2004 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

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Vanity mirror . Vehicle dimensions and weights . Vehicle identification . Vehicle identification number (VIN) (Chassis number). Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . Vehicle loading information. Vehicle recovery. Vehicle security system.

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Vehicle security system (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Ventilators.

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Power windows . Rear power windows .

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades .

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Warning

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Air bag warning light. Anti-lock brake warning light Battery charge warning light . Brake warning light . Door open warning light . Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light. Hazard warning flasher switch . Low fuel warning light Low washer fluid warning light. Seat belt warning light . Vehicle security system. Warning labels (for SRS). Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .

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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 rear windows .

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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 8-8

1. 2. Window washer fluid 8-16
3. 4.

Engine oil 8-9
Passenger supplemental front impact air bag 1-8
Audio system 4-14, 4-17, 4-22; 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

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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

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

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