2001 NISSAN ALTIMA service

OWNER'S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the
best source of service and repair informa-
tion for your vehicle. Filled with wiring dia-
grams, illustrations and step-by-step diag-
nostic and adjustment procedures, this
manual is the same one used by the factory
trained technicians working at authorized
NISSAN dealerships. Also available are
genuine NISSAN Owner's Manuals, and
genuine NISSAN Service and Owner's
Manuals for older NISSAN models.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genu-
ineNISSAN Service Manualsfor the 2000
model year and later, contact:
Tweddle Litho Company
1-800-639-8841
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genu-
ineNISSAN Service Manualsfor the 1999
model year and prior, see an authorized
NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Dyment Distribution Services
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
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For current pricing and availability of genu-
ineNISSAN Owner's Manualsfor the 2001
model year and prior, see an authorized
NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Dyment Distribution Services
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner's Manual please
contact your nearest NISSAN Dealer. For the
phone number and location of a NISSAN
Dealer in your area call the NISSAN Satisfac-
tion Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual
NISSAN representative will assist you.
Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service
and Owner's Manuals for older NISSAN
models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this
unlikely event, there is some important in-
formation you should know.
Many insurance companies routinely autho-
rize the use of non-genuine collision parts in
order to cut costs, among other reasons.
Insist on the use of Genuine
Nissan/Infiniti Collision Parts!
If you want your vehicle to be restored using
parts made to Nissan's/Infiniti's original ex-
acting specifications þ if you want to help it
to last and hold its resale value, the solution
is simple.
Tell your insurance agent and
your repair shop to only use Genuine
Nissan/Infiniti Collision Parts.
Nissan
does not warrant non-Nissan parts, nor
does Nissan's warranty apply to damage
caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine Nissan/Infiniti Parts can help
protect your personal safety, preserve your
warranty protection and maintain the resale
value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle
was leased, using Genuine Nissan/Infiniti
Parts may prevent or limit unnecessary ex-
cess wear and tear expenses at the end of
your lease.
Nissan/Infiniti designs its hoods with
crumple zones to minimize the risk that the
hood will penetrate the windshield of your
vehicle in an accident. Non-genuine (imita-
tion) parts may not provide such built in
safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often
show premature wear, rust and corrosion.
Why should you take a chance?
In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to
repair your vehicle. And some states have
enacted laws that restrict insurance compa-
nies from authorizing the use of non-
genuine collision parts during the new ve-
hicle warranty. These laws help protect you,
so you can take action to protect yourself.
It's your right!
If you should need further information visit
us at:www.nissandriven.com.
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................ 1-8
Air bag warning light ................. 1-14, 1-19, 2-7
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service ............................ 4-9
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ................ 10-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Servicing air conditioner ......................... 4-9
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-6
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) ...................................................... 2-10
Anchor point locations ............................... 1-34
Antenna...................................................... 4-37
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-18
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-8
Armrests....................................................... 1-7
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-20
Audio system
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ................................................. 4-24FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-10
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-26
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-11
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-4
B
Battery........................................................ 8-14
Battery
Charge warning light .............................. 2-7
Battery replacement (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-6
Belts (See drive belts) ...................... 10-8, 8-15
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-18
Brake booster ....................................... 8-20
Brake fluid............................................. 8-12
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-34
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-19
Brake system ........................................ 5-17
Brake warning light ................................. 2-7
Brake wear indicators ................... 2-9, 8-20
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-12
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-20Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-15
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-6
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-31
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.................................................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-37
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-13
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) .................. 2-9
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-34
Child restraints ................................. 1-22, 1-28
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-5
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and
ashtray ....................................................... 2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock................................................. 4-12, 4-19
Clutch
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-13
Clutch pedal.......................................... 8-21
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-19
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
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Outside mirror control ........................... 3-15
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-14
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-5
Multi-remote controller battery
replacement ............................................... 8-23
N
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS) ......................................... 2-10, 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 ................................ 3-15
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-10
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ............................................... 10-21P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-12
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-16
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Power
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Power socket ........................................ 2-19
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-12
Power steering system ......................... 5-17
Power windows..................................... 2-25
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-20
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-37
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ................................................. 4-24
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-10
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................................................... 10-20
Rear seat ..................................................... 1-6Rear 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
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-20
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-27
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-27
Seat belts.............................................. 1-20
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........... 1-26
Three-point type with retractor ............. 1-23
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-7
Seats
Front seats.............................................. 1-2
Rear seat ................................................ 1-6
Self-adjusting brakes ................................. 8-20
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-9
Shifting
Automatic transmission .......................... 5-9
Manual transmission............................. 5-11
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