Nissan Z (2023 year). Manual in english — page 19

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In case of emergency

7. After starting your engine, carefully

disconnect the negative cable and

then the positive cable (

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).

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).

Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to

cover the vent holes as it may be

contaminated with corrosive acid.

9. Put the battery cover on.

Do not attempt to start the engine by

pushing.

CAUTION

.

Automatic transmission models

cannot be push-started or tow-

started. Attempting to do so may

cause transmission damage.

.

Three way catalyst equipped

models should not be started by

pushing since the three way cat-

alyst may be damaged.

.

Never try to start the vehicle by

towing it; when the engine starts,

the forward surge could cause

the vehicle to collide with the

tow vehicle.

CAUTION

.

Do not continue to drive if your

vehicle overheats. Doing so could

cause engine damage or a vehicle

fire.

.

To avoid the danger of being

scalded, never remove the radia-

tor cap while the engine is still

hot. When the radiator cap is

removed, pressurized hot water

will spurt out, possibly causing

serious injury.

.

Do not open the hood if steam is

coming out.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by

an extremely high temperature gauge

reading), or if you feel a lack of engine

power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take

the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,

apply the parking brake and push the

park button to shift to the P (Park)

position (Automatic transmission

models). Move the shift lever to the N

(Neutral) position (Manual transmis-

sion models).

Do not stop the engine.

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all

the windows, move the heater or air

conditioner temperature control to

maximum hot and fan control to high

speed.

3. If engine overheating is caused by

climbing a long hill on a hot day, run

the engine at a fast idle (approxi-

mately 1,500 rpm) until the tempera-

ture gauge indication returns to

normal.

4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen

for steam or coolant escaping from

the radiator before opening the hood.

(If steam or coolant is escaping, turn

off the engine.) Do not open the hood

further until no steam or coolant can

be seen.

5. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the

engine, stand clear to prevent get-

ting burned.

6. Visually check if the cooling fan is

running. The radiator hoses and ra-

diator should not leak water. If coolant

is leaking or the cooling fan does not

run, stop the engine.

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands,

hair, jewelry or clothing to come into

contact with, or get caught in, engine

belts or the engine cooling fan. The

engine cooling fan can start at any

time.

7. After the engine cools down, check

the coolant level in the reservoir with

the engine running. Add coolant to

the reservoir if necessary. Have your

vehicle repaired. It is recommended

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service.

In case of emergency

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6-14

In case of emergency

When towing your vehicle, all State (Pro-

vincial in Canada) and local regulations

for towing must be followed. Incorrect

towing equipment could damage your

vehicle. Towing instructions are available

from a NISSAN dealer. Local service op-

erators are familiar with the applicable

laws and procedures for towing. To

assure proper towing and to prevent

accidental damage to your vehicle,

NISSAN recommends that you have a

service operator tow your vehicle. It is

advisable to have the service operator

carefully read the following precautions.

WARNING

.

Never ride in a vehicle that is

being towed.

.

Never get under your vehicle after

it has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

.

When towing, make sure that the

transmission, axles, steering sys-

tem and drivetrain are in working

condition. If any unit is damaged,

dollies must be used.

.

Always attach safety chains be-

fore towing.

For information about towing your vehi-

cle behind a recreational vehicle (RV), see

“Flat towing” (P.10-20) of this manual.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

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TOWING AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-

SION RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be

towed with the driving (rear) wheels off

the ground or place the vehicle on a flat

bed truck as illustrated.

NOTE:
If the battery is completely drained the

transmission will not manually shift to

other positions.

CAUTION

.

Never tow automatic transmis-

sion models with the rear wheels

on the ground or four wheels on

the ground (forward or back-

ward), as this may cause serious

and expensive damage to the

drivetrain. If it is necessary to

tow the vehicle with the front

wheels raised, always use towing

dollies under the rear wheels.

.

When towing rear wheel drive

models with the front wheels on

the ground or on towing dollies:

Push the ignition switch to the

ACC or ON position, and secure

the steering wheel in a straight-

ahead position with a rope or

similar device.

In case of emergency

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6-16

In case of emergency

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TOWING MANUAL TRANSMISSION

RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be

towed with the driving (rear) wheels off

the ground or place the vehicle on a flat

bed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION

If you have to tow manual transmis-

sion models with the rear wheels on

the ground (if you do not use towing

dollies) or four wheels on the ground:

.

Push the ignition switch to the ON

position and turn off all acces-

sories.

.

Always release the parking brake.

.

Move the transmission shift lever

to the N (Neutral) position.

.

Observe the following restricted

towing speeds and distances for

manual transmission models

only:
— Rear wheels on the ground:

Speed: Below 50 MPH (80

km/h)
Distance: Less than 50 miles

(80 km)

— Four wheels on the ground:

Speed: Below 70 MPH (112

km/h)
Distance: Less than 500 miles

(800 km)

.

If the speed or distance must

necessarily be greater, remove

the propeller shaft before towing

to prevent damage to the drive-

train.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck

vehicle)

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious

personal injury or death when reco-

vering a stuck vehicle:

.

Contact a professional towing

service to recover the vehicle if

you have any questions regard-

ing the recovery procedure.

.

Tow chains or cables must be

attached only to main structural

members of the vehicle.

.

Do not use the vehicle tie-downs

to tow or free a stuck vehicle.

.

Only use devices specifically de-

signed for vehicle recovery and

follow the manufacturer’s in-

structions.

.

Always pull the recovery device

straight out from the front of the

vehicle. Never pull at an angle.

.

Route recovery devices so they

do not touch any part of the

vehicle except the attachment

point.

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use a tow strap or other device

designed specifically for vehicle recovery.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the recovery device.

Rocking a stuck vehicle

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system.

2. Make sure the area in front and

behind the vehicle is clear of obstruc-

tions.

3. Turn the steering wheel right and left

to clear an area around the front tires.

4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and

backward.

.

Shift back and forth between R

(Reverse) and D (Drive) (automatic

transmission models) or 1st and R

(Reverse) (manual transmission

models).

.

Apply the accelerator as little as

possible to maintain the rocking

motion.

.

Release the accelerator pedal be-

fore shifting between R (Reverse)

and D (Drive) (automatic transmis-

sion models) or 1st and R (Reverse)

(manual transmission models).

.

Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH

(55 km/h).

5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a

few tries, contact a professional tow-

ing service to remove the vehicle.

WARNING

.

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

.

Do not spin your tires at high

speed. This could cause them to

explode and result in serious in-

jury. Parts of your vehicle could

also overheat and be damaged.

In case of emergency

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7 Appearance and care

Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-2

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Removing spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-3
Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-3
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Tire dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-4

Cleaning interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-4

Air fresheners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-7

Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Most common factors contributing to

vehicle corrosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-7
Environmental factors influence the rate

of corrosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-7
To protect your vehicle from corrosion. . . 7-8

7-2

Appearance and care

In order to maintain the appearance of

your vehicle, it is important to take proper

care of it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your

vehicle as soon as you can:

.

after a rainfall to prevent possible

damage from acid rain

.

after driving on coastal roads

.

when contaminants such as soot, bird

droppings, tree sap, metal particles or

bugs get on the paint surface

.

when dust or mud builds up on the

surface

Whenever possible, store or park your

vehicle inside a garage or in a covered

area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park

in a shady area or protect the vehicle with

a body cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint

surface when putting on or removing

the body cover.

WASHING

Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet

sponge and plenty of water. Clean the

vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap, a

special vehicle soap or general purpose

dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lu-

kewarm (never hot) water.

CAUTION

.

Do not use car washes that use

acid in the detergent. Some car

washes, especially brushless

ones, use some acid for cleaning.

The acid may react with some

plastic vehicle components, caus-

ing them to crack. This could

affect their appearance, and also

could cause them not to function

properly. Always check with your

car wash to confirm that acid is

not used.

.

Do not wash the vehicle with

strong household soap, strong

chemical detergents, gasoline or

solvents.

.

Do not wash the vehicle in direct

sunlight or while the vehicle body

is hot, as the surface may become

water-spotted.

.

Avoid using tight-napped or

rough cloths, such as washing

mitts. Care must be taken when

removing caked-on dirt or other

foreign substances so the paint

surface is not scratched or da-

maged.

.

For models with decorative stick-

er, observe the following:
— Wash dirt off the vehicle with a

wet sponge and plenty of

water. Then wipe the vehicle

gently using a soft cloth.

— Do not apply direct water

pressure, such as high-pres-

sure sprayer, on the vehicle

body around the sticker. This

may cause the sticker edges

to peel away or come off from

the vehicle.

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty

of clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the

doors, hatches and hood are particularly

vulnerable to the effects of road salt.

Therefore, these areas must be regularly

cleaned. Make sure that the drain holes in

the lower edge of the door are open.

Spray water under the body and in the

wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash

away road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint

surface by using a damp chamois to dry

the vehicle.

CLEANING EXTERIOR

WAXING

Regular waxing protects the paint surface

and helps retain new vehicle appearance.

Polishing is recommended to remove

built-up wax residue and to avoid a

weathered appearance before reapplying

wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choos-

ing the proper product.

.

Wax your vehicle only after a thorough

washing. Follow the instructions sup-

plied with the wax.

.

Do not use a wax containing any

abrasives, cutting compounds or clea-

ners that may damage the vehicle

finish.

Machine compound or aggressive polish-

ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish

may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

CAUTION

NISSAN does not recommend to

apply water repellent on mirror.

REMOVING SPOTS

Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,

insects, and tree sap as quickly as possi-

ble from the paint surface to avoid lasting

damage or staining. Special cleaning

products are available at a NISSAN dealer

or any automotive accessory stores. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for these products.

UNDERBODY

In areas where road salt is used in winter,

the underbody must be cleaned regularly.

This will prevent dirt and salt from build-

ing up and causing the acceleration of

corrosion on the underbody and suspen-

sion. Before the winter period and again

in the spring, the underseal must be

checked and, if necessary, re-treated.

GLASS

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and

dust film from the glass surfaces. It is

normal for glass to become coated with a

film after the vehicle is parked in the hot

sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will

easily remove this film.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inside of the

windows, do not use sharp-edged

tools, abrasive cleaners or chlorine-

based disinfectant cleaners. They

could damage the electrical conduc-

tors, radio antenna elements or rear

window defroster elements.

WHEELS

Wash the wheels when washing the

vehicle to maintain their appearance.

.

Clean the inner side of the wheels

when the wheel is changed or the

underside of the vehicle is washed.

.

Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents

or corrosion. Such damage may cause

loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire

bead.

.

NISSAN recommends that the road

wheels be waxed to protect against

road salt in areas where it is used

during winter.

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive cleaners when

washing the wheels.

Appearance and care

7-3

7-4

Appearance and care

Aluminum alloy wheels

Wash regularly with a sponge dampened

in a mild soap solution, especially during

winter months in areas where road salt is

used. Salt could discolor the wheels if not

removed.

CAUTION

Follow the directions below to avoid

staining or discoloring the wheels:

.

Do not use a cleaner that uses

strong acid or alkali contents to

clean the wheels.

.

Do not apply wheel cleaners to

the wheels when they are hot.

The wheel temperature should be

the same as ambient tempera-

ture.

.

Rinse the wheel to completely

remove the cleaner within 15

minutes after the cleaner is ap-

plied.

CHROME PARTS

Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-

abrasive chrome polish to maintain the

finish.

TIRE DRESSING

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a

coating to the tires to help reduce dis-

coloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing

is applied to the tires, it may react with

the coating and form a compound. This

compound may come off the tire while

driving and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take

the following precautions:

.

Use a water-based tire dressing. The

coating on the tire dissolves more

easily with an oil-based tire dressing.

.

Apply a light coat of tire dressing to

help prevent it from entering the tire

tread/grooves (where it would be

difficult to remove).

.

Wipe off excess tire dressing using a

dry towel. Make sure the tire dressing

is completely removed from the tire

tread/grooves.

.

Allow the tire dressing to dry as

recommended by tire dressing manu-

facturer.

Occasionally remove loose dust from the

interior trim, plastic parts and seats using

a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush.

Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a

clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap

solution, then wipe clean with a dry soft

cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in

order to maintain the appearance of the

leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read

the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Some fabric protectors contain chemicals

that may stain or bleach the seat materi-

al.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to

clean the meter and gauge lens.

WARNING

Do not use water or acidic cleaners

(hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This

can damage the seat or occupant

classification sensor. This can also

affect the operation of the air bag

system and result in serious perso-

nal injury.

CLEANING INTERIOR

CAUTION

.

Never use benzine, thinner, or any

similar material.

.

For cleaning, use a soft cloth,

dampened with water. Never use

a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine,

thinner or any kind of solvent or

paper towel with a chemical

cleaning agent. They will scratch

or cause discoloration to the lens.

.

Do not spray any liquid such as

water on the meter lens. Spraying

liquid may cause the system to

malfunction.

.

Small dirt particles can be abra-

sive and damaging to the leather

surfaces and should be removed

promptly. Do not use saddle soap,

car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning

fluids, solvents, detergents or

ammonia-based cleaners as they

may damage the leather’s natural

finish.

.

Only use fabric protectors ap-

proved by NISSAN.

.

Do not use glass or plastic cleaner

on meter or gauge lens covers. It

may damage the lens cover.

.

For models with patterned seat-

backs, do not apply direct pres-

sure at high temperatures, such

as with an iron, on the pattern of

the seatback. This may cause the

pattern to disappear from the

seatback.

.

Do not spill on or make contact

with interior surfaces while hand-

ling air fresheners, aroma agents,

cosmetics, sunscreen, etc. They

may cause permanent discolora-

tion, stain, crack, paint peeling,

etc. depending on the ingredi-

ents. If they contact the interior

surface, wipe them off immedi-

ately using a soft cloth.

.

Do not use the chlorine-based

cleaning liquid such as chlorine

dioxide and hypochlorous acid,

which may cause the paint peel-

ing, corrosion, etc. If it is unavoid-

able to clean or sterilize interior

surfaces, use less than 75% etha-

nol. Wipe the interior parts with a

dry cloth dampened with ethanol.

Wipe off ethanol completely. If

you leave it uncleaned, it may

cause paint peeling, discolora-

tion, etc. Since ethanol is flam-

mable, be careful of fire.

AIR FRESHENERS

Most air fresheners use a solvent that

could affect the vehicle interior. If you use

an air freshener, take the following pre-

cautions:

.

Hanging-type air fresheners can

cause permanent discoloration when

they contact vehicle interior surfaces.

Place the air freshener in a location

that allows it to hang free and not

contact an interior surface.

.

Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip

on the vents. These products can

cause immediate damage and disco-

loration when spilled on interior sur-

faces.

Carefully read and follow the manufac-

turer’s instructions before using air fresh-

eners.

FLOOR MATS

WARNING

To avoid potential pedal interference

that may result in a collision, injury

or death:

.

NEVER place a floor mat on top of

another floor mat in the driver

front position or install them up-

side down or backwards.

Appearance and care

7-5

7-6

Appearance and care

.

It is recommended that you use

only genuine NISSAN floor mats

or equivalent floor mats that are

specifically designed for use in

your vehicle model and model

year.

.

Properly position the mats in the

floorwell using the floor mat po-

sitioning hook. See “Floor mat

installation” (P.7-6).

.

Make sure the floor mat does not

interfere with pedal operation.

.

Periodically check the floor mats

to make sure they are properly

installed.

.

After cleaning the vehicle interior,

check the floor mats to make

sure they are properly installed.

The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can

extend the life of your vehicle carpet and

make it easier to clean the interior. Mats

should be maintained with regular clean-

ing and replaced if they become exces-

sively worn.

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Floor mat installation

Your vehicle is equipped with floor mat

positioning hook(s). The number and

shape of the floor mat positioning hook

(s) for each seating position varies de-

pending on the vehicle.
When installing genuine NISSAN floor

mats, follow the installation instructions

provided with the floor mat and the

following:
1. Position the floor mat in the floorwell

so that the mat grommet holes are

aligned with the hook(s).

2. Secure the grommet holes into the

hook(s) and ensure that the floor mat

is properly positioned.

3. Make sure the floor mat does not

interfere with pedal operation. With

the ignition in the OFF position and

the shift position in the P (Park)

position (Automatic Transmission

models) or the shift lever in the N

(Neutral) position (Manual Transmis-

sion models), fully apply and release all

pedals. The floor mat must not inter-

fere with pedal operation or prevent

the pedal from returning to its normal

position. See a NISSAN dealer for de-

tails about installing the floor mats in

your vehicle.

SAI0056

Positioning hooks

The illustration shows the location of

floor mat positioning hooks.

SEAT BELTS

The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping

them with a sponge dampened in a mild

soap solution. Allow the belts to dry

completely in the shade before using

them.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-9).

WARNING

Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up

in the retractor. NEVER use bleach,

dye, or chemical solvents to clean

the seat belts, since these materials

may severely weaken the seat belt

webbing.

MOST COMMON FACTORS CON-

TRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORRO-

SION

.

The accumulation of moisture-retain-

ing dirt and debris in body panel

sections, cavities, and other areas.

.

Damage to paint and other protective

coatings caused by gravel and stone

chips or minor traffic accidents.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLU-

ENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION
Moisture

Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on

the vehicle body underside can acceler-

ate corrosion. Wet floor coverings will not

dry completely inside the vehicle, and

should be removed for drying to avoid

floor panel corrosion.

Relative humidity

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of

high relative humidity, especially those

areas where the temperatures stay above

freezing where atmospheric pollution ex-

ists, or where road salt is used.

Appearance and care

7-7

CORROSION PROTECTION

7-8

Appearance and care

Temperature

A temperature increase will accelerate

the rate of corrosion to those parts which

are not well ventilated.

Air pollution

Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in

the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt

use will accelerate the corrosion process.

Road salt will also accelerate the disin-

tegration of paint surfaces.

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM

CORROSION

.

Wash and wax your vehicle often to

keep the vehicle clean.

.

Always check for minor damage to the

paint and repair it as soon as possible.

.

Keep drain holes at the bottom of the

doors open to avoid water accumula-

tion.

.

Check the underbody for accumula-

tion of sand, dirt or salt. If present,

wash with water as soon as possible.

CAUTION

.

NEVER remove dirt, sand or other

debris from the passenger com-

partment by washing it out with a

hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum

cleaner.

.

Never allow water or other liquids

to come in contact with electronic

components inside the vehicle as

this may damage them.

Chemicals used for road surface deicing

are extremely corrosive. They accelerate

corrosion and deterioration of underbody

components such as the exhaust system,

fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor

pan and fenders.

In winter, the underbody must be

cleaned periodically.

For additional protection against rust and

corrosion, which may be required in some

areas, it is recommended you consult a

NISSAN dealer.

8 Do-it-yourself

Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-2
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . 8-3

VR30DDTT engine model . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Intercooler cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-6

Checking intercooler coolant level . . . . . . .. 8-6
Changing intercooler coolant . . . . . . . . . .. 8-7

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Changing engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) . . . . . . . . 8-9
Brake and clutch fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Clutch fluid (Manual

transmission models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-11

Window washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-11
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Jump starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Replacing spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-17
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Self-adjusting brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Brake pad wear warning. . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-18

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-20

Intelligent Key battery replacement . . . . . . .. 8-21
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-23

Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-23
Exterior and interior lights . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26

Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Tire labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-30
Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-32
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-33
Changing wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . .. 8-34
Emergency tire puncture repair kit . . . . ... 8-36
Jacking up the vehicle and

replacing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36

8-2

Do-it-yourself

When performing any inspection or main-

tenance work on your vehicle, always

take care to prevent serious accidental

injury to yourself or damage to the

vehicle. The following are general precau-

tions which should be closely observed.

WARNING

.

Park the vehicle on a level sur-

face, apply the parking brake

securely and block the wheels to

prevent the vehicle from moving.

For manual transmission models,

move the shift lever to N (Neutral).

For automatic transmission mod-

els, push the park button to shift

to the P (Park) position.

.

Be sure the ignition switch is in

the OFF or LOCK position when

performing any parts replace-

ment or repairs.

.

Never connect or disconnect the

battery or any transistorized

component while the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

.

Never leave the engine or auto-

matic transmission related com-

ponent harnesses disconnected

while the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

.

If you must work with the engine

running, keep your hands, cloth-

ing, hair and tools away from

moving fans, belts and any other

moving parts.

.

It is advisable to secure or re-

move any loose clothing and

remove any jewelry, such as

rings, watches, etc. before work-

ing on your vehicle.

.

Always wear eye protection

whenever you work on your ve-

hicle.

.

If you must run the engine in an

enclosed space such as a garage,

be sure there is proper ventilation

for exhaust gases to escape.

.

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 tank

and the battery.

.

Your vehicle is equipped with an

automatic engine cooling fan. It

may come on at any time without

warning, even if the ignition key is

in the OFF position and the en-

gine is not running. To avoid

injury, always disconnect the ne-

gative battery cable before work-

ing near the fan.

.

Because the fuel lines are under

high pressure even when the

engine is off, it is recommended

you visit a NISSAN dealer for

service of the fuel filter or fuel

lines.

CAUTION

.

Do not work under the hood while

the engine is hot. Turn the engine

off and wait until it cools down.

.

Avoid direct contact with used

engine oil and coolant. Impro-

perly disposed engine oil, coolant,

and/or other vehicle fluids can

damage the environment. Always

conform to local regulations for

disposal of vehicle fluid.

This “8. Do-it-yourself” section gives in-

structions regarding only those items

which are relatively easy for an owner to

perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also

available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service

Manual order information” (P.10-24).)

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS