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may accumulate. For additional informa- tion, see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2). there is adequate fluid in the reservoir. The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the scheduled maintenance items that should be regularly checked or replaced. The maintenance schedule indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item requires service. your vehicle requires that some items be checked during normal day-to-day op- eration. Refer to “General maintenance” (P.9-2). by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. You are not required to perform main- tenance on these items in order to maintain the warranties which come with your vehicle. Other maintenance items and intervals are required. can be found in the “8. Do-it yourself” section of this manual. non-OEM approved aftermarket flush- ing systems and strongly advises against performing these services on a NISSAN product. Many of the aftermar- ket flushing systems use non-OEM ap- proved chemicals or solvents, the use of which has not been validated by NISSAN. For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids, grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Capacities and recommended fluids/ lubricants” (P.10-2) of this manual. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAIN- TENANCE Drive belts*: or cracking and for proper tension. Re- place any damaged drive belts. ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi- tions, check/replace the filter more frequently. When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva- lent with the proper mixture. (Refer to “Engine cooling system” (P.8-4) to deter- mine the proper mixture for your area.) use of non-distilled water may reduce the recommended service interval of the coolant. Maintenance and schedules 9-5 EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS |