Nissan 2010 Xterra 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 and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-12
Brake fluid....................................8-12
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-12
Windshield-washer fluid...........................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery ..........................................8-13
Jump starting .................................8-15
Variable voltage control system.....................8-15
Drive belt........................................8-16
Spark plugs. .....................................8-16
Replacing spark plugs .........................8-16
Air cleaner.......................................8-17
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped)..............8-17
Windshield wiper blades ..........................8-19
Cleaning .....................................8-19
Replacing ....................................8-19
Brakes ..........................................8-22
Fuses ...........................................8-22
Engine compartment...........................8-23
Passenger compartment .......................8-24
Battery replacement ..............................8-25
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................8-26
Lights ...........................................8-27
Headlights....................................8-27
Exterior
and interior lights.......................8-29
Wheels and tires .................................8-32
Tire pressure..................................8-32
Tire labeling...................................8-35
Types of tires..................................8-38
Tire chains....................................8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-39