When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The
following are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
● Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. For a manual
transmission, move the shift lever to
Neutral. For an automatic transmis-
sion, move the shift lever to P (Park).
● Be sure the ignition key is OFF when
performing any parts replacement or
repairs.
● If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts, and any other moving
parts.
● It is advisable to remove ties and any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.,
before working on your vehicle.
● If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases.
● Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel and battery.
● On gasoline engine models with the
Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) sys-
tem, the fuel filter or fuel lines
should be serviced by a NISSAN
dealer because the fuel lines are
under high pressure even when the
engine is off.
CAUTION
● Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine off
and wait until it cools down.
● Never connect or disconnect either
the battery or any transistorized
component connector while the igni-
tion is on.
● Avoid contact with used motor oil.
Improperly disposed motor oil
and/or other vehicle fluids can hurt
the environment. Always conform to
local regulations for disposal of ve-
hicle fluid.
This ‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’ section
gives instructions regarding only those
items which are relatively easy for an owner
to perform.
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and
could affect your warranty coverage. If in
doubt about any servicing, have it done
by your NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE
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