Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the “ready condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test readiness condition. Place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
Reporting safety defects
For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (N ...
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road ...
Other materials:
BCM branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the terminals and connectors of the BCM for damage, bend and loose
connection (unit side and
connector side).
Is the inspec ...
Front coil spring and strut
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to WT-66, "Adjustment".
2. Remove brake caliper and reposition aside using wire. Refer to BR-30, "BRAKE
CALIPER ASSEMBLY :
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing brake pedal with brake caliper removed ...
Folding rear seat
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the driver side (if
so equipped) and passenger side of the rear seat
for loading and unloading, as shown.
1. Move the front passenger seat to the most
forward position.
2. Open the access cover on the rear parcel
shelf.
3. Push down on the ...