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:
Front disc brake
Exploded View of Brake Pads
Inner shim cover
Inner shim
Inner pad
Outer pad
Outer shim
Outer shim cover
Anti-rattle clips
Pad retainers
Molykote AS-880N grease
Molykote 7439 grease
Removal and Installation of Brake Pads
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and b ...
Active ride control
This system senses upper body motion (based
on wheel speed information) and controls engine
torque and four wheel brake pressure. This will
enhance ride comfort in effort to restrain uncomfortable
upper body movement when passing
over undulated road surfaces. This system
comes into effect abov ...
Engine speed signal circuit
Description
ECM sends engine speed signal to power steering control unit.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM ECM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Perform ECM self-diagnosis.
2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT FOR OPEN
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connec ...
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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