9-2Maintenance and schedules
Some day-to-day and regular mainte-
nance is essential to maintain your vehi-
cle good mechanical condition, as well as
its emission and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make
sure that the scheduled maintenance, as
well as general maintenance, is per-
formed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one
who can ensure that your vehicle receives
the proper maintenance care. You are a
vital link in the maintenance chain.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those
items which should be checked during
normal day-to-day operation. They are
essential for proper vehicle operation. It is
your responsibility to perform these pro-
cedures regularly as prescribed.
Performing general maintenance checks
requires minimal mechanical skill and
only a few general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done
by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you
prefer, a NISSAN dealer.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
The maintenance items listed in this
section are required to be serviced at
regular intervals. However, under severe
driving conditions, additional or more
frequent maintenance will be required.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or your
vehicle appears to malfunction, have the
systems checked and serviced. It is re-
commended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up-to-date with the
latest service information through tech-
nical bulletins, service tips, and training
programs. They are completely qualified
to work on NISSAN vehiclesbeforework
begins.
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, it is
recommended that you ask your NISSAN
dealer where the nearest NISSAN Certified
Collision Center is located, or go to http://
collision.nissanusa.com.
You can be confident that a NISSAN
dealer’s service department performs
the best job to meet the maintenance
requirements on your vehicle. During the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle, general maintenance
should be performed regularly as pre-
scribed 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 re-
commended that you visit a NISSAN deal-
er if you think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or mainte-
nance work, see “Maintenance precau-
tions” (P.8-2).
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL MAIN-
TENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found in the “8. 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 all
doors and the 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 released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................... 1-4
FuelCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Fuel economy...................................................... 5-123
Fuel information.................................................... 10-3
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-3
Fuel-filler cap............................................................ 3-28
Fuel-filler door......................................................... 3-28
Gauge........................................................................\
........ 2-8
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips................................... 5-122
Fuses........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Fusible links...................................................................... 8-19
G
Garage door opener HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........... 2-83
Gas cap........................................................................\
........ 3-28
Gauge........................................................................\
................ 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge......... 2-7
Fuel gauge .................................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................................... 2-6
Speedometer .............................................................. 2-6
Tachometer.................................................................. 2-7
General maintenance................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
... 2-71
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests....................................... 1-8
Headlights Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-25
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-52
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-60
Heated steering wheel ............................................ 2-59 Heater
Heater and air
conditioner operation....................................... 4-26
High beam assist ......................................................... 2-55
Hill start assist system ......................................... 5-136
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .................. 2-83
Hood release ................................................................... 3-25
Hook Luggage hook ......................................................... 2-73
Horn........................................................................\
................ 2-59
How to enable/disable the
steering assist ................................................................ 5-73
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-14
Ignition switch (model without Intelligent
Key system) ...................................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch positions ....................................... 5-15
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-47
Indicator Vehicle information display.......................... 2-19
indicator light Electronic parking brake
indicator light .......................................................... 2-12
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-32
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............ 10-19
Instrument brightness control ............................. 2-9
Instrument panel ............................................................. 2-4
Intelligent 4x4 ............................................................. 5-123
Intelligent Around View® Monitor................... 4-10
Intelligent Auto Headlight system ................. 2-52
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ......................... 5-75
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) indicator ................................................................. 2-34
Intelligent Driver Alertness................................... 5-94
Intelligent Engine Brake ...................................... 5-134 Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)........................................................................\
........ 5-107
Intelligent Key system ............................................. 3-11
Key operating range .......................................... 3-13
Key operation .......................................................... 3-14
Remote keyless operation ............................ 3-19
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .................. 5-40
Intelligent Trace Control..................................... 5-133
Interior light replacement..................................... 8-27
Interior light switch.................................................... 2-81
Interior lights................................................................... 2-80
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-24
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-14
K
Key Ignition switch (model without
Intelligent Key system) ..................................... 5-12
Ignition switch positions ................................ 5-15
Key positions................................................................... 5-14
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ........... 3-7
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ......................... 3-19
Keys ........................................................................\
.................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system............................. 3-11
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ..................................... 1-61
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-10
Emission control information label .... 10-10
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