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Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceINFOID:0000000012432244
The following tables show the normal maintenanc
e schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-
ditions, varying road surfaces, indi vidual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-
nance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond th e last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) R
EVAP vapor lines I*I*
Fuel lines I*I*
Fuel filter NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil RRRRRRR R R
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN en-
gine oil filter or equivalent) RRRRRRR R R
Spark plugs (Platinum-tipped) NOTE (6)Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Intake & exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (7)
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72 65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*I*I* I* I*
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2)R R
EVAP vapor lines I*I*
Fuel lines I*I*
Fuel filter NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil RRRRRRR R R
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN en-
gine oil filter or equivalent) RRRRRRR R R
Spark plugs (Platinum-tipped) NOTE (6)Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Intake & exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (7)
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Page
Perform either at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 95
(152)
11 4 100
(160)
120 105
(168)
126 11 0
(176)
132 11
5
(184)
138 12
0
(192)
14
4
Drive belts NOTE (1)I*I*I*EM-17
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) REM-19
EVAP vapor lines I*I*EC-474
Fuel lines I*I*FL-5
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
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NOTE:
(1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles (120,000
km) or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze / Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expec tancy of the
factory-fill coolant.
(6) Replace spark plug when the spark plug gap exceeds 1.35 mm (0.053 in), even if within specified periodic replacement mileag e.
(7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
*: Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reli able vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R= Replace. I = Inspec t. Correct or replace if necessary.
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5) CO-8
Engine oil RRRRRRLU-7
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN engine
oil filter or equivalent) RRRRRR
LU-10
Spark plugs (Platinum-tipped)NOTE (6) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) EM-21
Intake & exhaust valve clearance*NOTE (7)
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Page
Perform either at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 95
(152)
11 4 100
(160)
120 105
(168)
126 11 0
(176)
132 11 5
(184)
138 120
(192)
144
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 5
(8)
6 10
(16)
12 15
(24)
18 20
(32)
24 25
(40)
30 30
(48)
36 35
(56)
42 40
(64)
48 45
(72)
54
Brake line & cables IIII
Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings IIII
Brake fluid RR
CVT fluid NOTE (1)IIII
Manual transaxle oil NOTE (2)IIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts II
Tire rotation NOTE (3)
Drive shaft boots IIII
Exhaust system II
In-cabin microfilter RRR
Intelligent key battery RRR
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72 65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108
Brake line & cables III II
Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings IIIII
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSMA-11
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000012432245
The following are approximate capacities. The actual capa
cities may be slightly different.When refilling, follow
the procedures described elsewhere in this manual.
Fluid type Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 41.0 10-7/8 gal
9 gal• Unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change
3.5 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt
• Genuine NISSAN Engine Oil or
equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification
Mark, Viscosity SAE 5W-30
• For additional information, see "Engine Oil Recommendation".
• As an alternative to this recom-
mended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE
10W-30 conventional petroleum
based oils may be used and meet
all specifications and require-
ments necessary to maintain the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without oil filter change
3.2 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 4.0 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt
Engine cool-
ant With reser-
voir tank at
“MAX” level
CVT
7.3 7-3/4 qt 6-3/8 qt
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze / Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
M/T
6.7 7-1/8 qt 5-7/8 qt
Reservoir tank capacity
(at “MAX” level) 0.7
3/4 qt
5/8 qt
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 2.67 5-5/8 pt 4-3/4 pt • Genuine NISSAN
Manual Trans-
mission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85, or equivalent
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ
Multi is not available, API GL-4,
Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be
used as a temporary replacement.
However use Genuine NISSAN
Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi as soon as it is available.
CVT fluid 6.9 7-1/4 qt 6-1/8 qt • Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Gen-
uine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not
mix with other fluids. Using fluids
that are not equivalent to Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
damage the CVT. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not cov-
ered under NISSAN's New Vehi-
cle Limited Warranty.
Brake and clutch fluid —— —• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
• Available in mainland U.S.A.
through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid 3.5 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt • Genuine NISSAN Windshield
Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Anti-Freeze or equivalent
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Engine Oil Recommendation
INFOID:0000000012432246
NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conservi ng oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubrica-
tion Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) ce rtification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils whic h do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture RatioINFOID:0000000012432247
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-
freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not nec-
essary.
WARNING:
• Do not remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radia-
tor.
• The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a
Genuine NISSAN radiator cap.
CAUTION:
• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Lo ng Life Antifreeze/Cool-
ant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to pro-
vide antifreeze protection to -34 °F (-37 °C). If additional freeze protect ion is needed due to weather
where you operate your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN long life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concentrate
following the directions on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufact urer’s instructions to maintain
minimum antifreeze protection to -34 °F (-37 °C). The use of other types of coolant solutions other
than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent may damage the engine
cooling system.
• Mixing any other type of coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue),
including Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use of non-distilled water will
reduce the life expectancy of the factory filled coolant.
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.4 kg0.9 lb 0.9 lb• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For further details, see “Air condi-
tioner specification label”.
Air conditioning system oil 110 - 130 m3.7 - 4.4 fl oz 3.9 - 4.6 fl oz • A/C System Oil Type R (DH-PR)
• For further details, see “Air condi-
tioner specification label”.
Fluid type
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US measure Imp measure
1. API certification mark 2. API service symbol
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DRIVE BELT
DRIVE BELT : Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000012432248
DRIVE BELT : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000012432249
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover. Refer to
EXT-39, "FRONT UNDER COVER : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove wheel and tire (RH) using a power tool. Refer to WT-48, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Partially remove the fender protector (RH). Refer to EXT-38, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Loosen the lock nut and then release the belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt.
5. Remove the drive belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the idler pulley in the loosening direction, and then temporarily tighten the lock nut to the following
torque.
NOTE:
Do not move the lock nut from the temporary tightened position. Go to step 2.
2. Install the drive belt on each pulley. CAUTION:
• Check that there is no engine oil, grease, or engine coolant, etc. in pulley grooves.
• Check that the belt seats securely inside the groove on each pulley.
3. Adjust drive belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt. Refer to MA-14, "
DRIVE BELT : Adjustment".
CAUTION:
• Perform the belt tension adjustment with the lock nut temporarily tightened to the torque specifi-
cation listed in step 1 which preven ts the idler pulley from tilting.
• When checking immediately after in stallation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after
turning crankshaft two turns or more, readjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflec-
tion between pulleys.
4. Tighten the lock nut to final tightening specification.
1. Generator 2. Water pump3. Crankshaft pulley
4. A/C compressor 5. Tensioner idler pulley6. Drive belt
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Lock nut
(Temporary tightening): 4.4 N·m (0.45 kg-m, 39 in-lb)
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5. Check that belt tension is within the specification using suitable tool. Refer to EM-116, "Drive Belt".
DRIVE BELT : InspectionINFOID:0000000012432250
• Inspection should be done only when engine is cold or over 30
minutes after the engine is stopped.
• Visually check belt for wear, damage, and cracks on inside and edges.
• Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise twice, and check that the tension on all pulleys equalizes before testing.
• When measuring deflection, apply 98.1 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the ( ) marked point.
• Measure the belt tension and frequency using suitable tool at the ( ) marked point.
CAUTION:
• When checking immediately after installation, first ad just it to the specified value. Then, after turning
crankshaft two turns or more, readjust to the speci fied value to avoid variation in deflection between
pulleys.
DRIVE BELT : AdjustmentINFOID:0000000012432251
CAUTION:
• When belt is replaced with new one, adjust belt tension to the value for “New belt,” because new belt will not fully seat in the pulley groove.
• When tension of the belt being used exceeds “Limit,” adjust it to the value for “After adjusted.”
• When installing a belt, check it is co rrectly engaged with the pulley groove.
• Do not allow engine oil or engine coolant to get on the belt.
• Do not twist or bend the belt strongly.
1. Partially remove the fender protector (RH) front side clip. Refer to EXT-38, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Loosen lock nut (A) and temporarily set to the following torque.
3. Adjust the belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt. Refer to EM-116, "
Drive Belt".
CAUTION: Lock nut (Final tightening) :
34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
(1) : Generator
(2) : Water pump
(3) : Crankshaft pulley
(4) : A/C compressor
(5) : Idler pulley
(6) : Drive belt
Belt deflection/belt tension and frequency : Refer to EM-116, "Drive Belt".
PBIC3642E
LocationLocation of adjuster and tightening method
Drive belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
Lock nut (A)
(Temporary tightening): 4.4 N·m (0.45 kg-m, 39 in-lb)
(1) : Generator
(2) : Water pump
(3) : Crankshaft pulley
(4) : A/C compressor
(5) : Idler pulley
(6) : Drive belt
(B) : Adjusting bolt
PBIC3643E
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• When checking immediately after in
stallation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after
turning crankshaft two turns or more, readjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflec-
tion between pulleys.
• When the tension adjustment is performed, the lo ck nut should be in the condition at Step 2. If
the tension adjustment is perfo rmed when the lock nut is loosened more than the temporary
tightening, the idler pulley tilts and the co rrect tension adjustment cannot be performed.
4. Tighten the lock nut to final tightening specification.
ENGINE COOLANT
ENGINE COOLANT : InspectionINFOID:0000000012432252
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check hoses for the following:
• Improper attachment
• Leaks
•Cracks
• Damage
• Loose connections
• Chafing
• Deterioration
CHECKING RESERVOIR LEVEL
• Check that the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the MAX (A) to MIN (B) range when the engine is cool.
• Adjust the engine coolant level if necessary. CAUTION:
Refill the engine cooling system with the specified coolant or
equivalent. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system using suit-
able tools (A) and (B). Lock nut (Final tightening) :
34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
JPBIA0102ZZ
Testing pressure: Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR
: Inspection".
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ENGINE COOLANT : Draining Engine Coolant
INFOID:0000000012432253
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a th ick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
1. Remove front under cover. Refer to EXT-39, "
FRONT UNDER COVER : Removal and Installation".
2. Connect a suitable hose to the radiator drain plug. • Use a suitable hose with the dimensions as shown.
3. Open radiator drain plug (A) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.
(B): Suitable hose
: Front
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on the drive belt.
4. It is necessary to drain the cylinder block when drai ning all of engine coolant in the system. To drain the
cylinder block, open the water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to EM-93, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
6. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-18, "
ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing Cooling System".
ENGINE COOLANT : RefillingINFOID:0000000012432254
1. Install the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank and cylinder block drain plug, if removed for a total
system drain or for engine removal or repair.
• The radiator must be completely empty of engine coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance
Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
2. If disconnected, reattach the upper radiator hose at the engine side.
3. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heat er ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode. Diameter (A) : 0.8 mm (0.31 in)
Length (B) : 300 mm (11.81 in)
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Radiator drain plug : Refer to
CO-13, "Exploded View".
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