Battery*:
Except for maintenance free battery, check the fluid
level in each cell. It should be between the “UPPER”
and “LOWER” lines. Vehicles operated in high tem-
peratures or under severe conditions require fre-
quent checks of the battery fluid level.
Maintenance free battery should be checked by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
Brake (and clutch) fluid level(s)*:
For Manual Transmission (MT) models; make sure
that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between
the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoirs.
Except for Manual Transmission (MT) models; make
sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX”
and “MIN” lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Make sure that the coolant level is between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir.
Engine drive belt(s)*:
Make sure that drive belt(s) is/are not frayed, worn,
cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*:
Check the level after parking the vehicle (on a level
ground) and turning off the engine.
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other
fluid leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a
while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after
use is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if fuel
fumes are evident, check for cause and have it cor-
rected immediately.
Window washer fluid*:
Check that there is adequate fluid in the reservoir.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance
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 vehicle from moving. For a
manual transmission models, move the shift
lever to N (Neutral) position. [For continuously
variable transmission models: move the shift
lever to P (Park) position.]
•
Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or
“LOCK” position when performing any parts
replacement or repairs.
When the ignition switch is in the ON or Acc
position, the cooling fan may start to operate
suddenly even when the engine is not run-
ning. To avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working near
the engine.
•
Do not work under the bonnet while the en-
gine is hot. Always turn off the engine and
wait until it cools down.
•
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 secure or remove any loose
clothing and any jewellery, 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 to es-
cape.
•
DO NOT GET UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS
SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
•
Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and the battery.
•
Never connect or disconnect either the bat-
tery or any transistorised component connec-
tor while the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
•
On petrol engine models with the Multiport
Fuel Injection (MFI) system, the fuel filter and
fuel lines should be serviced by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop because the fuel
lines are under high pressure even when the
engine is turned off.
•
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
engine cooling fan. It may come on at any
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