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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.

Engine coolant

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 ...

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Warning/Indicator lights (other)
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". Automatic brake hold indicator light (white/green) (if so equipped) The automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates whe ...

Brake fluid
For additional information on brake fluid specification, see "Recommended fluids/ lubricants and capacities". WARNING Use only new fluid from a sealed container. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake system. The use of improper fluids can damage the brake system and affect ...

I-LI system operation
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) indicator (if so equipped) ProPILOT Assist switch (for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist) The I-LI system operates above approximately 37 mph (60 km/h). When the vehicle approaches either the left or the right side of th ...