GENERAL MAINTENANCEMA-5
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
FOR USA AND CANADA
FOR USA AND CANADA : Explana
tion of General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000009464530
General maintenance includes those items which shoul d 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
checks and inspections themselves or have their NISSAN dealers do them.
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.
Item Reference page
Tires Check 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. MA-39
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary. MA-39
Tire rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). MA-39
Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)
transmitter compo-
nents Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age. WT-57
Wheel alignment and
balance If 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. For additional information regarding tires, refer
to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada)
in the NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet. FSU-25
Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hood Check 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-45, "LOCKS, HING-
ES AND HOOD LATCH :
Lubricating"
Lamps
Make 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. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. EXL-122
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak. —
Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering condition,
such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
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Ignition switch ON Off
At engine cranking ST →INHI
The status of starter relay or starter control relay cannot be recognized by
the battery voltage malfunction, etc. when the starter relay is ON and the
starter control relay is OFF UNKWN
DETENT SW Ignition switch ON • Press the selector button with
CVT selector lever in P position
• CVT selector lever in any position
other than P Off
Release the CVT selector button with CVT selector lever in P position On
DTRL REQ DTRL OFF Off
DTRL ON On
HOOD SW Hood closed Off
Hood open On
THFT HRN REQ Not operated Off
• Panic alarm is activated
• Horn is activated with VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYS- TEM On
HORN CHIRP Not operated Off
Door locking with Intelligent Key (horn chirp mode) On
HOOD SW 2 Hood closed Off
Hood open On
Monitor Item Condition Value/Status
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SEC-126
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HOOD SWITCH
3.CHECK HOOD SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between hood switch harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK HOOD SWITCH
Refer to SEC-126, "Component Inspection"
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace hood switch. Refer to DLK-176, "HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Removal and Installation"
.
5.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-43, "Intermittent Incident"
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>> Inspection End.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000009461188
1.CHECK HOOD SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect hood switch connector.
3. Check continuity between hood switch terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace hood switch. Refer to DLK-176, "HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Removal and Installation"
.
Hood switch
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
E205 3 Yes
Hood switch Condition Continuity
Te r m i n a l
1 3 Hood switch Press No
Release Yes
2 Press No
Release Yes
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WIPER BLADEWW-59
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WIPER BLADE
WIPER BLADE : Remova l and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464639
REMOVAL
1. Lift the wiper arm and wiper blade away from the windshield glass.
2. Rotate the wiper blade and push the release tab (A), then move the wiper blade down (B) the wiper arm.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Return the wiper arm to the origin al position on the windshield to prevent damage when the hood is
opened.
• Check that the wiper blade contacts the windshiel d properly; otherwise the wiper arm may be dam-
aged from wind pressure while driving.
1. Insert the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and slide it up until it clicks into place.
2. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
3. Lay the wiper arm and wiper blade back down on the windshield.
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