Maintenance and do-it-yourself -> Explanation of general maintenance items for Your Nissan Juke SUV 2020

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is es-  
sential to maintain your vehicle's good mechanical  
condition, as well as its emission and engine perfor-  
mance.  
During the normal day-to-day operation of the ve-  
hicle, general maintenance should be performed  
regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect  
any unusual sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to  
check for the cause or have a NISSAN dealer or  
qualified workshop do it promptly. In addition, you  
should notify a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop  
if repairs are required.  
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE  
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle  
appears to malfunction, have the systems checked  
and tuned by an authorised NISSAN dealer or quali-  
fied workshop.  
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that the  
specified maintenance, as well as general mainte-  
nance, is performed.  
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can  
ensure that your vehicle receives the proper main-  
tenance care.  
When performing any checks or maintenance work,  
closely observe the “Maintenance precautions” later  
in this section.  
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE  
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL  
MAINTENANCE ITEMS  
Additional information on the following items  
with an asterisk (*) is found later in this section.  
For your convenience, the required scheduled main-  
tenance items are described and listed in the sepa-  
rate Warranty Information and Maintenance book-  
let. You must refer to that booklet to ensure that  
necessary maintenance is performed on your ve-  
hicle at regular intervals.  
The maintenance items listed here should be per-  
formed from time to time, unless otherwise speci-  
fied.  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
Outside the vehicle  
Tailgate, doors and bonnet:  
Check that the tailgate, all doors and the bonnet  
operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock  
securely. Lubricate hinges and latches if necessary.  
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the bon-  
net from opening when the primary latch is re-  
leased.  
General maintenance includes those items which  
should be checked during normal day-to-day op-  
eration of the vehicle. They are essential if your ve-  
hicle is to continue to operate properly. It is your  
responsibility to perform these procedures regu-  
larly as prescribed.  
Performing general maintenance checks requires  
minimal mechanical skill and a few general auto-  
motive tools.  
When driving in areas using road salt or other cor-  
rosive materials, check for lubrication frequently.  
These checks or inspections can be done by your-  
self, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, your  
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.  
Lights*:  
Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure  
that the headlights, brake lights, tail lights, turn sig-  
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nal lights, and other lights are all operating properly  
and installed securely. Also check headlight aim.  
(where fitted) must be fitted correctly with a torque  
setting of 1.4 0.1 N.m. The TPMS sensors can be  
used again.  
Brake (and clutch) fluid level(s)*:  
For Manual Transmission (MT) model: make sure  
that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between  
the <MAX> and <MIN> lines on the reservoirs.  
Tyres*:  
Wheel alignment and balance:  
Check the pressure with a gauge periodically when  
at a service station (including the spare) and adjust  
to the specified pressure if necessary. Check care-  
fully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.  
Except for Manual Transmission (MT) model: make  
sure that the brake fluid level is between the <MAX>  
and <MIN> lines on the reservoir.  
If the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a  
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or  
abnormal tyre wear, there may be a need for wheel  
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at  
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be  
needed.  
Engine coolant level*:  
Tyre rotation*:  
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.  
In the case of Two-Wheel Drive (2WD), and front and  
rear tyres are the same size; tyres should be rotated  
every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). Tyres marked with  
directional indicators can only be rotated between  
front and rear. Make sure that the directional indica-  
tors point in the direction of wheel rotation after  
the tyre rotation is completed.  
Wheel nuts:  
When checking the tyres, make sure no wheel nuts  
are missing, and check for any loose wheel nuts.  
Tighten if necessary.  
Engine drive belts*:  
Make sure that the drive belts are not frayed, worn,  
cracked or oily.  
Windscreen:  
Clean the windscreen on a regular basis. Check the  
windscreen at least every six months for cracks or  
Engine oil level*:  
Check the level after parking the vehicle on a level  
surface and turning off the engine.  
In the case of Four-Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive  
(4WD/AWD), and front and rear tyres are the same  
size; tyres should be rotated every 5,000 km (3,000  
miles). Tyres marked with directional indicators can  
only be rotated between front and rear. Make sure  
that the directional indicators point in the direction  
of wheel rotation after the tyre rotation is com-  
pleted.  
other damage. Have  
a damaged windscreen  
Fluid leaks:  
repaired by a qualified repair facility.  
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  
petrol fumes are evident, check for the cause and  
have it corrected immediately.  
Wiper blades*:  
Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe prop-  
erly.  
In the case that front tyres are different size from  
rear tyres; tyres cannot be rotated.  
Under the bonnet and vehicle  
The maintenance items listed here should be  
checked periodically, e.g. each time you check the  
engine oil or refuel.  
The timing for tyre rotation may vary according to  
your driving habits and the road surface conditions.  
Window washer fluid*:  
Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.  
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
transmitter components (where fitted):  
Replace theTPMS sensor valve stem (including valve  
core and cap) and screw (where fitted) when the  
tyres are replaced due to wear or age. The screw  
Battery (except for maintenance free batteries)*:  
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be be-  
tween the <UPPER> and <LOWER> lines. Vehicles  
operated in high temperatures or under severe con-  
ditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid  
level.  
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS  
damage. See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats,  
Seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System” sec-  
tion for further details.  
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.  
Inside the vehicle  
The maintenance items listed here should be  
checked on a regular basis, such as when perform-  
ing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.  
Steering wheel:  
Check for any change in the steering conditions,  
such as excessive free play, hard steering or strange  
noises.  
Accelerator pedal:  
Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the  
parking brake securely and block the wheels  
to prevent the vehicle from moving.  
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make  
sure that the pedal does not catch or require un-  
even effort. Keep the floor mats away from the  
pedal.  
Warning lights and audible reminders:  
Make sure that all warning/indicator lights and au-  
dible reminders are operating properly.  
Do not work under the engine bonnet while  
the engine is hot. Turn off the engine and wait  
until it cools down.  
Brake pedal*:  
Check the pedal for smooth operation. If the brake  
pedal suddenly goes down further than normal, the  
pedal feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take  
longer to stop, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified  
workshop immediately. Keep the floor mat away  
from the pedal.  
Windscreen defogger:  
Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”  
or LOCK position.  
Check that the air comes out of the defogger out-  
lets properly when operating the heater or air con-  
ditioner.  
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 running.  
To avoid injury, always disconnect the nega-  
tive battery cable before working near the en-  
gine.  
Windscreen wiper and washer*:  
Check that the wipers and washer operate properly  
and that the wipers do not streak.  
Parking brake*:  
Confirm that your vehicle is held securely on a fairly  
steep hill with only the parking brake applied.  
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.  
Seats:  
Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters,  
seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they operate  
smoothly and all latches lock securely in every posi-  
tion. Check that the head restraints move up and  
down smoothly and the locks hold securely in all  
latched positions.  
It is advisable to remove ties and any jewel-  
lery, such as rings, watches, etc. before work-  
ing 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.  
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  
DO NOT GET UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS SUP-  
PORTED BY A JACK.  
Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks  
away from fuel and battery.  
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