Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Removing spots

Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store.

    Waxing
    Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is recommended to remove built-up wax residue and to avoid a weathered appearance before re-applying wa ...

    Underbody
    In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the underbody regularly in order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and causing the acceleration of corrosion on the unde ...

    Other materials:

    Engine compartment
    CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not come on, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are O ...

    Trouble diagnosis
    Condition of Error Detection “U1000” or “U1001” is indicated on SELF-DIAG RESULTS on CONSULT-III if CAN communication signal is not transmitted or received between units for 2 seconds or more. CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ERROR • CAN communication line open (CAN-H, CAN-L, or both) • ...

    Parking brake shoe
    Inspection LINING THICKNESS INSPECTION • Check thickness of lining. DRUM INNER DIAMETER INSPECTION • Check inner diameter of drum in rear disc rotor. OTHER INSPECTIONS • Check the following: - Lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling. - Shoe sliding surface for excessiv ...