2019 NISSAN ALTIMA SL fuel cap

Master warning light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if any of
the following are displayed on the vehicle
information display.∙ No key warning
∙ Low windshield-washer fluid warning
∙ Parking brake release warning
∙ Door/trunk open warning
∙ Loose fuel cap
∙ Low tire pressure warning

Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:∙ MIL on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been de-
tected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the
Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in the
vehicle information display. If the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The

WARNING
∙ Never allow anyone to ride in thecargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri-
ous injury or death in an accident or
sudden stop.
∙ Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding
or shif ting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
∙ When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.
∙ Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.
OPENER OPERATION
The fuel-filler door release is located below
the instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler
door, pull the release. To lock, close the fuel-
filler door securely.
FUEL-FILLER CAP

To remove the fuel-filler cap:1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclock- wise to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
1while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.
Loose Fuel Cap warning
The Loose Fuel Cap warningAappears in
the vehicle information display when the
fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly af-
ter the vehicle has been refueled. It may
take a few driving trips for the message to
be displayed. To turn off the warning, per-
form the following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as soon as possible. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in this
section.
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.

Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-28
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-18
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-181
Console box ..................2-57
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Controls Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-29,4-38
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol.................5-64
Cupholders...............2-58,2-59
D
Daytime Running Light System ......2-48
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-43
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-49 Door locks
..................3-4,3-5
Drivebelt.....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic . . .3-33, 3-34, 3-35
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-181
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Drivingthevehicle...............5-18
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-53
Economy - fuel ................5-165
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-15,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-7
Changing engine oil ............8-9
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ......8-7
Checking engine oil level .........8-8
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-12Engine oil viscosity
.............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine Block Heater .............5-183
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders.........10-20,10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-3
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-55
Eyeglasscase.................2-58
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Engine coolant ...............
8-6
Engine oil ...................8-8
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-50
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraintsystem)................1-53
Front-door pocket ..............2-56
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
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Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-165
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-27
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-27
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-34
Fuelefficientdrivingtips..........5-164
Fuel-filler door .................3-27
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-22
Fusiblelinks...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-66,2-68,2-69,2-69,2-70
Gascap.....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-3
Glovebox....................2-57
Gloveboxlock.................2-57 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-43
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-43
Headlights ...................8-26
Headrestraints................. .1-7
Heated seat switches .............2-51
Heated steering wheel ............2-52
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-29,4-38
Heater operation ..........4-30,4-39
Hill start assist system ...........5-176
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-66,2-68,2-69,2-69,2-70
Hood ...................... .3-24
Horn.......................2-50
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ..........2-40,5-16
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-165
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-15
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-32
Instrument brightness control .......2-49Instrument panel
.............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-49
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . . .5-67
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist) ....5-103
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) .....5-160
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-148
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-14
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
W

arning signals ..............3-18
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .....5-39
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) .......5-175
Interiorlight...................2-64
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-26
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-26
J
Jumpstarting...............6-9,8-16
K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-14
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KeysNISSAN 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) .........1-66
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .......5-34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............... .1-26
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-66, 2-15
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-10
Bulb replacement .............8-27
Charge warning light ...........2-11
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-27
Foglights..................8-27
Foglightswitch..............2-50
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-43Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-43
Headlights .................8-26
Interiorlight.................2-64
Lightbulbs.................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light
.....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-34
Personal lights ...............2-65
Security indicator light ..........2-17
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-65
Trunklight..................2-65
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-15
Lights......................8-26 Maplights..................2-65
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-27
Gloveboxlock...............2-57
Power door locks ..............3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........3-25
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-34
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-14,2-34
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-34
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-3
Insidethevehicle..............9-4 Maintenance precautions
.........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-3
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-20
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules .........9-7,9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions.................9-14,9-19
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-65
Memory Seat ...........3-33,3-34,3-35
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-49
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-32
Outsidemirrors..............3-32
Rearview...................3-31
Vanitymirror................3-31
Mirrors......................3-31
Moonroof ..................2-62, 7-5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-23
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......
4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ............3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-15
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-40,5-16
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O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-9
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-8
Engine oil ...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrors................3-32
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-58
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-11
Owner's manual order form ........10-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-22
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-25
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-169
Parkingbrake...........2-12,2-15,5-25
Personal lights .................2-65
Power Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet................2-54
Powerrearwindows ...........2-61
Power steering system .........5-169
Powerwindows..............2-60 Rearpowerwindows...........2-61
Poweroutlet..................2-54
Powersteering................5-169
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-31, 1-38, 1-43
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-31, 1-38, 1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-12
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-46
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
ProPILOT Assist .................5-91
Push starting ..................6-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-42
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-20
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .......5-125
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .......5-55
Rear Door Alert ..........2-36,2-37,2-53
Rearpowerwindows.............2-61
Rearseat.................... .1-5
Rear Sonar System (RSS) ..........5-176
Rearviewmirror ................3-31
RearViewMonitor................4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-43
Recommended Fluids ............10-2 Recorders
EventData.............10-20,10-21
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-21,5-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Childseatbelts......1-23, 1-31, 1-38, 1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Front power seat adjustment ......1-4
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-5
Seatback pockets ...............
2-56
Seat belt Childsafety ................ .1-21
Infants and small children ........1-22
InjuredPerson............... .1-15
Largerchildren.............. .1-22
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-12
Pregnant women ..............1-15
Seat belt extenders ............1-20
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seatbelts................1-12, 7-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-19
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-15
Seat belt extenders ..............1-20
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-14, 2-14
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
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