Get Maintenance and do-it-yourself -> General maintenance Guide for Nissan X Trail SUV 2020

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

During normal day-to-day operation of the

vehicle, general maintenance should be per-

formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If

you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or

smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a

NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you

should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that

repairs are required.

WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE

Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is

essential to maintain your vehicle’s good me-

chanical condition, as well as its emission and

engine performance.

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that

the specified maintenance, as well as general

maintenance, is performed.

As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who

can ensure that your vehicle receives the

proper maintenance care.

If maintenance service is required or your

vehicle appears to malfunction, have the sys-

tems checked and tuned by an authorized

NISSAN dealer.

When performing any checks or maintenance

work, closely observe “Maintenance precau-

tions” (P.8-5).

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

EXPLANATION OF GENERAL MAINTE-

NANCE ITEMS

For your convenience, the required scheduled

maintenance items are described and listed in

a separate Warranty Information and Mainte-

nance booklet. You must refer to that booklet

to ensure that necessary maintenance is per-

formed on your vehicle at regular intervals.

Additional information on the following

items with “*” is found later in this section.

Outside vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be

performed from time to time, unless otherwise

specified.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

General maintenance includes those items

which should be checked during normal day-

to-day operation of the vehicle. They are

essential if your vehicle is to continue to

operate properly. It is your responsibility to

perform these procedures regularly as pre-

scribed.

Doors and hood:

Check that all doors and the hood operate

smoothly as well as the back door, trunk lid and

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 fre-

quently.

Performing general maintenance checks re-

quires minimal mechanical skill and only a few

general automotive tools.

These checks and inspections can be done by

yourself, a qualified technician, or if you prefer,

a NISSAN dealer.

Lights*:

Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make

sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights,

turn signal lights, and other lights are all

operating properly and installed securely. Also

check the aim of the headlights.

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Tires*:

Wheel alignment and balance:

Parking brake*:

Check the pressure with a gauge often and

always prior to long distance trips. Adjust the

pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the

pressure specified.

If the vehicle should pull to either side while

driving on a straight and level road, or if you

detect uneven or abnormal tire 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.

Check the parking brake operation regularly.

Check that the lever (if so equipped) or the

pedal (if so equipped) has the proper travel.

Also make sure that the vehicle is held securely

on a fairly steep hill when only the parking

brake is applied.

Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive

wear.

Seat belts:

Tire rotation*:

Windshield:

Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for

example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and re-

tractors) operate properly and smoothly, and

are installed securely. Check the belt webbing

for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

In the case that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) and

front and rear tires are same size; tires should

be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). Tires

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 tire rotation is

completed.

In the case that Four-Wheel Drive and All Wheel

Drive (4WD/AWD) and front and rear tires are

same size; tires should be rotated every 5,000

km (3,000 miles). Tires marked with directional

indicators can only be rotated between front

and rear. Make sure that the directional in-

dicators point in the direction of wheel rotation

after the tire rotation is completed.

Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check

the windshield at least every six months for

cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.

Wiper blades*:

Steering wheel:

Check for cracks or wear if not functioning

correctly. Replace as necessary.

Check for changes in the steering condition,

such as excessive play, hard steering or strange

noises.

Inside vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be

Warning lights and chimes:

checked on

a regular basis, such as when

Make sure that all warning lights and chimes

performing periodic maintenance, cleaning

the vehicle, etc.

are operating properly.

Windshield defogger:

Accelerator pedal:

Check that the air comes out of the defogger

outlets properly and in good quantity when

operating the heater or air conditioner.

Check the pedal for smooth operation and

make sure that the pedal does not catch or

require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away

from the pedal.

In the case that front tires are different size

from rear tires; tires cannot be rotated.

Windshield wiper and washer*:

The timing for tire rotation may vary according

to your driving habits and the road surface

conditions.

Brake pedal*:

Check that the wipers and washer operate

properly and that the wipers do not streak.

Check the pedal for smooth operation and

make sure that it is the proper distance from

the floor mat when depressed fully. Check the

brake booster function. Be sure to keep the

floor mats away from the pedal.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

transmitter components (if so equipped):

Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal,

valve core and cap when the tires are replaced

due to wear or age.

Under hood and vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be

checked periodically (for example, each time

you check the engine oil or refuel).

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proper ventilation for exhaust gases to

escape.

Battery (except for maintenance free bat-

teries)*:

Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be

between the UPPER and LOWER lines. Vehicles

operated in high temperatures or under severe

conditions require frequent checks of the

battery fluid level.

Window washer fluid*:

Check that there is adequate fluid in the

Never get under the vehicle while it is

reservoir.

supported by a jack.

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

Keep smoking materials, flame and

sparks away from fuel and the battery.

Never connect or disconnect either the

battery or any transistorized component

connector while the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position.

On gasoline engine models with the

Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system, the

fuel filter and fuel lines should be ser-

viced by a NISSAN dealer because the fuel

lines are under high pressure even when

the engine is turned off.

Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-

matic engine cooling fan. It may come on

at any time without warning, even if the

ignition switch is in the “OFF” position

and the engine is not running. To avoid

injury, always disconnect the negative

battery cable before working near the

fan.

When performing any inspection or mainte-

nance 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.

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 reser-

voirs.

Except for Manual Transmission (MT) model;

make sure that the brake fluid level is between

the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.

WARNING:

Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply

the parking brake securely and block the

wheels to prevent the vehicle from mov-

ing. Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)

position (Continuously Variable Trans-

mission (CVT)/Dual Clutch Transmission

(DCT) model) or the shift lever to the “N”

(Neutral) position (Manual Transmission

model).

Engine coolant level*:

Check the coolant level when the engine is

cold. Make sure that the coolant level is

between the MAX and MIN lines on the reser-

voir.

Engine drive belt(s)*:

Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF”

or “LOCK” position when performing any

parts replacement or repairs.

Do not work under the hood while the

engine is hot. Always turn off the engine

and wait until it cools down.

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.

Make sure that drive belt(s) is not frayed, worn,

cracked or oily.

Always wear eye protection whenever

Engine oil level*:

you work on your vehicle.

Check the level after parking the vehicle (on a

Never leave the engine or transmission

related component harness connector

disconnected while the ignition switch is

in the “ON” position.

Avoid direct contact with used engine oil

and coolant. Improperly disposed engine

oil, engine coolant, and/or other vehicle

fluids can hurt the environment. Always

conform to local regulations for disposal

of vehicle fluids.

level ground) and turning off the engine.

Fluid leaks:

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 fuel fumes are evident,

check for cause and have it corrected immedi-

ately.

It is advisable to secure or remove any

loose clothing and any jewelry, such as

rings, watches, etc. before working on

your vehicle.

If you must run the engine in an enclosed

This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section

provides instructions regarding only those

space such as a garage, be sure there is

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

items which are relatively easy for an owner to

perform.

You should be aware that incomplete or

improper servicing may result in operating

difficulties or excessive emissions, and could

affect your warranty coverage. If in doubt

about any servicing, have it done by a NISSAN

dealer.

JVM0384X

Remove the air duct and resonator (MR20DD

engine) if necessary.

To remove the air duct and resonator

1. Remove the clips

2. Loosen the bolt

with a suitable tool.

3. Pull the air duct and resonator upward and

then sideways if necessary.

To install the air duct and resonator, perform

the procedure in reverse order.

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