Outside The Vehicle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
| Item | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | Check the pressure with a gauge at least once a month and always prior to a long distance trip. Adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. | "TIRE " |
| Wheel lug nuts | When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose nuts. Tighten if necessary. | "ROTATION " |
| Windshield | Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. | "WINDSHIELD GLASS " |
| Tire rotation | Tires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). | "ROTATION " |
| Wheel alignment and balance | If the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be needed. | "BALANCING WHEELS ", "FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT " |
| Windshield wiper blades | Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. | "FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM " |
| Doors and engine hood | Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back tail gate. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the engine hood from opening when the primary latch is released. When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. |
"LUBRICATING LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCHES " |
| Lamps | Make sure that the head lamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head lamp aim. Clean the head lamps on a regular basis. | "AIMING ADJUSTMENT " for US, "AIMING ADJUSTMENT " for Canada |