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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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If you must run the engine in an enclosed
space such as a garage, be sure there is proper
ventilation for exhaust gases.
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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.
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Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and battery.
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