Nissan Altima Owners Manual: 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 immediately.
● Do not run the engine in closed spaces such as a garage.
● Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time.
● Keep the rear vent windows, lift gates,
doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passenger
compartment. If you must drive with
one of these open, follow these
precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the air recirculation
button
to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.
● If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the trunk lid or the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
● The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
Precautions when starting and driving
WARNING
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure thems ...
Three-way catalyst
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
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Other materials:
Vehicle load capacity
Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle
shown as “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo” on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do not exceed
the number of occupants shown as
“Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
To get “the combined weight of ...
Air breather hose
Exploded View
1. Air breather hose
2. Clip
3. Bracket
4. Air breather tube
5. CVT assembly
A. Paint mark
Removal and Installation
Refer to the figure for removal and installation.
CAUTION:
• Install air breather hose with paint mark facing upward.
• Insert air breather hose a m ...
Battery
How to Handle Battery
CAUTION:
• If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper
cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.
• After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to
battery terminals for good
contact.
• Never add distil ...