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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001277597
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, including
the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully for
damage, cuts or excessive wear.WT-7, "
Tire"
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 lu-
brication frequently.MA-57, "
Lubricating
Locks, Hinges and Hood
Latch"
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-53
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LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and oth-
er 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-57
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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-23
(HR)
MA-31
(MR)
MA-42
(K9K)
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the en-
gine.LU-6
(HR)
LU-15
(MR)
LU-26
(K9K)
Brake and clutch fluid
levelsMake sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the reservoir.MA-50
,
MA-54
BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines. —
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001277598
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-
ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-
nance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (MR ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, [ ] = At the specified mileage only.
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
(1)Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged.
(3) First replace at 90,000 Km (54,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months. Perform "I" (Check-
ing the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(5) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (MR ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
page Perform on a kilometer basis, but on an annual basis
when driving less than 30,000 km (18,000 miles) per 2
years.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months30
(18)
2460
(36)
4890
(54)
72120
(72)
96
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearanceSee NOTE
(1)EM-238
Drive beltsSee NOTE
(2)IIIIMA-31
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)RRRRMA-36
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN part or equiva-
lent)RRRRMA-39
Engine coolant (Use genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant
or equivalent in its quality.)See NOTE
(3)IIRIMA-31
Cooling system I I I ICO-35
Fuel lines I I I IMA-35
Air cleaner filterRRMA-35
Fuel filter (In-tank type)See NOTE
(4)—
Spark plugs [Platinum-tipped type] [R]MA-40
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister) I I I IMA-41
Heated oxygen sensor 1See NOTE
(5)EC-164
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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,.
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
(1)Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged.
(3) First replace at 90,000 Km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform "I" (Checking the mixture ratio and
correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(5) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (MR ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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ence page
Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (1)EM-238
Drive belts See NOTE (2) I I I IMA-31
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)RRRRMA-36
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN part or equivalent)RRRRMA-39
Engine coolant (Use genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equiv-
alent in its quality.)See NOTE (3) I I R IMA-31
Cooling system I I I ICO-35
Fuel linesI IIIMA-35
Air cleaner filterRRMA-35
Fuel filter (In-tank type) See NOTE (4) —
Spark plugs [Platinum-tipped type] [R]MA-40
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister) I I I IMA-41
Heated oxygen sensor 1 See NOTE (5)EC-164
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference page
Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I IEXL-81
,
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-54
,
MA-50
Brake fluidRRRRMA-54
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check
valveIIIIBR-22,
BR-17
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-50
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level & leaks)See
NOTE
(1)IIIIMA-51(RE4F03B)
MA-52
(RS9F94B)
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts,
front drive shafts & exhaust systemIIIIMA-56
,
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance
wheels)IIIIFSU-6
,
RSU-5
,
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
(1) Inspect once per year.
Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (HR ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,.
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
(1)Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged.
(3) First replace at 90,000 Km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform "I" (Checking the mixture ratio and
correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(5) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (HR ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
Brake pads & other brake componentsIIIIMA-55,
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play,
stroke & operation)IIIIBR-6
,
PB-4
,
CL-5
,
Air conditioner filterRRRRVTL-33
,
VTL-6
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1) MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform on a kilometer (miles)basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months30
(18)
2460
(36)
4890
(54)
72120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (1)EM-125
Drive belt See NOTE (2)IIIIMA-22
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)RRRRMA-27
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN part or equiv-
alent)RRRRMA-28
Engine coolant (Use genuine NISSAN Engine Cool-
ant or equivalent in its quality.)See NOTE (3) I I R IMA-23
Cooling system IIIICO-11
Fuel lines IIIIMA-25
Air cleaner filterRRMA-26
Fuel filter (In-tank type) See NOTE (4) —
Spark plugs [Platinum-tipped type] [R]MA-29
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister) IIIIMA-30
Heated oxygen sensor 1 See NOTE (5)EC-829
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000001277599
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine
cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.
Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be
covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*3: Contact a NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXTRON™™
Automatic Transaxle Fluid.
*4: Never mix different types of fluid (DOT 3 and DOT 4).Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
LiterImp mea-
sure
Engine oil
Drain and
refillWith oil filter
changeHR engine 4.6 4 qt
HR and MR engines
Genuine NISSAN engine oil*1
API SL or SM*1
ILSAC grade GF-3 or GF-4*1
ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5,
C2 or C3
*1
K9K engine
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA A1-B1*1 MR engine 3.4 3 qt
K9K engine 4.4 3-7/8 qt
Without oil
filter changeHR engine 4.4 3-7/8 qt
MR engine 3.2 2-7/8 qt
K9K engine 4.24 3-3/4 qt
Dry engine (engine over-
haul)HR engine 4.8 4-1/4 qt
MR engine 3.9 3-3/8 qt
K9K engine 4.56 4 qt
Cooling system (with res-
ervoir)HR engineM/T models
without A/C5.6 4-7/8 qt
Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or
equivalent in its quality*2 M/T models
with A/C6.0 5-1/4 qt
A/T models 5.4 4-3/4 qt
MR engineWithout A/C 4.9 4-5/8 qt
With A/C 5.3 4-3/8 qt
K9K engine 6.0 5-1/4 qt
Reservoir tankHR engineM/T models
without A/C0.7 5/8 qt
M/T models
with A/C1.2 1-1/8 qt
A/T models 0.7 5/8 qt
MR engineWithout A/C 1.2 1-1/8 qt
With A/C 0.7 5/8 qt
K9K engine 1.2 1-1/8 qt
Manual transaxle gear oilJH3 2.6 4-5/8 pt
Genuine NISSAN gear oil Passenger
Car or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80
JR5 2.5 4-3/8 pt
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.7 6-3/4 qtGenuine NISSAN ATF Matic D or equiv-
alent*3
Brake and clutch fluid — —Genuine NISSAN brake fluid or equiva-
lent DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*4
Multi-purpose grease — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
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METER SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
METER SYSTEM
METER SYSTEM
METER SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000001374646
METER SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001374647
COMBINATION METER
Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, odo/trip meter and information display are controlled by the unified
meter control unit, which is built into the combination meter.
Warning and indicator lamps are controlled by the unified meter control unit and by components connected
directly to the combination meter.
Digital meter is adopted for odo/trip meter.*
*The record of the odometer is kept even if the battery cable is disconnected. The record of the trip meter is
erased when the battery cable is disconnected.
Odo/trip meter segments can be checked in diagnosis mode.
Meter/gauge can be checked in diagnosis mode.
AWNIA0161GB
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000001374681
SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
Self-diagnosis can check for continuity between meter control circuit and each meter (speedometer, tachom-
eter and fuel gauge).
Self-diagnosis can check for odo/trip meter and information display segment, low-fuel level warning lamp,
low water temperature indicator lamp, and high water temperature warning lamp.
NOTE:
This combination meter has no capability to perform on-board data checking and CONSULT type active tests
as seen in other Nissan combination meters. For additional combination meter diagnostic functions refer to
MWI-22, "
CONSULT-III Function (METER/M&A)".
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. While pressing the odo/trip meter switch (1), turn the ignition
switch ON.
3. Press and release the odo/trip meter switch at least 3 times.
(Within 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON.)
4. All the segments on the odo/trip meter, and simultaneously the
low-fuel warning lamp indicator illuminates. At this time, the uni-
fied meter control unit is turned to self-diagnosis mode.
NOTE:
Check combination meter power supply and ground circuit
when self-diagnosis mode of combination meter does not
start. Replace combination meter if normal. Refer to MWI-94,
"Removal and Installation".
If any of the segments is not displayed, replace combination
meter. Refer to MWI-94, "
Removal and Installation".
PKIC1031E
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DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000001374683
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001374684
Symptom: Displays “CAN COMM CIRC [U1000]” as a self-diagnosis result of combination meter.
1.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION
Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode for “METER/M&A” with CONSULT-III.
>> Go to “LAN system”. Refer to LAN-22, "
Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart".
DTC CONSULT-III display Detection condition
U1000CAN COMM CIRC
[U1000]When combination meter is not receiving CAN communication signals for 2 seconds or more.