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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-8
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
5-speed automatic transmission fluid ...............8-11
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-12
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-12
Brake fluid .................................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system .....................8-15
Drive belt ........................................ 8-16
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-17Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-17
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-17
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ..................................... 8-19
Replacing .................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-23
Battery replacement .............................. 8-25
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-26
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-27
Exterior
and interior lights ....................... 8-29
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-33
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-33
Tire labeling ................................... 8-37
Types of tires .................................. 8-39
Tire chains .................................... 8-40
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40
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NOTE:
After installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the
housing and latch the clips.
WARNING
●Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals. To replace the filter, perform the following proce-
dure:
1. Remove the 2 lower glove box hinge pins
A. Remove the glove box from the opening
and let it hang by the cord.
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Windshield-washer fluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-33
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-54
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-22
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-12
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-24, 3-12
Fuel economy setting ...............4-4
Fuses .......................8-21
Fusible links ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-56
Gascap .....................3-12
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
Voltmeter ....................2-8 General maintenance
...............8-2
Glove box .....................2-42
Glove box lock ..................2-42
Grocery hooks ..................2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth .....4-67
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-33
Headlight
and turn signal switch ........2-29
Headlight control switch ............2-29
Headlights ....................8-27
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-59
Heated seats ...................2-35
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls .............4-14, 4-21, 4-28
Heater operation ........4-15, 4-22, 4-29
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-56
Hood release ...................3-11
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
Immobilizer system .........2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-17Inside mirror
...................3-17
Instrument brightness control ..........2-32
Instrument panel ...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-32
Interior light ....................2-54
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-7
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F
.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
Language setting ................4-10
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
10-3
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