2003 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

.1-20

.1-8

.1-8

.2-20
.2-34
.2-22
.2-24
.2-18
.5-4
.3-4
.2-17

.2-26
.2-16

.2-5

.2-6

Tachometer . Temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

Theft (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Three-way catalyst . Tilting steering wheel . Tire

.2-12, 3-2, 5-5
.5-2
.3-14

Flat tire . Spare tire. Tire chains. Tire placard . Tire pressure . Tire rotation . Types of tires . Uniform tire quality grading. Wheels and tires . Wheel/tire size . Top tether strap child restraint . Towing

.6-2
.6-3, 8-44
.8-42
.9-11
.8-40
.8-42
.8-41
.9-17
.8-40
.9-8
.1-38

Flat towing. Tow truck towing . Towing load/specification chart . Trailer towing .

Traction control system (TCS) off switch . Transceiver

HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver .

Transmission

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

.6-12
.6-10
.9-15
.9-14
.2-26

.2-38

.8-14

Driving with automatic transmission. Driving with manual transmission . Selector lever lock release.

.5-7
.5-10
.5-9
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another .9-9
country) . .2-3
Trip odometer . Trunk access through the rear seat . .1-6
.3-11
Trunk lid lock opener lever . Trunk light . .2-37
Turn signal switch (See headlight and turn signal switch).

.2-18, 2-22

Uniform tire quality grading.

.9-17

.3-15
.9-8
.9-9

Vanity mirror . Vehicle dimensions and weights . Vehicle identification . Vehicle identification number (VIN) (Chassis number). .9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Vehicle loading information. .9-12
.6-11, 6-12
Vehicle recovery . Vehicle security system . .2-12, 4-12
Vehicle security system (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Ventilators.

.2-12, 3-2, 5-5
.4-2

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Warning

Air bag warning light. .1-20, 2-10
Anti-lock brake warning light .2-8
Battery charge warning light. .2-9
Brake warning light . .2-9
Door open warning light . .2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light . .2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch . .2-24
Low fuel warning light . .2-9
Low washer fluid warning light. .2-10
Seat belt warning light . .2-9
.2-12, 4-12
Vehicle security system . Warning labels (for SRS). .1-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .

.2-8
.2-8

Warning lights . Washer switch

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Weights (See dimensions and weights) . Wheels and tires . Wheel/tire size . When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country . Window washer fluid . Windows

Locking passengers(cid:146) windows . Power windows . Rear power windows .

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades .

.2-16
.9-8
.8-40
.9-8

.9-9
.8-17

.2-34
.2-33
.2-34
.2-16

10-6

.2-16
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GAS STATION INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED FUEL: For 2.5L engine Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91). For 3.5L engine Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91). For improved performance, NISSAN recom- mends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octane number 96).

CAUTION

c Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage.

c Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst.

For additional information, see (cid:147)Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) section.

RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL: c API Certification Mark c API grade SL, Energy Conserving c ILSAC grade GF-III c 5W-30 Viscosity preferred See (cid:147)Engine oil and oil filter recommendation(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) sec- tion of this manual. TIRE COLD PRESSURE: See tire placard. RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE: During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the (cid:147)BREAK-IN SCHEDULE(cid:148) information found in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual. Follow these recommendations for the future re- liability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life.

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Engine coolant 8-9

1. 2. Window washer fluid 8-17
3. 4.

Engine oil 8-10
Passenger supplemental front impact air bag 1-8
Audio system 4-13, 4-15, 4-20; Air condi- tioner 4-3, 4-10
Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-8
Front seats 1-2
Spare tire 6-2
Fuel filler lid release 3-13; Fuel recommen- dation 9-3

5.

6. 7. 8. 9.

10. Keys 3-2
11. Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-8
12. Seat belts 1-22
13. 14. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

Trunk release 3-11

1-8

15. Driver supplemental front impact air bag 1-8
16. Hood release 3-10
17. Meters and gauges 2-3

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