2008 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have ac- cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per- mitted by law.

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 (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa- tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand- ing how a vehicle(cid:146)s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: c How various systems in your vehicle were

operating;

c Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

c How far (if at all) the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

c How fast the vehicle was traveling. c Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better understand- ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with

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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 Drive Strongsville, OH 44149
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:

Resolve Corporation 20770 Westwood Drive Strongsville, OH 44149
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.

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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. It(cid:146)s your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers).

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10 Index

Active Head Restraint Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) Air bag system

.1-12

.1-41

Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) . .1-50
.1-57, 2-13
Air bag warning light. Air cleaner housing filter . .8-18
Air conditioner

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

.4-13
.4-20
.9-11

.9-6
.8-19

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

.4-11, 4-18
.4-20
.4-14

.2-24
.1-25
.4-45
.2-10
.5-22
.1-11
.2-16
.4-20
.4-34, 4-40

Compact disc (CD) player . FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) changer. Radio . Autolight switch . Automatic

.4-29

.4-27

.4-32, 4-38
.4-20
.2-29

Automatic power window switch . Transmission selector lever lock release . Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . AUX jack.

.5-13
.3-22
.4-30, 4-36, 4-42

.2-44

Battery .

Charge warning light . Before starting the engine . Belt (See drive belt) Block heater Engine .

BluetoothT hands-free phone system . Booster seats . Brake

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Brake fluid . Brake light (See stop light). Brake system .

.8-15
.2-11
.5-8
.8-16

.5-27

.4-46, 4-60
.1-37

.5-22
.8-13
.8-27
.5-21

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

Brakes . Break-in schedule. Brightness control

Instrument panel

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

.2-11
.2-16, 8-21
.5-16
.8-21
.8-21
.5-19

.2-31
.4-7
.2-10
.8-27

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

.9-2
.4-45
.9-12
.4-43
.4-34, 4-40
.4-29
.1-25
.1-15, 1-16, 1-21, 1-23

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

Child safety rear door lock. Chimes, audible reminders . Cleaning exterior and interior . Clock .

.1-21, 1-30, 1-37
.1-25
.3-5
.2-16
.7-2
.4-5, 4-28, 4-32, 4-38
.4-5

(models with navigation system)

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(models without navigation system) . Clock set . Clutch

.4-28, 4-32
.4-5, 4-28, 4-32

Clutch fluid .

C.M.V.S.S. certification label . Cold weather driving . Compact disc (CD) player . Compass display . Console box. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid . Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .

Control panel buttons

Brightness/contrast button . Setup button . Startup screen . With navigation system .

.8-14
.9-10
.5-25
.4-29
.2-6
.2-40
.5-10

.8-12

.5-10

.4-7
.4-3
.4-3
.4-2

Controls

Coolant

Heater and air conditioner controls .

.4-11, 4-18

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
.2-5
.7-6
.5-17
.2-39

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . Defroster switch

.2-30

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .

.2-27
.9-8
Dimensions and weights . .2-31
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . .4-2
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . Door locks . .3-3
Drive belt .8-16
Driving

Cold weather driving . Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . Driving with manual transmission . Precautions when starting and driving .

.5-25

.5-10
.5-14
.5-2

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

Before starting the engine . Block heater. Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Changing engine coolant Changing engine oil Changing engine oil filter. Checking engine coolant level. Checking engine oil level

.5-19
.9-11
.9-24

.5-8
.5-27

.9-2
.8-9
.8-10
.8-11
.8-8
.8-9

Engine compartment check locations. Engine coolant temperature gauge . Engine cooling system . Engine oil . Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . Engine oil pressure warning light Engine oil viscosity . Engine serial number . Engine specifications. Starting the engine . English/metric setting . Event data recorders . Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) Eyeglass case .

.8-6
.2-5
.8-8
.8-9
.9-5
.2-11
.9-5
.9-10
.9-7
.5-9
.4-6
.9-26
.5-2
.2-37