2018 NISSAN ALTIMA brake fluid

Engine coolant*:Replace coolant at the
specified interval. When adding or replac-
ing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant
or the use of non-distilled water may re-
duce the recommended service interval
of the coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter: Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Engine valve clearance*: Inspect only if
valve noise increases. Adjust valve clear-
ance if necessary.
Evaporative emissions control vapor
lines*: Check vapor lines for leaks or loose-
ness. Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel filter: Periodic maintenance is not re-
quired. (in-tank type filter) Fuel lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re-
place parts as necessary.
Spark plugs: Replace at specified intervals.
Install new plugs of the type as originally
equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake pads and rotors: Check for wear,
deterioration and fluid leaks. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts immedi-
ately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter: Replace at specified
intervals. When driving for prolonged peri-
ods in dusty conditions, replace the filter
more frequently. Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaf t boots:
Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) according to the in-
structions under “General maintenance” in
this section. When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if nec-
essary.
Transmission fluid/oil: Visually inspect for
signs of leakage at specified intervals.
If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough
or muddy roads:
∙ Replace the CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or request the dealer to in-
spect the fluid deterioration data using
a CONSULT. If the deterioration data is
more than 210000, replace the CVT fluid.
9-6Maintenance and schedules

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines and cables II III I
Brake pads and rotors  II I II I
Brake fluid  RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)II I II I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts
 III
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Front drive shaf t boots  II I II I
Exhaust system  III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery IR RR
9-10Maintenance and schedules

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines and cables II III I
Brake pads and rotors  II I II I
Brake fluid  RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)II I II I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts
 III
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Front drive shaf t boots  II I II I
Exhaust system  III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RRRR
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration every 60,000 miles (96,000 km),
then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km). It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
(2) For additional information, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
Maintenance and schedules9-11

The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated
under severe driving conditions as shown
below, more frequent maintenance must
be performed on the following items as
shown in the table.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles(8 km). ∙ Repeated short trips of less than
10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
∙ Operating in hot weather in stop- and-go “rush hour” traffic.
∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv- ing for long distance, such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use. ∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads and rotors InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Front drive shaf t boots InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
9-12Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 68 L 18 gal 15 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in
this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, refer
to “Engine oil” in
the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this
manual. QR25DE
With oil filter
change 4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor
oil that matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations”
in this section.
Without oil
filter change 4.3 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
VQ35DE With oil filter
change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt
Without oil
filter change 4.5 L 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir QR25DE
7.9 L 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
VQ35DE 9.2 L 2-3/8 gal 2 gal
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual. • Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
• Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF
may prevent the power steering system from operating
properly.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual. • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*3 or equivalent
DOT 3.
*3 Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-51
Airbagwarninglight..........1-62, 2-15
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-62, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation .....4-16,4-21
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13,4-21
Servicing air conditioner ........4-24
Air flow charts .................4-17
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-31
Anchor point locations ............1-27
Antenna ....................4-50
Antifreeze ....................5-91
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-81
Armrests.................... .1-7
Audible reminders ..............2-17
Audio system .................4-24 AMradioreception............4-25
Bluetooth® audio
.............4-47
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-35,4-41
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-33
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-37
FMradioreception............4-25
iPod®Player................4-44
iPod® player operation .........4-44
Radio ....................4-24
USBinterface...............4-42
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.....................4-42
Autolightswitch ...............2-36
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-51
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-30
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . .2-11, 5-58
B
Battery..................5-91,8-14 Charge warning light ...........2-12
Battery replacement ............8-24
Keyfob...................8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-25
Before starting the engine .........5-12
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-22Bluetooth® audio
...............4-47
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-54
Booster seats .................1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . .5-81
Brakefluid.................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-28
Brakesystem...............5-81
Brakewarninglight............2-11
Brakewearindicators.......2-17,8-21
Parking brake operation .........5-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-21
Brakeassist..................5-82
Brakefluid...................8-12
Brakes......................8-21
Brakesystem.................5-81
Break-in schedule ..............5-76
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-39
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-10
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See
vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-54
CDcareandcleaning........... .4-48
CD player (See audio system) ....4-35,4-41
Check tire pressure .............2-29

Childrestraints........1-20, 1-21, 1-23, 1-25LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-29, 1-36, 1-41
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ..........2-17
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System)..................4-34,4-38
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-91
Compact disc (CD) player .......4-35,4-41
Compass .....................2-7
Console box ..................2-47
Console light ..................2-54
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-14
Controls Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13,4-21
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-5
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-41
Cupholders...............2-48,2-49 D
Daytime Running Light System ......2-38
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-35
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-39
Door locks ..................3-4,3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-16
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-91
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-14
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-14
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-43
Economy - fuel .................5-78
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-11, 6-3
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-5
Engine cooling system
..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-13
Engine Block Heater .............5-92
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-5
EventDatarecorders............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
i
tems .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-44
Eyeglasscase .................2-47
F
Firstaidkit....................6-2
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Engine coolant ...............8-5
11-2

Key fob battery replacement........8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-12
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-25
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-62, 2-15
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-10
Bulb replacement .............8-28
Charge warning light ...........2-12
Console light ................2-54 ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-28
Foglights..................8-26
Foglightswitch..............2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch
....2-35
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-35
Headlights .................8-26
Interiorlight.................2-54
Lightbulbs.................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-53
Personal lights ...............2-55
Security indicator light ..........2-17
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-55
Trunklight..................2-55
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-15,3-17
Lights......................8-26 Maplights..................2-55
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever . . . .3-26
Gloveboxlock...............2-46
Power door locks ...........3-5, 3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........3-24
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-28
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-14,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-29
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights................... .2-55
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-39
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-30
Outsidemirrors..............3-32
Rearview ..................3-30
Vanitymirror................3-30
Mirrors......................3-30
Moonroof ....................2-52
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISS

AN Intelligent Key® ............3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ..................2-32, 5-12
11-4