Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into the red zone 1 .
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage.
Speedometer and odometer
Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer 1 and the twin trip odometer 2 are displayed below the Vehicle Information Display when the ignit ...Engine coolant temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. The en ...Other materials:
Service data and specifications (SDS)
Idle Speed
*: Under the following conditions
• A/C switch: OFF
• Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
• Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Ignition Timing
*: Under the following conditions
• A/C switch: OFF
• Electric load: OFF (Lights ...
On-vehicle maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
System Inspection
WARNING:
• Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
occur from high pressure
coolant escaping from the radiator.
• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and turn it a quarter turn
to allow built-up pressur ...
Hood
1 Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
3 Remove the support rod from the clamp.
4 Insert the support r ...