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Check that the seat belts operate properly
and smoothly. Check belt wabbing for wear or damage.
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Be sure all gauges – fuel, oil,
temperature and battery – function properly and
indicate normal levels.
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Check brakes for smooth operation. Pedal
should be firm and vehicle shouldn’t pull to one
side while stopping.
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Check for steering – wheel vibration,
hard steering or strange noises. If vehicle pulls to
one side, have tires and alignment checked by a Nissan
dealer.
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Accelerator pedal should not catch or
require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from
the pedal.
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Make sure, headlights, stoplights; taillights
and turn signals operate properly. Check headlight aim.
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Check that wipers and washers are working
and do not streak.
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| Ensure that air or heat comes out of the defroster outlets
properly and in sufficient quantity. |
| If the exhaust note sounds unusual
or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, roll down windows
and bring vehicle to a Nissan dealer immediately. |
| Test automatic transmission “Park” mechanism
on a fairly steep hill. The vehicle should be held securely
in the “P” position without applying brakes. |
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fluid levels – engine oil, coolant, brake and
power – steering fluids. Engine oil should be
checked with the vehicle parked on the level ground
and the engine stopped. |
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Check automatic – transmission
fluid level after putting the selector level in “P”
with the engine idling. |
| Check
radiator for dirt, insects or leaves that may have accumulated.
Inspect hoses for cracks, deformation or loose connections
that lead to overheating. |
| Make sure engine drive
– belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily. |
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Operating
a vehicle with insufficient oil can cause irreparable damage
to the engine, so check the oil regularly and change it as
often as noted in the maintenance schedule. Some tips:
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Park
the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking brake.
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Run
the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
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Turn
off the engine. Wait for few minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
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Remove
the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
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Remove
the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between
the "H" and "L" marks. If the oil level
is below the "L" mark, remove the oil filter cap
and add the recommended oil. Do not overfill.
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Recheck
oil level with dipstick.
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Keep
proper inflation. Take readings with a tire gauge when the
tire is cool - and don't forget the spare. If your steering
pulls to one side, a low tire should be to blame. (If not,
it may be improper alignment.) Always check low tires for
foreign objects such as screws or nails that might have caused
the leak.
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Monitors
tread wear. Many tires have built-in indicators that, when
exposed by wear, signal the end of tread life. Tires can also
be checked with a Lincoln - head penny. Insert the penny,
Lincoln - head first, into the tread. If the top of the Lincoln's
head can be seen, the tire is not safe.
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Have
alignment and tire balance checked when your car is serviced.
Misalignments lead to rapid and uneven tire wear, and out-of-balance
tires will cause steering vibration.
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Rotate
tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (or according to their manufacturer's
rotation schedule) to get the most out of each set. When buying
new tires, it's best to replace all four tires at once.
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Inspect
tires for damage, cuts or excessive wear. At the service station,
test pressure with a gauge and adjust if necessary. Also check
for missing or loose wheel nuts.
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Check
windshield wiper blades for cracks or wear.
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Look
underneath vehicle to check for a low - hanging muffler or
anything that looks abnormal. Also look at fluid leaks.
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Use
only gasoline with the octane recommended in your owner's
manual. A common misconception is that octane measures the
quality or power capabilities of gas. But octane is simply
the measurement of gasoline's resistance to detonation or
pinging. So using higher-than-recommended octane gas is a
waste of money, while lower-than-recommended octane will result
in poor performance and increased operating costs.
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Be
sure to avoid running the tank too close to empty. Gas impurities
and sediments collect at the bottom of your tank and cause
problems if drawn into the fuel line.
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