1996 NISSAN QUEST Owners Manual

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid is below the MIN line or the brake
warning light comes on, addDOT 3fluid up
to the MAX line. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be thoroughly
checked by your NISSAN dealer. For further
brake fluid specification information, refer to
the ``Technical and Consumer Information''
section in this manual.
CAUTION
cUse only new fluid. Old, inferior, or
contaminated fluid may damage the
brake system. The use of improper
fluids can damage the brake system
and affect the vehicle's stopping
ability.
cDo not spill the fluid on painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If
fluid is spilled, wash with water.
Add fluid when the low washer fluid warning
light comes on. To check the fluid level, look
down the fill tube of the washer fluid reser-
voir in the engine compartment.
To add fluid, remove the reservoir cap and
refill reservoir.
This reservoir serves both front and rear
washer systems.
CAUTION
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the paint.
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BRAKE FLUID WINDOW WASHER FLUID
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cKeep the battery surface clean and dry.
Any corrosion should be washed off with
a solution of baking soda and water.
cMake certain the terminal connections
are clean and securely tightened.
cIf the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days
or longer, disconnect the negative (þ)
battery terminal cable to prevent dis-
charge.
WARNING
Do not expose the battery to flames or
electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas gener-
ated by battery action is explosive. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact your
skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
After touching a battery or battery cap,
do not touch or rub your eyes. Thor-
oughly wash your hands. If the acid
contacts your eyes, skin or clothing,
immediately flush with water for at
least 15 minutes and seek medical at-
tention.Check the fluid level in each cell. It should
be between the MAX and MIN lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only
distilled water to bring the level to the indi-
cator in each filler opening.Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell plugs using a suitable
tool.
2. Add distilled water up to the MAX level.
3. Tighten cell plugs.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see the ``In
case of emergency'' section. If the engine
does not start by jump starting, the battery
may have to be replaced. Contact your
NISSAN dealer.
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BATTERY
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WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is OFF.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of
unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness.
If the belt is loose or in poor condition,
have it replaced or adjusted by your
NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for con-
dition and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual.WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the plugs. An incorrect socket
can cause damage.1. Disconnect the spark plug cables from
the spark plugs.
When disconnecting, always hold the boots,
not the cables.
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DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
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2. Remove the spark plugs with a spark
plug socket. The plug socket has a rub-
ber seal that holds the spark plug so it
does not fall when it is pulled out. Make
sure each spark plug is snugly fitted into
the plug socket.
3. Check the gap on each new spark plug
with a feeler gauge. (The spark plug gap
is shown in the ``Technical and consumer
information'' section.) Adjust it as re-
quired.4. Fit the new plugs, one at a time, into the
spark plug socket and install them. Turn
each plug several full turns by hand, then
tighten with a spark plug socket to the
correct torque. Do not overtighten.
Spark plug tightening torque:
14 to 22 ft-lb (20 to 29 Nzm)
5. Holding the boot, re-connect each high
tension cable to its proper spark plug by
pushing it on until you feel a snap.
The filter should not be cleaned and reused.
Replace it according to the maintenance
intervals shown in the ``Maintenance sched-
ule'' section. When replacing the filter, un-
clip the four clamps and remove the filter.
Wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing
and the cover with a damp cloth when
replacing filter.
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AIR CLEANER HOUSING
FILTER
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WARNING
Operating the engine with the air cleaner
off can cause you or others to be burned.
The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it
stops flame if the engine backfires. If it
isn't there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Don't drive with it off,
and be careful working on the engine
with the air cleaner off.
1) CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or
other material may be on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild
detergent. Then, rinse the blade with
clear water. If your windshield is still notclear after cleaning the blades and using
the wipers, replace the blades.
2) REPLACEMENT
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
2. Push the lock pin, then remove the wiper
blade.
3. Insert the new wiper blade to the wiper
arm until it clicks into place.
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WIPER BLADES
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CAUTION
After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position.
Otherwise it may be damaged when the
engine hood is opened.
Make sure the wiper blade contacts the
glass, otherwise the arm may be dam-
aged from wind pressure.
Rear wiper blade replacement
1. Lift wiper arm away from the windshield.
2. Push in the lock pin with a suitable tool,
then pull up on the blade.
3. Insert a new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm and press down until the blade clicks
into place.
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With the engine running, check the distance
between the upper surface of the pedal and
the floor. If it is out of the range shown
above, see your NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
See your NISSAN dealer and have it
checked if the brake pedal height does
not return to normal.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front disc-type brakes self-adjust every
time the brake pedal is applied. The rear
drum-type brakes also self-adjust every
time the brake pedal is applied. If the brake
pedal goes down farther than normal, see
your NISSAN dealer.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched scrap-
ing or screeching sound when the vehicle is
in motion whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator sound
is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
The rear drum brakes (if so equipped) do
not have audible wear indicators. ShouldADI0062ADI0027
PARKING BRAKE CHECK BRAKE PEDAL
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you ever hear an unusually loud noise from
the rear drum brakes, have them inspected
as soon as possible by your NISSAN
dealer.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For more information regard-
ing brake inspections, see the appropriate
maintenance schedule information in the
``Maintenance Schedule'' section of this
manual.Check the brake booster function as fol-
lows:
1. With the engine off, press and release
the brake pedal several times. When
brake pedal movement (distance of
travel) remains the same from one pedal
application to the next, continue on to the
next step.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, start
the engine. The pedal height should drop
a little.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, turn the
engine off. Keep the pedal depressed for
about 30 seconds; the pedal height
should not change.
4. Run the engine for one minute without
depressing the brake pedal, then turn it
off. Depress the brake pedal several
times. The pedal travel distance will de-
crease gradually with each depression
as the vacuum is released from the
booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, see
your NISSAN dealer.
Engine compartment (headlight
fuses)
If a headlight does not come on, check for
an open fuse:
The left headlight (driver's side) fuse is
located in the left-hand fuse box, near the
radiator cap.
The right headlight (passenger side) fuse is
located in the right-hand fuse box, found in
the right-front corner of the engine compart-
ment.
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BRAKE BOOSTER FUSES
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