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from owners manual to the vehicle Nissan Patrol, year of production 1997:
GEN ERAL MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PREC AUT ION
S
REQ UIR EME NTS
MAINTENANCE
- engine hood and back door operate prop retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and
normal day to-day operation of th h e When perform ing any inspection or maintenance
re During the e. t
Perf orming general maintena requi
Your new NISSAN has been designed to have nce checks
Also ensure that all latches securely . installed securely. Check the belt webbing
be p rly. lock are
general maintenance should er e work your vehicle, on always take care to prevent
eral vehicle, .
minimal mechanical skill and gen
minimum maintenance requirements with longer only a few
ricate hinges and latches if nec essary Make for cuts, fra ying, wear or damage.
as prescribed in this section. ub . serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
automotive tools formed regularly If I L
.
service intervals to save you both time and
re that the secondary latch keeps the hood
any unusual sounds, vibrations Or s u the vehicle. The following are general precau
you detect
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money. However, some day-to day and regular Un der the hood and vehicle
or don e by
These checks inspections can be
from opening when the prima ry latch is released.
be sure to check for the cause or have a tions which should be closely observed.
smell,
maintenance is essential to maintain your
prefer ,
yourself, a qualified technicia n or, if you
The maintenance items listed here should be
it promptly. In addition, y ou
NISSAN dealer do
NISSAN's good mechanical condition, as well n driving in areas using or other
your NISSAN dealer. , Whe road salt • Park the vehicle on a level sur face, ap
checked periodically e.g. each time you check
noti fy a NISSAN dealer if you think tha t
should
as its emission and engine perf ormance. rrosive materials, n fre
co check for lubricatio the ply parking brake securely and block
the engine oil or ref uel.
Where to go for service required.
repair s are
quently. the wheels to prevent the vehicle from
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that
Window washer fluid * Check that there is
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle When perf orming any checks or maintenance
moving. For a manual transmission,
scheduled maintenance, as well as general Lig hts * Make sure that s, stop
the headlight
adequate fluid in the tank.
appears to malfunction, have the sys tems work, closely observe "Maintenance precau
move the shif t lever to the N (Neutral)
maintenance, is perfo rmed. ligh ts, tail lights, turn signal ligh ts, and other
checked and tuned by a NISSAN dealer. tions" later in this sec tion.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level position. For an automatic transmis
ligh ts are all operating properly and installed
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
when the engine is cold. sion, move the selector lever to the P
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
EXPLANA TION OF GENER AL sec urely. Also check headlight aim.
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
(Pa rk) position.
and are kept up to date with the latest service
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil level* Check the oil level after
maintenance care. You are a vital link in the Tire rot ation* Tires should be rotated every
information through technical bul letins, service • Be
parking the vehicle a on level spot and turning off sure the igni tion key is "OFF" or
maintenance chain. Additional information on the following 5,000 km (3,000 mile s) for 4WD vehicles.
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tips, and in dealership training programs. They
,, the engine. "LOCK" when peform ing any replace
items with "* is found later in this section.
-Scheduled main tenance are completely qualified to work on NIS SAN's
Insid e the vehicle ment or repair.
Brake and 'clut ch fluid level* Make sure that
vehicles before they work on your vehicle,
Outside the vehicle
For your convenience, the required scheduled
The maintenance items listed below should be • Do not work under the engine hood
the brake and clutch fluid level is between the
rather than af ter they have worked on it.
maintenance items are described and listed in a
checked on a regular basis, such as when while it is hot. Always turn off the
The maintenance items li sted here should be MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir. en
separate maintenance booklet. You must refer to You can be confident that NISSAN dealer's
performed from time to time, unless otherwise perfo rming periodic maintenance, cleaning the gine and wait until it cools down.
Battey* Check the fluid level in each cell. It
that booklet to ensure that nec essary mainte service department performs the best job to
ve hicle, etc.
specified.
• If you must work with the engine run
should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
nance is performed on your NISSAN at regular meet the maintenance requirements on our ve
a gauge peri Warning/in dic ator lig hts and chi mes Make ning, keep your han ds, cloth ing, hair
Ti res* Check the pressure with
intervals. hicle - in a reliable and economic way.
station (including the sure that all warning/indic ator lights and chimes and tools away from moving fans, belt s
odically when at a service
General main tenance
to the specified pressure if are operating properly. and any other moving pat s.
spare) and adjust
lly for damage, cuts or
nec essary. Check carefu
General maintenance includes those items
St eering wheel Check for change in the steer • It is advisable to remove ties and any
excessive wear.
which should be checked during normal day-to
ing conditions, such as excessive free pla y, hard jewely, such as rings, watches, etc. be
h
day operation of the ve icle. They are essential if
Windshie ld/rear wiper blade s* Check for steering or strange noises. fore working on your vehicle.
your vehicle is to continue to operate properly. It
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.