Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Drive belts
Checking Drive Belts
1. Power steering pump
2. Drive belt auto-tensioner
3. Crankshaft
4. Idler pulley
5. A/C compressor pulley
6. Generator pulley
7. Idler pulley
8. Drive belt
A. Indicator
B. Possible use range (for new belt)
C. Belt replacement
WARNING:
Inspect and check the drive belts with the engine off.
1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear or oil adhesion. If necessary,
replace with a new one.
2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley two times then check the belt tension.
NOTE:
• Inspect drive belt tension when engine is cold.
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
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Other materials: Trip computer
1. Vehicle speed
The vehicle speed mode shows the current
vehicle speed and the average vehicle
speed since the last reset.
Average vehicle speed:
Press the OK button on the steering wheel
to bring up the drive computer Reset
menu, and follow the instructions to reset.
For additional information, ...
Windshield-washer fluid
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir
periodically. Add windshield-washer fluid
when the "Low Washer Fluid" warning appears
in the vehicle information display.
To check the fluid level with the dip tube,
use your finger to plug the center hole A of
the cap/tu ...
Changing wheels and tires
Tire rotation
ISSAN recommends rotating the
tires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) for
vehicles equipped with the 2.5L 4 cylinder
(PR25DD engine model) and
7,500 miles (12,000 km) for vehicles
equipped with the 2.0L 4 cylinder
(KR20DDET engine model).
For additional information on tire replacing
proce ...
Engine maintenance (VQ35DE)
Engine coolant