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9-8Maintenance and schedules
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48 67.5
(108) 54 75
(120) 60 82.5
(132) 66 90
(144) 72 97.5
(156) 78 105
(168) 84 112.5
(180) 90 120
(192) 96
Air cleaner filter NOTE (1) R R R R
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (2)
Brake fluid$ RR RR
Brake lines and cables II II I I I I
Brake pads and rotors$ II II I I I I
Drive belts NOTE (3) I* I* I* I* I*
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil & oil filter$ RRRRRRRRRR RR R RR R
EVAP vapor lines & Fuel lines I* I* I*I*
Exhaust system$ II II
Fuel filter NOTE (2)
In-cabin microfilter RR RR R R R R
Intake & exhaust valve clearance NOTE (6)
Intelligent Key battery IRRRR
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models)$ II II I I I I
Propeller shaft grease (4WD models) L L L L L L L L
Spark plugs NOTE (7) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts$ II II
Tire
rotation NOTE (8)
Transfer fluid & differential gear oil See NOTE (9)II II I I II
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NOTE:
Maintenance items with “$” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”
(P.9-10).
(1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if
found damaged.
(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 may reduce the life
expectancy of the factory fill coolant.
(6) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
(7) Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 0.053 in (1.35 mm) even if within specified replacement mileage.
(8) Refer to “Tire rotation” under “General maintenance” (P.9-2).
(9) If towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000
miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.
*: Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not
perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
Maintenance and schedules9-9
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9-10Maintenance and schedules
The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly oper-
ated under severe driving conditions as
shown below, more frequent mainte-
nance must be performed on the follow-
ing 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) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
. Operating in hot weather in stop-and-
go “rush hour” traffic.
. 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, or using a camper or
car-top carrier
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect
and correct or replace as necessary.Maintenance item Maintenance opera- tionMaintenance interval
Brake fluid Replace Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads & rotors Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Engine oil & oil filter Replace Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Propeller shaft & drive shaft
boots (4WD models) Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
DRIVING CONDITIONS
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7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 6 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 12 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 18 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 24 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 30 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or 42 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 48 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 54 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
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MAINTENANCE LOG
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75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 60 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 66 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
97,500 Miles (156,000 km) or 78 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 84 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or 90 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 96 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: ________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
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________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: ________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: ________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
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________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:________ Miles (________ km) or ____ Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
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Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understand-
ing of the vehicle’s behavior, you should
practice turning, stopping and backing up
in an area which is free from traffic.
Steering stability, and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a
pin or lock to prevent the coupler from
inadvertently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or
stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moder-
ate speed. Some states or provinces
have specific speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand.
Move your hand in the direction in
which you want the trailer to go. Make
small corrections and back up slowly.
If possible, have someone guide you
when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking
brake, transmission damage could
occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until
the blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
6. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models:
Make sure that the 4WD shift switch is
engaged in the AUTO, 4HI or 4LO
position and the Automatic Transmis-
sion (AT) park warning light is turned
off.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and
trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce
your speed and shift to a lower gear.
Avoid long or repeated use of the
brakes when descending a hill, as this
reduces their effectiveness and could
cause overheating. Shifting to a lower
gear instead provides “engine braking”
and reduces the need to brake as
frequently.
. If the engine coolant temperature
rises to a high temperature, see “If
your vehicle overheats” (P.6-14).
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s
first 500 miles (800 km).
. Have your vehicle serviced more often
than at intervals specified in the
recommended maintenance schedule
shown in the "9. Maintenance and
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