2020 NISSAN ALTIMA Owner´s Manual

Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:∙ repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type PAG
(VC100YF oil) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the re-
placement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth’s ozone layer. Although this refriger-
ant does not affect the earth’s atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations re-
quire the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. Air conditioner sys-
tem should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians to ensure proper and
safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN dealer
has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your
air conditioner system refrigerant. Only
new and SAEJ2842 certified evaporator(s)
shall be used as replacement parts. A damaged or leaking air conditioning
evaporator shall never be repaired or re-
placed with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle. To replace a damaged or
leaking evaporator, use only new and SAE
J2842 certified evaporator(s). It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
when servicing your air conditioner sys-
tem.
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ENGINE
ModelPR25DDKR20DDET
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHCGasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline4-cylinder, inline
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.504 x 3.937 (89.0 x 100.0)
when compression ratio = 8 in (mm)3.307 x 3.547 (84.0 x 90.1)
when compression ratio = 14 in (mm)3.307 x 3.500 (84.0 x 88.9)
Displacement cu in (cm
3)151.85 (2,488)
when compression ratio = 8 cu in (cm3)121.86 (1,997)
when compression ratio = 14 cu in (cm3)120.22 (1,970)
Firing order 1–3–4–21–3–4–2
Idle speed
CVT in N (Neutral) position No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO%atidle
Spark plug DXE22H11CDILKAR7N9HG
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm)0.043 (1.1) 0.035 (0.9)
Camshaf t operation Timing chainTiming chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel typeSizeOffset in (mm)
Steel 16 x 7.0J1.77 (45)
Aluminum 17 x 7.5J1.97 (50)
Aluminum 19 x 8.0J2.17 (55)
T-type (Steel spare) 16 x 4T1.18 (30)
Tire size
2.5 S model P215/60R16
2.5 SV/SL models P215/55R17
2.5 and 2.0 SR/Platinum models P235/40R19
Spare tire
Temporary T135/70D16
Temporary T135/90D16
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Unit: in (mm)
Overall length without license plate bracket 192.9 (4,900)
Overall width without mirrors 72.9 (1,852)
Overall height at Base Curb Weight to Roof Metal 2.5 L with front wheel drive USA S model 56.7 (1,440)
Canada S model 56.7 (1,441)
USA SV model 56.9 (1,444)
Canada SV model 56.9 (1,445)
USA / Canada SL model 56.9 (1,444)
USA Platinum model 56.9 (1,445)
Canada Platinum model 56.9 (1,446)
USA SR model 56.9 (1,444)
Canada SR model 56.9 (1,445)
with All-wheel drive USA / Canada S model 57.2 (1,452)
USA / Canada SV and SL models 57.3 (1,456)
USA / Canada Platinum model 57.4 (1,458)
USA SR model 57.4 (1,458)
Canada SR model 57.4 (1,459)
2.0 L USA Platinum model 56.9 (1,445) Canada Platinum model 56.9 (1,446)
USA SR model 56.8 (1,443)
Canada SR model 56.9 (1,444)
Front and Rear track 16 inch wheel 63.6 (1,615)
17 inch wheel 63.2 (1,605)
19 inch wheel 62.8 (1,595)
Wheelbase 111.2 (2,825)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg) Refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label” on the center
pillar between the driver’s side
front and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
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When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-
hicle in another country,you should first
find out if the fuel available is suitable for
your vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too
low may cause engine damage. All gaso-
line vehicles must be operated with un-
leaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking
your vehicle to areas where appropriate
fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of
your vehicle to another country, state,
province or district, it may be necessary
to modif y the vehicle to meet local laws
and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards
vary according to the country, state, prov-
ince or district; therefore, vehicle specifica-
tions may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, trans-
portation and registration are the re-
sponsibility of the user. NISSAN is not re-
sponsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate is attached as shown. This number is
the identification for your vehicle and is
used in the vehicle registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is lo-
cated as shown.
LTI2050LTI2387
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certifi-
cation label is affixed as shown. This label
contains valuable vehicle information, such
as: (GVWR), (GAWR), month and year of
manufacture, (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.
PR25DD
LTI2381
KR20DDET
LTI2328WTI0172
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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL
The emission control information label is
attached to the underside of the hood as
shown.
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. The label is
located as shown.
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
The air conditioner specification label is af-
fixed to the underside of the hood as
shown.
WTI0173WTI0174LTI2271
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To mount the front license plate, attach the
license plate bracket to the bumper fascia
at the location marks (small dimples) using
the two provided screws
A.
WARNING
∙ It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
∙ Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
∙ Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
∙ Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle) - vehicle weight in-
cluding: standard and optional
equipment, fluids, emergency
tools, and spare tire assembly.
This weight does notinclude
passengers and cargo. ∙ GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight
of passengers and cargo.
∙ GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other op-
tional equipment. This informa-
tion is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label.
∙ GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maximum weight (load) limit
specified for the front or rear axle.
This information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label.
∙ GCWR (Gross Combined Weight rating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
sengers, cargo, and trailer.
LTI2380
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
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∙ Vehicle Capacity Weight, Loadlimit, Total load capacity - maxi-
mum total weight limit specified
of the load (passengers and
cargo) for the vehicle. This is the
maximum combined weight of
occupants and cargo that can be
loaded into the vehicle. If the ve-
hicle is used to tow a trailer, the
trailer tongue weight must be in-
cluded as part of the cargo load.
This information is located on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
∙ Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo, the subtracted
weight of occupants from the
load limit.VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your
vehicle shown as “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo” on
the Tire and Loading Information la-
bel. Do not exceed the number of
occupants shown as “Seating Ca-
pacity” on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label.
To get “the combined weight of oc-
cupants and cargo”, add the weight
of all occupants, then add the total
luggage weight. Examples are
shown in the following illustration.
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