GENERAL MAINTENANCE General maintenance includes those items which should of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to contin be checked during the normal dayAtoday operation ue operating properly. The owners can perform the checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NlSSAN/DATSUN dealers do them fora nominal charge. ltem OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Tires Check the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station, including the spare. and adjust to the specied pressure if necessary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. Wheel nuts When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are ng, nd_check for any loose nuts. Tighten if necessary. roman Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle should pull 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. Windshield gins Check for abrasions or scratBhes. Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properlyt , Doors and engine hood Check that all doors and the engine hood generate smoothly as well as the'trunl? lid and back' hatch. Nsn ensure, that all latches lock securelvt Lubricate if necasgrgMake sure that the'mndary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary lamh is released. iiisio'EQIHE VVEHICLE The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a ing thiehiclefem. 7 i ' ' ' ' Reference item in MA section CHECKING TIRE CONDITION TIRE REPLACEMENT Wheel nut. TIRE ROTATION CHECKING TIRE CONDITION Abnonnel tire weer CHECKING WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEEL INSPECTION BODY Lubricating locks, hinges and hood latches I r basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, clean- Light: Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Warning lights and blazers/chimes Make sure that all warm- ing lights and buzzerslchimes are operating properly. Horn Make sure it operates properlvt Windshield w'pw and washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak,