
MA-6
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCEPFP:00000
General MaintenanceELS000AL
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them for a nominal charge.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel.Item Reference page
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station, includ-
ing the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.—
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly. —
Doors and engine
hoodCheck that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door operate prop-
erly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure
that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for
lubrication frequently.BL-12
, BL-18
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 km (3,000 miles).MA-41
Item Reference page
LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim.—
Warning lamps and
chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly. —
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play.
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play, hard
steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)—
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the
belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.MA-45
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluidCheck that there is adequate fluid in the tank. —
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold.MA-20
(QR20DE,
QR25DE)
MA-28
(YD22DDTi)
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine.MA-23
(QR20DE,
QR25DE)
MA-33
(YD22DDTi)
Brake and clutch fluid
levelsMake sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.MA-37
, MA-41
BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines.—

IDX-6
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
EC-1124, EC-1163, EC-1317, EC-1413, EC-1451
Injection nozzle(YD22DDTi) ........................... EM-157
Injector ............................................... EC-428, EC-820
Input shaft (FF M/T) .............................. MT-20, MT-25
Intake air temperature sensor ........... EC-156, EC-781,
EC-976
, EC-1286
Intake door control linkage adjustment ............ ATC-81
Intake door motor ATC-79, ATC-128, MTC-11, MTC-26
Intake manifold(QR20DEQR25DE) ................. EM-17
Intake manifold(YD22DDTi) ............................ EM-136
Intake sensor ................................................. ATC-117
Intake valve timing control ................. EC-135, EC-582
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve ....... EC-286
Interior ....................... EI-32, EI-34, EI-35, EI-38, EI-39
Interior lamp ........................................................ LT-76
Interior lamp on-off control ...................... LT-76, LT-77
ISO 15031-5 Mode 1 - 9 ...................... EC-51, EC-892
IVC - Wiring diagram ....................................... EC-287
J
Joint connector (J/C) .......................................... PG-75
K
Keyless entry system - See Multi-remote control system
BL-74
Knock sensor (KS) ............................. EC-242, EC-633
KS - Wiring diagram ........................... EC-243, EC-634
L
LAN system circuit ........................................... ATC-69
License lamp ....................................................... LT-47
Line pressure test (A/T) ....................... AT-68, AT-260
Liquid gasket application ......................... LU-3, LU-17
Liquid gasket application(QR20DEQR25DE) ... EM-6,
EM-123
, CO-3, CO-25
LOAD - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-457, EC-849
Location of electrical units ................................. PG-65
Lock, door ............................................... BL-91, BL-95
Lubricant (R134a) A/C ........................ ATC-5, ATC-24
Lubrication circuit (engine)(QR20DEQR25DE) .. LU-5
Lubrication circuit (engine)(YD22DDTi) ............. LU-19
Lubrication oil A/C .......................................... ATC-164
Lubrication-locks, hinges and hood latches ...... MA-45
M
M/T major overhaul ............................... MT-28
, MT-37
M/T oil replacement ........................................... MT-11
M/T removal and installation .............................. MT-17
MAFS - Wiring diagram ..... EC-151, EC-592, EC-965,
EC-972
, EC-1282
Magnet clutch ................................. ATC-88, ATC-146
MAIN - Wiring diagram ...... EC-124, EC-571, EC-938,
EC-1262
Mainshaft (M/T) ..................................... MT-20, MT-25
Maintenance (engine)(YD22DDTi) ................... MA-27
Major overhaul (Transfer) .................................. TF-57
Malfunction indicator (MI) .... EC-64, EC-516, EC-896,
EC-1224
Mass air flow sensor (MAFS) ........... EC-149, EC-590,
EC-963
, EC-970, EC-1280
Master cylinder (brake) ...................................... BR-14
Master cylinder (clutch) ........................................ CL-8
Meter ..................................................................... DI-4
METER - Wiring diagram ......................... DI-14, DI-17
MIL/DL - Wiring diagram ............... EC-1202, EC-1498
MIRROR - Wiring diagram ............................... GW-87
Mirror defogger ................................................ GW-21
Mirror, door ...................................................... GW-86
Mirror, out side ................................................. GW-86
Misfire .............................................................. EC-237
Mode door control linkage adjustment ........... ATC-75,
ATC-134
, MTC-9, MTC-31
Mode door motor ............................ ATC-73, ATC-134
Molding - See Exterior ................... EI-22, EI-24, EI-25
Mud guard - See Exterior .................................... EI-24
MULTI - Wiring diagram ..................................... BL-77
Multiport fuel injection (MFI) system ... EC-34, EC-496
Multiport fuel injection precautions ....................... GI-6
Multi-remote control system ............................... BL-74
N
NATS - Wiring diagram .................................... BL-111
NATS (Nissan anti-theft system) ..................... BL-108
NATS (Nissan anti-theft system) precautions ....... GI-3
NVH troubleshooting (BR) ................................... BR-5
NVH troubleshooting (Transfer) ........................... TF-8
O
Oil cooler (engine)(QR20DEQR25DE) ............. LU-11
Oil cooler (engine)(YD22DDTi) .......................... LU-28
Oil filter(QR20DEQR25DE) .............................. LU-10
Oil filter(YD22DDTi) ........................................... LU-23
Oil pan (engine)(QR20DEQR25DE) ................ EM-25
Oil pan (engine)(YD22DDTi) ........................... EM-147
Oil pressure (engine)(QR20DEQR25DE) ........... LU-7
Oil pressure (engine)(YD22DDTi) ...................... LU-20
Oil pump (engine)(QR20DEQR25DE) .............. LU-13
Oil pump (engine)(YD22DDTi) ........................... LU-30
Oil seal replacement (engine)(QR20DEQR25DE) ......
EM-44
, EM-67, EM-82
On board diagnostic system . EC-51, EC-513, EC-892
Operating cylinder (clutch) ................................. CL-10
Out side mirror ................................................. GW-86
Overdrive control switch .................... AT-240, AT-327
Overheat ........... EC-348, EC-700, EC-1011, EC-1320
Oversize piston(QR20DEQR25DE) ............... EM-104
Oversize piston(YD22DDTi) ........................... EM-230
P
Park/Neutral position switch EC-373
, EC-725, EC-816,
EC-1182
, EC-1479