Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter:
● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades.
● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
● Extra washer fluid to refill the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir.
Tire equipment
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pavement.
However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you o ...
Driving on snow or ice
WARNING
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these condition ...
Other materials:
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surfac ...
Ignition signal
Description
The ignition signal from the ECM is sent to and amplified by the power
transistor. The power transistor turns
ON and OFF the ignition coil primary circuit. This ON/OFF operation induces the
proper high voltage in the coil
secondary circuit.
Component Function Check
1.INSPECTION ...
CVT fluid
Inspection
CHECKING CVT FLUID
Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50° to 80°C (122°
to 176°F). The fluid level check
procedure is as follows:
1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area.
When ambient temperature ...