FOR MEXICO: Explanation of General Maintenance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 checks and inspections themselves or have their NISSAN dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
MAINTENANCE REFERENCE CHART
| Item | Reference information | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips. Adjust to the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified. | WHEELS |
| Tire rotation | Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). | ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY |
| Windshield wiper blades | Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. Repair as necessary. | - |
| Doors and engine hood | Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the trunk lid and back hatch. 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 lubrication frequently. |
"LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH: LUBRICATING " |
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.
MAINTENANCE REFERENCE CHART
| Item | Reference information | |
|---|---|---|
| Warning lamps and chimes | Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. | - |
| Lamps | Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlamp aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. | "AIMING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE " (Xenon), "AIMING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE " (Halogen) |
| Steering wheel | Check that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steering condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises. Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) | "INSPECTION " |
| 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. | BASIC INSPECTION |
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).
MAINTENANCE REFERENCE CHART
| Item | Reference information | |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield washer fluid | Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank. | - |
| Engine coolant level | Check the coolant level when the engine is cold. | ENGINE COOLANT |
| Brake fluid level | Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines on the reservoir. | BRAKE FLUID |
| Battery | Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. | BATTERY |
| Engine oil level | Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the engine. | ENGINE OIL |