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In case ofemergency
REMOVING WHEELCOVER (ifequipped)
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WARNING:
Never useyour hands toremove thewheel
cover. Thismaycause personal injury.
T o remove thewheel cover, usethejack rod
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as
illustrated.
Apply cloth
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between thewheel andjack rodto
prevent damaging thewheel andwheel cover.
REMOVING TIRE
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Jack -uppoints
Jacking upvehicle
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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.
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1. Ifthe booster batteryisin another vehicle
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position thetwo vehicles
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and
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to bring the
batteries intoclose proximity toeach other.
CAUTION:
If the battery ofvehicle
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equipped withthe
Intelligent Keysystem isdischarged, theignition
switch cannot bemoved fromtheªLOCKº
position and,ifthe steering lockisengaged,
the steering wheelcannot bemoved. Connect
the jumper cablestothe booster vehicle
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B
before turning orpushing theignition switchand
disengaging thesteering lock.
2. Apply theparking brake.
3. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model: Movetheshift
lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
4. Switch offallunnecessary electricalsystems
(headlights, heater,airconditioner, etc.).
5. Place theignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position.
6. Remove thevent caps, ifequipped, onthe battery .
7. Cover thebattery withafirmly wrung outmoist
cloth toreduce thehazard ofan explosion.
8. Connect thejumper cablesinthe sequence as
illustrated (
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,
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2
,
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3
,
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4
) .
CAUTION:
. Always connect positive +topositive +and
negative 7tobody ground, NOTto the
battery's negative7.
. Besure thatthejumper cablesdonot touch
moving partsinthe engine compartment. .
Besure thatthejumper cable's clamps do
not contact anyother metal.
9. Start theengine ofthe booster vehicle
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B
and let
it run forafew minutes.
10. Depress theaccelerator pedalofthe booster
vehicle
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B
at about 2,000 rpm.
11. Start theengine ofthe jumped vehicle
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in the
normal manner.
CAUTION:
Never keepthestarter motorengaged formore
than 10seconds. Ifthe engine doesnotstart
right away, placetheignition switchªOFFºand
wait atleast 10seconds beforetryingagain.
12. After theengine isstarted, carefully disconnect
the jumper cablesinthe opposite sequence from
that illustrated (
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3
,
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2
,
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) .
13. Remove anddispose ofthe cloth asitmay be
contaminated withcorrosive acid.
14. Replace thevent caps, ifremoved.
NO TE:
. For model withStop/Start SystemorIdling
Stop System, usethespecial batterythatis
enhanced inregard tothe charge-discharge
capacity andlifeperformance. Avoidusinga
non-special batteryforthe Stop/Start Sys-
tem orIdling StopSystem, asthis may cause
early deterioration ofthe battery oramal-
function ofthe Stop/Start SystemorIdling
Stop System. Forthebattery, itis recom-
mended touse Genuine NISSANparts.For
more information, contactaNISSAN dealer. .
For model withStop/Start SystemorIdling
Stop System, itmay take some timeuntil
Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem
activates whenthebattery isreplaced orthe
battery terminal isdisconnected forex-
tended periods andthen reconnected.
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Do not attempt tostart theengine bypushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION:
. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)/
Manual Transmission (MT)model cannot be
started bypushing. Attempting todo somay
cause damage tothe transmission.
. Three-way catalystequipped modelshould
not bestarted bypushing. Attempting todo
so may cause damage tothe three-way
catalyst.
. Never trytostart theengine bytowing.
When theengine starts,theforward surge
could cause thevehicle tocollide withthe
towing vehicle.
. Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem
equipped modelcannot bestarted bypush-
ing the vehicle.
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WARNING:
. Never continue drivingifyour vehicle over-
heats. Doingsocould cause avehicle fire.
. Never openthehood ifsteam iscoming out.
. Never remove theradiator orcoolant reser-
voir capwhile theengine ishot. Ifthe
radiator orcoolant reservoir capisremoved
when theengine ishot, pressurized hot
water willspurt outand possibly cause
burning, scalding orserious injury.
. Ifsteam orcoolant iscoming fromthe
engine, standclearofthe vehicle toprevent
getting burned.
. The engine cooling fancan start atany time
when thecoolant temperature exceedspre-
set degrees.
. Becareful nottoallow yourhands, hair,
jewelry orclothing tocome intocontact with,
or toget caught inthe cooling fanordrive
belts.
If your vehicle isoverheating (indicatedbythe high
temperature indicator),or ifyou feel alack ofengine
power, detectunusual noise,etc.,takethefollowing
steps:
1. Safely movethevehicle offthe road away from
traffic.
2. Turn onthe hazard indicator flasherlights.
3. Apply theparking brake.
4. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model: Movetheshift
lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
DO NOTST OP THE ENGINE . 5.
Open allthe windows.
6. Turn offthe airconditioner. Movethetemperature
control tomaximum hotand thefancontrol tohigh
speed.
7. Get outfrom thevehicle.
8. Visually inspectandlisten forsteam orcoolant
escaping fromtheradiator beforeopening the
hood. Wait until nosteam orcoolant canbeseen
before proceeding.
9. Open theengine hood.
10. Visually inspectifthe cooling fanisrunning.
11. Visually inspecttheradiator andradiator hosesfor
leakage.
If the cooling fanisnot running orthe coolant is
leaking, stoptheengine.
12. After theengine coolsdown, checkthecoolant
level inthe reservoir withtheengine running. Do
not open theradiator cap.
13. Add coolant tothe reservoir ifnecessary .
Have yourvehicle inspected/repaired ataNISSAN
dealer.
PUSH STARTING IFYOUR VEHICLE OVERHEA TS
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When towing yourvehicle, localregulations fortowing
must befollowed. Incorrecttowingequipment could
damage yourvehicle. To assure propertowing andto
prevent accidental damagetoyour vehicle, NISSAN
recommends thatyouhave professional roadassis-
tance personnel towyour vehicle. Itis advisable to
have theprofessional roadassistant carefullyreadthe
following precautions.
T OWING PRECAUTIONS
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. Besure thatthetransmission, steeringsystem,
and drivetrain areinworking condition before
towing. Ifany units aredamaged, thevehicle must
be towed usingadolly orflatbed towtruck. (Two-
Wheel Drive(2WD) model)
. NISSAN recommends thatyour vehicle betowed
with thedriving (front)wheels offthe ground.
(T wo-Wheel Drive(2WD) model)
. Always attachsafetychains beforetowing.
. Never towFour-Wheel Drive(4WD) modelwith
any ofthe wheels onthe ground asthis may cause
serious andexpensive damagetothe drivetrain.
T OWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN
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T owing Two-Wheel Drive(2WD) model
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Front wheels onthe ground:
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NISSAN recommends thattowing dolliesbeused
under thefront wheels whentowing yourvehicle orthe
vehicle beplaced onaflatbed towtruck asillustrated.
CAUTION:
Never towContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) model withthefront wheels onthe
ground. Doingsowill cause serious andexpen- sive
damage tothe drivetrain.
Manual Transmission (MT)model:
If you have totow aMT vehicle withfront wheel onthe
ground, perform thefollowing procedures.
1. Place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº position.
2. Secure thesteering wheelinastraight-ahead
position withrope orasimilar device.
3. Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
4. Release theparking brake.
5. Attach thesafety chains whenever towing.
Rear wheels onthe ground:
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1. Place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº position.
2. Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
3. Release theparking brake.
4. Attach safetychains whenever towing.
All four wheels onthe ground:
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NISSAN recommends thatthevehicle beplaced ona
flatbed towtruck asillustrated.
CAUTION:
Never towCVT model withallfour wheels onthe
ground. Doingsowill cause serious andexpen-
sive damage tothe drivetrain.
Manual Transmission (MT)model:
If you have totow aMT vehicle withallfour wheels on
the ground, perform thefollowing procedures.
CAUTION:
. Never towamanual transmission model
backward withallfour wheels onthe
ground.
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1. Place theignition switchinthe ªOFFº position.
2. Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
3. Release theparking brake.
T owing Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) model
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4WD model
NISSAN recommends thattowing dolliesbeused
under thefront orrear wheels whentowing your
vehicle orthe vehicle beplaced onaflatbed towtruck
as illustrated.
CAUTION:
Never tow4WD withanyofthe wheels onthe
ground. Doingsowill cause serious andexpen-
sive damage tothe drivetrain.
Freeing trapped vehicle
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WARNING:
. Never allowanyone tostand nearthetowing
line during thepulling operation.
. Never spinthetires athigh speed. Thiscould
cause themtoexplode andresult inserious
injury. Partsofthe vehicle couldalsoover-
heat andbedamaged.
. Donot pull thevehicle usingtherear hook
(except forEurope andIndonesia) .The rear
hook isnot designed topull thevehicle out
in the event thatthevehicle becomes
trapped.
In the event thatyour vehicle's tiresbecome trappedin
sand, snow,or mud, andthevehicle isunable tofree
itself without beingpulled, usetherecovery hooks.
. Use therecovery hooksonly.Do not attach the
pulling devicetoany other partofthe vehicle body.
Otherwise, thevehicle bodymaybedamaged.
. Use therecovery hookstofree avehicle only.
. The recovery hooksareunder tremendous stress
when usedtofree atrapped vehicle.Alwayspull
the pulling devicestraight outfrom thevehicle.
Never pullonthe recovery hooksatan angle. Front
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Front
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Remove thehook cover fromthebumper witha
suitable tool.
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Securely installtherecovery hookasillustrated.
(The hook isstored inthe storage area.)
Make surethattherecovery hookisproperly secured
in its storage areaafter use.
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Appear anceandcare
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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.
Appearan ceand care
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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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the brake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween the
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Except forManual Transmission (MT)model; make
sure thatthebrake fluidlevel isbetween theªMAXº
and ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Coolant level*:
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leaks afterthevehicle hasbeen parked forawhile.
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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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