2012 NISSAN MAXIMA Service And Maintenance Guide

If someone told you, you could drive your new Nissan for the
next 8 years or 120,000 miles, almost worry-free of unex-
pected repair costs, would you be interested?
Nissan’s“Security+Plus” family of extended service con-
tracts delivers the peace of mind that does just that.
Security+Plus vehicle protection plans can cover every-
thing from over 780 up to 1,950 vehicle components to
roadside assistance to rental vehicle costs and provide:
Nationwide Coverage (over 1,000 Nissan dealers nation-
wide); 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. 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 Na-
tionwide 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 ve-
hicle delivery? Don’t sweat the small stuff, ‘New’
Maintenance+Plus contracts can be purchased any
time within the first 6-months/7,500-miles of original ve-
hicle sale date. If for some reason you missed this initial
window a ‘Used’ Maintenance+Plus contract may be
purchased at any time 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.
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS*
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If you have an accident, insist on Genuine Nissan Collision
Parts. If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts
made to Nissan’s original exacting specifications – if you
want it to last, help to protect your personal safety and to
help hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to use only Genuine
Nissan Collision Parts.
Many non-genuine parts are copies made from impres-
sions of Nissan parts and may not match the specifica-
tions and performance standards of Genuine Nissan
Parts. As a result, non-genuine parts may not look or fit
right, and may be less safe.
The hood on your vehicle is a good example. Nissan
designed it with hood buckling creases to help prevent the
hood from penetrating the interior of your vehicle in an
accident. Non-genuine parts may not provide such built-in
safeguards.
In some states, the law says you must be advised if
non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle.Why
should you take a chance?Replacement Panel Limited Lifetime
Corrosion Warranty*
If you have your collision damage repaired using Genuine
Nissan Outer Sheet Metal Panels you don’t have to worry
about corrosion. That’s because these panels are war-
ranted against inside out rust-through perforation for as
long as you own your Nissan. Another reason to insist on
Genuine Nissan Collision Repair Parts.
* This warranty does not apply to vehicles or parts not distributed by Nissan North America and/or sold outside the United States.
GENUINE NISSAN COLLISION PARTS
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As a condition of your vehicle’s warranty, you are responsible for properly maintaining your vehicle. In
maintaining your vehicle, you should follow either Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 as listed below. Use these
guidelines to determine which maintenance schedule to use.
SCHEDULE 1 (more severe operating
conditions) , every 3,750 miles or 3
months, whichever comes first
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
carrier
SCHEDULE 2 (less severe operating
conditions) , every 7,500 miles or 6
months, whichever comes first
Schedule 2 features 7,500-mile service inter-
vals; with Schedule 2 fewer maintenance items
are regularly 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 un-
der conditions other than those listed in
Schedule 1.
PREMIUM MAINTENANCE*
Premium Maintenance is a Nissan recom-
mended optional upgrade that adds services to
Schedule 1 and 2 when maintenance is
performed.
Performing the Premium upgrade services may
optimize the performance, durability, reliability,
and resale value of your vehicle. (Premium
Maintenance items are available at every 30,
000 miles or 24 month interval.)
* Premium Maintenance is a Nissan-recommended option; You need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the warranties which come with your Nissan.
Premium Maintenance may not be available outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
❑For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your partici- pating Nissan dealer. See page 12 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
DETERMINING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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The following descriptions are pro-
vided to give you a better understand-
ing of the scheduled maintenance
items that should be regularly
checked or replaced. The mainte-
nance log indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each item re-
quires service.
In addition to scheduled mainte-
nance, your Nissan requires that
some items be checked during nor-
mal 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 recom-
mended 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 informa-
tion can be found in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section in Chapter
8 of your Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: Nissan does not advocate the
use of non-OEM approved aftermar-
ket flushing systems and strongly ad-
vises against performing these ser-
vices on a Nissan product. Many of
the aftermarket flushing systems use
non-OEM approved chemicals or sol-
vents, the use of which has not been
validated by Nissan.
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 ten-
sion. 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*
Replace coolant at the specified in-
terval. When adding or replacing
coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(Blue) or equivalent with the proper
mixture. (Refer to the Owner’s Manual
to determine the proper mixture for
your area.) The recommended ser-
vice interval of the factory-fill coolant
is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7
years, whichever comes first. Subse-
quent replacement of Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(Blue) should occur every 75,000
miles (120,000 km) or 5 years which-
ever comes first.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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NOTE: Mixing any other type of cool-
ant or the use of non-distilled water
will reduce the recommended service
interval of the coolant.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recom-
mended 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 for leaks or loose-
ness. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
Fuel Filter
Maintenance-free item (in-tank type
filter) .
Fuel Lines*
Check the fuel hoses, piping and
connections for leaks, looseness, ordeterioration. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install
new plugs of the same type as origi-
nally equipped.
Chassis and Body
Maintenance:
Brake Lines and Cables
Visually inspect for proper installa-
tion. Check for chafing, cracks, dete-
rioration, and signs of leaking. Re-
place any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake Pads, Rotors, Drums, &
Linings
Check for wear, deterioration and
fluid leaks. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts immediately.
Exhaust System
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks,
deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as nec-
essary.
In-Cabin Microfilter
Standard equipment on cube, Mu-
rano, Altima, Altima Coupe, Armada
Platinum, Pathfinder, Frontier LE and
Pro-4X Off-Road, Maxima, Titan
Crew Cab LE, Quest, Rogue, Sentra,
Versa Hatchback and Xterra (except
X) .
Optional accessory on some models.
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, replace the filter more fre-
quently.
Propeller Shaft(s)
Check for damage, looseness, and
grease leakage. (4WD/AWD/RWD) .
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle
and Suspension Parts, Drive
Shaft Boots
Check for damage, looseness, and
leakage of oil or grease. Under severe
driving conditions, inspect more fre-
quently.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 7,500
miles according to the instructions in
the Owner’s Manual (except all
370Z) . When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if
necessary.
Transmission Fluid/Oil,
Differential Oil, Transfer Case
Oil
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals.
If towing a trailer, using a camper or
car-top carrier, or driving on rough or
muddy roads:
●replace the fluid/oil every 30,000
miles or 24 months.
●For vehicles with a CVT transmis-
sion (cube, Murano, Altima, Altima
Coupe, Maxima, Rogue, Sentra
and Versa) , replace the fluid every
60,000 miles or request the dealer
to inspect the fluid deterioration
data using a Consult. If the dete-
rioration data is more than
210000, replace the CVT fluid.
Automatic transmission fluid for 370Z
and NV 1500/2500/3500 is
maintenance-free.
Off-Road Maintenance
Check the following items frequently
whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water:
●Brake pads and rotors
●Brake linings and drums
●Brake lines and hoses
●Differential, transmission and
transfer case oil
●Steering linkage
●Propeller shaft(s) and front drive
shafts
●Engine air filter
●Clutch housing drain (4WD only)
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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The following Maintenance Schedule has been compiled by Nissan to
assist you in performing the recommended maintenance services and
keeping appropriate records of services performed. Along with the
related repair invoices, receipts, and other such records, a properly
documented maintenance history could enhance the value of your
vehicle should you ever wish to sell it. The services listed represent the
minimal Nissan recommended requirements for each time/mileage
interval, up to 120,000 miles / 96 months. Beginning on page 52 you
will find a log that should be used to track when and where services
were performed. Ask your Service Advisor to update your log each time
your vehicle is serviced.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your
Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspec-
tion every time you visit your participating Nissan dealer.
MPI’s are performed by Nissan factory trained Techni-
cians who will provide you with a detailed report of your
vehicle’s condition.
Driving your Nissan should be as worry-free an experience
as possible. Trust your Nissan dealership to inspect and
maintain your vehicle so you can take pride in knowing
your vehicle is ready for the road ahead.
*Available at participating dealers
NOTE: Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection form shown is an
example. Actual form and contents may vary.
COMPLIMENTARY MULTI-POINT INSPECTION*
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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