Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Vehicle identification

When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country
When planning to drive your NISSAN vehicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is t ...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is attached as shown. This number is the identification for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration. ...

Other materials:

Instrument panel
1. Instrument brightness control/Trip computer reset switch 2. Vents 3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn 5. Meters and gauges 6. Paddle shift controls (if so equipped) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch 8. Hazard warning flasher ...

On board diagnostic (OBD) System
Diagnosis Description INTRODUCTION The ECM has an on board diagnostic system, which detects malfunctions related to engine sensors or actuators. The ECM also records various emission-related diagnostic information including: The above information can be checked using procedures listed in t ...

Off-road recovery
If the right side or left side wheels unintentionally leave the road surface, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and t ...