air NISSAN SENTRA 2006 B15 / 5.G Service And Maintenance Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INTRODUCTION
Nissan Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Why Nissan Service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NISSAN MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SUPPORT
Extended Service Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Genuine Nissan Collision Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Nissan Express Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Genuine Nissan Parts You Can Rely On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,16,18, 32
Nissan Services Designed with You in Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,26
Lifetime Warranty Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance Log and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION
INDEX OF TOPICSWHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Recommended Fuel, Lubricants, Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 9
Radio/CD/Heater/AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 4
Starting and Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 5
Security System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 2
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 4
Federal Emission Control Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 7
California Emission Control Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 10
Tire Pressure/Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
Tire Warranties/Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: pages 15 to 37
Consumer Affairs Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 2
Customer Care/Lemon Law Information
Booklet: page 5
Do It Yourself Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
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●Nissan trained and ASE certified technicians
●Immediate access to warranty service history and Nissan
technical information
●Latest diagnostic, special tools and service techniques
●Genuine Nissan Parts that meet Nissan’s demanding standards
●12 month/12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty when
Genuine Nissan Parts are installed by your dealer
●Lifetime limited warranty on select replacement parts
●Clear, up-front estimates
●Time guaranteed Express Services (at participating dealers)
●Over 1,000 locations nationwide
●Shuttle service/Courtesy van (at participating dealers)
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WHY NISSAN SERVICE? *
To safeguard the quality, reliability and safety of your vehicle, an
authorized Nissan dealer is recommended for maintenance or repair.
Only an authorized Nissan dealer offers you these advantages:
For All Your Service Needs
Your Nissan dealer is a full-service maintenance and repair center. We recommend using authorized Nissan
Service and Genuine Nissan Parts that we have designed for their reliability, safety and suitability for your Nissan
vehicle. We are committed to providing you with quick, efficient and competitively priced service and parts.
GENUINE SERVICE
* May differ or not apply outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
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If someone told you, you could drive your new
Nissan for the next 7 years or 100,000 miles, almost
worry-free of unexpected repair costs, would you be
interested?
Nissan’s “Security+Plus”family of extended serv-
ice contracts delivers the peace of mind that does
just that. Security+Plus vehicle protection plans can
cover everything from over 1,100 vehicle components
to roadside assistance to rental vehicle costs and
provide: Nationwide Coverage (over 1,000 Nissan
dealers nationwide); utilizing: Genuine Nissan Parts
(new or in some cases remanufactured); installed by:
Factory Trained Technicians (trained by us to work
on your vehicle) . And you’ll be protected against
future inflation (rising cost of parts and labor) .
Security+Plus coverage can be purchased any
time within your vehicle’s original 3-year/36,000-mile
basic limited warranty period. Just contact your selling
dealer and tell them you’d like to take advantage of
one of the best mechanical breakdown plans available
for your Nissan today.
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS *
Do you currently have someone that maintains your yard?
Cleans your house? Maintains your vehicle? With
Maintenance+Plus you’ll be hiring Nissan to maintain your
vehicle to factory specification by factory trained technicians.
Like Security+Plus, you’ll benefit from Nationwide
Coverage, Genuine Nissan Parts, Factory Trained
Technicians, and you’ll be protected against future inflation
(rising costs of parts and labor) . What could be easier?
Maintenance+Plus offers four service levels, two service
intervals and five time and mileage periods... so it’s easy to find
a plan that’s right for you. Didn’t purchase
Maintenance+Plus at the time of vehicle delivery? Don’t
sweat the small stuff, ‘New’Maintenance+Plus contracts
can be purchased any time within the first 3-months/3,750-
miles of original vehicle sale date. If for some reason you
missed this initial window a ‘Used’Maintenance+Plus
contract may be purchased at anytime throughout the life of
the vehicle. Just contact your selling dealer and tell them you’d
like to take advantage of one of the best maintenance plans
available for your Nissan today.
* These products not available outside the United States.
See your participating Nissan dealer for details.
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If you have an accident, insist on Genuine Nissan Collision Parts.
If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to
Nissan’s original exacting specifications – if you want it to last,
help to protect your personal safety and to help hold its resale
value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your
repair shop to use only Genuine Nissan Collision Parts.
Many non-genuine parts are copies made from impressions of
Nissan parts and may not match the specifications and perform-
ance standards of Genuine Nissan Parts. As a result, non-gen-
uine parts may not look or fit right, and may be less safe.
The hood on your vehicle is a good example. Nissan designed it
with hood buckling creases to help prevent the hood from pene-
trating the interior of your vehicle in an accident. Non-genuine
parts may not provide such built-in safeguards.
In some states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine
parts are used to repair your vehicle. Why should you take a
chance?Replacement Panel Limited
Lifetime Corrosion Warranty *
If you have your collision damage repaired
using Genuine Nissan Outer Sheet Metal
Panels you don’t have to worry about
corrosion. That’s because these panels
are warranted against inside out rust-
through perforation for as long as you own
your Nissan. Another reason to insist on
Genuine Nissan Collision Repair Parts.
GENUINE NISSAN COLLISION PARTS
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* This warranty does not apply to vehicles not
distributed by Nissan North America and/or
sold outside the United States.
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
The following descriptions are provided
to give you a better understanding of
the scheduled maintenance items that
should be regularly checked or
replaced. The maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time
intervals each item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Nissan requires that some items
be checked during normal day-to-day
operation. You can find these items
listed under “General Maintenance” in
Chapter 8 of your Owner’s Manual.
Items marked with “*”are recommended
by Nissan for reliable vehicle operation.
You are not required to perform
maintenance on these items in order to
maintain the warranties which come
with your Nissan. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.When applicable, additional information
can be found in the
“Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section in Chapter 8 of
your Owner’s Manual.
For recommended fuel, lubricants,
fluids, grease, and refrigerant, refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Emission Control System
Maintenance:
Drive Belts*
Check engine drive belts for wear,
fraying or cracking and for proper
tension. Replace any damaged drive
belts.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
Engine Coolant*
Drain and flush the cooling system at
the specified interval.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recommend-
ed oil grade and viscosity refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance*
Inspect only if valve noise increases.
Adjust valve clearance if necessary.
Evaporative Emissions Control
Vapor Lines*
Check vapor lines and connections
for leaks or looseness. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
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Transmission Fluid/Oil, Differential
Oil, Transfer Case Oil
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals. If towing a trailer,
using a camper or car–top carrier, or
driving on rough or muddy roads, replace
the fluid/oil every 30,000 miles or 24
months (60,000 miles or 48 months for
Murano CVT fluid) .
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Off-Road Maintenance
Check the following items frequently
whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water:
●Brake pads and rotors
●Brake linings and drums
●Brake lines and hoses
●Differential, transmission and
transfer case oil
●Steering linkage
●Propeller shaft(s) and front drive shafts
●Engine air filter
●Clutch housing drain (4WD only)
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The following Maintenance Log has been
compiled by Nissan to assist you in
performing the recommended
maintenance services and keeping
appropriate records of services
performed. Along with the related repair
invoices, receipts, and other such
records, a properly documented
maintenance history could enhance the
value of your vehicle should you ever wish
to sell it. The services listed represent
the minimal Nissan recommended
requirements for each time/mileage
interval, up to 120,000 miles / 96 months.
MAINTENANCE LOG AND RECORDS
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SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter (Titan FFV only.)
All other models: Next scheduled maintenance at
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
PREMIUM MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Brake fluid level
__ Clutch fluid
__ Differential oil
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__ Engine air filter
__ Engine coolant level/top-off
__ Engine drive belts
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Radiator hoses
__ Tires/adjust air pressure
__ Transmission fluid/oil
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
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❏Replace engine oil and filter
3,750 MILES OR 3 MONTHS
1350Z, Armada, Frontier, Murano AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra.
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Dealer Verified Service Stamp
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Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCESCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Road test vehicle
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Automatic transmission/CVT fluid
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Battery fluid level/terminals
__ Brake fluid level
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Charging/Starting system
__ Clutch fluid
__ Coolant level/top-off
__ Differential oil
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__ Drive shaft boots 2
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine drive belts
__ Exhaust system__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Horn operation
__ Manual transmission oil
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Radiator hoses
__ Shock absorbers/struts
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
__ Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Drive shaft boots
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__ Exhaust system
__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
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7,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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