Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature gauge
System Diagram
System Description
The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The ECM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to the combination meter
via CAN communication
lines.
Component Parts Location
1. Combination meter M24
2. IPDM E/R E17, E18, E201, F10
3. ECM E10
4. TCM F16
5. BCM M17, M18, M19, M21 (view with
instrument panel removed)
6. ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) E26
7. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
(fuel level sensor) B42 (view with rear
seat and inspection hole cover removed)
8. Ambient sensor E211 (view of front
bumper fascia)
9. Oil pressure switch F41 (QR25DE)
(view with engine removed)
10. Oil pressure switch F41 (VQ35DE)
(view with engine removed)
11. Parking brake switch M73
(Sedan with M/T and Coupe)
(view with center console removed)
12. Parking brake switch E35
(Sedan with CVT)
(view with instrument lower cover LH
removed)
Component Description
System Diagram
System Description
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The ECM provides an engine speed signal to the combination meter via CAN
commu ...
System Diagram
System Description
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge is regulated by the unified meter control unit and a variable
resistor s ...
Other materials: Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
The following descriptions are provided to
give you a better understanding of the
scheduled maintenance items that should
be regularly checked or replaced. The
maintenance schedule indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each item requires
service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your vehic ...
Precautions when starting and driving
WARNING
Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in ...
How to park with predicted course
lines
WARNING
If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.
On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between
the predicted course line and the actual
course line.
If the battery is disconnected or becomes
disch ...