2006 NISSAN XTERRA maintenance

'06MB06
Printing : September 2005
2006
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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©2005 Nissan North America, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INTRODUCTION
Nissan Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Why Nissan Service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NISSAN MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SUPPORT
Extended Service Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Genuine Nissan Collision Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Nissan Express Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Genuine Nissan Parts You Can Rely On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,16,18, 32
Nissan Services Designed with You in Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,26
Lifetime Warranty Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance Log and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION
INDEX OF TOPICSWHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Recommended Fuel, Lubricants, Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 9
Radio/CD/Heater/AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 4
Starting and Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 5
Security System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 2
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 4
Federal Emission Control Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 7
California Emission Control Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 10
Tire Pressure/Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
Tire Warranties/Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: pages 15 to 37
Consumer Affairs Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 2
Customer Care/Lemon Law Information
Booklet: page 5
Do It Yourself Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
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Preventative scheduled maintenance is an important investment to
optimize the performance, reliability, safety and resale value of your
Nissan. Scheduling your vehicle’s maintenance at the recommended
intervals will ensure your vehicle is running at its best.
We want you to enjoy your Nissan vehicle. This Service and
Maintenance Guide is designed to help you make sure your vehicle
receives proper and timely maintenance that is necessary. Key
services are explained in detail, along with an outline of scheduled
maintenance to help you maintain your vehicle. Your local Nissan dealer
can assist you in determining the best schedule based on your driving
habits and local conditions.
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance may result in excluding
portions of your vehicle from warranty coverage and may reduce the
performance, safety, reliability and/or resale value of your vehicle. See
your Warranty Information Booklet and Owner’s Manual for details.
NISSAN MAINTENANCE
Maintain Your Investment
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●Nissan trained and ASE certified technicians
●Immediate access to warranty service history and Nissan
technical information
●Latest diagnostic, special tools and service techniques
●Genuine Nissan Parts that meet Nissan’s demanding standards
●12 month/12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty when
Genuine Nissan Parts are installed by your dealer
●Lifetime limited warranty on select replacement parts
●Clear, up-front estimates
●Time guaranteed Express Services (at participating dealers)
●Over 1,000 locations nationwide
●Shuttle service/Courtesy van (at participating dealers)
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WHY NISSAN SERVICE? *
To safeguard the quality, reliability and safety of your vehicle, an
authorized Nissan dealer is recommended for maintenance or repair.
Only an authorized Nissan dealer offers you these advantages:
For All Your Service Needs
Your Nissan dealer is a full-service maintenance and repair center. We recommend using authorized Nissan
Service and Genuine Nissan Parts that we have designed for their reliability, safety and suitability for your Nissan
vehicle. We are committed to providing you with quick, efficient and competitively priced service and parts.
GENUINE SERVICE
* May differ or not apply outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
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If someone told you, you could drive your new
Nissan for the next 7 years or 100,000 miles, almost
worry-free of unexpected repair costs, would you be
interested?
Nissan’s “Security+Plus”family of extended serv-
ice contracts delivers the peace of mind that does
just that. Security+Plus vehicle protection plans can
cover everything from over 1,100 vehicle components
to roadside assistance to rental vehicle costs and
provide: Nationwide Coverage (over 1,000 Nissan
dealers nationwide); utilizing: Genuine Nissan Parts
(new or in some cases remanufactured); installed by:
Factory Trained Technicians (trained by us to work
on your vehicle) . And you’ll be protected against
future inflation (rising cost of parts and labor) .
Security+Plus coverage can be purchased any
time within your vehicle’s original 3-year/36,000-mile
basic limited warranty period. Just contact your selling
dealer and tell them you’d like to take advantage of
one of the best mechanical breakdown plans available
for your Nissan today.
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS *
Do you currently have someone that maintains your yard?
Cleans your house? Maintains your vehicle? With
Maintenance+Plus you’ll be hiring Nissan to maintain your
vehicle to factory specification by factory trained technicians.
Like Security+Plus, you’ll benefit from Nationwide
Coverage, Genuine Nissan Parts, Factory Trained
Technicians, and you’ll be protected against future inflation
(rising costs of parts and labor) . What could be easier?
Maintenance+Plus offers four service levels, two service
intervals and five time and mileage periods... so it’s easy to find
a plan that’s right for you. Didn’t purchase
Maintenance+Plus at the time of vehicle delivery? Don’t
sweat the small stuff, ‘New’Maintenance+Plus contracts
can be purchased any time within the first 3-months/3,750-
miles of original vehicle sale date. If for some reason you
missed this initial window a ‘Used’Maintenance+Plus
contract may be purchased at anytime throughout the life of
the vehicle. Just contact your selling dealer and tell them you’d
like to take advantage of one of the best maintenance plans
available for your Nissan today.
* These products not available outside the United States.
See your participating Nissan dealer for details.
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DETERMINING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
PREMIUM MAINTENANCE* (Every
3,750 miles or 3 months, whichev-
er comes first)
Premium Maintenance is a Nissan-
recommended option that is suitable
for all
driving habits and local
conditions. Nissan developed
Premium Maintenance for owners who
want the ultimate in preventative
maintenance. With Premium
Maintenance, more
maintenance items
are regularly checked or replaced than
with either Schedule 1 or Schedule 2
maintenance schedules.
Using the Premium Maintenance
schedule may optimize the
performance,reliability, and resale
value of your vehicle.
Depending on your driving habits and local conditions, you should follow one of the three maintenance
schedules listed below. Use these guidelines to determine which maintenance schedule to use:
SCHEDULE 1 (Every 3,750 miles or
3 months, whichever comes first)
Schedule 1 features the same 3,750-mile
service intervals as Premium
Maintenance; however, with Schedule 1
fewer
maintenance items are regularly
checked or replaced than with the
Premium Maintenance schedule. Use
Schedule 1 if you primarily operate your
vehicle under any of these conditions:
●Repeated short trips of less than 5
miles in normal temperatures or less than
10 miles in freezing temperatures
●Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or
low-speed driving for long distances
●Driving in dusty conditions or on rough,
muddy, or salt-spread roads
●Towing a trailer, or using a camper
or car-top carrierSCHEDULE 2 (Every 7,500
miles or 6 months, whichever
comes first)
Schedule 2 features 7,500-mile
service intervals; with Schedule 2
fewer
maintenance items are regu-
larly checked or replaced than with
Schedule 1.
Generally, Schedule 2 applies only
to highway driving in temperate
conditions. Use Schedule 2 only if
you primarily operate your vehicle
under conditions other than those
listed in Schedule 1.
*Premium Maintenance is a Nissan-recommended
option; however, owners need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the warranties
which come with their Nissan.
Premium Maintenance may not be available outside
the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
The following descriptions are provided
to give you a better understanding of
the scheduled maintenance items that
should be regularly checked or
replaced. The maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time
intervals each item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Nissan requires that some items
be checked during normal day-to-day
operation. You can find these items
listed under “General Maintenance” in
Chapter 8 of your Owner’s Manual.
Items marked with “*”are recommended
by Nissan for reliable vehicle operation.
You are not required to perform
maintenance on these items in order to
maintain the warranties which come
with your Nissan. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.When applicable, additional information
can be found in the
“Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section in Chapter 8 of
your Owner’s Manual.
For recommended fuel, lubricants,
fluids, grease, and refrigerant, refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Emission Control System
Maintenance:
Drive Belts*
Check engine drive belts for wear,
fraying or cracking and for proper
tension. Replace any damaged drive
belts.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
Engine Coolant*
Drain and flush the cooling system at
the specified interval.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recommend-
ed oil grade and viscosity refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance*
Inspect only if valve noise increases.
Adjust valve clearance if necessary.
Evaporative Emissions Control
Vapor Lines*
Check vapor lines and connections
for leaks or looseness. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
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