Nissan 2010 Automobile User Manual


 
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions. . .........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-7
Changing engine coolant........................8-8
Engine oil.........................................8-8
Checking engine oil level ........................8-8
Changing engine oil ............................8-9
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-10
5-speed automatic transmission fluid ...............8-11
Power steering fluid...............................8-11
Brake fluid.......................................8-12
Brake fluid....................................8-12
Window washer fluid .............................8-12
Window washer fluid reservoir ..................8-12
Battery ..........................................8-13
Jump starting .................................8-14
Variable voltage control system.....................8-15
Drive belt........................................8-15
Spark plugs......................................8-16
Replacing spark plugs .........................8-16
Air cleaner.......................................8-17
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-17
Windshield wiper blades ..........................8-18
Cleaning .....................................8-18
Replacing ....................................8-19
Brakes ..........................................8-20
Fuses ...........................................8-20
Engine compartment...........................8-21
Passenger compartment .......................8-22
Battery replacement ..............................8-23
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................8-24
Lights ...........................................8-25
Headlights....................................8-25
Fog lights (if so equipped)......................8-25
Exterior
and interior lights.......................8-27
Wheels and tires .................................8-31
Tire pressure..................................8-31
Tire labeling...................................8-35
Types of tires..................................8-37
Tire chains....................................8-38
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-38