2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 tow

GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION
GI
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................3
Precautions ..................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)²AIR BAG²AND
²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²
.................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM)
..................................................................3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.........................................4
PRECAUTIONS FOR MULTIPORT FUEL
INJECTION SYSTEM OR ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM
...................................................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR THREE WAY CATALYST...........6
PRECAUTIONS FOR HOSES.....................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE OILS...........................7
PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL........................................8
PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING..................9
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL......................................10
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS..........................12
Sample/Wiring Diagram - EXAMPL - ........................12
OPTIONAL SPLICE..................................................13
Description .................................................................14
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS.........................................16
HARNESS INDICATION...........................................17
COMPONENT INDICATION......................................17
SWITCH POSITIONS...............................................17
DETECTABLE LINES AND NON-DETECTABLE
LINES
.....................................................................17
MULTIPLE SWITCH.................................................18
REFERENCE AREA.................................................19
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES
FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT...............................21
Work Flow ..................................................................21
Incident Simulation Tests ...........................................22
INTRODUCTION......................................................22
VEHICLE VIBRATION..............................................22
HEAT SENSITIVE....................................................23
FREEZING..............................................................23
WATER INTRUSION................................................24
ELECTRICAL LOAD.................................................24
COLD OR HOT START UP.......................................24
Circuit Inspection .......................................................24
INTRODUCTION......................................................24
TESTING FOR²OPENS²IN THE CIRCUIT................25
TESTING FOR²SHORTS²IN THE CIRCUIT..............26
GROUND INSPECTION...........................................27
VOLTAGE DROP TESTS..........................................27
CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST...............................29
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES...............31
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnoses ....32
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or
Procedures.................................................................33
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM...............................35
Function and System Application ..............................35
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement...............36
Checking Equipment..................................................36
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit ......37
INSPECTION PROCEDURE.....................................37
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION................................38
Model Variation ..........................................................38
FOR EUROPE.........................................................38
FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH
AFRICA
...................................................................38
PREFIX AND SUFFIX DESIGNATIONS.....................39
Identification Number .................................................39
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ARRANGEMENT
.....................................................40
IDENTIFICATION PLATE..........................................40
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER.......................................41
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NUMBER........................41
MANUAL TRANSAXLE NUMBER..............................42
Dimensions ................................................................43
Wheels and Tires .......................................................43
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING...........44
Preparation ................................................................44
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................44
Board-on Lift ..............................................................44
Garage Jack and Safety Stand .................................45
2-pole Lift ...................................................................46
Tow Truck Towing ......................................................47
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
........................47

TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT
WHEELS ON GROUND)
..........................................47
TOWING POINT.......................................................48TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS........49
ISO 15031-2 TERMINOLOGY LIST..............................50
ISO 15031-2 ..............................................................50
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
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NJGI0009
PreparationNJGI0009S01SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJGI0009S0101
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
LM4086-0200
Board on attachment
NT001
LM4519-0000
Safety stand attachment
NT002
AGI016
Board-on LiftNJGI0009S02CAUTION:
Make sure vehicle is empty when lifting.
+The board-on lift attachment (LM4086-0200) set at front
end of vehicle should be set on the front of the sill under
the front door opening.
+Position attachments at front and rear ends of board-on
lift.
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Preparation
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Garage Jack and Safety Stand=NJGI0009S03WARNING:
+Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by
the jack. Always use safety stands when you have to get
under the vehicle.
+Place wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels
on the ground.
SGI110A
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Garage Jack and Safety Stand
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2-pole Lift=NJGI0009S04WARNING:
When lifting the vehicle, open the lift arms as wide as possible
and ensure that the front and rear of the vehicle are well bal-
anced.
When setting the lift arm, do not allow the arm to contact the
brake tubes, brake cable, fuel lines and sill spoiler.
SGI111A
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
2-pole Lift
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SGI805
SGI987
Tow Truck TowingNJGI0009S05CAUTION:
+All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.
+It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid
possible damage to the vehicle during towing operation.
Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at
dealer.
+Always attach safety chains before towing.
+When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering
system and power train are in good order. If any unit is
damaged, dollies must be used.
NISSAN recommends that the vehicle be towed with the driving
(front) wheels off the ground as illustrated.
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH
FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
NJGI0009S0502Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.
Speed:
Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
Distance:
Less than 65 km (40 miles)
CAUTION:
Never tow an automatic transaxle model from the rear (i.e.,
backward) with four wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH
REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT WHEELS ON
GROUND)
NJGI0009S0503Never tow an automatic transaxle model with rear wheels raised
(with front wheels on ground) as this may cause serious and
expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow it with
rear wheels raised, always use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck Towing
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TOWING POINT=NJGI0009S0501
SGI128A
SGI129A
Always pull the cable straight out from the vehicle. Never pull
on the hook at a sideways angle.
CAUTION:
Remove the front spoiler when towing the vehicle forward.
Otherwise, the towing device may damage the front spoiler.
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck Towing (Cont'd)
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Maintenance Under Severe Driving ConditionsNJMA0005S06The 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.
Severe driving conditions
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
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
page
A........Aircleaner filter Replace More frequentlyEM-17,
EM-87
ABCD.....Engine oil & oil filter (Gaso-
line engine)ReplaceEvery 5,000 km (3,000
miles) or 3 monthsLC-8, LC-9
.....F...Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000
miles) or 12 monthsBR-7
. . C . . . . H . Automatic transaxle fluid ReplaceEvery 40,000 km (24,000
miles) or 24 monthsAT-15
......GH.Steering gear & linkage, axle
& suspension parts & drive
shaftsCheckEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsST-7, SU-6,
SU-18
A.C...GHIBrake pads, rotors & other
brake componentsCheckEvery 5,000 km (3,000
miles) or 3 monthsBR-27,
BR-35
A.C...GHIBrake linings, drums & other
brake componentsCheckEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsBR-33
......G..Lock, hinges & hood latch LubricateEvery 5,000 km (3,000
miles) or 3 monthsBT-16, BT-7
A........Ventilation air filter Replace More frequently HA-102
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
MA-7