GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA-5
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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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.
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TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified.
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 and the engine hood operate properly. Also make sure 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-42
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles).WT-3
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road,
or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear. there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds,
wheel balancing may be needed.
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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 chimes are operating properly. —
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play.
Check for changes in the steering condition, 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-42
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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-13
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the en-
gine.LU-7
Brake fluid levelMake sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the
reservoir.MA-37
BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines. —
FRONT WIPER ARM
WW-105
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FRONT WIPER ARM
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003761636
REMOVAL
1. Operate the front wiper to move it to the auto stop position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the wiper arm cap.
4. Remove the wiper arm mounting nut.
5. Raise wiper arm, and remove the wiper arm from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean wiper arm mount as shown in the figure to prevent nuts
from being loosened.
2. Operate the front wiper motor to move the wiper to the auto stop
position.
3. Adjust the wiper blade position. Refer to WW-105, "
Adjustment".
4. Install the wiper arm by tightening the mounting nut.
5. Inject the washer fluid.
6. Operate the front wiper to move it to the auto stop position.
7. Check that the wiper blades stop at the specified position.
8. Install the wiper arm cap.
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WIPER BLADE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
Clearance between the end of cowl top cover and the top of wiper blade center
1. Wiper blade (RH) 2. Wiper arm (RH) 3. Wiper blade (LH)
4. Wiper arm (LH) 5. Wiper arm cap
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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