check oil NISSAN ALTIMA 2023 Owners Manual

2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine
model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
5. Battery (P. 8-14)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
an engine cover.
LDI3651
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges .............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-8
Variable Compression Turbo
(if so equipped) ...............................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-12
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-17
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display- 5 inch (13 cm)
Type A (if so equipped) ......................... 2-18
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-19
Startup display .............................. 2-19
Resetting the drive computer ...............2-20
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-20
Settings ..................................... 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-28Vehicle information display —7 inch (18 cm)
Type B (if so equipped)
......................... 2-34
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-35
Startup display .............................. 2-35
Resetting the drive computer ...............2-35
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-36
Settings ..................................... 2-37
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-45
Security systems ............................... 2-52
Vehicle security system .....................2-52
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-54
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-55
Switch operation ............................ 2-55
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ...............2-56
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-57
Headlight control switch ....................2-57
LED

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (if so equipped) ......................2-62
Instrument brightness control ..............2-62
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-63
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-63
Horn ........................................... 2-64

Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the
engine off and check the generator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, or missing, or if the
light remains on, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
• Do not ground electrical accessories
directly to the battery terminal. Do-
ing so will bypass the variable volt-
age control system and the vehicle
battery may not charge completely.
For additional information, see “Vari-
able voltage control system” (P. 8-16).
• Do not continue driving if the genera-
tor belt is loose, broken or missing.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator
light (if so
equipped)
This light illuminates when the electronic
parking brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the electronic parking brake
warning light illuminates. When the engine
is started and the parking brake is released,
the warning light turns off.
If the parking brake is not released, the
electronic parking brake warning light re-
mains illuminated. Ensure the electronic
parking brake warning light has turned off
before driving.
If the electronic parking brake warning light
illuminates or flashes while the electronic
parking brake system warning light
(yellow) illuminates, it may indicate
that the electronic parking brake system is
not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information, see “Parking
brake” (P. 5-25).
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during nor-
mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area,
stop the engine immediatelyand call a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For
additional information, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-7).
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.
Master warning light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if any of
the following are displayed on the vehicle
information display.
Instruments and controls2-11

Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-39). Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions
affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not
mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.
Menu item Explanation
Maintenance Displays various maintenance reminder options.
Oil Control System Allows user to reset the current interval. This should only be done af ter completing oil change maintenance.
Oil Filter Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Alarm
The alarms menu allows the user to set various alerts.
Menu item Explanation
Timer Alert Allows user to set the timer alert for a specific interval.
Phone Allows user to turn the phone alert on or off.
Mail Allows user to turn the mail alert on or off.
2-26Instruments and controls

Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to check
the back seat.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a drivercan select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time. If no selection
is made, this message automatically
turns off af ter a period of time.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
horn alert for the remainder of the cur-
rent trip.
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dis-
misses the message for that stop with-
out turning the system off. Alerts can
be provided for other stops during the
trip. Selecting “Disable Alert” turns off
the Rear Door Alert system for the re-
mainder of a trip and no audible alert
will be provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-19).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-67).
Check Rear Seat For All Articles
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop, the vehicle is transitioned from
the D (Drive) position to P (Park) position,
and the driver exits the vehicle. This mes-
sage alerts the driver, af ter a period of time,
to check for items in the rear seat af ter the
audible alert has been provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-19).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-67).
Door/Trunk Open
This warning appears when a door or the
trunk has been opened.
Drive sport mode indicator
A small “S” appears to the right of the Trans-
mission Shif t Position indicator in the ve-
hicle information display when the drive
sport mode is engaged.
Activate the drive sport mode by pushing
the switch on the shif t lever while the shif t
lever is in the D (Drive) position.
For additional information, see “Driving the
vehicle” (P. 5-18).
Engine Oil Service due in – –
– miles
This distance to oil change will display if the
distance to oil change is approximately
1,000 miles (1,600 km) or less. Several re-
minders will display until the remaining dis-
tance is 0.
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Engine Oil Service due now
This message will be displayed when re-
maining distance is 0, indicating service is
now due/overdue. Af ter service is com-
pleted, the Oil Control System should be
reset from the Maintenance settings
menu.
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, see “Fuel-filler door” (P. 3-25).
Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).There will be
a small reserve of fuel in the tank when
the fuel gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
Low Oil Pressure Stop
Vehicle
This warning appears if low oil pressure is
detected.
If the warning appears during normal driv-
ing, pull off the road in a safe area and stop the engine
immediately . Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop for this service.
The low oil pressure warning is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, see “Engine oil” (P. 8-7).
Low outside temperature
indicator
This indicator appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Fahren-
heit or Celsius. For additional information,
see “Unit” (P. 2-27).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For additional information, see
“Windshield-washer fluid” (P. 8-13).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears af ter a period of
time if the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For ad-
ditional information, see “Push-button igni-
tion switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button igni-
tion switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Push brake and start
button to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the P (Park) position and the vehicle
has not been started. Start the engine by
pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
This message also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start function (if so equipped). Push
the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed to place the ignition switch in
the ON position. For additional information,
see “Remote Engine Start” (P. 3-19).
Reminder Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-57).
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Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-39). Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions
affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not
mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.
Menu item Explanation
Maintenance Displays various maintenance reminder options.
Oil Control System Allows user to reset the current interval. This should only be done af ter completing oil change maintenance.
Oil and Filter Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
2-42Instruments and controls

WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dis-
misses the message for that stop with-
out turning the system off. Alerts can
be provided for other stops during the
trip. Selecting “Disable Alert” turns off
the Rear Door Alert system for the re-
mainder of a trip and no audible alert
will be provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-35).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-67).
Check Rear Seat For All Articles
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop, the vehicle is transitioned from
the D (Drive) position to P (Park) position,
and the driver exits the vehicle. This mes-
sage alerts the driver, af ter a period of time,
to check for items in the rear seat af ter the
audible alert has been provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-35).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-67).
Door/Trunk Open
This warning appears when a door or the
trunk has been opened.
Drive sport mode indicator
A small “S” appears to the right of the Trans-
mission Shif t Position indicator in the ve-
hicle information display when the drive
sport mode is engaged.
Activate the drive sport mode by pushing
the switch on the shif t lever while the shif t
lever is in the D (Drive) position.
For additional information, see “Driving the
vehicle” (P. 5-18 ).
Engine Oil Service due in – –
– miles
This distance to oil change will display if the
distance to oil change is approximately
1,000 miles (1,600 km) or less. Several re-
minders will display until the remaining dis-
tance is 0.
Engine Oil Service due now
This message will be displayed when re-
maining distance is 0, indicating service is
now due/overdue. Af ter service is com-
pleted, the Oil Control System should be
reset from the Maintenance settings
menu.
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-57).
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, see “Fuel-filler cap” (P. 3-25).
2-46Instruments and controls

Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-70).
Timer Alert Time for a
break?
This message appears when the set time
is reached. This time can be set up to six
hours. For additional information, see
“Driver Assistance” (P. 2-38)
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P. 2-13) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
Transmission Shif t Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
AWD Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning prop-
erly while the engine is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop
Vehicle
This warning may appear while trying to
free a stuck vehicle due to increased oil
temperature. The driving mode may
change to 2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this
warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling, as soon as it is safe to do
so. Then if the warning turns off, you can
continue driving.
Tire Size Incorrect See
Owner’s Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tirepressure is correct and that the tires are
not excessively worn.
CVT (AT) Malfunction
Service now
This warning appears when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this
warning appears, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
CVT (AT) hot Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
climbing steep grades in high tempera-
tures with heavy loads, such as when tow-
ing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased automatically to reduce the
chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be reduced.
2-48Instruments and controls

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedure:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-tion for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the de- vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices. • Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
• Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
• Check that all windows and lights are clean.
• Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
• Lock all doors.
• Position seat and adjust headrests/head restraints.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise.
• Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position. For additional information,
see “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P. 2-9). 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate
if the shif t lever is in any of the driving
positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion. Depress the brake pedal and push
the ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while de-
pressing the brake pedal with the igni-
tion switch in any position.
• If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and while holding, crank the en-
gine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
• If the engine is very hard to start be- cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch to
the ON position to start cranking the
engine. Af ter 5 or 6 seconds, stop
cranking by pushing the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. Af ter
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-16Starting and driving