Necessity of maintenance

Nissan vehicles are manufactured using the latest technology and under the strictest quality control standards. They are also designed to minimize maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save you both time and money.

However, scheduled maintenance is necessary to ensure your Nissan vehicle operates properly and efficiently for the reasons listed below:

Lubricants
Your Nissan vehicle uses various kinds of oils and fluids, including engine oil, transmission fluid, differential fluid, battery fluid, and engine coolant. These oils and fluids play very important roles, such as lubricating and cooling the vehicle and preventing corrosion. Periodically they need to be properly refilled or replaced.

Rubber parts
Hoses, belts and boots use rubber in their construction which can deteriorate with age. They need to be replaced with new ones if they show signs of wear.

Normal deterioration
Vehicles are equipped with many parts for which it is impossible to avoid normal wear and tear such as tyres brake pads, clutch discs, etc. They are indispensable for basic vehicle functions and must be replaced periodically.

Failure to perform scheduled maintenance may result in reduced vehicle performance or possible breakdowns, as well as exclusion from warranty coverage.

The maintenance schedule is defined based on our careful experimentation on the life span of parts or lubricants that require regular replacement. Therefore, please make sure that your Nissan vehicle receives proper maintenance care by following the instructions in your Warranty Information & Maintenance Booklet. At the same time, it is necessary for day-to-day vehicle operation checks to be performed by you or on your behalf as mentioned under the "General Maintenance" heading in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section in the Owner's Manual.

We appreciate your understanding of the importance of this information and trust you will enjoy a long and satisfying service experience at your Nissan Dealer.

What is maintenance?

Scheduled maintenance
There are two types of maintenance schedules. A Sales Person or Service Adviser at your Nissan dealer will explain to you which type of maintenance schedule you should follow depending on your driving habits, climatic conditions in your area, etc. The two schedules and their conditions are described below:

A: Driving in dusty conditions
B: Repeatedly driving short distances
C: Towing a trailer or caravan
D: Extensive idling
E: Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either extremely low or extremely high
F: Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G: Driving in areas which are high in salt or other corrosive materials
H: Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I: Driving with frequent use of brakes
J: Frequent driving in water

Unscheduled maintenance
Besides the scheduled maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals, there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance. However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle's performance. These items should be inspected or adjusted if necessary, if a symptom of a malfunction is observed or suspected.

Typical Maintenance Instructions for Emission Control System (petrol engine only)

An example of the typical unscheduled inspection items would include but not necessarily be limited to the following:

• Adjust intake and exhaust valve clearances
• Check and adjust drive belts
• Check cooling system and ratio of Long Life engine coolant
• Check fuel lines

Under normal driving conditions, the air cleaner filter should be replaced at the designated interval. However, driving the vehicle in dusty areas will cause rapid clogging of the element. Consequently, the element may have to be replaced more frequently.

• Check pre-air cleaner (where fitted)
• Check engine oil and oil filter

Under normal driving conditions, the engine oil and oil filter should be replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule. However, under severe driving conditions, they may have to be replaced more frequently.

• Replace fuel filter (where fitted)

Under normal driving conditions, the filter should be changed at the designated interval. However, under severe driving conditions, it may have to be replaced more frequently.

• Replace spark plugs
• Check ignition wires
• Check EVAP vapour lines
• Check heated oxygen sensor (Exhaust gas sensor)
• Replace timing belt (where fitted)
• Check positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system
• Check PCV valve for proper operation.

Your Nissan Dealer Service Advisor will assist you with any questions you may have.

Maintenance services at Nissan Dealers

Nissan Authorised Dealers are pleased to provide you with high quality service for your maintenance needs using the following advantages:

• Factory-trained Technicians
• Up to date technical information
• Advanced equipment, specialised tools and unique diagnostic equipment such as "CONSULT"

Genuine Nissan parts
Nissan technicians are highly trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips, and education programs provided by Nissan. They are fully qualified to work on Nissan vehicles. Nissan genuine parts and approved fluids are specifically designed for Nissan vehicles and the driving conditions particular to the area the vehicle will be driven in. The use of improper fluids or parts may result in lower performance of the vehicle, and could result in the occurrence of severe problems or even accidents. To ensure that your Nissan vehicle retains optimum performance, we strongly recommend that you use Nissan Genuine Parts and Approved Fluids.

Damage to vehicles as a result of the use of non-genuine parts, improper fluids, fuels, or lubricants will not be covered by the warranty. (Please refer to the "What is not covered" page in the WARRANTY SECTION of your Customer Information Booklet.) For vehicles registered prior to June 2001, please refer to the Warranty Section of your Warranty Information Book, provided with the Owner's Handbook.

You can be confident that your Nissan Dealer's service department will do everything possible to meet the maintenance and repair needs of your vehicle in a way that is both reliable and economical.

Scheduled Maintenance Log

The Customer Information Booklet has a Scheduled Maintenance Log which can be used as an easy way to remember what maintenance checks need to be performed on your vehicle and when they need to be performed.

This log can also be used to keep a record of your vehicle's scheduled maintenance history. This record will help your Nissan Dealer keep track of your vehicle's condition and performance even after many years of use. In addition, the scheduled maintenance history will ensure that you maximize the resale value of your vehicle.

For vehicles registered prior to June 2001, please refer to the Periodic Maintenance Service Records Section of your Warranty Information Book, provided with the Owner's Handbook.

How to read and use the scheduled maintenance log
You can find a list of scheduled maintenance items for every interval. The kilometres or months at the top of the log are there to remind you that you need to maintain your vehicle either after a designated number of kilometres or months, whichever comes first.

If you are using the Maintenance Schedule for Normal Driving Conditions, you should follow the items listed in the "Normal" column in the log. Likewise, if you are using the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Driving Conditions, you should follow the items listed in the "Severe" column in the log. The specified terms from "A" to "J" in the "Severe" column refer to the severe driving conditions' letters on the "Scheduled Maintenance" page in this MAINTENANCE section.

Each time you have your Nissan vehicle maintained at a Nissan Authorised Dealer, the Service Adviser will record their contact name, the date, mileage and Dealer name, as well as sign the log as evidence that the scheduled maintenance has been performed.

In the case that any additional services are required as a result of scheduled maintenance, the Service Adviser will include this recommendation in the "Memo" column in the log.

For vehicles purchased prior to June 2001 please refer to your Owner's Handbook, Section 8 for Maintenance and Service requirements.

For vehicles purchased after June 2001 click here for a Printable Maintenance section of the Customer Information Book.

For vehicles purchased after December 2004 click here for a Printable Maintenance section of the Customer Information Book.

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