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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS ........................34
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Inspection ...34
BRAKE LINES AND CABLES ............................... ...34
BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Inspection .............34
BRAKE FLUID ....................................................... ...35
BRAKE FLUID : Inspection .....................................35
BRAKE FLUID : Draining ........................................35
BRAKE FLUID : Refilling ........................................35
BRAKE FLUID : Bleeding Brake System ................36
DISC BRAKE ......................................................... ...36
DISC BRAKE : Inspection ......................................36
DISC BRAKE : Brake Burnishing ...........................37
DISC BRAKE : Inspection ......................................37
DRUM BRAKE ....................................................... ...37
DRUM BRAKE : Inspection ....................................38
DRUM BRAKE : Brake Burn ishing .........................38
DRUM BRAKE : Inspection ....................................38
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ........................ ...39
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Inspection ......39
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS ........................ ...39
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Inspection .....39
DRIVE SHAFT ........................................................ ...39
DRIVE SHAFT : Inspection .....................................40
LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH .................. ...40
LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Exploded
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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Exploded
View ..................................................................... ...
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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Exploded
View ..................................................................... ...
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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Exploded
View ..................................................................... ...
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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, AN-
CHORS AND ADJUSTERS ................................... ...
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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, AN-
CHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Inspection .................
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UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel).
SeatsCheck seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every po-
sition. Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the
locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the latches
lock securely for folding-down rear seatbacks. —
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly and are installed securely. Check the
belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. MA-43
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal. —
Brakes Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. —
Brake pedal and
booster Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper distance
under it when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Be sure to keep
floor mats away from the pedal. BR-9
Clutch pedal
Make sure the pedal operates smoothly and check that it has the proper free play. CL-5
Parking brakeCheck that the lever or pedal has the proper travel and make sure that the vehicle
is held securely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is applied. PB-4
CVT "P" (Park) posi-
tion mechanismOn a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the shift selector
in the "P" (PARK) position without applying any brakes.
—
Item
Reference page
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.
—
Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold. CO-8
Radiator and hosesCheck the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that
may have accumulated. Make sure the radiator hoses have no cracks, deforma-
tion, deterioration or loose connections. CO-12
Brake and clutch fluid
levelsMake sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the reservoirs. BR-12
CL-7
Battery
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require fre-
quent checks of the battery fluid level. PG-61
Engine drive belts
Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily. MA-14
Engine oil levelCheck the level on the oil level gauge after parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. MA-20
Exhaust system
Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the ex-
haust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately locate the
trouble and correct it. MA-26
Underbody
The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very important to remove these sub-
stances, otherwise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around the
exhaust system. At the end of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean those areas where mud and dirt
can easily accumulate. —
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle
has been parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If you should notice any leaks or gasoline fumes are evident, check for
the cause and correct it immediately. —
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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)
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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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•
Maintenance items with “ ” shoul d be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-
tions”.
• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid. If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, of driving on rough or muddy roads,
inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealers every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if th e
inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
• (2) If tower a trailer, using a camper or car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil a t every 20,000
miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.
• (3) Refer to "Tire rotation" under "GENERAL MAINTENANCE" heading earlier in this section.
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) wi th outside temperatures remaining below freezing.
• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go "rush hour" traffic.
Brake fluid RR
C VT flu id NO TE (1)IIIII
M anu al t ra nsa xle o il NO TE (2)IIIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts II
Tire rotation NOTE (3)
Drive shaft boots IIIII
Exhaust system II
In-cabin microfilter RRR
Intelligent key battery RRR
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Page
Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters 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
Brake line & cables IIIMA-34
Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings IIIMA-36MA-38
Brake fluid
RR
MA-35
CVT fluid NOTE (1)IIIMA-26
Manual transaxle oil NOTE (2)IIITM-17
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts IIMA-39MA-39
MA-40
Tire rotation
NOTE (3) MA-32
Drive shaft boots III
FAX-8
Exhaust system II
EX-4
In-cabin microfilter RRVTL-4
Intelligent key battery RRVTL-4
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)
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• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.
• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance itemMaintenance operation Maintenance interval Reference page
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000
km) or 12 months BR-12
BR-12
Brake pads, rotors, drums &
linings
InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
or 6 months MA-36
MA-38
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts
InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
or 6 months MA-39MA-39
MA-40
Drive shaft boots
InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
or 6 months MA-40
Exhaust system
InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
or 6 months MA-26
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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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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM : InspectionINFOID:0000000012432266
Check exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage or deterioration.
• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
CVT FLUID
CVT FLUID : InspectionINFOID:0000000012432267
FLUID LEAKAGE
• Check transaxle surrounding area (oil seal and plug etc.)for fluidleakage.
• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts and adjust CVT fluid level. Refer to MA-28, "
CVT FLUID : Adjustment".
CVT FLUID : ReplacementINFOID:0000000012432268
CAUTION:
• Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN
CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the (NISSAN new vehicle limited) war-
ranty.
• Always use shop paper. Never use shop cloth.
• Replace a drain plug gasket with new ones at the final stage of the operation when installing.
• Use caution when looking into the drain hole as th ere is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye.
• After replacement, always perform CVT fluid leakage check.
1. Select “Data Monitor” in “T RANSMISSION” using CONSULT.
2. Select “FLUID TEMP” and confirm t hat the CVT fluid temperature is 40°C (104° F) or less.
3. Check that the selector lever is in the “P ” position, then completely engage the parking brake.
4. Lift up the vehicle.
5. Remove the drain plug and overflow tube and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. TM-242, "
Removal and
Installation".
SMA211A
SMA146B
CVT fluid: Refer to TM-265, "General Specification".
Fluid capacity : Refer to TM-265, "
General Specification".
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6. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the drain
hole.
CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
7. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging
pipe until it stops.
8. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5 /8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
9. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the drain plug.
NOTE:
Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
10. Lift down the vehicle.
11. Start the engine.
12. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector leve r to the entire position from “P” to “L”, and shift it
to the “P” position.
NOTE:
Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
13. Check that the CONSULT “Data monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35°C (95°F) to 45 °C (113 °F).
14. Stop the engine.
15. Lift up the vehicle.
16. Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan.
17. Repeat steps 6 to 16 (one time).
18. Install the overflow tube. Refer to TM-242, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten to the specified torque. If it is not tightened to the specified torque, the tube may
be damaged.
19. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the drain hole.
CAUTION:
Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
20. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION:
Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging
pipe until it stops.
21. Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5 /8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
22. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the drain plug.
NOTE:
Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
23. Lift down the vehicle.
24. Start the engine.
25. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector leve r to the entire position from “P” to “L”, and shift it
to the “P” position.
NOTE:
Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
26. Check that the CONSULT “Data monitor” in “FLUID TEMP” is 35°C (95°F) to 45 °C (113 °F).
27. Lift up the vehicle.
28. Remove the drain plug and confirm that the CV T fluid is drained from the overflow tube.
CAUTION:
Perform this work with the vehicle idling.
NOTE:
If the CVT fluid is not drained, refer to “Adjustment” and refill with the CVT fluid.
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