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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Tachometer...................2-5Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-31, 5-16Three-way catalyst...............5-4TireFlat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire...............6-5, 8-38Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13Tire chains.................8-34Tire pressure................8-27Tire rotation.................8-35Types of tires................8-33Uniform tire quality grading......10-29Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-27,10-10Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-32Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-15All-wheel drive models..........6-14Flat towing................ .10-28Tow truck towing..............6-13Towing load/specification.......10-23Trailer towing...............10-19Towing a trailer................10-19Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-24
Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.......2-66, 2-67, 2-69, 2-70TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country).................... .10-11Trip odometer..................2-5Turn signal switch...............2-41
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Uniform tire quality grading........10-29USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-32
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Vanity mirror..................3-33Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-10Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-47Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-121Vehicle identification.............10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-11Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-31, 5-16Vehicle information display.........2-17
Vehicle loading information........10-15Vehicle recovery.............6-15,6-16Vehicle security system...........2-30Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start. .2-31, 5-16Vents......................4-26Visors......................3-33
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Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-70,2-11Anti-lock brake warning light. . . .2-9, 2-11Battery charge warning light......2-10Brake warning light.............2-9Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose 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......................2-25Seat belt warning light.......1-16,2-10Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-70,2-11Vehicle security system.........2-30Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-70Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................2-9, 2-11Warning lights...............2-9, 2-11Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders................... .2-8
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