8-18
Windshield wiperblades ....
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Rear window wiperblade ....
......................................................... 8-19
Window washerfluid....
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Battery ............................................................... .........................................8-20
V ehicle battery ....
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Remote controller battery....
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Intelligent Key battery ....
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V ariable voltage controlsystem (ifequipped) ....
.............................. 8-23
Fuses ....
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Engine compartment ....
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Passenger compartment ....
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Lights ....
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Headlights ....
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Exterior lights....
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Interior lights....
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Light locations ....
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Legal requirement toadjust headlight beam....
........................ 8-33
Tires andwheels ....
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (ifequipped) ....
.... 8-36
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 ....
....................................... ........................8-37
Tire age ....
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Changing tiresandwheels ....
............................................ ...........8-37
Wheel balance ....
................................................. ............................8-38
Spare tire(ifequipped) ....
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Some day-to-day andregular maintenance isessential
to maintain yourvehicle's goodmechanical condition,
as well asitsemission andengine performance.
It is the owner's responsibility tomake surethatthe
specified maintenance, aswell asgeneral mainte-
nance, isperformed.
As the vehicle owner,youaretheonly onewho can
ensure thatyour vehicle receives theproper main-
tenance care.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
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For your convenience, therequired scheduled main-
tenance itemsaredescribed andlisted inaseparate
W arranty Information andMaintenance booklet.You
must refertothat booklet toensure thatnecessary
maintenance isperformed onyour vehicle atregular
intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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General maintenance includesthoseitemswhich
should bechecked duringnormal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. Theyareessential ifyour vehicle isto
continue tooperate properly.It is your responsibility to
perform theseprocedures regularlyasprescribed.
Performing generalmaintenance checksrequires
minimal mechanical skillandonly afew general
automotive tools.
These checks andinspections canbedone by
yourself, aqualified technician, orifyou prefer, a
NISSAN dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
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If maintenance serviceisrequired oryour vehicle
appears tomalfunction, havethesystems checked and
tuned byan authorised NISSANdealer.
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During normal day-to-day operationofthe vehicle,
general maintenance shouldbeperformed regularlyas
prescribed inthis section. Ifyou detect anyunusual
sounds, vibrations orsmells, besure tocheck forthe
cause orhave aNISSAN dealerdoitpromptly .In
addition, youshould notifyaNISSAN dealerifyou think
that repairs arerequired.
When performing anychecks ormaintenance work,
closely observe ªMaintenance precautionsº(P.8-4) .
EXPLANA TIONOFGENERAL MAINTE-
NANCE ITEMS
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Additional information onthe following items
with ª*ºisfound laterinthis section.
Outside vehicle
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The maintenance itemslisted hereshould beper-
formed fromtimetotime, unless otherwise specified.
Doors andhood:
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Check thatalldoors andthehood operate smoothly as
well asthe back door, trunklidand hatch. Alsomake
sure thatalllatches locksecurely .Lubricate if
necessary .Make surethatthesecondary latchkeeps
the hood fromopening whentheprimary latchis
released. Whendriving inareas usingroadsaltor
other corrosive materials, checklubrication frequently.
Lights*:
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Clean theheadlights onaregular basis.Makesurethat
the headlights, stoplights, taillights, turnsignal lights,
and other lights arealloperating properlyandinstalled
securely .Also check theaim ofthe headlights.
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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 indicatorscanonly be
rotated 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 indicatorscanonly be
rotated 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.
Replace asnecessary .
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.
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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.
Coolant level*:
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sure thatthecoolant levelisbetween theªMAXº and
ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Engine drivebelts*:
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Make surethatdrive belt(s) is/arenotfrayed, worn,
cracked oroily .
Engine oillevel*:
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Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle (onalevel
ground) andturning offthe engine.
Fluid leaks:
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Check underthevehicle forfuel, oil,water orother fluid
leaks afterthevehicle hasbeen parked forawhile.
W ater dripping fromtheairconditioner afteruseis
normal. Ifyou should noticeanyleaks oriffuel fumes
are evident, checkforcause andhave itcorrected
immediately .
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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When performing anyinspection ormaintenance work
on your vehicle, alwaystakecare toprevent serious
accidental injurytoyourself ordamage tothe vehicle.
The following aregeneral precautions whichshould be
closely observed.
WARNING:
. Park thevehicle onalevel surface, applythe
parking brakesecurely andblock thewheels
to prevent thevehicle frommoving. Move
the shift lever tothe ªPº(Park) position
(Continuously Variable Transmission model)
or the shift lever tothe ªNº(Neutral) position
(Manual Transmission model).
. Besure theignition switchisin the ªOFFº or
ªLOCKº position whenperforming anyparts
replacement orrepairs.
. Do not work under thehood while the
engine ishot. Always turnoffthe engine
and wait until itcools down.
. Ifyou must workwiththeengine running,
keep yourhands, clothing, hairandtools
away frommoving fans,belts andanyother
moving parts.
. Itis advisable tosecure orremove anyloose
clothing andanyjewelry, suchasrings,
watches, etc.before working onyour vehi-
cle.
. Ifyou must runtheengine inan enclosed
space suchasagarage, besure there is
proper ventilation forexhaust gasesto
escape.
. Never getunder thevehicle whileitis
supported byajack. .
Keep smoking materials, flameandsparks
away fromfuelandthebattery.
. Never connect ordisconnect eitherthe
battery orany transistorized component
connector whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Ongasoline enginemodels withtheMulti-
port Fuel Injection (MFI)system, thefuel
filter andfuel lines should beserviced bya
NISSAN dealerbecause thefuel lines are
under highpressure evenwhen theengine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle isequipped withanautomatic
engine cooling fan.Itmay come onatany
time without warning, evenifthe ignition
switch isin the ªOFFº position andthe
engine isnot running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect thenegative batterycablebefore
working nearthefan.
. Always weareyeprotection wheneveryou
work onyour vehicle.
. Never leavetheengine ortransmission
related component harnessconnector dis-
connected whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Avoid directcontact withused engine oiland
coolant. Improperly disposedengineoil,
engine coolant, and/orothervehicle fluids
can hurt theenvironment. Alwaysconform to
local regulations fordisposal ofvehicle
fluids.
This ª8.Maintenance anddo-it-yourselfº section
provides instructions regardingonlythose itemswhich
are relatively easyforanowner toperform.
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