2006 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

4. Stop the vehicle. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)

and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.

6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times. 7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for at least 3 min- utes.

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8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se- lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

9. Turn the engine off. 10. Repeat steps 1 - 8 at least one more time. If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept- able between steps. Do not stop the engine until step 7 is completed.

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EVENT DATA RECORDERS

Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of comput- ers that monitor and control a number of systems to optimize performance and help service techni- cians with diagnosis and repair. Depending on the equipment on your vehicle, some of the com- puters monitor emission control systems, braking systems, engine systems, transmission systems, tire pressure systems, and airbag systems. Some data about vehicle operation may be stored in the computers for use during servicing. Other data may be stored if a crash event occurs. For ex- ample, air bag readiness, air bag performance, and seat belt use by the driver or passenger may be recorded, depending on vehicle equipment. These types of systems are sometimes called Event Data Recorders. Special equipment can be used to access the electronic data that may be stored in the vehicle(cid:146)s computers (sounds are not recorded). NISSAN and NISSAN dealers have equipment to access some of this data; others may also have this equipment. The data may be retrieved during routine vehicle servicing or for special research. It might also be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee, in response to a request by law enforcement, or as otherwise required or permitted by law.

OWNER(cid:146)S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro- cedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner(cid:146)s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service and Owner(cid:146)s Manuals for older NISSAN models. For USA

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year and later contact:

Tweddle Litho Company 1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:

Resolve Corporation 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321

For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner(cid:146)s Manuals for this model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:

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It(cid:146)s your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www.nissanusa.com.

Resolve Corporation 20770 Westwood Road Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
For Canada

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. Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN collision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts 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 of- ten show premature wear, rust and corrosion. Why should you take a chance? In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that restrict insurance companies from authoriz- ing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help pro- tect you, so you can take action to protect your- self.

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10 Index

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

.1-8
.1-34

Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .

Air bag warning light. Air cleaner housing filter . Air conditioner

.1-41
.1-49, 2-13
.8-21

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

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

.4-15
.4-22
.9-11

.9-6

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 .

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

.2-16
.1-26
.4-41
.5-19
.2-11
.1-7
.2-15
.4-23

.4-35
.4-38

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 .

.4-30

.4-25
.4-23
.2-22

.2-39
.8-13

.2-14
.5-7

.5-10

Battery .

Charge warning light . Before starting the engine . Belts (See drive belts) . Booster seats . Brake

.8-17
.2-12
.5-6
.8-19
.1-29

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . Brake booster . Brake fluid . Brake light (See stop light). Brake pedal . Brake system . Brake warning light . Brake wear indicators .

.5-19
.8-26
.8-15
.8-32
.8-25
.5-18
.2-12
.2-15, 8-26

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
.5-14
.8-26
.5-16

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

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Car phone or CB radio . Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . CD care and cleaning . CD changer (See audio system). 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 . Cigarette lighter and ashtray . Cleaning exterior and interior . Clock .

(models with navigation system)

.9-2
.4-41
.9-12
.4-40
.4-38
.1-25
.1-11, 1-12, 1-17, 1-24
.1-17, 1-29
.1-26
.3-5
.2-15
.2-29
.7-2
.4-26, 4-30, 4-36, 4-40
.4-8

Clock set

Control panel buttons .

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Clutch

Clutch fluid .

C.M.V.S.S. certification label . Cold weather driving . Console box. Control panel buttons . Controls

Heater and air conditioner controls .

.8-16
.9-10
.5-21
.2-33
.4-2

.4-11, 4-20

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
.5-14
.2-32

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . Defroster switch

.2-24

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .

.2-20
.9-8
Dimensions and weights . .2-24
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . .4-2
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . Door locks . .3-3
.2-12
Door open warning light . Drive belts . .8-19
Driving

Cold weather driving . Driving with automatic transmission.

.5-21
.5-7

Driving with manual transmission . Precautions when starting and driving .

.5-11
.5-2

Eyeglass case .

.2-31

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

.5-16
.9-11
.9-22

.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
Engine serial number . .9-10
.9-7
Engine specifications. .5-6
Starting the engine . .2-9
.4-8
.4-8
.4-2

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

ENTER button . Enter button

Control panel buttons .

Event data recorders . Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)

.4-2
.9-24
.5-2

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