2014 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 246

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT S35-D-110201-308D6977-4CEB-447B-A914-761AA0FAFDCB GENERAL MAINTENANCE S35-D-110201-D843A8B9-8AAA-4A7A-A67E-0EE527CB549A Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your vehicle's fine mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that the scheduled maintenance, as well as general maintenance, is performed. As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper maintenance. You are a vital link in the maintenance chain. These checks or inspections can be done by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a NISSAN dealer. WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE S35-D-110201-2F655382-40D8-4EAD-859C-6E05E2D5CEAC If maintenance service is required or your vehicle appears to malfunction, have the systems checked and serviced by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up-to-date with the latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips, and in-dealership information systems. They are completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehicles before work begins. You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer's service department performs the best job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle. 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 smell, be sure to check for the cause or have a NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that repairs are required. When performing any checks or maintenance work, see "Maintenance precautions" (P.8-5). SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE S35-D-110201-3A1DEF4E-C7A4-410C-B164-394507FB9145 For your convenience, both required and optional scheduled maintenance items are described and listed in your "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide". You must refer to that guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is performed on your vehicle at regular intervals. EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS S35-D-110201-3BC260BA-690D-477C-91AC-4BE39984F115 Additional information on the following items with "*" is found later in this section. OutsideS35-D-110201-BEFBD842-6721-4232-85DD-4674C0605138 the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified. Doors and engine hood: Check that all doors and the engine hood operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and links if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular basis. GENERAL MAINTENANCE S35-D-110201-EA45D551-31FD-45AC-84C7-86A06265D252 General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal dayto-day operation. They are essential for proper vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to perform these procedures regularly as prescribed. Performing general maintenance checks requires minimal mechanical skill and only a few general automotive tools. 8-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself