GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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General MaintenanceELS001HT
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.MA-39
,BL-12
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) for 2WD models and
every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) for 4WD models.MA-34
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LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check
headlamp 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-40
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Windshield washer
fluidCheck that there is adequate fluid in the tank. —
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold.MA-19
(YD25DDTi)
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off the
engine.MA-25
(YD25DDTi)
Brake and clutch fluid
levelsMake sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.MA-28
,MA-35
BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines.—
WW-34
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop
Location
EKS00P5E
REMOVAL
1. Operate wiper motor, and stop it at the auto stop position.
2. Remove wiper arm mounting nuts covers.
3. Remove wiper arm mounting nuts, then remove wiper arms.
INSTALLATION
1. Before reinstalling wiper arm, clean up the pivot area as illus-
trated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
2. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate
wiper motor and then turn it “OFF” (auto stop).
3. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set
the blade center to clearance “L1” and “L2” immediately before
tightening nut.
4. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor
and then turn it “OFF”.
5. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance “L1” and “L2”.
lTighten wiper arm mounting nuts to specified torque.
SEL024J
PKIA5548E
Clearance “L1” : 32±7.5 mm (1.26±0.295 in)
Clearance “L2” : 31±7.5 mm (1.22±0.295 in)
PKIA5763E
Front wiper arm mounting nuts : 23.6 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
