MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or main- tenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol- lowing are general precautions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
• Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent the ve- hicle from moving. Move the shift le- ver to P (Park).
• Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position when perform- ing any parts replacement or repairs.
• If you must work with the engine run- ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away from moving fans, belts and any other moving parts.
• It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc. before working on your vehicle.
• Always wear eye protection when- ever you work on your vehicle.
• If you must run the engine in an en- closed space such as a garage, be sure there is proper ventilation for exhaust gases to escape.
• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is nec- essary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands.
• Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and battery.
• On gasoline engine models, the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced because the fuel lines are under high pressure even when the engine is off. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
• Do not work under the hood while the engine is hot. Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down.
• Avoid contact with used engine oil and coolant. Improperly disposed engine oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle fluids can damage the environment. Always conform to lo- cal regulations for disposal of vehicle fluid.
• Never leave the engine or the trans- mission related component harness connector disconnected while the ig- nition switch is in the ON position.
• Never connect or disconnect the bat- tery or any transistorized compo- nent while the ignition switch is in the ON position.
NOTE: If the battery is completely drained the transmission will not manually shift to other positions. This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc- tions regarding only those items which are relatively easy for an owner to perform. A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also available. For additional information, see “Owner's Manual/Service Manual order in- formation” (P. 10-44). NISSAN recommends the use of Genuine NISSAN parts or equivalent. The use of parts that do not meet or exceed NISSAN specifica- tions, can cause damage to your vehicle, and have an effect on your warranty coverage. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer parts department who can provide informa- tion on the proper parts for your vehicle. You should be aware that incomplete or improper servicing may result in operating difficulties or excessive emissions, and could affect warranty coverage.
If in doubt about any servicing, it is recommended that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
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