2018 NISSAN ALTIMA cabin filter

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant .....................8-6
Engine oil ........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil ..........................8-8
Changing engine oil filter ....................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) .......................8-11
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-13
Battery......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ............................... 8-15
Variable voltage control system ................8-16
Drive belt ....................................... 8-16
Spark plugs .................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-17Air cleaner
...................................... 8-18
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-19
Cleaning .................................... 8-19
Replacing ................................... 8-20
Brakes.......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ....................8-23
Battery replacement ........................... 8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-25
Lights .......................................... 8-26
Headlights ................................... 8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-28
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-31
Tire pressure ................................ 8-31
Tir

e labeling ................................. 8-35
Types of tires ................................ 8-38
Tire chains .................................. 8-39
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-40

NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner filter,
make sure the air cleaner cover is seated
in the housing and latch the clips.
WARNING
∙ Operating the engine with the aircleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops the
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t
there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with the
air cleaner removed, and be careful
when working on the engine with the
air cleaner removed.
∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle body or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
of airborne dust and pollen particles and
reduces some objectionable outside
odors. The filter is located behind the glove
box. For additional information, refer to the
"Maintenance and schedules" section of
this manual for change intervals. If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear af ter using
the windshield–washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer fluid or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blades with clear wa-
ter. If your windshield is still not clear af ter
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
install new windshield wiper blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Do-it-yourself8-19

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

Engine oil...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-40
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . .1-51
Front and rear sonar system ........5-86
Front-door pocket ..............2-45
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-78
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-26
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-26
Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ..........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-28
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-77
Fuel-filler door .................3-26
Fuel gauge ....................2-6
Fuses .......................8-21
Fusiblelinks...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ............2-56,2-58,2-59
Gascap.....................3-26
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-5
Fuel gauge ..................2-6 Odometer
..................2-4
Speedometer ................2-4
Tachometer .................2-5
Trip odometer ................2-4
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-46
Gloveboxlock.................2-46
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-54
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-35
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-35
Headlights ...................8-26
Headrestraints .................1-8
Heated seat switches .............2-41
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-42
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13,4-21
Heater operation ..........4-14,4-22
Hill start assist system ............5-86
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ............2-56,2-58,2-59
Hood .......................3-23
Horn.......................2-40
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-9
Immobilizer system ...........2-32,5-12
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy
...........5-78
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-11
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-15,3-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-30
Instrument brightness control .......2-39
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-39
Intelligent

Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-43
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)......................5-65
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
Warning signals ..............3-18
Interiorlight...................2-54
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-25
iPod®Player ..................4-44
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-25
J
Jumpstarting..............6-10,8-15
K
Key........................ .3-2
11-3