Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Drive belts
Checking Drive Belts
WARNING:
Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.
NOTE:
On vehicles not equipped with A/C, there is an idler pulley in the position for
the drive belt routing.
• Make sure that the stamp mark of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the
usable range.
NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator (notch) when the engine is cold.
• When the new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A” as shown.
• Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
• If the indicator is out of allowable use range or belt is damaged, replace the
belt.
Tension Adjustment
• Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by
the drive belt auto-tensioner.
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
• To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
• Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the
cap ...
Other materials: RAB system operation
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
RAB system warning light and RAB system
warning indicator
Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
Center display
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h), the RAB
syst ...
MOD system limitations
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle
in accordance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or
death.
Do not use the MOD system when
towing a trailer. The system may not
function properly.
Excessive noise (for example, audio ...
Variable voltage control system
CAUTION
Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equi ...