8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant ....................8-6
Engine oil .......................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil and oil filter ..............8-8
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ..............8-11
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) .......................8-11
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...........8-13
Battery......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ............................... 8-16
Variable voltage control system
(if so equipped) ................................. 8-17
Drive belt ....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs .................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-18
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-19Windshield wiper blades
........................8-20
Cleaning .................................... 8-20
Replacing ................................... 8-20
Brakes ......................................... 8-21
Fuses .......................................... 8-22
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ...................8-24
Battery replacement ........................... 8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-26
Lights .......................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................. 8-27
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-28
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
(if so equipped) .............................. 8-29
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-30
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-33
Tire pressure ................................
8-33
Tir
e labeling ................................. 8-38
Types of tires ................................ 8-40
Tire chains .................................. 8-41
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-42
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un-usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or is loose,
have it replaced or adjusted. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
2. Have the belt checked regularly for con- dition and tension in accordance with
the maintenance schedule. For addi-
tional information, refer to the "Mainte-
nance and schedules" section of this
manual.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-
tipped spark plugs as frequently as con-
ventional type spark plugs because they
last much longer. Follow the maintenance
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.
•Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
LDI2972
SPARK PLUGS
8-18Do-it-yourself
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 x 1,000
(km x 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)(3) I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid RRRR
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors III IIIII
Drive belts NOTE (4)I* I* I* I* I*
Engine coolant* NOTE (5)(6)
Engine oil & oil filter R RRRRRR RRRRRRRRR
EVAP vapor lines & Fuel lines I*I*I*I*
Exhaust system IIII
Fuel filter NOTE (7)
In-cabin microfilter R R RR R R R R
Intake & exhaust valve clearance NOTE (8)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery IR RRR
Propeller shaf t & drive shaf t boots
(4WD models) III IIIII
Spark plugs (Iridium–tipped type) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Steering gear & linkage, axle and suspension parts IIII
Steering stopper cap (XD models only) LLLL
Tire rotation NOTE (9)
Transfer fluid & differential gear oil NOTE (10)III IIIII
9-8Maintenance and schedules
Rear window and/or outside mirror
defroster switch................2-45Rearview mirror................3-29RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2RecordersEvent Data................ .10-59Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-17Remote Engine Start..........3-21,5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-58
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-9Child seat belts. .1-27, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-48Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-58Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-4Front power seat adjustment.......1-6Seat beltChild safety.................1-25Infants and small children.....1-25,1-26Injured person................1-19Larger children...............1-26Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-16Pregnant women..............1-19Seat belt extenders............1-24Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Seat belts................1-16,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-23
Three-point type with retractor.....1-19Seat belt extenders..............1-24Seat belt warning light.........1-19,2-18Seatback pockets...............2-72SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Automatic drive positioner.......3-40Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-57Manual front seat adjustment......1-4Rear seat.................. .1-4Security indicator light............2-20Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-41, 5-16Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-40Self-adjusting brakes.............8-21Service manual order form........10-60Servicing air conditioner...........4-42Shif tingAutomatic transmission.........5-20Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-23Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems)
.....................1-77Snow plow................. .10-56Spark plug replacement...........8-18Spark plugs...................8-18Specifications.................10-9Speedometer..................2-7Speedometer and odometer........2-6SRS warning label...............1-81Stability control................5-119Standard maintenance.........9-7,9-8
Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting............6-10,8-16Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Push starting................6-12Starting the engine
(gasoline engine only)............5-16Steering
Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-115Steering wheel.................3-26Stop light................... .8-30Storage.....................2-71Storage tray..................2-75Sun visors....................3-28Sunglasses case................2-77Sunglasses holder...............2-77Sunroof..................2-87, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-81Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-81, 2-18Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................1-59, 1-74Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-81Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................ .1-52, 1-67Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-52Switch
Autolight switch..............2-48Automatic power window switch. . .2-85
11-6Index