NISSAN 2008 Titan User Manual

Page 309

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When driving in areas using road salt or other

corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.

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.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking

the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,

and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if

necessary.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every

7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often

and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-

sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the

spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully

for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components
Replace the TPMS

transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap

when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
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.

● For additional information regarding tires,

refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”

(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in

the Warranty Information Booklet .

Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular

basis. Check the windshield at least every six

months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-

aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair

facility.
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or

wear if they do not wipe properly.

Inside the vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be

checked on a regular basis, such as when per-

forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve-

hicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found later in this sec-
tion.

Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth

operation and make sure the pedal does not bind

or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away

from the pedal.

Automatic transmission P (Park) position
mechanism
On a fairly steep hill check that your

vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in

the P (Park) position without applying any brakes.
Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth opera-

tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur-

ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the

vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see a

NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat

away from the pedal.
Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the

vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-

tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held

on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake

applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,

see a NISSAN dealer.
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat

adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they

operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in

every position. Check that the head restraints

move up and down smoothly and the locks (if so

equipped) hold securely in all latched positions.
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt

system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters

and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,

and are installed securely. Check the belt web-

bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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2008 Titan (tzw)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
10/12/07—debbie

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