2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL steering

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.—

MA-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (QR20DE AND QR25DE PETROL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate.
NOTE:

(1) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming IIIIIIIILT- 1 4
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For
level & leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-37, MA-
41
Brake fluidRRRRMA-42
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveIIIIBR-26
Power steering fluid & lines (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-44
Manual transaxle gear oil (For leaks) I I I I I I I IMA-37
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-38
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks) I I I I I I I IMA-39
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks or
replace)IIIRIIIRMA-40, MA-
40
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts, propeller shaft, front drive
shafts & exhaust systemIIIIIIIIMA-43, MA-
44 , MA-40 ,
MA-45
, MA-
37
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate &
balance wheels)IIIIIIIIFSU-6, MA-
41
Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nentsIIIIIIIIMA-43, MA-
43 , MA-43
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-6, PB-2 ,
CL-5
Ventilation air filterRRRRAT C - 1 3 0
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1)MA-45

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-9
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, D = Check filter and drain water
NOTE:

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.

(1) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

(2) Never use CG-4 oil.

(3) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.

(4) First replace at 100,000 Km (60,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000Km (36,000 miles)/36 months. After first
replacement, perform "I" (checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of
replacement interval.

(5) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, perform this maintenance item.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or
months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceSee
NOTE (1)EM-175
Drive belts I I I I I IMA-27
Engine oil (recommended oil.)See
NOTE (2)RRRRRRMA-33
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or equivalent)See
NOTE (3)RRRRRRMA-33
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use Genuine Nissan
Anti-freeze Coolant (L250) or equivalent)See
NOTE (4)IRMA-28
Cooling system I I I I I IMA-30
Fuel lines I I IMA-31
Air cleaner filter RRMA-32
Fuel filterDRDRDRMA-31
Fuel injectorSee
NOTE (5)EM-157
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I I I ILT- 1 4
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIMA-41, MA-37
Brake fluidRRRMA-42
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections &
check valveIIIBR-25
Power steering fluid & lines (For level & leaks) I I I I I IMA-44
Manual transaxle gear oil (For leaks) I I I I I IMA-37
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks) I I I I I IMA-39

MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

NOTE:

(1) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
The 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 — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J — Frequent off road use or driving in water
K —Sustained high speed driving
L — For models without Euro-OBD system
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks or
replace)IIRIIRMA-40
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension
parts, propeller shaft, front drive shafts &
exhaust systemIIIIIIMA-43, MA-44
, MA-40
, MA-
45 , MA-37
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & bal-
ance wheels)IIIIIIFSU-6, MA-41
Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nentsIIIIIIMA-43, MA-43
, MA-43
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free
play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-6, CL-5
Ventilation air filterRRRRRRATC-130
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1)MA-45
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-11
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA

Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving conditionMaintenance itemMainte-
nance
opera-
tionMaintenance intervalRefer-
ence
page
A...........Air cleaner filterPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsMA-23
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 18
monthsMA-32
ABCD
........Engine oil &
engine oil filter Petrol models ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles) or 6 monthsMA-23
,
MA-25
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsMA-33,
MA-33
A...E.......Fuel filter Diesel models Check &
drain
waterEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsFL-17
ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or 12
monthsMA-31
.....F......Brake fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-42Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or 12
monthsMA-42
..C
....H
....Differential gear
oilPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsMA-40
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 18
monthsMA-40
..C....H....Automatic tran-
saxle fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsMA-39
......GH....Steering gear &
linkage, axle &
suspension
parts, propeller
shaft, front drive
shafts & exhaust
systemPetrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles) or 6 monthsMA-43
,
MA-44
,
MA-40
,
MA-45
,
MA-37
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsMA-43
,
MA-44
,
MA-40
,
MA-45
,
MA-37
A.C...GHI...Brake pads,
rotors & other
brake compo-
nentsPetrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles) or 6 monthsMA-43
,
MA-43
,
MA-43
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsMA-43
,
MA-43
,
MA-43
A...........Ventilation air fil-
terPetrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsAT C - 1 3 0

Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsAT C - 1 3 0

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-13
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (QR20DE AND QR25DE PETROL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate.
NOTE:

(1) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I ILT- 1 4
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For
level & leaks)IIIIMA-37, MA-
41
Brake fluidRRMA-42
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveIIBR-26
Power steering fluid & lines (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-44
Manual transaxle gear oil (For leaks) I I I IMA-37
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-38
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-39
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks or
replace)IRIRMA-40, MA-
40
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts, propeller shaft, front drive
shafts & exhaust systemIIIIMA-43, MA-
44 , MA-40 ,
MA-45
, MA-
37
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate &
balance wheels)IIIIFSU-6, MA-
41
Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nentsIIIIMA-43, MA-
43 , MA-43
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-6, PB-2 ,
CL-5
Ventilation air filterRRRRAT C - 1 3 0
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1)MA-45

MA-14
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, D = Check filter and drain water
NOTE:

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.

(1) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

(2) Never use CG-4 oil.

(3) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.

(4) First replace at 100,000 Km (60,000 miles), then every 60,000Km (36,000 miles). After first replacement, perform "I"
(checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.

(5) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, perform this maintenance item.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or
months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceSee
NOTE (1)EM-175
Drive belts I I I I I IMA-27
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)See
NOTE (2)RRRRRRMA-33
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or equivalent)See
NOTE (3)RRRRRRMA-33
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use Genuine Nissan Anti-
freeze Coolant (L250) or equivalent)See
NOTE (4)IRMA-28
Cooling system IIIIIIMA-30
Fuel linesIIMA-31
Air cleaner filter RRMA-32
Fuel filterDDRDDRMA-31
Fuel injectorSee
NOTE (5)EM-157
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I ILT- 1 4
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIMA-41, MA-37
Brake fluidRRMA-42
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections &
check valveIIBR-25
Power steering fluid & lines (For level & leaks) IIIIIIMA-44
Manual transaxle gear oil (For leaks) I I IMA-37
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks)IIIIIIMA-39

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-15
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA

NOTE:

(1) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
The 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 — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J — Frequent off road use or driving in water
K —Sustained high speed driving
L — For models without Euro-OBD system
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks or
replace)IIRIIRMA-40
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension
parts, propeller shaft, front drive shafts &
exhaust systemIIMA-43, MA-44
, MA-40
, MA-
45 , MA-37
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & bal-
ance wheels)IIIFSU-6, MA-41
Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nentsIIIIIIMA-43, MA-43
, MA-43
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free
play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-6, CL-5
Ventilation air filterRRRRRRATC-130
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1)MA-45
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)