Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed 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, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance work, closely observe the "Maintenance precautions" in the "Do-it-yourself" section of this manual.
Explanation of general maintenance items
Additional information on the following items with " * " is found in the "Do-ityourself" section of this manual.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
NISSAN techni ...
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
th ...
Other materials:
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A "Tire Pressure Low - Add Air" warning
also appears in the vehicle information display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all four ...
Drive Belts
Checking Drive Belts
Idler pulley
Drive belt
Power steering oil pump
Drive belt auto-tensioner
Crankshaft pulley
Idler pulley
A/C compressor
Generator
Indicator
New drive belt range
Possible use range
View D
Engine front
WARNING: Inspect and check the dri ...
Periodic maintenance
ROAD WHEEL
Inspection
ALUMINUM WHEEL
Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed,
remove wheel and check wheel runout.
Remove tire from aluminum wheel and
mount on a tire balance machine. Refer to WT-62, "Rem ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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