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Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Draining of coolant water

If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.

For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

Battery

If the battery is not fully charged during extremely cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should be checked reg ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected imme ...

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the LDW system could result in serious injury or death. This system is only a warning device to inform the driver of a potential unintended lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is ...

Driving safety precautions
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle. Remember that 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) models are less capable than All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models for rough road ...