Nissan Teana J32. Manual - part 799

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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 for a nominal charge.

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.

UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel.

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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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Windshield wiper 
blades

Check for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly.

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Doors and engine 
hood

Check that all doors and the engine hood operate properly. 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 for lu-
brication frequently.

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Tire rotation

Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles).

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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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Lamps

Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and oth-
er lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlamp 
aim.

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Warning lamps and 
chimes

Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.

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Steering wheel

Check that it has the specified play.
Check for changes in the steering condition, such as excessive free play, hard 
steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)

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Seat belts

Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and 
retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the 
belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

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Windshield washer 
fluid

Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.

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Engine coolant level

Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.

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Engine oil level

Check the level after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the en-
gine.

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Brake fluid level

Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the 
reservoir.

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Battery

Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance

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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-
ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-
nance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE 

(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,

R = Replace,

[ ] = At the specified mileage only.

NOTE:

• Maintenance items with “

” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

• (1) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

• (2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.

• (3) Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within

the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.

First replace at 90,000 Km (54,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months. Perform "I" (Checking
the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.

• (4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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Perform at a kilometer (mile) interval or 
month interval, whichever comes first.

km x 

1,000

(Miles x 

1,000)

Months

15

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12

30

(18)

24

45

(27)

36

60

(36)

48

75

(45)

60

90

(54)

72

105

(63)

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120

(72)

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Engine compartment and under vehicle

Intake and exhaust valve clearance

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NOTE 

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Drive belt

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Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN 

engine oil filter or equivalent)

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Engine coolant (Use Genuine NISSAN 
Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quali-
ty.)

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NOTE 

(3)

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Cooling  system

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Fuel and EVAP vapor lines

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Air cleaner filter

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Positive crankcase ventilation (PSV) 
system

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Fuel filter (In-tank type)

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NOTE 

(4)

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

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NOTE 

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• (5) Replace spark plug when the spark plug gap exceeds 1.4 mm (0.055 in) even if within specified periodic replacement

mileage.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE 

(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,

R = Replace.

NOTE:

• (1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration

with Consult-III every 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. (Refer to 

TM-204, "CONSULT-III

Function (TRANSMISSION)"

 for RE0F10A, 

TM-37, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"

 for RE0F09B.) And if Consult-III

is not available, change (do not just inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 90,000 km (54,000 miles). Using transmission fluid other
than Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the warranty.

• (2) Inspect once per year.

• Maintenance items with “

” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.

Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Driving repeatedly short distances or door to door driving

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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Perform at a kilometer (mile) interval or 
month interval, whichever comes first.

km x 1,000

(Miles x 

1,000)

Months

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Underhood and under vehicle

Headlamp  aiming

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Brake system and fluid (For level & 
leaks)

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Brake fluid

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Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valve

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Power steering fluid & lines (For level & 
leaks)

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CVT fluid (For level & leaks)

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-

sion parts, & front drive shafts

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Exhaust system

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Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-

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Foot brake & parking brake (For free 
play, stroke & operation)

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Air conditioner filter

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VTL-20

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VTL-77

Body corrosion

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C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling or urban driving
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas

Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE

(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,

R = Replace,.

Driving condition

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

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Air cleaner filter

Replace

Every 30,000 km 
(18,000 miles) or 24 
months

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Engine oil & engine oil 
filter 

Replace

Every 7,500 km (4,500 
miles) or 6 months

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Brake fluid

Replace

Every 15,000 km 
(9,000 miles) or 12 
months

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Steering gear & linkage, 
axle & suspension 
parts, & front drive 
shafts 

Inspect

Every 15,000 km 
(9,000 miles) or 12 
months

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Exhaust system

Inspect

Every 15,000 km 
(9,000 miles) or 12 
months

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Brake pads, rotors & 
other brake compo-
nents

Inspect

Every 7,500 km (4,500 
miles) or 6 months

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BR-13

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BR-15

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Air conditioner filter

Replace

Every 15,000 km 
(9,000 miles) or 12 
months

VTL-20

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VTL-77

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis 
only.

km x 

1,000

(Miles x 

1,000)

15

(9)

30

(18)

45

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60

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75

(45)

90

(54)

105

(63)

120

(72)

Engine compartment and under vehicle

Intake and exhaust valve clearance

See 

NOTE (1)

EM-17

Drive belt

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NOTE (2)

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Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN engine 

oil filter or equivalent)

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Engine coolant (Use Genuine NISSAN Engine 
Coolant or equivalent in its quality.)

See 

NOTE (3)

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Cooling system

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MA-17

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