Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative humidity, especially those areas where the temperatures stay above freezing and where atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is used.
Temperature
High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated.
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates the disintegration of paint surfaces.
Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
● Damage to paint and other protective coatings
caused by gravel and stone c ...
To protect your vehicle from corrosion
● Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
● Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
● Keep drain holes at the bottom of t ...
Other materials:
Intelligent key system/engine start function
System Diagram
System Description
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• The engine start function of Intelligent Key system is a system that makes
it possible to start and stop the
engine without removing the key. It verifies the electronic ID using two-way
communications w ...
Camshaft valve clearance
Valve Clearance
CHECKING
• Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement
of camshaft or valve related parts, or if there is unusual
engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
Check valve clearance while engine is cold and not running.
1. Remove the air duct w ...
Collision diagnosis
For Frontal Collision
Check the SRS components using the following table.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no
malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-
12, "SRS Operation Check".
SRS INSPECTION (FOR FRONTAL COLLISION)
For Side and Rollover Co ...