Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Emission Control System Maintenance
Drive belts*:
Check engine drive belts for wear, fraying or cracking and for proper tension. Replace any damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driving for prolonged periods in dusty conditions, check/replace the filter more frequently.
Engine coolant*:
Replace coolant at the specified interval. When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For additional information on the proper mixture for your area, refer to "Engine cooling system" in the "Do-it-yourself" section of this manual.) NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water may reduce the recommended service interval of the coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter:
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the specified intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity refer to "Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual.
Fuel lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections for leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same type as originally equipped.
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
The following descriptions are provided to give
you a better understanding of the scheduled
maintenance items that should be regularly
checked or replaced. The maintenance schedule
indicates at wh ...
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Brake lines and cables:
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for
chafing, cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts
immediately.
Brake pa ...
Other materials:
Battery replacement
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery or removed parts.
NISSAN Intelligent Key
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as follows:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent
Key.
2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver A into
the slit B of the corner ...
Parking brake switch
Description
The parking brake switch converts the status of the parking brake pedal to an
electric signal and transmits it to
the combination meter. The combination meter, through CAN communication,
transmits the signal to the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Component Functi ...
P0078, P0084 EVT control magnet retarder
Description
Exhaust valve timing control magnet retarder (1) controls the shut/
open timing of the exhaust valve by ON/OFF pulse duty signals sent
from the ECM.
The longer pulse width retards valve timing.
The shorter pulse width advances valve timing.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
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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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