During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to
check for the cause or have it checked
promptly. In addition, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think
that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or mainte-
nance work, closely observe the “Mainte-
nance precautions” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with“*”isfound in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that the
doors and engine hood operate properly.
Also ensure that all latches lock securely.
Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers
and links if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*:
Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated ev-
ery 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all
tires, including the spare, to the pressure
specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the
TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core
and cap when the tires are replaced due to
wear or age. Wheel alignment and balance:
If the ve-
hicle 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 steer-
ing wheel or seat vibrates at normal high-
way 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 Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other dam-
age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility. It is recom-
mended that you have a damaged wind-
shield repaired by a NISSAN dealer, or a
NISSAN Certified Collision Center. To locate
a collision center in your area, refer to
http://collision.nissanusa.com.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and schedules9-3
WHEELS AND TIRES
WheelsOffset in (mm) Size
Alloy 1.97 (50)
18 x 7.5J
1.97 (50) 20 x 7.5J
Tires Size
All Season 235/65R18
235/55R20
Spare tire Wheel size Tire size
Temporary spare - steel or
alloy 18 x 4T
T165/90D18
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length
without front license plate bracket in (mm)192.4 (4,888)
with front license plate bracket in (mm)192.8 (4,898)
Overall width in (mm)75.4 (1,916)
Overall height in (mm)67.8 (1,722)
Front and rear track width in (mm)64.6 (1,640)
Wheelbase in (mm)111.2 (2,825)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg) Refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certificationlabel” on the centerpillar between the
driver’s side front and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
10-10Technical and consumer information
Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-13
Pregnant women ..............1-16
Rearcenterseatbelt...........1-20
Seat belt extenders ............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-24
Seatbelts................1-13, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-23
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-17
Seat belt extenders ..............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-16, 2-13
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests .................. .1-6
Automatic drive positioner ....3-38,3-39,
3-40, 3-41
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-47
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-6
Security indicator light ............2-15
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-34,5-16
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-33
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-19
Service manual order form .........10-32
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-32
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-23
Spark plug replacement ...........8-15
Spark plugs ...................8-15
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-69
SRS warning label ...............1-70
Standard maintenance ............9-8 Starting
Before starting the engine ........5-16
Jumpstarting.............6-9,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Push starting ................6-11
Starting the engine ............5-17
Starting the engine ..............5-17
Startupdisplay.................2-18
Steering Heated steering wheel ..........2-49
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Powersteeringsystem.........5-129
Steering wheel .................3-33
Stoplight....................8-26
Storage.....................2-55
Storagetray...................2-57
Sunglasses case ................2-58
Sunglasses holder ..............2-58
Sunroof ...................2-65,7-5
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-65
Sunvisors....................3-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-70
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-71, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-57
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-70
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-49
Supplemental
restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-49
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-39
Automatic power window switch . . .2-64 Cruise control main/set switches . . .2-17
Foglightswitch..............2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch
......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-39
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-39
Instrument brightness control .....2-44
Power door lock switch ........3-6,3-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-38
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-37
Turn signal switch .............2-44
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-34,5-16
Three-waycatalyst...............5-5
Tire Flattire....................6-3
Spare tire ...............6-4,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Tire chains .................8-35
Tire pressure ................8-28
Tirerotation ................8-36
Types of tires ................8-34
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-28
Wheels and tires ..........8-28,10-10
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
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