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Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Measurement of weights

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.

Loading tips

● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ● Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR ...

Towing a trailer

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle beh ...

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Sun visors
To block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor 1. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor 2 from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. To extend the sun visor, slide in or out as needed 3. CAUTION Do not store the sun visor before returning ...

Operating tips
The sunload sensor, located on the top center of the instrument panel, helps the system maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around this sensor. When the climate system is in automatic operation and the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low, the ...

Opener operation
Instrument panel WARNING Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For additional information, see "Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)". Intelligent Key Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them fro ...