2005 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

Vanity mirror . Vehicle dimensions and weights . Vehicle electronic system . Vehicle identification . Vehicle identification number (VIN) .9-9
(Chassis number). .9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . Vehicle loading information. .9-13
.6-11, 6-11
Vehicle recovery . Vehicle security system. .2-16
Vehicle security system (Nissan vehicle immobi- lizer system), engine start . Ventilators . Voltmeter

.2-17, 3-2, 5-5
.4-11
.2-10

Anti-lock brake warning light . Battery charge warning light . Brake warning light . Door open warning light . Engine oil pressure warning light Hazard warning flasher switch . Low fuel warning light Low washer fluid warning light. Passenger air bag and status light. Seat belt warning light . Vehicle security system. Warning labels (for SRS). Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . 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 . Power windows . Rear power windows .

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

.2-11
.2-12
.2-12
.2-12
.2-12
.2-25
.2-13
.2-13
.1-43
.2-13
.2-16
.1-48

.2-11
.2-11

.2-19
.9-8
.8-39
.9-8

.9-9
.8-16

.2-38
.2-38
.2-37
.2-38
.2-19

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades .

.2-19
.8-24

.9-9
.4-4

Warning

Air bag warning light.

.1-49, 2-13

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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 SG/SH Energy Conserving I & II

or API grade SJ or SL Energy Conserving

c ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & 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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QUICK REFERENCE

Engine coolant 8-8

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

Engine oil 8-9
Passenger supplemental front impact air bag 1-33
Audio system 4-23, 4-26, 4-30; Air condi- tioner 4-11, 4-20
Supplemental side-impact air bag (if so equipped) 1-33
Front seats 1-2
Spare tire 6-2
Fuel filler lid release 3-12; Fuel recommen- dation 9-3

5.

6.

7. 8. 9.

10. Keys 3-2
11. Supplemental side-impact air bag

(if so equipped) 1-33

12. Seat belts 1-9
13. 14. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

Trunk release 3-10

(if so equipped) 1-33

15. Driver supplemental front impact air bag

1-33

16. Hood release 3-9
17. Meters and gauges 2-3

WGS0016

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