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Starting anddriving
BRAKE ASSIST
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When theforce applied tothe brake pedalexceeds a
certain level,theBrake Assist isactivated generating
greater braking forcethanaconventional brake
booster evenwithlight pedal force.
WARNING:
The Brake Assist isonly anaid toassist braking
operation andisnot acollision warningor
avoidance device.Itis the driver's responsibility
to stay alert, drivesafely andbeincontrol ofthe
vehicle atall times.
ANTI-L OCKBRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
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WARNING:
. The Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)isa
sophisticated device,butitcannot prevent
accidents resultingfromcareless ordanger-
ous driving techniques. Itcan help maintain
vehicle control duringbraking onslippery
surfaces. Remember thatstopping distances
on slippery surfaces willbelonger thanon
normal surfaces evenwithABS. Stopping
distances mayalso belonger onrough,
gravel orsnow covered roads,orifyou are
using tirechains. Always maintain asafe
distance fromthevehicle infront ofyou.
Ultimately, thedriver isresponsible for
safety.
. Tire type andcondition mayalso affect
braking effectiveness.
Ð When replacing tires,install thespeci-
fied size oftires onallfour wheels. Ð
When installing aspare tire,make sure
that itis the proper sizeandtype as
specified onthe tire placard. (SeeªTire
placardº (P.9-9) .)
Ð For detailed information, seeªTires and
wheelsº (P.8-36) .
The Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)controls the
brakes sothe wheels donot lock during hardbraking
or when braking onslippery surfaces. Thesystem
detects therotation speedateach wheel andvaries
the brake fluidpressure toprevent eachwheel from
locking andsliding. Bypreventing eachwheel from
locking, thesystem helpsthedriver maintain steering
control andhelps tominimize swerving andspinning
on slippery surfaces.
Using system
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Depress thebrake pedalandhold itdown. Depress
the brake pedal withfirmsteady pressure, butdonot
pump thebrakes. TheABS willoperate toprevent the
wheels fromlocking up.Steer thevehicle toavoid
obstacles.
WARNING:
Do not pump thebrake pedal. Doingsomay
result inincreased stoppingdistances.
Self-test feature
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The ABS includes electronic sensors,electricpumps,
hydraulic solenoids andacomputer. Thecomputer has
a built-in diagnostic featurethattests thesystem each
time youstart theengine andmove thevehicle atalow
speed inforward orreverse. Whentheself-test
occurs, youmay hear aªclunkº noiseand/or feela
pulsation inthe brake pedal. Thisisnormal anddoes
not indicate amalfunction. Ifthe computer sensesamalfunction,
itswitches theABS offand illuminates the
ABS warning lightonthe meter. Thebrake system then
operates normally,but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning lightilluminates duringtheself-test
or while driving, havethevehicle checked bya
NISSAN dealer.
Normal operation
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The ABS operates atspeeds above5to 10 km/h (3to
6 MPH) .The speed variesaccording toroad condi-
tions.
When theABS senses thatoneormore wheels are
close tolocking up,the actuator rapidlyapplies and
releases hydraulic pressure. Thisaction issimilar to
pumping thebrakes veryquickly .You may feela
pulsation inthe brake pedalandhear anoise from
under thehood orfeel avibration fromtheactuator
when itis operating. Thisisnormal andindicates that
the ABS isoperating properly.However, thepulsation
may indicate thatroad conditions arehazardous and
extra careisrequired whiledriving.
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Removing tire
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1. Remove thewheel nuts.
2. Remove thedamaged tire.
CAUTION:
The tireisheavy. Besure thatyour feetareclear
from thetire and usegloves asnecessary to
avoid injury.
INST ALLING SPARE TIRE
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WARNING:
. Never usewheel nutswhich arenot provided
with your vehicle. Incorrect wheelnutsor
improperly tightenedwheelnutsmaycause
the wheel tobecome looseorcome off.This
could cause anaccident.
. Never useoilorgrease onthe wheel studs
or nuts. Thismaycause thewheel nutsto
become loose.
. The T-type spare tireisdesigned foremer-
gency useonly. 1.
Clean anymud ordirt from thesurface between
the wheel andhub.
2. Carefully putthespare tireonand tighten the
wheel nutswithyour fingers. Checkthatallthe
wheel nutscontact thewheel surface horizontally .
3. Tighten thewheel nutsalternately andevenly in
the sequence illustrated(
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5
) , more than2
times withthewheel nutwrench, untilthey are
tight.
4. Lower thevehicle slowlyuntilthetire touches the
ground.
5. Tighten thewheel nutssecurely ,with thewheel
nut wrench, inthe sequence illustrated.
6. Lower thevehicle completely .
Tighten thewheel nutstothe specified torque
with atorque wrench assoon aspossible.
Wheel nuttightening torque:
108 N´m (11kg-m, 80ft-lb)
The wheel nutsmust bekept tightened to
specification atall times. Itis recommended
that thewheel nutsbetightened tospecification
at each lubrication interval.
WARNING:
Retighten thewheel nutswhen thevehicle has
been driven for1,000 km(600 miles) (alsoin
cases ofaflat tire, etc.).
For models equipped withTirePressure
Monitoring System(TPMS)
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. After adjusting thetire pressure, theTPMS must
be reset. SeeªTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)º (P.6-2) ,ªTire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)º (P.5-4) andªTire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)º (P.8-36) fordetails aboutthe
resetting procedure.
. After adjusting tirepressure tothe COLD tire
pressure, thedisplay ofthe tire pressures (if
equipped inthe vehicle information display)may
show higher pressure thantheCOLD tire
pressure afterthevehicle hasbeen driven more
than 1.6km(1mile) .This isbecause thetire
pressurizes asthe tire temperature rises.This
does notindicate asystem malfunction.
ST OWING DAMAGED TIREANDTOOLS
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WARNING:
. Besure thatthetire, jack andtools usedare
properly storedafteruse.Such items can
become dangerous projectilesinan accident
or sudden stop.
. The T-type spare tireisdesigned foremer-
gency useonly.
1. Securely storethedamaged tire,jack andtools
used inthe storage areainthe reverse orderof
removal. (SeeªPreparing toolsandspare tireº
(P .6-3) .)
2. Replace theluggage floorboards.
3. Close theback door.
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1. Ifthe booster batteryisin another vehicle
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,
position thetwo vehicles
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and
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B
to bring the
batteries intoclose proximity toeach other.
CAUTION:
If the battery ofvehicle
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A
equipped withthe
Intelligent Keysystem isdischarged, theignition
switch cannot bemoved fromtheªLOCKº
position and,ifthe steering lockisengaged,
the steering wheelcannot bemoved. Connect
the jumper cablestothe booster vehicle
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B
before turning orpushing theignition switchand
disengaging thesteering lock.
2. Apply theparking brake.
3. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model: Movetheshift
lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
4. Switch offallunnecessary electricalsystems
(headlights, heater,airconditioner, etc.).
5. Place theignition switchinthe ªLOCKº position.
6. Remove thevent caps, ifequipped, onthe battery .
7. Cover thebattery withafirmly wrung outmoist
cloth toreduce thehazard ofan explosion.
8. Connect thejumper cablesinthe sequence as
illustrated (
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,
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2
,
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3
,
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4
) .
CAUTION:
. Always connect positive +topositive +and
negative 7tobody ground, NOTto the
battery's negative7.
. Besure thatthejumper cablesdonot touch
moving partsinthe engine compartment. .
Besure thatthejumper cable's clamps do
not contact anyother metal.
9. Start theengine ofthe booster vehicle
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B
and let
it run forafew minutes.
10. Depress theaccelerator pedalofthe booster
vehicle
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B
at about 2,000 rpm.
11. Start theengine ofthe jumped vehicle
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A
in the
normal manner.
CAUTION:
Never keepthestarter motorengaged formore
than 10seconds. Ifthe engine doesnotstart
right away, placetheignition switchªOFFºand
wait atleast 10seconds beforetryingagain.
12. After theengine isstarted, carefully disconnect
the jumper cablesinthe opposite sequence from
that illustrated (
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4
,
*
3
,
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2
,
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1
) .
13. Remove anddispose ofthe cloth asitmay be
contaminated withcorrosive acid.
14. Replace thevent caps, ifremoved.
NO TE:
. For model withStop/Start SystemorIdling
Stop System, usethespecial batterythatis
enhanced inregard tothe charge-discharge
capacity andlifeperformance. Avoidusinga
non-special batteryforthe Stop/Start Sys-
tem orIdling StopSystem, asthis may cause
early deterioration ofthe battery oramal-
function ofthe Stop/Start SystemorIdling
Stop System. Forthebattery, itis recom-
mended touse Genuine NISSANparts.For
more information, contactaNISSAN dealer. .
For model withStop/Start SystemorIdling
Stop System, itmay take some timeuntil
Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem
activates whenthebattery isreplaced orthe
battery terminal isdisconnected forex-
tended periods andthen reconnected.
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In case ofemergency
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Do not attempt tostart theengine bypushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION:
. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)/
Manual Transmission (MT)model cannot be
started bypushing. Attempting todo somay
cause damage tothe transmission.
. Three-way catalystequipped modelshould
not bestarted bypushing. Attempting todo
so may cause damage tothe three-way
catalyst.
. Never trytostart theengine bytowing.
When theengine starts,theforward surge
could cause thevehicle tocollide withthe
towing vehicle.
. Stop/Start SystemorIdling StopSystem
equipped modelcannot bestarted bypush-
ing the vehicle.
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WARNING:
. Never continue drivingifyour vehicle over-
heats. Doingsocould cause avehicle fire.
. Never openthehood ifsteam iscoming out.
. Never remove theradiator orcoolant reser-
voir capwhile theengine ishot. Ifthe
radiator orcoolant reservoir capisremoved
when theengine ishot, pressurized hot
water willspurt outand possibly cause
burning, scalding orserious injury.
. Ifsteam orcoolant iscoming fromthe
engine, standclearofthe vehicle toprevent
getting burned.
. The engine cooling fancan start atany time
when thecoolant temperature exceedspre-
set degrees.
. Becareful nottoallow yourhands, hair,
jewelry orclothing tocome intocontact with,
or toget caught inthe cooling fanordrive
belts.
If your vehicle isoverheating (indicatedbythe high
temperature indicator),or ifyou feel alack ofengine
power, detectunusual noise,etc.,takethefollowing
steps:
1. Safely movethevehicle offthe road away from
traffic.
2. Turn onthe hazard indicator flasherlights.
3. Apply theparking brake.
4. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model: Movetheshift
lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
DO NOTST OP THE ENGINE . 5.
Open allthe windows.
6. Turn offthe airconditioner. Movethetemperature
control tomaximum hotand thefancontrol tohigh
speed.
7. Get outfrom thevehicle.
8. Visually inspectandlisten forsteam orcoolant
escaping fromtheradiator beforeopening the
hood. Wait until nosteam orcoolant canbeseen
before proceeding.
9. Open theengine hood.
10. Visually inspectifthe cooling fanisrunning.
11. Visually inspecttheradiator andradiator hosesfor
leakage.
If the cooling fanisnot running orthe coolant is
leaking, stoptheengine.
12. After theengine coolsdown, checkthecoolant
level inthe reservoir withtheengine running. Do
not open theradiator cap.
13. Add coolant tothe reservoir ifnecessary .
Have yourvehicle inspected/repaired ataNISSAN
dealer.
PUSH STARTING IFYOUR VEHICLE OVERHEA TS
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Mainten anceanddo-it-yo urself
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Some day-to-day andregular maintenance isessential
to maintain yourvehicle's goodmechanical condition,
as well asitsemission andengine performance.
It is the owner's responsibility tomake surethatthe
specified maintenance, aswell asgeneral mainte-
nance, isperformed.
As the vehicle owner,youaretheonly onewho can
ensure thatyour vehicle receives theproper main-
tenance care.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
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For your convenience, therequired scheduled main-
tenance itemsaredescribed andlisted inaseparate
W arranty Information andMaintenance booklet.You
must refertothat booklet toensure thatnecessary
maintenance isperformed onyour vehicle atregular
intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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General maintenance includesthoseitemswhich
should bechecked duringnormal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. Theyareessential ifyour vehicle isto
continue tooperate properly.It is your responsibility to
perform theseprocedures regularlyasprescribed.
Performing generalmaintenance checksrequires
minimal mechanical skillandonly afew general
automotive tools.
These checks andinspections canbedone by
yourself, aqualified technician, orifyou prefer, a
NISSAN dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
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If maintenance serviceisrequired oryour vehicle
appears tomalfunction, havethesystems checked and
tuned byan authorised NISSANdealer.
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During normal day-to-day operationofthe vehicle,
general maintenance shouldbeperformed regularlyas
prescribed inthis section. Ifyou detect anyunusual
sounds, vibrations orsmells, besure tocheck forthe
cause orhave aNISSAN dealerdoitpromptly .In
addition, youshould notifyaNISSAN dealerifyou think
that repairs arerequired.
When performing anychecks ormaintenance work,
closely observe ªMaintenance precautionsº(P.8-4) .
EXPLANA TIONOFGENERAL MAINTE-
NANCE ITEMS
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Additional information onthe following items
with ª*ºisfound laterinthis section.
Outside vehicle
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The maintenance itemslisted hereshould beper-
formed fromtimetotime, unless otherwise specified.
Doors andhood:
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Check thatalldoors andthehood operate smoothly as
well asthe back door, trunklidand hatch. Alsomake
sure thatalllatches locksecurely .Lubricate if
necessary .Make surethatthesecondary latchkeeps
the hood fromopening whentheprimary latchis
released. Whendriving inareas usingroadsaltor
other corrosive materials, checklubrication frequently.
Lights*:
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Clean theheadlights onaregular basis.Makesurethat
the headlights, stoplights, taillights, turnsignal lights,
and other lights arealloperating properlyandinstalled
securely .Also check theaim ofthe headlights.
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Tires*:
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Check thepressure withagauge oftenandalways
prior tolong distance trips.Adjust thepressure inall
tires, including thespare, tothe pressure specified.
Check carefully fordamage, cutsorexcessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
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In the case thatTwo-Wheel Drive(2WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
10,000 km(6,000 miles).
Tires marked withdirectional indicatorscanonly be
rotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatFour-Wheel Drive(4WD) andfront &
rear tires aresame size;Tires should berotated every
5,000 km(3,000 miles).
Tires marked withdirectional indicatorscanonly be
rotated between frontandrear.
Make surethatthedirectional indicatorspointinthe
direction ofwheel rotation afterthetire rotation is
completed.
In the case thatfront tiresaredifferent sizefrom rear
tires; Tirescannot berotated.
However, thetiming fortire rotation mayvaryaccording
to your driving habitsandtheroad surface conditions.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)trans-
mitter components (ifequipped) :
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Replace theTPMS transmitter grommetseal,valve
core andcap when thetires arereplaced duetowear
or age. Wheel
alignment andbalance:
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If the vehicle shouldpulltoeither sidewhile driving on
a straight andlevel road, orifyou detect uneven or
abnormal tirewear, theremaybeaneed forwheel
alignment. Ifthe steering wheelorseat vibrates at
normal highway speeds,wheelbalancing maybe
needed.
Windshield:
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Clean thewindshield onaregular basis.Check the
windshield atleast every sixmonths forcracks orother
damage. Repairasnecessary .
Wiper blades*:
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Check forcracks orwear ifnot functioning correctly.
Replace asnecessary .
Inside vehicle
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The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
on aregular basis,suchaswhen performing periodic
maintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
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Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that thepedal doesnotcatch orrequire uneven effort.
K eep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Brake pedal*:
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Check thepedal forsmooth operation andmake sure
that itis the proper distance fromthefloor matwhen
depressed fully.Check thebrake booster function. Be
sure tokeep thefloor mats away fromthepedal.
Parking brake*:
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Check theparking brakeoperation regularly.Check
that thelever (ifequipped) orthe pedal (ifequipped)
has theproper travel.Alsomake surethatthevehicle is
held securely onafairly steep hillwhen onlythe
parking brakeisapplied. Seat
belts:
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Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (for
example, buckles,anchors, adjusters andretractors)
operate properly andsmoothly ,and areinstalled
securely .Check thebelt webbing forcuts, fraying,
wear ordamage.
Steering wheel:
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Check forchanges inthe steering condition, suchas
excessive play,hard steering orstrange noises.
Warning lightsandchimes:
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Make surethatallwarning lightsandchimes are
operating properly.
Windshield defogger:
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Check thattheaircomes outofthe defogger outlets
properly andingood quantity whenoperating the
heater orair conditioner.
Windshield wiperandwasher*:
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Check thatthewipers andwasher operate properly
and that thewipers donot streak.
Under hoodandvehicle
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The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked
periodically (forexample, eachtimeyoucheck the
engine oilorrefuel) .
Battery*:
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Except formaintenance freebattery ,check thefluid
level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween theªUPPERº
and ªLOWERº lines.Vehicles operated inhigh
temperatures orunder severe conditions require
frequent checksofthe battery fluidlevel.
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Brake andclutch fluidlevel(s)*:
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For Manual Transmission (MT)model; makesurethat
the brake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween the
ªMAXº andªMINº linesonthe reservoirs.
Except forManual Transmission (MT)model; make
sure thatthebrake fluidlevel isbetween theªMAXº
and ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Coolant level*:
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Check thecoolant levelwhen thecoolant iscold. Make
sure thatthecoolant levelisbetween theªMAXº and
ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Engine drivebelts*:
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Make surethatdrive belt(s) is/arenotfrayed, worn,
cracked oroily .
Engine oillevel*:
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Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle (onalevel
ground) andturning offthe engine.
Fluid leaks:
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Check underthevehicle forfuel, oil,water orother fluid
leaks afterthevehicle hasbeen parked forawhile.
W ater dripping fromtheairconditioner afteruseis
normal. Ifyou should noticeanyleaks oriffuel fumes
are evident, checkforcause andhave itcorrected
immediately .
Window washerfluid*:
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Check thatthere isadequate fluidinthe reservoir.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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When performing anyinspection ormaintenance work
on your vehicle, alwaystakecare toprevent serious
accidental injurytoyourself ordamage tothe vehicle.
The following aregeneral precautions whichshould be
closely observed.
WARNING:
. Park thevehicle onalevel surface, applythe
parking brakesecurely andblock thewheels
to prevent thevehicle frommoving. Move
the shift lever tothe ªPº(Park) position
(Continuously Variable Transmission model)
or the shift lever tothe ªNº(Neutral) position
(Manual Transmission model).
. Besure theignition switchisin the ªOFFº or
ªLOCKº position whenperforming anyparts
replacement orrepairs.
. Do not work under thehood while the
engine ishot. Always turnoffthe engine
and wait until itcools down.
. Ifyou must workwiththeengine running,
keep yourhands, clothing, hairandtools
away frommoving fans,belts andanyother
moving parts.
. Itis advisable tosecure orremove anyloose
clothing andanyjewelry, suchasrings,
watches, etc.before working onyour vehi-
cle.
. Ifyou must runtheengine inan enclosed
space suchasagarage, besure there is
proper ventilation forexhaust gasesto
escape.
. Never getunder thevehicle whileitis
supported byajack. .
Keep smoking materials, flameandsparks
away fromfuelandthebattery.
. Never connect ordisconnect eitherthe
battery orany transistorized component
connector whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Ongasoline enginemodels withtheMulti-
port Fuel Injection (MFI)system, thefuel
filter andfuel lines should beserviced bya
NISSAN dealerbecause thefuel lines are
under highpressure evenwhen theengine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle isequipped withanautomatic
engine cooling fan.Itmay come onatany
time without warning, evenifthe ignition
switch isin the ªOFFº position andthe
engine isnot running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect thenegative batterycablebefore
working nearthefan.
. Always weareyeprotection wheneveryou
work onyour vehicle.
. Never leavetheengine ortransmission
related component harnessconnector dis-
connected whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Avoid directcontact withused engine oiland
coolant. Improperly disposedengineoil,
engine coolant, and/orothervehicle fluids
can hurt theenvironment. Alwaysconform to
local regulations fordisposal ofvehicle
fluids.
This ª8.Maintenance anddo-it-yourselfº section
provides instructions regardingonlythose itemswhich
are relatively easyforanowner toperform.
Y ou should beaware thatincomplete orimproper
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Oil filler cap
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Oil drain plug
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Oil filter
1. Place alarge drainpanunder thedrain plug.
2. Remove thedrain plugwithawrench.
3. Remove theoilfiller capand completely drainthe
oil.
If the oilfilter isto be changed, removeand
replace itat this time.
CAUTION:
Waste oilmust bedisposed ofproperly. Check
your local regulations.
4. Remove theplastic coverovertheoilfilter location
by removing thesmall plastic clipsasillustrated.
(For QR25DE engine)
5. Loosen theoilfilter withanoilfilter wrench.
6. Remove theoilfilter byturning itby hand.
7. Wipe theengine oilfilter mounting surfacewitha
clean cloth.
Be sure toremove anyoldgasket remaining onthe
mounting surface. 8.
Apply newengine oiltothe gasket ofthe new oil
filter.
9. Screw inthe oilfilter untilaslight resistance isfelt
and then tighten anadditional 2/3ofaturn to
secure thefilter.
Oil filter tightening torque:
15 to20 N´m
(1.5 to2.0 kg-m, 11to15 ft-lb)
10. Clean andreinstall thedrain plugandnew washer.
Securely tightenthedrain plugwithawrench. Do
not use excessive force.
Drain plugtightening torque:
29 to39 N´m
(3.0 to4.0 kg-m, 22to29 ft-lb)
11. Refill therecommended engineoiland quantity .
(See ªRecommended Fluids/lubricants andcapa-
citiesº (P.9-2) .)
When fillingtheengine oil,donot remove
the dipstick.
12. Securely installtheoilfiller cap.
13. Start theengine.
14. Check thedrain plugforany sign ofleakage.
15. Dispose ofthe used oilinthe proper manner.
Check yourlocal regulations.
16. Check theengine oillevel according tothe proper
procedure. (SeeªChecking engineoillevelº (P.8-
10) .) R9M
engine:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94A EAE0
JVM0436X
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Oil filler cap
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Oil drain plug
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Oil filter
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