2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 towing

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S03The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent off road use or driving in water
K Ð Sustained high speed driving
L Ð For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
18 months
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
MA-12

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S06The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent off road use or driving in water
K Ð Sustained high speed driving
L Ð For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
Petrol models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
Petrol models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H....Automatic transaxle fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
MA-18

Shock absorber (rear) ............................... SU-21
Side air bag ............................................... RS-33
Side trim .................................................... BT-31
Spare tire size ............................................ GI-43
Speedometer ............................................. EL-89
Spiral cable ............................................... RS-29
Spot lamp .................................................. EL-87
Spring (Wheelarch) height .......................... SU-6
Stabilizer bar (front) ................................... SU-11
Stall test (A/T) ............................................ AT-78
Standardized relay ....................................... EL-7
Start signal ...................................... EC-460, 693
Starter ....................................................... SC-16
Starting system ......................................... SC-13
Steering linkage ......................................... ST-15
Steering switch .......................................... EL-39
Steering wheel and column ....................... ST-10
Steering wheel play ..................................... ST-6
Steering wheel turning force ....................... ST-8
Stop lamp .................................................. EL-56
Striking rod (M/T) .......................... MT-32, 56, 94
Strut (front) .................................................. SU-9
Strut (rear) ................................................. SU-20
Sub-gear (M/T) ................................... MT-31, 55
Sunroof, electric ....................................... EL-165
Sunroof ...................................................... BT-60
Super lock ................................................ EL-196
Supplemental Restraint System ............... RS-20
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring
diagram .................................................. RS-46
Symbols and abbreviations ........................ GI-11
Symptom matrix chart ..................... EC-124, 541
Synchronizer (M/T) ....................... MT-31, 55, 93
System readiness test (SRT) code ........... EC-60
T
TCM circuit diagram ................................... AT-17
TCM inspection table ............................... AT-117
TP/SW - Wiring diagram ................. EC-323, 427
TPS - Wiring diagram ............................. EC-171
TURN - Wiring diagram ............................. EL-67
Tachometer ................................................ EL-89
Tail lamp .................................................... EL-53
Thermostat .......................................... LC-15, 40
Three way catalyst precautions ................... GI-6
Three way catalyst .................................. EC-299
Throttle position sensor (TPS) ................ EC-168
Throttle position sensor adjustment .......... EC-98
Throttle position switch ........... AT-139, 264, 333,
EC-321, 426
Throwout bearing - See Clutch release
bearing ............................................. CL-17, 20
Tie-rod ball joints ....................................... ST-19
Tie-rod ........................................................ ST-15
Tightening torque of standard bolts ........... GI-49
Timing chain ....................................... EM-22, 93
Tire size ...................................................... GI-43
Torque converter installation .................... AT-347Tow truck towing ........................................ GI-47
Transmission case (M/T) .............. MT-30, 54, 92
Tread-FR&RR (Dimensions) ...................... GI-43
Trim ............................................................ BT-31
Trouble diagnoses ...................................... GI-31
Trunk lid finisher ........................................ BT-45
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ................ BT-10
Trunk lid trim .............................................. BT-45
Trunk lid ..................................................... BT-10
Trunk room lamp ....................................... EL-87
Trunk room trim ......................................... BT-45
Turn signal lamp ........................................ EL-65
Two trip detection logic ............................. EC-57
Two-pole lift ................................................ GI-46
U
Under body ................................................ BT-77
V
VSS - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-311, 593
Vacuum hose (brake system) ................... BR-22
Vacuum hose drawing (Engine control) .... EC-27
Vacuum pump ........................................... BR-23
Valve clearance ................................ EM-42, 132
Valve guide ....................................... EM-38, 123
Valve lifter ................................................. EM-41
Valve seat ......................................... EM-40, 125
Valve spring ...................................... EM-41, 127
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ........... EC-309, 593
Viscosity number (SAE) ............................ MA-21
Viscous coupling (FF M/T) ........................ MT-93
W
WARN - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-108
WIP/R - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-129
WIPER - Wiring diagram ......................... EL-125
Warning chime ......................................... EL-113
Warning lamps ......................................... EL-107
Washer, front ........................................... EL-123
Water pump ......................................... LC-14, 38
Water temperature gauge .......................... EL-89
Weatherstrip - See Exterior ....................... BT-47
Wheel alignment (rear) ............................. SU-18
Wheel bearing (front) .................................. AX-3
Wheel bearing (rear) ................................. AX-23
Wheel hub (front) ........................................ AX-5
Wheel hub (rear) ....................................... AX-24
Wheel sensors (ABS) ............................... BR-88
Wheelarch height ........................................ SU-6
Wheelbase (Dimensions) ........................... GI-43
Wide open & closed throttle position
switch ................................................... EC-168
Width (Dimensions) .................................... GI-43
Window, rear .............................................. BT-68
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-7