2000 NISSAN XTERRA maintenance schedule

Schedule Two
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles ý 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
(km ý 1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Chassis and body maintenance
Brake lines & cablesIIII
Brake pads, rotors, drums & liningsIIII
Automatic transmission, transfer & differential gear oil (exc. LSD)IIII
Manual transmission oil I I I [R]
Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil I R I R
Steering gear (box) & linkage, axle & suspension parts I I
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Drive shaft boots (
) IIII
Front wheel bearing grease (4x2) I I
Front wheel bearing grease & free-running hub grease (
)I R I R
Exhaust systemII
Supplemental air bag system See NOTE (1)
NOTE: (1) Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the FMVSS certification label.
(2) Refer to ``Tire rotation'' under the ``General maintenance'' heading earlier in this section.
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EXPLANATION OF
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with an ``*'' is found in the ``Do-it-
yourself'' section of this manual.
Emission control system
maintenance
Drive belts*Check drive belts for wear,
fraying or cracking and also for proper ten-
sion. Replace any damaged drive belts.
Air cleaner filterUnder normal driving con-
ditions, the air cleaner filter should be re-
placed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule. However, driving the vehicle in
dusty areas may cause rapid clogging of the
element. Consequently, the element may
have to be replaced more frequently.
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fil-
terUnder normal driving conditions, the
filter should be replaced in accordance with
the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
operated under extremely adverse weather
conditions or in areas where ambient tem-
peratures are either extremely low or ex-
tremely high, the filter may become cloggedmore rapidly. In such an event, replace the
filter immediately.
EVAP Vapor linesCheck vapor lines and
connections for leaks, looseness, or dete-
rioration. If leaks are found, replace the
lines.
Fuel lines (hoses, piping, connections,
etc.)Check the fuel hoses, piping and con-
nections for leaks, looseness or deteriora-
tion. Replace any damaged parts.
Fuel filterIf the vehicle is operated under
extremely adverse weather conditions or in
areas where ambient temperatures are ei-
ther extremely low or extremely high, the
filter might become clogged. In such an
event, replace the filter immediately.
Engine coolant*Flush and refill the cooling
system.
Engine oil and oil filter*Under normal
driving conditions, the engine oil and oil filter
should be replaced in accordance with the
maintenance schedule. However, under se-
vere driving conditions, they may have to be
replaced more frequently.
Spark plugs*Replace with new plugs hav-
ing the correct heat range.
Chassis and body maintenance
Brake lines and cablesCheck the brake
lines and hoses (including brake booster
vacuum hoses, connections & check valve)
and parking brake cables for proper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abrasion, de-
terioration, etc.
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings
Check these and the other brake compo-
nents for wear, deterioration and leaks. Un-
der severe driving conditions, they may have
to be inspected more frequently.
Manual and automatic transmission,
transfer and differential gear oilVisually
inspect for signs of leakage and replace oil
for limited-slip differential. Under severe
driving conditions, the oil should be re-
placed at the specified interval.
Steering gear (box) and linkage, axle and
suspension parts and drive shaft boots
Check for damage, looseness and leakage
of oil or grease. Under severe driving con-
ditions, they may have to be inspected more
frequently.
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Propeller shaft(s)Check the propeller
shaft(s) for damage, looseness and grease
leakage under severe driving conditions
(
only).
Front wheel bearing grease and free-
running hub greaseCheck the wheel
bearing for grease leakage around grease
seals, axial end play and smooth turning.
Repack these in accordance with the main-
tenance schedule (4x2).
Check the wheel bearing and free running
hub for grease leakage around grease
seals, axial end play and smooth turning.
Repack these in accordance with the main-
tenance schedule. In case of frequent driv-
ing in muddy water, the bearing grease and
free-running hub grease inspection should
be performed more frequently (
).
Exhaust systemVisually check the ex-
haust pipes, muffler, and hangers for proper
attachment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abra-
sion, deterioration, etc. Under severe driv-
ing conditions, inspection should be per-
formed more frequently.
Supplemental air bag systemCheck the
supplemental air bag system components
for proper attachment, damage, deformities,cracks, rust, etc. Work around and on the
supplemental air bag system should be
done by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Maintenance
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Model KA24DE VG33E
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60
Bore ý Stroke in (mm) 3.504 ý 3.780 (89.0 ý 96.0) 3.602 x 3.268 (91.5 x 83.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 145.78 (2,389) 199.84 (3,275)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
See the ``Emission Control Label'' on the underside of the hood. Ignition timing degree (BTDC)
at idle speed degree/rpm
CO percentage at idle speed [No air] %
Spark plugPFR5G-11 (Standard)*1
PFR6G-11 (Cold)*1
PFR7G-11 (Cold)*1PFR5G-11 (Standard)*1
PFR6G-11 (Cold)*1
PFR7G-11 (Cold)*1
Spark plug gap Nominal: in (mm) 0.043 (1.1) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain Timing belt *2
Generator belt size
Width ý Length in (mm) 0.413 x 35.63 (10.5 x 905) 0.701 x 31.69 (17.8 x 805)
*1: Always check with the Parts Department at an authorized NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
*2: Periodic maintenance is necessary. See9Periodic maintenance schedules9in the9Maintenance9section.
The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Ð Causing Equipment
Regulations.
ENGINE
Technical and consumer information10-9
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Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to Federal
and/or local regulations and that it is prop-
erly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
OBe certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle
if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-
down condition; check for improper
tongue load, overload, worn suspension
or other possible causes of either condi-
tion.
OAlways secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
OBe certain your outside mirrors conform
to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for towing
before driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle's behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area which is free from traffic. Steering,
stability and braking performance will be
somewhat different than under normal driv-
ing conditions.
OAlways secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
O
Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
OAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
OAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
OAlways block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if
you must do so, and if your vehicle is
equipped with automatic transmission,
first block the wheels and apply the park-
ing brake, and then move the transmis-
sion shift selector lever into the P (Park)
position. If you move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.OWhen going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift
the transmission to a lower gear and
reduce speed to reduce chances of en-
gine overloading and/or overheating.
However, for long steep grades, do not
stay in 1st or 2nd gear when driving
above 35 MPH (56 km/h).
OIf the engine coolant rises to an ex-
tremely high temperature when the air
conditioning system is on, turn off the air
conditioner. Coolant heat can be addi-
tionally vented by opening the windows,
switching the fan control to high and
setting the temperature control to the
HOT position.
OTrailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
OAvoid towing a trailer for your vehicle's
first 500 miles (805 km).
OHave your vehicle serviced more often
than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended Maintenance Schedule.
OWhen making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
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H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-14
Headlights .................................................. 8-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Heater operation ..................................... 4-4
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
Hubs
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 5-20
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-6
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-7
Inside mirror ............................................... 3-17
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-17
Interior light and cargo light ....................... 2-24
J
Jack
Pantograph type ..................................... 6-6
Jump starting ............................................... 6-8K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-14
Emission control information label...... 10-14
Engine serial number ......................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ...................... 1-11
Light
Air bag warning light ............................. 1-11
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-7
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-30
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-14
Headlights ............................................. 8-29
Interior light and cargo light .................. 2-24
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-29
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-24
Warning/indicator lights and chimes....... 2-7
Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Power door locks .................................... 3-3Rear door lock ...................................... 3-10
Luggage rack ............................................. 3-11
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .................... 3-11
Luggage rack (see roof rack with gear
basket) ....................................................... 3-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-15
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-21
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ............... 2-11
Manual windows ........................................ 2-25
Map lights .................................................. 2-24
Meters and gauges ...................................... 2-2
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-17
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-15
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-16
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-4
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O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ...... 10-4
Odometer ..................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil.............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-9
Engine oil ................................................ 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-6
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-7
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-15
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-16
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual order form ..................... 10-29
P
Pantograph type jack ................................... 6-6
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-24
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-15
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-23
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Power
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-14Power steering system ......................... 5-24
Power windows..................................... 2-25
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ............................................. 5-3
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-13
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-10
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 4-28
AM-FM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-22
CB radio or car phone .......................... 4-36
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-15
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................................................... 10-27
Rear anti-lock brake warning light ............. 2-10
Rear door lock ........................................... 3-10
Rear seat ..................................................... 1-4
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ..................................................... 2-17
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-12Remote keyless entry system
(See multi-remote control system) .............. 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-27
Roof rack with gear basket ........................ 3-11
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-27
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-13
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-21
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-21
Seat belts.............................................. 1-13
Three-point type with retractor ............. 1-16
Two-point type without retractor
(rear center lap belt) ............................. 1-19
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-8
Seats
Adjustment .............................................. 1-2
Rear seat ................................................ 1-4
Separate seats ....................................... 1-2
Service manual order form ...................... 10-29
Shifting
Manual transmission............................. 5-13
Skyroof ....................................................... 2-27
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-19
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-24
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-11
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Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline, at least 87 AKI number
(RON 91)
For further details such as gasohol or diesel
fuel grade, see ``Fuel recommendation'' in
the ``Technical and consumer information''
section.
Recommended engine oil:
OAPI Certification Mark
OAPI grade SG/SH Energy Conserving I &
II or API grade SJ, Energy Conserving
OILSAC grade GF-I & GF-II
See9Engine oil and filter recommendatio-
n9in the ``Technical and consumer informa-
tion'' section.
Tire cold pressure:
See the tire placard affixed to the inside of
the glove box lid.
Recommended new vehicle
break-in procedure:
During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the ``BREAK-IN SCHEDULE''found in the ``Starting and Driving'' section of
this Owner's Manual. Follow these recom-
mendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.(page)
OIn case of emergency ...................... 6-1
(Flat tire, engine will not start, overheat-
ing, towing)
OHow to start the engine ................... 5-1
OHow to read the meters and
gauges ............................................. 2-1
OMaintenance schedule ..................... 9-1
ODo-it-yourself operations.................. 8-1
OTechnical and consumer
information ..................................... 10-1
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