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Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Measurement of weights

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.

Loading tips

● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ● Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR ...

Towing a trailer

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle beh ...

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Interior lights
The interior light can be turned on regardless of door position. The light will go off after a period of time unless the ignition switch is placed in the ON position when any door is opened. The interior lights can be set to operate when the doors are opened. To turn off the interior light ...

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
WARNING Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), L (Low) or manual shift mode (if so equipped). Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an acciden ...

Steering wheel switch for audio control
Menu control switch/ OK button (back) switch (SEEK/TRACK) buttons Volume control switch SEEK/TRACK buttons For most audio sources, pushing the tuning switches for more than 1.5 seconds provides a different function than pushing for less than 1.5 seconds. AM and FM: Press theorbuttons f ...