2005 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

made to NISSAN(cid:146)s original exacting specifica- tions (cid:150) if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts. NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts, nor does NISSAN(cid:146)s warranty apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part. Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect your personal safety, preserve your warranty pro- tection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit un- necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the end of your lease. NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non- genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often show premature wear, rust and corrosion.

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To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser- vice Manual or Owner(cid:146)s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num- ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800- 387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa- tive will assist you.

Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and Owner(cid:146)s Manuals for older NISSAN models. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important information you should know.

Many insurance companies routinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.

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10 Index

Active head restraint . Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) Air bag system

.1-8

.1-33

Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) . .1-41
.1-49, 2-13
Air bag warning light. Air cleaner housing filter . .8-21
Air conditioner

Air conditioner operation . Air conditioner service . Air conditioner specification label . Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubrication recommendations . Heater and air conditioner controls . Servicing air conditioner .

.4-15
.4-22
.9-12

.9-6

.4-11, 4-20
.4-22
.4-16

Air flow charts . Alarm system (See vehicle security system) . Anchor point locations . Antenna . Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . Anti-lock brake warning light . Armrests . Audible reminders. Audio system .

.2-16
.1-25
.4-42
.5-20
.2-11
.1-7
.2-15
.4-23

AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) changer .

.4-36

Compact Disc (CD) changer FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) changer . FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player Radio .

Autolight switch . Automatic

Automatic power window switch . Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Automatic transmission position indicator light Driving with automatic transmission. Transmission selector lever lock release . Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .

.4-39

.4-30

.4-26
.4-23
.2-22

.2-38
.8-13

.2-14
.5-7

.5-11
.3-15

Brake pedal . Brake system . Brake warning light . Brake wear indicators . Parking brake check . Parking brake operation . Self-adjusting brakes .

Break-in schedule. Brightness control

Instrument panel

Brightness/Contrast button . Bulb check/instrument panel. Bulb replacement .

Control panel buttons .

.8-25
.5-19
.2-12
.2-15, 8-26
.8-25
.5-14
.8-26
.5-17

.2-24
.4-10
.4-10
.2-11
.8-32

Battery .

Charge warning light .

Battery replacement (See remote keyless entry system) . Before starting the engine . Belts (See drive belts) . Booster seats . Brake

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . Brake booster . Brake fluid . Brake light (See stop light).

.8-17
.2-12

.8-30
.5-6
.8-19
.1-29

.5-20
.8-26
.8-15
.8-32

.9-2
.4-43
.9-13
.4-41
.4-39

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Car phone or CB radio . Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . CD care and cleaning . CD changer (See audio system). Check engine indicator light (See malfunction indicator lamp) Child restraint with top tether strap . Child restraints .

Precautions on child restraints . Top tether strap anchor point locations .

Child safety rear door lock. Chimes, audible reminders .

.2-14
.1-25
.1-11, 1-12, 1-16, 1-24
.1-16, 1-29
.1-25
.3-5
.2-15

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Cigarette lighter and ashtray . Cleaning exterior and interior . Clock .

.2-29
.7-2
.4-27, 4-31, 4-37, 4-42
.4-8

(models with navigation system)

Door open warning light . Drive belts . Driving

.2-12
.8-19

ENTER button . Enter button

.4-2

Cold weather driving . Driving with automatic transmission. Driving with manual transmission . Precautions when starting and driving .

Control panel buttons .

Event data recorders . Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) Eyeglass case .

.4-2
.9-22
.5-2
.2-31

.5-22
.5-7
.5-12
.5-2

Clock set

Clutch

Control panel buttons .

.4-8

Clutch fluid .

Cold weather driving . Console box. Control panel buttons

.8-16
.5-22
.2-33

With navigation system .

Heater and air conditioner controls .

.4-2

.4-11, 4-20

Controls

Coolant

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Changing engine coolant Checking engine coolant level. Engine coolant temperature gauge .

Corrosion protection . Cruise control . Cup holders .

.9-2
.8-9
.8-8
.2-8
.7-5
.5-15
.2-31

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . Defroster switch

.2-24

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .

.2-20
.9-8
Dimensions and weights . .4-2
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . Door locks . .3-3
10-2

Economy - fuel Emission control information label . Emission control system warranty . Engine

.5-17
.9-11
.9-21

.5-6

Before starting the engine . Capacities and recommended .9-2
fuel/lubricants. .8-9
Changing engine coolant .8-10
Changing engine oil .8-12
Changing engine oil filter. .8-8
Checking engine coolant level. .8-9
Checking engine oil level .8-8
Engine compartment check locations. .2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .8-8
Engine cooling system . .8-9
Engine oil . .9-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .2-12
Engine oil pressure warning light Engine oil viscosity . .9-5
.9-10
Engine serial number . Engine specifications. .9-7
.5-6
Starting the engine . .2-9
.4-8
.4-8

Engine oil pressure gauge . English/Metric button . Control panel buttons .

Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . Flat tire . Floor mat positioning aid. Fluid

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Brake fluid . Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Clutch fluid . Engine coolant . Engine oil . Power steering fluid. Window washer fluid .

F.M.V.S.S. certification label . Fog light switch . Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint system) Front seats . Fuel