2000 NISSAN ALTIMA key

2. Check the fluid level in each cell.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only
distilled water to bring the level up to the
OK level indicator in each filler opening.
Do not overfill.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see the ``In
case of emergency'' section of this owner's
manual. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be re-
placed. Contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of
unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness.
If the belt is in poor condition or is loose,
have it replaced or adjusted by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for con-
dition and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in the
``Maintenance'' section of this manual.REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
DI1310ADI0533DI1229M
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS
Do-it-yourself8-15
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Tachometer............................................. 2-4
Trip odometer ......................................... 2-3
General maintenance .................................. 9-2
Glasses case ............................................. 2-21
Glove box................................................... 2-23
Glove box lock ........................................... 2-23
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-18
Head restraints ............................................ 1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-16
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Heater operation ..................................... 4-4
Homelink Transceiver
Integrated HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver (If so equipped) ................ 2-30
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
Horn ........................................................... 2-19
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Immobilizer system ..................... 2-12, 3-2, 5-6
Important vehicle information label.......... 10-11
Increasing fuel economy............................ 5-16
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-6
Inside mirror ............................................... 3-14
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-17Integrated HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver (If so equipped)...................... 2-30
Interior light ................................................ 2-29
J
Jump starting ...................................... 6-8, 8-15
K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Emission control information label...... 10-12
Engine serial number ......................... 10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-19
License plate
Installing the license plate .................. 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light ............ 1-14, 1-19, 2-7
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-33
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-30Charge warning light .............................. 2-7
Cornering light ...................................... 2-18
Front fog light switch ............................ 2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-16
Interior light ........................................... 2-29
Low washer fluid warning light ............... 2-7
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-29
Trunk light ............................................. 2-30
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-6
Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-5
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-11
Glove box lock ...................................... 2-23
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Trunk lid lock opener lever ................... 3-10
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-28
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ................. 2-9
Map lights .................................................. 2-29
Map pocket ................................................ 2-21
Meters and gauges ...................................... 2-2
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Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-14
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-14
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-13
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-5
Multi-remote controller battery
replacement ............................................... 8-23
N
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS) ......................................... 2-12, 3-2, 5-6
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ...... 10-3
Odometer ..................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-8
Engine oil ................................................ 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-5
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-5
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-14
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-11
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10Owner's manual/service manual order
information ............................................... 10-21
P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-13
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-17
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Power
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Power socket ........................................ 2-19
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-12
Power steering system ......................... 5-18
Power windows..................................... 2-26
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-21
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-24
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-10Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................................................... 10-20
Rear seat ..................................................... 1-6
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-15
Refrigerant recommendation ..................... 10-7
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-10
Remote keyless entry system
(See multi-remote control system) .............. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-19
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-19
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment................ 1-3
Front power seat adjustment.................. 1-4
Rear seat adjustment ............................. 1-6
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-21
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-28
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-28
Seat belts.............................................. 1-21
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........... 1-27
Three-point type with retractor ............. 1-24
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-7
Seats
Front seats.............................................. 1-2
Rear seat ................................................ 1-6
Security systems (see theft warning) ........ 2-10
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