battery NISSAN ALTIMA 2017 L33 / 5.G Repair Manual

Replacing the fog light bulb
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fasteners
A; carefully pull back
the front fender protector.
3. Rotate the bulb
Bcounterclockwise and
pull out to remove.
Reverse steps to install.
LDI2940
8-26Do-it-yourself

Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* (for serviceable batteries): Check
the fluid level in each cell. The fluid should be at
the bottom of the filler opening. Vehicles oper-
ated in high temperatures or under severe condi-
tions require frequent checks of the battery fluid
level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not run-
ning (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.) .
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan. Exhaust system:
Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines and cables II III I
Brake pads and rotors  II I II I
Brake fluid  RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)II III I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts  III
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Front drive shaft boots  II I II I
Exhaust system  III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RRRR
9-10Maintenance and schedules

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines and cables II III I
Brake pads and rotors  II I II I
Brake fluid  RRR
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)II III I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts  III
Tire rotation See NOTE (2)
Front drive shaft boots  II I II I
Exhaust system  III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RRRR
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions”.
(1) If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealer every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every
60,000 miles (96,000 km).
(2) For additional information, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
Maintenance and schedules9-11

Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an EDR. The main
purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain colli-
sion or near collision-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how a vehi-
cle’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:
● How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which collisions and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial collision situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and collision location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a collision investigation.
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.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
10-20Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-49
Airbagwarninglight...........1-59,2-14
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-59, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-20
Air conditioner specification label ....10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-25
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-27
Airflowcharts..................4-21
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-29
Anchor point locations .............1-26
Antenna .....................4-69
Antifreeze ....................5-87
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-78
Apps .......................4-70
Armrests .....................1-7
Audible reminders ...............2-17
Audio system ..................4-27 AMradioreception.............4-28
Bluetooth®audio..........4-65,4-66
Compact disc (CD)
player..........4-37,4-41,4-47,4-54
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-35,4-39
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-43,4-49
FMradioreception.............4-27
iPod® Player
.............4-60,4-62
iPod® player operation .......4-60,4-62
Radio ....................4-27
USB interface ............4-55,4-57
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connection Port ...........4-55,4-57
Autolight switch .................2-35
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-50
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-37
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-38,4-55
B
Battery ..................5-87,8-13
Chargewarninglight............2-12
Battery replacement ..............8-23
Keyfob ...................8-23
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-24
Before starting the engine ...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16 Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-20
Block heater
Engine ....................5-88
Bluetooth® audio ............4-65,4-66
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..............4-75,4-90,4-101
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-66
Boosterseats..................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-78
Brake assist (for Intelligent cruise control
system) ...................5-79
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system ................5-78
Brakewarninglight.............2-11
Brakewearindicators........2-17,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brake fluid ....................8-12
Brakes ......................8-20
Brake system ..................5-78
Break-inschedule ...............5-74
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-37
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-10
Bulbreplacement................8-27

F
First aid kit .....................6-3
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire ....................6-3,6-4
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-6
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Engine coolant .................8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-38
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) . . .2-12, 5-56
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-49
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-83
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-76
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-33
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-33
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-27
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-74 Fuel-filler door
..................3-33
Fuelgauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-55,2-57,2-57,2-58
Gascap .....................3-33
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-45
Gloveboxlock..................2-45
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®............4-75,4-90,4-101
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-34
Headlight control switch ............2-34
Headlights ....................8-25
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ...................2-39
Heated seat switches ..............4-71
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-40Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-17,4-25
Heater operation ...........4-19,4-26
Hill start assist system ..............5-82
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-55,2-57,2-57,2-58
Hood.......................3-30
Horn .......................2-39
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-8
Immobilizer system ............2-31,5-11
Important vehicle information label ......
10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-76
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-11
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-15
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-37
Instrument brightness control ..........2-37
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-37
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-41
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..........3-9,3-21
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation . . .3-13, 3-21
11-3

Troubleshooting guide........3-18,3-25
Warning signals ............3-18,3-25
Interiorlight....................2-53
Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-32
iPod®Player ...............4-60,4-62
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-24
J
Jump starting ................6-8,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .....3-13,3-21
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-2,3-20
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel ....10-12
Engine serial number ............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-59
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-24
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-13
Light Air bag warning light .........1-59,2-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulbreplacement..............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-12
Consolelight.................2-53
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-27
Foglights...................8-25
Foglightswitch ...............2-38
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-34
Headlight control switch ..........2-34
Headlights..................8-25
Interiorlight..................2-53
Lightbulbs..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Personal lights ................2-54
Security indicator light ............2-16
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-54
Trunklight ..................2-54
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-15
Lights.......................8-25 Maplights ..................2-54 Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-33
Gloveboxlock................2-45
Power door locks ...............3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-30
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-27
Low fuel warning light ..........2-14,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-27
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .........
9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-54
Mappocket....................2-44
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-37
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-37
11-4

Outside mirrors...............3-38
Rearview ...................3-37
Vanity mirror .................3-36
Mirrors ......................3-37
Mobileapps ...................4-70
Moonroof .....................2-51
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-70
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-71
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-2,3-20
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-31, 5-11
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-110
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-10
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall .......4-79,4-92,4-93,4-103
Outside mirrors .................3-38
Overhead sunglasses holder ..........2-46Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-21
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-77
Personallights..................2-54
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...............4-75,4-90,4-101
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power rear windows .............2-50
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-77
Power windows ...............2-49
Rear power windows ............2-50
Power steering ..................5-77
Power steering fluid ...............8-11
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-22,1-28,1-34,1-39
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-22,1-28,1-34,1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-12
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-42
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting ...................6-10 R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-75
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-35,4-39
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-43,4-49
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-20
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-30
Rear power windows ..............2-50
Rearseat......................1-6
Rearview mirror .................3-37
RearView Monitor ................4-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-33
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-20
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote engine start ...........3-27,5-13
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......
10-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-22,1-28,1-34,1-39
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
11-5

Wheels and tires...............8-30
Wheel/tire size ................10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ....................5-3,6-3
Towing Flattowing.................10-17
Trailer towing ................10-17
Towing a trailer .................10-17
Towingyourvehicle............6-11,6-12
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-55,2-57,2-57,2-58
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-13
Transmission shift lever lock release ......5-18
Travel
(See registering a vehicle in another country) .........................10-10
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .....4-114
Trunk access through the rear seat ....1-6,3-32
Trunklid......................3-30
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-30
Trunklight ....................2-54
Turn signal switch ................2-38
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-17USB interface
...............4-55,4-57
Audio file operation ..........4-56,4-58
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-36
Variable voltage control system .........8-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-41
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-80
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-80
Vehicle identification ..............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-31,5-11
Vehicle loading information ..........10-13
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-29
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) , engine start ....2-31,5-11
Ventilators ....................4-16
Visors.......................3-36
Voice Prompt Interrupt . .4-79, 4-92, 4-93, 4-103
Voice recognition system ...........4-110
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-59,2-14
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Battery charge warning light ........2-12Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light......................5-20
Brake warning light
.............2-11
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-27
Low fuel warning light ........2-14,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Seat belt warning light ........1-14,2-14
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-59,2-14
TPMS ......................2-4
Vehicle security system ...........2-29
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-15
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-59
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders.....................2-15 A
udiblereminders..............2-15
Indicatorlights................2-15
Warning lights ................2-15
Warning lights ..................2-15
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.....................2-10
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ....10-9
Wheels and tires .................8-30
Wheel/tire size ..................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows .....................2-49
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-50
Power rear windows .............2-50
Power windows ...............2-49
Rear power windows ............2-50
11-7