Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual ≻ Maintenance and do-it-yourself ≻ Engine cooling system ≻ Changing engine coolant

Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Changing engine coolant

A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.

The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheating.

WARNING

● To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.

● Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator.

● Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

● Keep coolant out of the reach of children and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.

Check your local regulations.

Checking engine coolant level

Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the MIN level B , add coolant to the MAX level A . If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant le ...

Engine compartment check locations
2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model) Engine coolant reservoir Drive belt location Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Battery Fuse/Fusible link box Air cleaner Radiator cap Engine oil dipstick Windshield-washer fluid reservoir Refer to the page number indicated in parenth ...

Warning/Indicator lights (yellow)
For additional information on warnings and indicators, see "Vehicle information display-5 inch (13 cm) Type A" or "Vehicle information display-7 inch (18 cm) Type B". or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the ABS warning light illumi ...

Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (if so equipped)
The TSR system provides the driver with information about the most recently detected speed limit. The system captures the road sign information with the multi-sensing front camera unit A located on the windshield in front of the inside rearview mirror and displays the detected signs in the vehicle ...