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. Lu-
bricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and
links if necessary. Make sure that the sec-
ondary 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.
Check that the gas stays or struts properly
and securely hold the hood, trunk, or rear
hatch in a fully open position. If the hood,
trunk, or rear hatch is not held open, have
the gas stays or struts replaced.
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*:
Rotate tires at the specified
interval shown in the maintenance
schedule.
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.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the
pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Maintenance and schedules9-3
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Jump starting..............6-10,8-14
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Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-23Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-12KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
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Label
Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-13C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-12Emission control information label. .10-12Engine serial number..........10-12F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-11Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-70Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-29License plate
Installing the license plate........10-14Lif tgate......................3-21Lif tgate release................3-27LightAir bag warning light.........1-70,2-11Brake light (See stop light)........8-25Bulb check/instrument panel......2-9Bulb replacement.............8-25Charge warning light...........2-10Console light................2-65Exterior and Interior lights........8-25Fog light switch...............2-41Fog lights..................8-25Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-35Headlight control switch.........2-35Headlights..................8-25Interior light................ .2-64Light bulbs.................8-25Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-25Personal lights...............2-66Security indicator light..........2-10Spotlights (See map light)........2-65Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................2-9, 2-11Lights......................8-25Map lights................. .2-65Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7
Door locks................. .3-5Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-29Lif tgate release...............3-27Power door locks..............3-6Loose fuel cap warning...........2-25Low fuel warning light.....2-10,2-14,2-25Low tire pressure warning light.......2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.......................2-25Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-15Luggage hook.................2-57Luggage rack (see roof rack)........2-58
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Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-3Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-13Manual front seat adjustment........1-3Map lights.................. .2-65Map pocket...................2-52Memory seat..................3-37Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-40
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