wiper size NISSAN ALTIMA 2003 L31 / 3.G Owners Manual

the tires on your vehicle and are installed
according to the chain manufacturer’s sug-
gestions.Use only SAE Class “S”
chains.Class “S” chains are used on ve-
hicles with restricted tire to vehicle clear-
ance. Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains
are designed to meet the minimum clear-
ances between the tire and the closest ve-
hicle suspension or body component re-
quired to accommodate the use of a winter
traction device (tire chains or cables) . The
minimum clearances are determined using
the factory equipped tire size. Other types
may damage your vehicle. Use chain ten-
sioners when recommended by the tire
chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibil-
ity of whipping action damage to the fenders
or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading
your vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-
tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle
handling and performance may be adversely
affected.
Never install tire chains on spare tires. Do
not use tire chains on dry roads.SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
cA scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
cA sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
cA shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
cExtra window washer fluid to refill the reser-
voir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
cWet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
cWhatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.cAllow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
cAllow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
cWatch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
ice is seen ahead, brake before reach-
ing it. Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
cDo not use the cruise control on slip-
pery roads.
cSnow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
Starting and driving5-21
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SRS warning label...............1-20
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Jump starting.................6-6
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-8
Starting the engine..............5-6
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-15
Power steering system...........5-17
Tilting steering wheel............3-14
Stop light....................8-33
Storage.....................2-27
Sunglasses case................2-28
Sunglasses holder...............2-28
Sunroof.....................2-35
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-20, 2-10
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-20
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.....................1-8
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-8
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-20
Automatic power window switch.....2-34
Fog light switch...............2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Ignition switch................5-4
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window defogger switch.......2-17
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Theft (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-12, 3-2, 5-5
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-14
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-44
Tire chains..................8-42
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-40
Tire rotation.................8-42
Types of tires................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-17
Wheels and tires..............8-40
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-38
Towing
Flat towing..................6-12
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification chart......9-15
Trailer towing................9-14
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-26
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-38
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-14Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Driving with manual transmission.....5-10
Selector lever lock release..........5-9
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-3
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever...........3-11
Trunk light....................2-37
Turn signal switch (See headlight
and turn signal switch)..........2-18, 2-22
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-17
V
Vanity mirror...................3-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.............6-11, 6-12
Vehicle security system.........2-12, 4-12
Vehicle security system (Nissan vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start . .2-12, 3-2, 5-5
Ventilators.....................4-2
10-5
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Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-20, 2-10
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-8
Battery charge warning light.........2-9
Brake warning light..............2-9
Door open warning light...........2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-24
Low fuel warning light............2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Seat belt warning light............2-9
Vehicle security system.......2-12, 4-12
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-8
Warning lights..................2-8
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-40
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-17
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-34
Power windows...............2-33
Rear power windows............2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-16
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
Wiper blades................8-25
10-6
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