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0-10Illustrated table of contents
SDI2538
VK56VD ENGINE
1. Battery (P.8-16)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-19)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Drive belts (P.8-18)
12. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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JVC0538X
VQ37VHR ENGINE
Type A
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
2. Battery (P.8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-19)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Drive belts (P.8-18)
Illustrated table of contents0-11
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0-12Illustrated table of contents
JVC0539X
Type B
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)
2. Battery (P.8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
6. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P.8-19)
8. Radiator filler cap (P.8-8)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Drive belts (P.8-18)
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions ................................................ 8-2
Engine compartment check locations .......................... 8-3VK56VD engine ............................................................ 8-3
VQ37VHR engine......................................................... 8-5
Engine cooling system...................................................... 8-8 Checking engine coolant level................................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant......................................... 8-10
Engine oil.....................................................................\
...... 8-10 Checking engine oil level .......................................... 8-11
Changing engine oil and filter................................. 8-11
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).......................... 8-13
Power steering fluid........................................................ 8-14
Brake fluid...................................................................\
....... 8-14 Brake fluid .................................................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid...................................................... 8-15
Battery ........................................................................\
........ 8-16
Jump starting............................................................... 8-17
Variable voltage control system.................................. 8-18
Drive belts ........................................................................\
.. 8-18
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
8-19
Replacing spark plugs................................................ 8-19 Air cleaner........................................................................\
.. 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ............................................... 8-21
Cleaning....................................................................... 8-21
Replacing..................................................................... 8-21
Brakes..................................................................\
............... 8-22 Self-adjusting brakes............................................... 8-22
Brake pad wear warning........................................ 8-22
Fuses...................................................................\
................ 8-23 Engine compartment............................................... 8-23
Passenger compartment ....................................... 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement........................... 8-25
Lights........................................................................\
.......... 8-27 Headlights.................................................................. 8-28
Exterior and interior lights.................................... 8-28
Wheels and tires............................................................. 8-30 Tire pressure ............................................................. 8-30
Tire labeling............................................................... 8-34
Types of tires............................................................. 8-36
Tire chains................................................................... 8-36
Changing wheels and tires..................................... 8-37
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8-4Do-it-yourself
SDI2538
1. Battery
2. Fuse/fusible link holder
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
12. Fuse/fusible link holder
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8-6Do-it-yourself
JVC0538X
Type A
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
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JVC0539X
Type B
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Drive belts
Do-it-yourself8-7
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8-14Do-it-yourself
SDI1765A
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the
HOT range (
: HOT MAX.,: HOT MIN.) at
fluid temperatures of 122 to 176°F (50 to
80°C) or using the COLD range (
: COLD
MAX.,: COLD MIN.) at fluid temperatures
of 32 to 86°F (0 to 30°C).
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove
the cap and fill through the opening.
CAUTION
. Do not overfill.
. Recommended fluid is Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. For further brake fluid information, see
“Capacities and recommended fluids/lubri-
cants” (P.10-2).WARNING
.
Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake
system. The use of improper fluids
can damage the brake system and
affect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
. Clean the filler cap before removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should
be stored carefully in marked con-
tainers out of the reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces.
This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, wash the surface with water.
POWER STEERING FLUID BRAKE FLUID