GENERAL MAINTENANCEMA-5
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Explanation of Gene
ral MaintenanceINFOID:0000000012432243
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 operati ng properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can 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 specified pressure.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. WT-54
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary. WT-48
Tire rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). WT-45
Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)
transmitter compo-
nentsReplace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-53
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf 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. WT-44
WT-45
Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. GW-12
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
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Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back
door, trunk lid and back hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lu-
bricate 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 lubrica-
tion frequently. MA-40
MA-41
MA-42
MA-42
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-98
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.
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Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak. WW-65
WW-61
WW-71
WW-73
Windshield defroster
Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioning. —
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) ST-5
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2016 Versa Note
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3. Washer fluid level switch (for
Canada) Transmits the washer fluid level switch signal to the combination meter.
4. Front and rear washer motor • Washer fluid is sprayed according to washer switch states.
• Combination switch operates front washer or rear washer by changing voltage polarity to
be supplied to washer pump.
5. Front wiper motor • Drives windshield wipers in HI or LO mode.
• Sends wiper stop signal to IPDM E/R.
6. Combination switch
(Wiper and washer switch) • Provides input for wiper and washer control to BCM.
• Refer to
BCS-9, "
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM : System Description"
(with Intelligent Key system) or BCS-79, "
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM :
System Description" (without Intelligent Key system) for more information.
7. Rear wiper motor • BCM controls rear wiper operation.
• Sends wiper stop signal to BCM.
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Component Function
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