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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. —
FRONT WIPER ARM
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4. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set
the blade center to clearance “L1” and “L2” (LHD) or "L3" and
"L4" (RHD) immediately before temporarily tightening the wiper
arm nuts.
5. Spray washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor
and then turn it off.
6. Make sure that wiper blades stop are within specifications. Refer
to WW-73, "
Adjustment".
7. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specification.
8. Attach wiper arm caps.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001366663
WIPER BLADE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the wiper arm stop location, the wiper arm must be
removed and installed.
Clearance between the top edge of cowl top cover and the tip of the
front wiper blade as shown.L1 (LHD) : 37.5±7.5 mm (1.48 ± 0.295 in)
L2 (LHD) : 42.7±7.5 mm (1.68 ± 0.295 in)
L3 (RHD) : 38.0±7.5 mm (1.50 ± 0.295 in)
L4 (RHD) : 39.0±7.5 mm (1.54 ± 0.295 in)
A Cowl top cover top edge
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L1 (LHD) : 37.5±7.5 mm (1.48 ± 0.295 in)
L2 (LHD) : 42.7±7.5 mm (1.68 ± 0.295 in)
L3 (RHD) : 38.0±7.5 mm (1.50 ± 0.295 in)
L4 (RHD) : 39.0±7.5 mm (1.54 ± 0.295 in)
A Cowl top cover top edge
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