Spark plug NISSAN NOTE 2012 Owners Manual

8Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance...................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................... 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ........... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ......................................... 8-4
Engine compartment ................................................ 8-5
Engine cooling system ............................................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-6
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-6
Engine oil................................................................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil ............................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil filter .................................... 8-11
Protect the environment ...................................... 8-12
Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ............................. 8-12
Bleeding the fuel system ..................................... 8-12
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........................... 8-13
Brakes ..................................................................... 8-13
Checking brake pedal......................................... 8-13
Checking handbrake........................................... 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid .............................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted) ........................................................... 8-14
Battery..................................................................... 8-15
Vehicle battery .................................................... 8-15
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection....................................................... 8-16
Jump-starting ...................................................... 8-16Integrated Keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement........................................................ 8-17
Drive belts ............................................................... 8-18
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models).......................... 8-18
Air cleaner filter........................................................ 8-19
Viscous paper type ............................................. 8-19
Dry paper type (where fitted) .............................. 8-19
Wiper blades ........................................................... 8-19
Cleaning ............................................................. 8-19
Front window wiper replacement ........................ 8-20
Back door window wiper replacement ................ 8-20
Windscreen washer nozzle ................................. 8-20
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-21
Passenger compartment ..................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-22
Lights ...................................................................... 8-23
Headlights .......................................................... 8-23
Exterior lights ...................................................... 8-24
Interior lights....................................................... 8-24
Light locations .................................................... 8-25
Wheels and tyres ..................................................... 8-29
Tyre inflation pressure......................................... 8-29
Types of tyres ..................................................... 8-29
Snow chains....................................................... 8-30
Tyre rotation ....................................................... 8-30
Tyre wear and damage ....................................... 8-30
Tyre age ............................................................. 8-31
Changing tyres and wheels ................................. 8-31
Wheel balance.................................................... 8-31
Spare tyre .......................................................... 8-31

2. Insert a flat blade screwdriver or a suitable tool
into the slit of the corner and twist it to open the
lid.
3. Replace the battery with a new one.
For models equipped with Integrated keyfob, use
the following battery type:
CR2016
For models equipped with Intelligent Key, use
the following battery type:
CR2032
•Do not touch the internal circuit and electric ter-
minals as doing so could cause a malfunction.
•Make sure that the + side faces the bottom of the
case, as illustrated.
4. Install the lid in the reverse order of removal.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
if you need assistance for battery replacement.
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or
LOCK position. Otherwise the cooling fan or the
engine may start to operate suddenly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in
poor condition or loose, have it replaced or ad-
justed by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condition
and tension in accordance with the maintenance
schedule as shown in the separately provided
Warranty Information and Maintenance booklet.WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off
and that the handbrake is engaged securely.
CAUTION
•Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
cause damage to the spark plugs.
•Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
Replace spark plugs according to the maintenance
schedule. For details, see the separately provided
Warranty Information & Maintenance Booklet.
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop for servicing.
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS (Petrol engine
models)
8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Unit: mm (in)
Road
wheelItem Size Offset
Steel15 x 5.5J 45 (1.77)
15 x 4T * 40 (1.57)
Aluminium15 x 5.5J 45 (1.77)
16 x 6J 45 (1.77)
Tyre sizeConventional175/65R15
185/55R16
Spare T125/70D15
*: For spare tyre
Model CR14DE HR16DE K9K
Type Petrol, 4–cycle Petrol, 4–cycle Diesel, 4–cycle
Cylinder arrangement 4–cylinder in–line 4–cylinder in–line 4–cylinder in–line
Bore x Stroke mm (in) 73.0 x 82.8
(2.874 x 3.260)78 x 83.6
(3.071 x 3.291)76.0 x 80.5
(2.992 x 3.169)
Displacement cm
3(cu in) 1,386 (84.57) 1.598 (97.51) 1,461 (89.15)
Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2
Idling speed rpm
MT 650 ± 50 650 ± 50 800± 50
AT in N position — 700 ± 50 —
Ignition timing (BTDC) degree
MT 5±5°
6±5°—
AT in N position — —
Spark plug
Hot LFR4AP–11 PLZKAR5A–11 —
Standard LFR5AP–11 PLZKAR6A–11 —
REC10PYC4
Cold LFR6AP–11 PLZKAR7A–11 —
Spark plug gap mm (in) 1.1 (0.043) 1.1 (0.043) —
Camshaft operation Timing chain Timing chain Timing belt
ENGINE WHEELS AND TYRES
Technical information9-5

Precautions
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-10
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-27
– Child restraint usage ..................................................... 1-16
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– Operating precautions (trailer) ....................................... 5-24
– Precautions on cruise control system ............................. 5-19
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-12
– When starting and driving ................................................ 5-3
Pregnant women ................................................................... 1-7
Protect
– Protect the environment ................................................. 8-12
– Protect your vehicle from corrosion .................................. 7-5
Push-starting ....................................................................... 6-11
R
Radio
– AM-FM radio with CD player and navigation .................. 4-34
– FM AM radio with CD player ......................................... 4-23
– LW-MW-FM radio with CD player ................................. 4-16
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ......................... 9-8
Rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3-14
– Installation ..................................................................... 3-14
– Removal ........................................................................ 3-14
Rear seat .............................................................................. 1-2
Rear window defogger ........................................................ 2-15
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................................... 9-4
Remote
– Steering wheel i switch .................................................... 2-3
Remote control system (integrated keyfob) ............................ 3-3
Repairing flat tyre .................................................................. 6-7
Running-in schedule .............................................................. 5-2S
Safety
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-7
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– ISOFIX system .............................................................. 1-22
– Safety chains (Trailer) .................................................... 5-25
– Top tether strap for child restraint .................................. 1-23
Seat
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
– Front seats – Adjustment ................................................. 1-2
– Head restraints ................................................................ 1-4
– Rear seat ......................................................................... 1-2
– Seat heating .................................................................. 2-19
– Seats .............................................................................. 1-2
Seat belt
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-7
– Injured persons ............................................................... 1-7
– Pre-tensioner seat belt system ......................................... 1-9
– Precautions on seat belt usage ........................................ 1-6
– Pregnant women ............................................................. 1-7
– Seat belt maintenance ..................................................... 1-9
– Seat belt warning lights ................................................... 1-5
– Seat belts ................................................................. 1-5, 7-4
– Three-point type seat belts ............................................... 1-7
Security system ..................................................................... 3-9
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................. 3-9
Servicing air conditioner ........................................................ 4-7
Snow chains ....................................................................... 8-30
Spare tyre ............................................................................. 6-2
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models) ..................................... 8-18
Speed limiter ....................................................................... 5-15
Speed limiter operations ...................................................... 5-16
– Vehicles with diesel engine ............................................ 5-17
– Vehicles with petrol engine ............................................ 5-16
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