2023 NISSAN ALTIMA light

Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
Essentials:
• Replace brake fluid
(1) If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil and filter
within two weeks or less than 500 miles
(800 km).86,250 miles/(138,000 km)/
138 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not applicable. Proceed to next interval.
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
90,000 miles/(144,000 km)/
144 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines & cables
• Brake pads & rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Engine drive belts
• Fuel tank vapor vent system
• Fuel lines/connections
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Exhaust system
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/ hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Maintenance and schedules9-39

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 FWD: 61.3 L 16 1/4 gal 13 1/2 gal
• For additional information, see “Fuel recommendation” (P. 10-4).
AWD: 60.6 L 16 gal 13 3/8 gal
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, see
“Engine oil” (P. 8-7). 2.5L
4 cylinder
(PR25DD en- gine model) With oil filter
change 5.1 L 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage
caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Without oil fil-
ter change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt
2.0L
4 cylinder
(KR20DDET engine
model) With oil filter
change 4.7 L 5 qt 4-1/8 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SP” (or equivalent) is
recommended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
SAE 5W-30 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Dam-
age caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other then as
recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil
filter recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Without oil fil-
ter change 4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir 2.5L
4 cylinder
(PR25DD engine model) 8.3 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
2.0L
4 cylinder
(KR20DDET engine model) 8.2 L 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting ad-
ditive. NISSAN does not recommend the
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may
adversely affect vehicle performance, in-
cluding the emissions control system. Note
that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for more
details.
Af termarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
any af termarket fuel additives (for ex-
ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane
booster, intake valve deposit removers,
etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of
these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active sol-
vents or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All -Wheel
Drive (AWD) should never be tested us-
ing a two wheel dynamometer (such as
the dynamometers used by some
states for emissions testing), or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform the
test facility personnel that your vehicle
is equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an Inspection/
Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission
control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the
vehicle. If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready ” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle's inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready ”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle's systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Sounds are not recorded.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
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11 Index
A
Active noise cancellationActive sound enhancement......5-187Active Ride Control (ARC).........5-178Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).................... .1-47Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-54Air bag warning light.........1-67, 2-12Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-67, 2-12Air cleaner housing filter..........8-18Air conditionerAir conditioner operation.....4-35, 4-41Air conditioner specification label. .10-14Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner
controls...............4-33, 4-41Servicing air conditioner........4-44Air flow charts................4-36Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-52All-Wheel Drive................5-168Anchor point locations...........1-28Antenna....................4-64Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-173
Antifreeze...................5-185Armrests.....................1-7Audio system.................4-45AM radio operation............4-51AM radio reception............4-45AM/FM radio............4-49, 4-51Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-52Bluetooth® audio.............4-60FM radio operation............4-52FM radio reception............4-45iPod® Player................4-57iPod® player operation..........4-57Radio................... .4-45USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.................... .4-54USB Connections.............4-55USB interface...............4-54Autolight switch...............2-58Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-76Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-29Automatic brake hold............5-27Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)...................2-13,2-16Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-135AWD......................5-168
B
Battery.................5- 185, 8-14Charge warning light...........2-11Battery replacement............8-23Key fob...................8-23NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-24Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-46Bluetooth® audio..............4-60Bluetooth® hands-free phone system. .4-67Bluetooth® connections.........4-81Connecting procedure..........4-72Phone indicators.............4-71Text messaging..............4-77Voice commands.............4-73Booster seats.................1-43Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-173Brake fluid.................8-12Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-173Brake warning light............2-10Brake wear indicators.......2-18,8-20Self-adjusting brakes..........8-20Brake Assist.................5-175Brake fluid...................8-12Brake system................5-173Brakes.....................8-20Break-in schedule..............5-167

Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-62Brightness/contrast button.........4-7Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10Bulb replacement...............8-26
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................ .10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-67Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-16Chassis control................5-178Check tire pressure..........2-31, 2-48Child restraints.......1-21,1-22,1-23,1-25LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-25Precautions on child
restraints............1-31, 1-38, 1-43Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-28Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-5Clock set/adjustment.............4-5Cold weather driving............5-185Console box..................2-72Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Control panel buttons.............4-3Brightness/contrast button........4-7Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).....4-63Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-33, 4-41CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-8Cruise control................ .5-68Cup holders...............2-73,2-74
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-62Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-56Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-62Display controls (see control panel
buttons).................... .4-3Door locks....................3-4Drive belt....................8-16Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-185
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18
E
Economy - fuel................5-168Emergency call (SOS) button........2-67Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-14Emission control system warranty. . . .10-22Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Changing engine oil............8-8Changing engine oil filter.........8-8Checking engine coolant level......8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-5Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-13Engine specifications...........10-9
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Starting the engine............5-16Engine Block Heater.............5-186Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders........10-24, 10-25Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................9-5Extended storage switch..........2-70Eyeglass case.................2-73
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Windshield-washer fluid.........8-13Fog light switch................2-63Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)...............1-54Front power seat adjustment........1-4Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...............2-71
FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-168Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler door and cap..........3-25Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-25Loose fuel cap warning......2-30, 2-46Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-167Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-25Fuses.......................8-21Fusible links..................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver............2-81, 2-83, 2-84Gas cap.....................3-25GaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Fuel gauge..................2-7Speedometer................2-4Tachometer................ .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-72Glove box lock.................2-72
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. .4-67Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-8Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-57Headlight control switch...........2-57Headlights...................8-25Heated seat switches............2-64Heated steering wheel............2-65Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls
................4-33, 4-41Heater operation..........4-34, 4-42Hill start assist system...........5-178HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver............2-81, 2-83, 2-84Hood.......................3-22Horn...................... .2-64
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system..........2-54, 5-16Important vehicle information label. . .10-13In-cabin microfilter..............8-18Increasing fuel economy..........5-168IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator
...................5-15Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-29Instrument brightness control.......2-62
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Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-62Intelligent Around View Monitor......4-16Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)........5-71Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist). . . .5-106Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-162Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-147Intelligent Key systemKey operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-14Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI).....5-40Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).......5-178Interior light...................2-79Interior trunk lid release...........3-24iPod® Player................. .4-57ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
J
Jump starting..............6-17,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-23
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-14KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®...........3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Label
Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-14C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-13Emission control information label. .10-14Engine serial number..........10-13F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-12Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-67Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-33LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-25Launch bar menu................4-7License plate
Installing the license plate........10-15LightAir bag warning light........1-67, 2-12Brake light (See stop light)........8-26Bulb check/instrument panel......2-10Bulb replacement.............8-26
Charge warning light............2-11Exterior and Interior lights........8-26Fog light switch..............2-63Fog lights..................8-26Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-57Headlight control switch.........2-57Headlights..................8-25Interior light.................2-79Light bulbs.................8-25Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................. .2-30, 2-47Personal lights...............2-80Security indicator light..........2-12Spotlights (See map light)........2-80Trunk light..................2-80Lights......................8-25Map lights..................2-80Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-25Glove box lock...............2-72Power door locks..............3-6Trunk lid lock opener lever........3-22Loose fuel cap warning........2-30, 2-46Low fuel warning light. .2-11, 2-15, 2-30, 2-47Low tire pressure warning light.......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................... .2-30, 2-47Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-16
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