Nissan Almera 2003 User Manual

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CONTENTS

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS............................	2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................	3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR
EUROPE) .........................................................................	4
Engine and Emission Control Maintenance
(QG18 engine) .............................................................	4
Engine Maintenance (YD22 engine) ...........................	5
Chassis and Body Maintenance..................................	6
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions ..........	7
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS................................	7
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE).................	8
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) ............................	8
QG18DE ENGINE ......................................................	8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE........................	9
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) ..........................	10
YD22 ENGINE .........................................................	10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE......................	11

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions		CL
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) ............	12	MT
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ..........................	14
QG18DE ENGINE ....................................................	14	AT
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE......................	15
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ..........................	16	AX
YD22 ENGINE .........................................................	16
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE......................	17
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions		SU
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year) ............	18
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS...........	20
Fluids and Lubricants ................................................	20	BR
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................	21
GASOLINE ENGINE.................................................	21	ST
DIESEL ENGINE......................................................	21
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio....................................	22

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS

Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each country.

Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.

UNDER HOOD Ð engine off

Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals Drive belts tension

Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks Engine oil level and oil leaks

Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks

Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks

ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)

Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer

Steering lock for operation

Check air conditioner for gas leaks

Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment All windows for operation and alignment

Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment Latches, keys and locks for operation Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit

Headlamp aiming

Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable) Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)

Check front wheels for toe-in

Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable) Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable) Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)

UNDER BODY

Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks

Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)

ROAD TEST

Clutch operation Parking brake operation Service brake operation

Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown Steering control and returnability

Engine performance Squeaks and rattles

ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT

Adjust idle speed

Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level

Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)

FINAL INSPECTION

Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps) Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage

Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature Wash, clean interior and exterior

: Not applicable to this model

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them for a nominal charge.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.

		Item	Reference page
	Tires	Check the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station,
		including the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check	Ð
		carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
	Windshield wiper	Check for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly.	Ð
	blades
	Doors and engine	Make sure that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door oper-
	hood	ate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if neces-
		sary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when	BT-7
		the primary latch is released.	BT-13
		When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for
		lubrication frequently.
	Tire rotation	Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles).	SU-8

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

		Item	Reference page
	Lamps	Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
		other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check	Ð
		headlamp aim.
	Warning lamps and	Make sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly.	Ð
	chimes
	Steering wheel	Make sure that it has the specified play.
		Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play,	Ð
		hard steering or strange noises.
		Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)
	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.	RS-3
		Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel.

	Item		Reference page
Windshield washer	Make sure that there is adequate fluid in the tank.		Ð
fluid
Engine coolant level	Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.		LC-18, LC-40
Engine oil level	Check the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off the		LC-8, LC-27
	engine.
Brake and clutch fluid	Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the ªMAXº and		BR-10
levels	ªMINº lines on the reservoir.
Battery	Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the ªMAXº and ªMINº		Ð
	lines.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)

The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent maintenance may be required.

Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

Engine and Emission Control Maintenance (QG18 engine)

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,

A = Adjust,

C = Clean,

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E = Check and correct the

engine coolant mixture ratio.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer-

km x 1,000

1

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

ence

Perform either at number of kilometers (miles)

(Miles x

(0.6)

(6)

(12)

(18)

(24)

(30)

(36)

(42)

(48)

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or months, whichever comes first.

1,000)

Ð

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

Months

Underhood and under vehicle

Torque of manifolds & exhaust tube nuts*1

I

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Intake & exhaust valve clearance*2

A

A

A

A

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Drive belts

I*1

I*1

I

I*1

I

EM-13

Engine oil (Use API SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

LC-8

oil.)

Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine or

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

LC-9

equivalent)

Engine coolant (Use NISSAN genuine engine

See NOTE

E

R

LC-18

coolant L250 or equivalent in its quality.)

(1)

Cooling system

I

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I

I

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Fuel lines

I

I

FE-5

Air cleaner filter (Dry paper type)

C

C

C

R

C

C

C

R

EM-16

Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)

R

R

EM-16

Fuel filter

See NOTE

FE-9

(2)

Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system

I*1

I*1

I*1

I*1

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Spark plugs (Conventional type)*3

R

R

Ð

Spark plugs (Conventional type, For leaded

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Ð

fuel)*1

Spark plugs (Conventional type, For unleaded

I

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I

R

I

I

I

R

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fuel)*1

EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister)

I

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EC-926

Vacuum hoses & connections*1

I

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I

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EC-927

EC-660

Heated oxygen sensor (Exhaust gas sensor)

I

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or

EC-675

NOTE:

Maintenance items with ª º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Conditionsº.

(1)Use Nissan genuine engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. After first replacement, replace every 40,000 km (24, 000 miles) or 24 months.

(2)Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FE section.

*1: Models without three way catalyst

*2: For models with three way catalyst, periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance. *3: Models with three way catalyst

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Engine Maintenance (YD22 engine)

Engine Maintenance (YD22 engine)

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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust, D = Check filter and drain water.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of kilome-

km × 1,000

1

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Reference

(mile × 1,000)

ters (miles) or months, whichever

(0.6)

(6)

(12)

(18)

(24)

(30)

(36)

(42)

(48)

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comes first.

Months

Ð

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

Underhood and under vehicle

Torque of manifolds & exhaust tube

I

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nuts

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

See NOTE (1)

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Drive belts

I

I

I

I

I

EM-117

Engine oil (Use API CD, CE, CF,

See NOTE (5)

Replace every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months

LC-27

CF-4 oil.)

Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genu-

See NOTE (2)

Replace every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months

LC-28

ine part or equivalent.)

Engine coolant (Use NISSAN genu-

ine engine coolant or equivalent in

See NOTE (3)

E

R

LC-40

its quality.)

Cooling system

I

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I

I

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Fuel lines

I

I

FE-17

Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper

R

R

EM-119

type)

Fuel filter

D

D

D

R

D

D

D

R

FE-17

Injection nozzles

See NOTE (4)

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NOTE:

Maintenance item with ª º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Conditionsº.

(1)If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

(2)Oil filter and O-ring seal are replacement parts.

(3)Use Nissan genuine engine coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. After first replacement, replace every 40,000 km (24, 000 miles) or 24 months.

(4)If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and, if necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.

(5)Never use CG-4 oil.

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Chassis and Body Maintenance

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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust, L = Lubricate

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of kilometers

km × 1,000

1

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Reference

(mile × 1,000)

page

(miles) or months, whichever comes

(0.6)

(6)

(12)

(18)

(24)

(30)

(36)

(42)

(48)

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Months

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12

18

24

30

36

42

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Underhood and under vehicle

Brake & clutch fluid (For level &

I

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I

I

I

I

I

BR-10

leaks)

Brake fluid

R

R

BR-10

Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-

I

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BR-19

tions & check valve

Power steering fluid & lines (For level

I*1

I

I*1

I

I*1

I

I*1

I

ST-7

& leaks)

BR-10,

Brake, clutch & exhaust systems

I

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I

I

I

I

I

I

CL-5,

FE-11,

FE-24

Manual transaxle gear oil (For level &

I*1

I

I*1

I

I*1

I

I*1

I

MT-11,

leaks)

MT-12

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-

ST-7,

I*2

I

I

I

I

SU-5,

pension parts & drive shafts

SU-18

Outside and inside

Wheel alignment (if necessary, rotate

I

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I

SU-15,

& balance wheels)

SU-27

Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-

I

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I

I

I

I

I

I

BR-27,

ponents

BR-31

Lock, hinges & hoods latch

L*1

L

L*1

L

L*1

L

L*1

L

BT-7,

BT-13

Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors

I

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I

RS-3

& adjuster

Foot brake, parking brake & clutch

BR-14,

I*1

I

I*1

I

I*1

I

I*1

I

BR-43,

(For free play, stroke & operation)

CL-5

Ventilation air filter

Replace every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months

ATC-124

Supplemental air bag systems

See NOTE (1)

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NOTE:

(1) Inspect at the first 10 years, and then every 2 years.

Maintenance item with ª º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Conditionsº.

*1: Models except for Australia

*2: Models without three way catalyst

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Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions

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The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be performed on the following items as shown in the table.

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

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A Ð Driving under dusty conditions

B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan

D Ð Extensive idling

E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either extremely low or extremely high

F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert

I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas

Maintenance

Maintenance

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Driving condition

Maintenance item

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Air cleaner filter

Viscous paper type

Replace

More frequently

EM-16,

EM-119

Every 5,000 km

LC-8,

A

B

C

D

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Engine oil & oil filter (QG18 engine)

Replace

(3,000 miles) or 3

LC-9

months

Engine oil (YD22 engine)

More frequently

LC-27

A

B

C

D

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Replace

Every 7,500 km

Engine oil filter (YD22 engine)

(4,500 miles) or 6

LC-28

months

Every 20,000 km

A

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E

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Fuel filter (YD22 engine)

Replace

(12,000 miles) or

FE-17

12 months

Every 20,000 km

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Brake fluid

Replace

(12,000 miles) or

BR-10

12 months

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-

Every 10,000 km

ST-7,

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G

H

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Check

(6,000 miles) or 6

SU-5,

sion parts & drive shafts

months

SU-18

Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-

Every 5,000 km

BR-27,

A

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C

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Check

(3,000 miles) or 3

ponents

BR-31

months

Every 5,000 km

BT-7,

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Lock, hinges & hood latch

Lubricate

(3,000 miles) or 3

BT-13

months

A

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Ventilation air filter

Replace

More frequently

ATC-

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