GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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FOR MEXICO : General Maintenance
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General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
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Doors and hood
Check that all doors and the hood operate smoothly as well as the back door, trunk lid
and hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate 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 other corrosive materials, check lu-
brication frequently.
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Lamps
Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps,
tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and other lamps are all operating properly and installed
securely. Also check the aim of the headlamps.
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Tires
Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips. Adjust
the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
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Tire rotation
In the case that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) and front & rear tires are same size; Tires
should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). Tires marked with directional indica-
tors can only be rotated between front and rear. Make sure that the directional indica-
tors point in the direction of wheel rotation after the tire rotation is completed.
In the case that Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and front & rear tires are same size; Tires
should be rotated every 5,000 km (3,000 miles). Tires marked with directional indica-
tors can only be rotated between front and rear. Make sure that the directional indica-
tors point in the direction of wheel rotation after the tire rotation is completed.
In the case that front tires are different size from rear tires; Tires cannot be rotated.
However, the timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving habits and the
road surface conditions.
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Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)
transmitter components
Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires are
replaced due to wear or age.
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Wheel alignment and
balance
If the vehicle 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 steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may
be needed.
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Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.
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Wiper blades
Check for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly.
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Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure that the pedal does not catch or
require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.
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Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure that it is the proper distance from
the floor mat when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Be sure to keep
the floor mats away from the pedal.
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Parking brake
Check the parking brake operation regularly. Check that the lever (if equipped) or the
pedal (if equipped) has the proper travel. Also make sure that the vehicle is held se-
curely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is applied.
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