2023 NISSAN ALTIMA maintenance schedule

Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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 coldoutside temperatures
• driving in dusty conditions
• extensive idling
• stop and go commuting
For additional information, see the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” (P. 9-2).
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
conditioning system and will require
the replacement 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
system.
10-8Technical and consumer information

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
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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
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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
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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
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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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MaintenanceGeneral maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-3Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-15Manual front seat adjustment........1-3Map lights.................. .2-80Memory seat...........3-31, 3-32, 3-33Menu button...................4-5Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-62Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-29Outside mirrors..............3-30Rearview...................3-29Vanity mirror................3-29Mirrors......................3-29Moonroof.................2-77,7-6Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-27
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NISSAN Intelligent Key®............3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-15
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-54, 5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
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Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-8Changing engine oil filter.........8-8Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Oil control system...........2-20, 2-36Outside mirrors................3-30Overhead sunglasses holder........2-73Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-19Owner's manual order form........10-26Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-26
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Parking
Parking/parking on hills.........5-171Parking brake........2-11,2-13,2-17,5-25Personal lights................ .2-80Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system. .4-67
Power
Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet................2-69Powerrearwindows............2-76Power steering system.........5-172Power windows..............2-75Rear power windows...........2-76Power outlet................. .2-69Power steering................5-172Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2Precautions on booster
seats...............1-31, 1-38, 1-43Precautions on child
restraints............1-31, 1-38, 1-43Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-12Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-47Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4, 5-10ProPILOT Assist................5-94Push starting..................6-19
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Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-67FM/AM radio................4-49Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-24Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-127Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-58Rear Door Alert......2-29,2-45, 2-46, 2-67
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