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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to the FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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miles, kilometers or
months, whichever
comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Drive beltNOTE
(1)I*MA-13
Air cleaner filterNOTE
(2)[R]MA-16
EVAP vapor linesI*MA-19
Fuel linesI*MA-15
Fuel filterNOTE
(3)—
Engine coolantNOTE
(4)R*MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-16
Engine oil filter (Use
genuine oil filter or
equivalent)RRRRRRRRMA-17
Spark plugs (Iridium/
platinum-tipped type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km)MA-18
Intake and exhaust
valve clearance NOTE
(5)EM-107
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Content Title Perform at number of
miles, kilometers or
months, whichever
comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.5
(12)
611 . 2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
Brake lines & cables I IMA-24
Brake pads, rotors,
drums & liningsIIIIMA-25
Manual transaxle oil
or automatic tran-
saxle fluidNOTE (1) I IMA-20 , MA-
22 or MA-22
CVT fluid NOTE (2) I I
Steering gear & link-
age, axle & suspen-
sion partsIIIIMA-26
, PS-
13
Tire rotation NOTE (3)WT-6
Front drive shaft boots I I I IMA-27

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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate.
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil (exc. LSD) at
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months, and change LSD gear oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration with CON-
SULT-II every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. If CONSULT-II is not available, change (not just
inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ELS001YF
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only Exhaust system I I I IMA-20
In-cabin microfilter R RMA-20
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Content Title Perform at number of
miles, kilometers or
months, whichever
comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.5
(12)
611 .2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
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Content Title Perform at number of
miles, kilometers or
months, whichever
comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I IMA-24
Brake pads, rotors,
drums & liningsII I IMA-25
Manual transaxle oil or
automatic transaxle fluidNOTE (1) I IMA-22 or MA-22
CVT fluid NOTE (2) I IMA-20
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension partsII I IMA-26, PS-13
Tire rotation NOTE (3)MA-24
Front drive shaft boots I I I IMA-27
Exhaust system I I I IMA-20
In-cabin microfilter R RMA-20
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Drive belt NOTE (1) I*MA-13
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-16
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-19
Fuel lines I* I*MA-15
Fuel filter NOTE (2)—
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-16
Engine oil filter (Use genu-
ine oil filter or equivalent.)RR R RRRRRMA-17

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belt if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate.
(1) Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NIS-
SAN new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.Spark plugs (Iridium/plati-
num-tipped type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km)MA-18
Intake and exhaust valve
clearance)NOTE (4)EM-107, "Valve Clear-
ance"
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
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Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I I I IMA-24
Brake pads, rotors, drums & lin-
ings IIIIMA-25
Manual transaxle oil or automatic
transaxle fluidIIIIMA-22 or MA-22
CVT fluid NOTE (1) IIIIMA-20
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension partsIIMA-26, PS-13
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-24
Front drive shaft boots I I I IMA-27
Exhaust system I IMA-20
In-cabin microfilter R R R RMA-20

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
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*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: DEXRONTM III / MERCONTM , or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN
dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTM III / MERCONTM Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
*3: Using transaxle fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN
new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 50.0 13 1/4 gal 11 galUnleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91)
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
change3.9 4 1/8 qt 3 3/8 qt

API Certification Mark *2 *3

API grade SH, SJ, SL or SM, Energy
Conserving *2 *3

ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 & GF-4 *2 *3 Without oil fil-
ter change3.7 3 7/8 qt 3 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir at max level)6.8 7 1/4 qt 6 qtGenuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze
Coolant or equivalent
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 2.0 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 ptELF XT4447 M+ 75W-80 or API GL-4, Vis-
cosity SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) 7.9 8 3/8 qt 7 qtGenuine NISSAN Matic “D” ATF (Conti-
nental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NIS-
SAN Automatic Transmission Fluid *2
CVT fluid 8.3 8 3/4 qt 7 1/4 qt Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *3
Brake and clutch fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid*4 or equivalent DOT 3 (US
FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4 3/4 qt 4 qtGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-Freeze or
equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.45 ± 0.05 kg 0.99 ± 0.11 lb 0.99 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning
system oilType 1
120 m4.1 fl oz 4.2 fl ozNISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type R or
equivalent *5
Type 2
100 m3.4 fl oz 3.5 fl ozNISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S or
equivalent *5

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEPFP:00100
Changing In-cabin MicrofilterELS0022D
1. Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Compress the air conditioner filter (1) downward while sliding it
to the RH side of the vehicle to release the upper pawl.
3. Move the bottom of air conditioner filter (1) upward as shown to
release the bottom tab, then remove it.
4. Replace the air conditioner filter with new one and install the
new filter in the A/C unit assembly.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the air conditioner filter lower tab is fully
seated, and that the air conditioner upper pawl is locked
into place securing the new filter into the A/C unit assem-
bly.
Checking Exhaust SystemELS0021U
Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and exhaust mounts for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, chafing, or deterioration.
Checking CVT FluidELS0021V
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle to warm up the
CVT fluid. When ambient temperature is 20°C (68°F), it takes
about 10 minutes for the CVT fluid to warm up to 50 to 80°C
(122 to 176°F).
3. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
4. With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move the
selector lever throughout the entire shift range and return it to
the “P” position.
5. Press the tab on the CVT fluid level gauge to release the lock
and pull out the CVT fluid level gauge from the CVT fluid charg-
ing pipe.
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6. Wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level gauge. Then rotate the CVT
fluid level gauge 180° and re-insert it into the CVT charging pipe
as far as it will go.
CAUTION:
Always use lint free paper towels to wipe fluid off the CVT
fluid level gauge.
7. Remove the CVT fluid level gauge and check that the fluid level
is within the specified range as shown. If the fluid level is at or
below the low side of the range, add the necessary specified
NISSAN CVT fluid through the CVT charging pipe.
CAUTION:

Only use specified NISSAN CVT fluid.

Do not overfill the CVT.
8. Install the CVT fluid level gauge to the CVT fluid charging pipe until it locks.
CAUTION:
When CVT fluid level gauge is installed into the CVT fluid charging pipe, make sure that the CVT
fluid level gauge is securely locked in place.
FLUID CONDITION CHECK
Changing CVT FluidELS0021W
1. Warm up CVT fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes.

: Vehicle front

Radiator (2)

CVT fluid cooler hose [inlet side (3)]

Transaxle assembly (4)
2. Drain CVT fluid from CVT fluid cooler hose [outlet side (1)] and
refill with new specified NISSAN CVT fluid in the CVT fluid
charging pipe with the engine running at idle speed.
CAUTION:
Only use the specified NISSAN CVT fluid.
3. Refill until new CVT fluid comes out from CVT fluid cooler hose [outlet side (1)].
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Fluid grade: Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubri-
cants" .
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Fluid status Conceivable cause Required operation
Varnished (viscous
varnish state)Clutch, brake
scorchedReplace the CVT fluid and check the
CVT main unit and the vehicle for
malfunctions (wire harness, cooler
pipes, etc.)
Milky white or
cloudyWater in the fluid Replace the CVT fluid and check for
places where water is getting in.
Large amount of
metal powder mixed
in fluidUnusual wear of
sliding parts within
CVTReplace the CVT fluid and check for
improper operation of the CVT.
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Fluid capacity and grade: Refer to MA-11, "Fluids
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2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid tem-
peratures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using the “COLD” range
on A/T fluid level gauge.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free cloth.
CAUTION:
When wiping the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free
cloth.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far
as it will go.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using the stopper attached.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at
low side of range, add A/T fluid to the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes.
5. Re-check A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on A/T
fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:

When wiping the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free cloth.

Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using the stopper attached.
6. Check A/T fluid condition and make any necessary repairs. Refer to AT-53, "
Fluid Condition Check" . If
the A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), or if the A/T is repaired, overhauled, or
replaced, inspect and clean the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator. Refer to AT-17, "
A/T Fluid Cooler
Cleaning" .
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using the stopper attached.
Changing A/T FluidELS00220
1. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid by removing the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
4. Refill the transaxle with new specified A/T fluid through the A/T fluid charging pipe. Always refill the tran-
saxle with the same volume of A/T fluid that was drained out.
5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-22, "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
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Drain plug: Refer to AT- 2 5 7 , "Components" .
Fluid grade and capacity: Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

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Balancing WheelsELS0022E
Adjust wheel balance using road wheel center.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.

Use clip-on type wheel balance weights only.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
RotationELS0022F

Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service inter-
vals. Refer to MA-7, "
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE" .

Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating tires.
CAUTION:

When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by divid-
ing the work two to three times in order to prevent the
wheels from developing any distortion.

Be careful not to tighten wheel nut at torque exceeding
the specification to prevent damage of disc rotor.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksELS0022G

If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesELS0022H

Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Maximum allowable unbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) Less than 5 g (0.18 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 10 g (0.35 oz)
Wheel nut : 113 N·m (12 kg-m, 83 ft-lb)SM A82 9C
SBR4 51 D
SBR3 89 C