2008 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

Information and warning labels. Precautions on supplemental restraint system .

Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air bag system).

.1-57

.1-41

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Switch

.2-29
Autolight switch . .2-44
Automatic power window switch . .2-32
Fog light switch . .2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch . .2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch. .2-28
Headlight control switch . Power door lock switch . .3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . Traction control system (TCS) off switch . Turn signal switch. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . Windshield wiper and washer switch .

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.2-31

.2-34
.2-26

.2-27

Tachometer . Temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Three-way catalyst . Tire

.2-4

.2-5

.2-25
.5-2

Flat tire . Spare tire. Tire and Loading Information label. Tire chains. Tire placard . Tire pressure . Tire rotation . Types of tires . Uniform tire quality grading.

.6-2
.6-3, 8-44
.9-11
.8-41
.9-11
.8-33
.8-42
.8-40
.9-23

Wheels and tires . Wheel/tire size .

Tire pressure

Low tire pressure warning light

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Top tether strap child restraint . Towing

Flat towing. Tow truck towing . Towing load/specification . Trailer towing .

Traction control system (TCS) off switch . Transceiver

HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver .

Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid . Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . Driving with manual transmission . Selector lever lock release .

.8-33
.9-8

.2-12
.5-3
.1-25

.9-23
.6-10
.9-19
.9-16
.2-34

.2-49

.8-12

.5-10
.5-14
.5-13

Travel (See registering your vehicle in another country) . Trip odometer . Troubleshooting guide (NISSAN voice recognition system) . Trunk access through the rear seat . Trunk lid lock opener lever . Trunk light . Turn signal switch.

.9-9
.2-4

.4-73
.1-9
.3-16
.2-49
.2-31

Uniform tire quality grading.

.9-23

Vanity mirror . Vehicle dimensions and weights . Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . Vehicle identification . Vehicle identification number (VIN) (Chassis number). Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . Vehicle loading information. Vehicle recovery. Vehicle security system. Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start Visors . Voice recognition system.

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.9-8
.2-34
.5-24
.9-9

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.9-9
.9-12
.6-12
.2-24

.2-25
.3-20
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Warning

Air bag warning light. Anti-lock brake warning light . Battery charge warning light . Brake warning light . Engine oil pressure warning light Hazard warning flasher switch . Low fuel warning light . Low tire pressure warning light Low washer fluid warning light. Passenger air bag and status light. Seat belt warning light . Vehicle security system. Warning labels (for SRS).

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.2-10
.2-11
.2-11
.2-11
.2-32
.2-13, 2-22
.2-12
.2-22
.1-51
.2-13
.2-24
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Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . Warning lights. Washer switch

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Weights (See dimensions and weights) . Wheels and tires . Wheel/tire size . When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country . Window washer fluid . Windows

Locking passengers(cid:146) windows . Power rear windows . Power windows . Rear power windows .

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades .

.2-10
.2-10

.2-26
.9-8
.8-33
.9-8

.9-9
.8-14

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.2-44
.2-42
.2-44
.2-26

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GAS STATION INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED FUEL: For 2.5L engine

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91).

For 3.5L engine

NISSAN recommends the use of premium un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96). If unleaded premium gaso- line is not available, you may use unleaded regu- lar gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87
AKI number (Research octane number 91), but you may notice a decrease in performance.

CAUTION

c Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage.

c Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst.

c Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system components and is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle lim- ited warranty.

For additional information, see (cid:147)Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) section. RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL: c Engine oil with API Certification Mark c Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See (cid:147)Engine oil and oil filter recommendation(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) sec- tion of this manual. TIRE COLD PRESSURE: See Tire and Loading Information label. The label is typically located on the driver side center pillar or on the driver(cid:146)s door. For additional information, see (cid:147)Wheels and tires(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Main- tenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section.

RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE: During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the (cid:147)BREAK-IN SCHEDULE(cid:148) information found in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual. Follow these recommendations for the future re- liability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life.

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Coupe

Engine oil 8-9
Engine coolant 8-8

1. 2. 3. Window washer fluid 8-14
4.

5.

Passenger supplemental front impact air bag 1-41
Audio system 4-20; Air conditioner 4-11, 4-18
Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-41
Front seats 1-2
Spare tire 6-2
Trunk lid release 3-11
Fuel recommendation 9-3

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Keys 3-2
12. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

1-41

13. Seat belts 1-13
14. 15. Driver supplemental front impact air bag

Fuel-filler door release 3-18

1-41

16. Hood release 3-16; Trunk release 3-16
17. Meters and gauges 2-3
18. Battery 8-15

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Sedan

5.

Engine coolant 8-8

1. 2. Window washer fluid 8-14
3. 4.

Engine oil 8-9
Passenger supplemental front impact air bag 1-41
Audio system 4-20; Air conditioner 4-11, 4-18
Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-41
Front seats 1-2
Spare tire 6-2
Fuel recommendation 9-3

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Keys 3-2
11. Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-41
12. Seat belts 1-13
13. 14. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

Fuel-filler door release 3-18

1-41

15. Driver supplemental front impact air bag

1-41

16. Hood release 3-16; Trunk release 3-16
17. Meters and gauges 2-3

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