2013 NISSAN ALTIMA steering

Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Ve-
hicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations that
can lead to potential battery discharge and
potential no-start conditions such as: 1. In-
stallation or extended use of electronic ac-
cessories that consume battery power when
the engine is not running (Phone chargers,
GPS, DVD players, etc.) 2. Vehicle is not
driven regularly and/or only driven short dis-
tances. In these cases, the battery may need
to be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid levels*
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. See “Ex-
haust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual. Fluid leaks
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. See
the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.
Windshield-washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself

QR25DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse block/ Fusible links
7. Battery
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Drive belt location
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself

VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse block/ Fusible links
7. Battery
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Drive belt location
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
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Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7

Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked when the fluid
is cold at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30ºC (32 to
86ºF) . The fluid level can be checked with the
level gauge which is attached to the cap. To
check the fluid level, remove the cap. The fluid
level should be between the MAX
1and MIN2
lines.
If the fluid is below the MIN
2line, add Genuine
NISSAN E-PSF. Remove the cap and fill through
the opening.
CAUTION
● Do not overfill.
● Use of a power steering fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the
power steering system from operating
properly.
● Power steering fluid is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked
containers out of the reach of children. For further brake fluid specification information,
refer to “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
WARNING
●
Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake systems.
The use of improper fluids can damage
the brake system and affect the vehi-
cle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers
out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.
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POWER STEERING FLUID BRAKE FLUID
8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 18 gal 15 gal 68.0See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *6 Drain and RefillWith oil filter change QR25DE 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6For QR25DE engine models:
Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
Viscosity SAE 0W-20 *1 *9
For VQ35DE engine models:
Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1, *7
Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *1, *7
VQ35DE 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Without oil filter
change QR25DE 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
VQ35DE 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
4.5
Cooling system With reservoir QR25DE 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal 7.9 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
VQ35DE 2-3/8 gal 2 gal 9.2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *2
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper level according to the in-
structions in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.*8 Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.*3
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *4 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ——— NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil ——— Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *5
Windshield-washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid
or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*4: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*6: For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*7: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer. As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 conventional petroleum oils
may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
*8: See your NISSAN dealer for service.
*9: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum oils may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

Fusiblelinks ...................8-25G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver....................2-48
Gascap .....................3-30
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-4
Trip odometer .................2-4
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-41
Gloveboxlock..................2-41
Grocery hooks ..................2-42
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®.............4-73,4-88,4-99
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-30
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-31
Headlights....................8-28
Heated seats ...................2-35
Heated steering wheel .............2-36
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-21,4-30
Heater operation ...........4-23,4-30
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .......2-48Hood release
...................3-27
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-8
Immobilizer system .........2-27,3-4,5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-21
Increasing fuel economy .............5-29
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-10
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-34
Inside mirror ...................3-33
Instrument brightness control ..........2-33
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-33
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..........3-8,3-19
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation . . .3-13, 3-19
Troubleshooting guide ........3-17,3-24
Warning signals ............3-17,3-24
Interiorlight....................2-46
Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-29
iPod® Player ...............4-60,4-62
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-21
J
Jump starting ...................6-8 K
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-27
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .....3-13,3-19
Keys, For Intelligent Key system .........3-2
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-12
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-52
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ..................... .1-21
License plate
Installing

the license plate ..........9-13
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-52, 2-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulbreplacement..............8-32
Charge warning light ............2-11
Console light .................2-47
Fog light switch ...............2-34
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-31
Headlights..................8-28
10-3

Interiorlight..................2-46
Lightbulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-46
Personal lights ................2-47
Security indicator light ............2-15
Spotlights (See map light) .........2-48
Trunklight ..................2-48
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Lights Maplights ..................2-48
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ...................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-30
Gloveboxlock................2-41
Power door locks ...............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-27
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-25,3-30
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-13,2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-24
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-17 Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Maplights ....................2-48
Map pocket ....................2-38
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-34
Inside mirror .................3-33
Outside mirror control ............3-35
Outside mirrors ...............3-35
Vanity mirror .................3-33
Moonroof .....................2-45
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ............3-18
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-27, 3-4, 5-11
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-109
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6 Engine oil viscosity
..............9-6
Outside mirror control ..............3-35
Outside mirrors .................3-35
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-21
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-19
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-30
Personallights..................2-47
Phone, Bluetooth®

hands-free
system ...............4-73,4-88,4-99
Power Power door locks ...............3-5
Power outlet .................2-37
Power rear windows .............2-43
Power steering system ...........5-31
Power windows ...............2-42
Rear power windows ............2-43
Precautions Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-19,1-25,1-30,1-33
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-37
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-10
10-4

R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-73
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-41
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..............4-46,4-51
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-20
Rear power windows ..............2-43
Rearseat......................1-6
RearViewMonitor................4-11
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-29
Recorders Eventdata..................9-20
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-19,1-25,1-30,1-33
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Rear seat adjustment .............1-6
Seatback pockets ................2-39
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-17 Infants and small children
..........1-18
Injured Person ................1-13
Largerchildren................1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-10
Pregnant women ...............1-13
Seatbeltextenders .............1-16
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-17
Seatbelts...................1-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-16
Three-point type with retractor .......1-13
Seat belt warning light ..............2-13
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-35
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-2
Rearseat....................1-6
Security indicator light ..............2-15
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-27,3-4,5-11
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-23
Service manual order form ...........9-21
Servicing air conditioner .............4-32
Setting button ...................4-7
Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-14
Shiftlockrelease.................5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-16
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-20
Speedometer ...................2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-48
SRSwarninglabel................1-52
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Jump starting .................6-8 Precautions when starting and driving
....5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the engine .............5-12
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-36
Power steering system ...........5-31
Stoplight.....................8-32
Storage......................2-38
Sunglasses case .................2-39
Sunglasses holder ................2-39
Sunroof ......................2-45
Sunroof (see

Moonroof) .............2-45
Sun visors ....................3-32
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-52, 2-14
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-44
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-52
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-37
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-37
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-31
Automatic power window switch ......2-44
Fog light switch ...............2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-31
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-29
Turnsignalswitch..............2-34
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-37
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
10-5