Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Cold weather driving
- Freeing a frozen door lock
- Anti-freeze
- Battery
- Draining of coolant water
- Tire equipment
- Special winter equipment
- Driving on snow or ice
- Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain driving conditions,
the VDC System helps to perform the following
functions ...
Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer
through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole or use the remote keyless entry function on
...
Other materials:
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 Misfire
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed
fluctuates enough to cause the crankshaft
position (CKP) sensor (POS) signal to vary, ECM can determine that a misfire is
occurring.
The misfire detection logic consists of the following t ...
Fuel pressure
Inspection
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Perform “FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank it 2 or 3 times to release all fuel pressure.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
1. Remove fuel ...
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
● Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You can be ...
