washer fluid NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2013 D32 / 4.G User Guide

BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN
Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalentDOT
3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the low
windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift
the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshield-
washer fluid into the reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio. Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent.
WARNING
Anti-freeze is is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out
of the reach of children.
CAUTION
●
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.LDI0558LDI2116
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
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●Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water. ●
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
● Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.
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 electronic
accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (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.WARNING
● Do not expose the battery to flames, an
electrical spark or a cigarette. Hydro-
gen gas generated by the battery is ex-
plosive. Explosive gases can cause
blindness or injury. Do not allow battery
fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics
or painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can
cause blindness or injury. After touch-
ing a battery or battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
wash your hands. If the acid contacts
your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.
● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
● When working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
cessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
BATTERY
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer
fluid or a mild detergent. Your windshield is clean
if beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer fluid or a mild detergent. Then rinse
the blades with clear water. If your windshield is
still not clear after cleaning the blades and using
the wiper, install new windshield wiper blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can dam-
age the windshield and impair driver
vision.
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2Push the release tab, then move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm to remove.
3Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
5. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
6. Return the wiper to its original position and release it until it has made contact with the
windshield.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 75.6See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7 Drain and RefillWith oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt4.6
Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *1
Without oil filter
change 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
Cooling system With reservoir 2 gal 1-3/4 gal 7.7 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Manual transmission gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or
equivalent *2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *3
Power steering fluid (PSF) ——— Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*4
Brake and clutch fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ——— NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a) *6
Air conditioning system oil ——— Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *6
Windshield-washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid
or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 is hard to obtain , API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*4 DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
*5 Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
*6 For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*7 For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-52
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-22
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-11
Light Air bag warning light .........1-52, 2-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulb replacement ..............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-11
Console light .................2-47
Fog light switch ...............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Headlights ..................8-26
Interior light ..................2-46
Light bulbs ..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-47
Security indicator light ............2-16
Spotlights (See map light) .........2-48
Trunk light ..................2-48
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Lights Map lights ..................2-48
Lock Door locks ...................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-19
Glove box lock ................2-39
Power door locks ...............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-17
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-25, 3-19 Low fuel warning light
..........2-13, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-24
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the

vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Map lights ....................2-48
Map pocket ....................2-37
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-23
Inside mirror .................3-23
Outside mirrors ...............3-24
Vanity mirror .................3-23
Moonroof .....................2-44
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key ...........3-2, 3-6
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-26, 3-3, 5-10
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-109 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-9
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-10
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Outside mirrors .................3-24
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-27
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-27
P
Parking Parking brake

operation ...........5-17
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-21
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free
system ...................4-84, 4-98
Power Power door locks ...............3-5
Power outlet .................2-36
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-22
Power windows ...............2-42
10-4

Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-28
Turn signal switch ..............2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-26, 3-3, 5-10
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-4, 8-45
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-42
Tire placard ..................9-11
Tire pressure .................8-34
Tire rotation ..................8-43
Types of tires .................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-23
Wheels and tires ...............8-34
Wheel/tire size .................9-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Towing Flat towing ..................9-23 Towing load/specification
..........9-19
Tow truck towing ...............6-10
Trailer towing .................9-16
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-48
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-12
Shift selector lock release ..........5-16
T ravel

(See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-9
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat .......1-7
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-17
Trunk light ....................2-48
Turn signal switch ................2-33
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-23
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-67, 4-68
Video file operation .............4-70
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-23
Variable voltage control system .........8-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-24
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 .................6-12
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-26, 3-3, 5-10
Ventilators ....................4-18
Visors .......................3-22
Voice recognition system ...........4-109
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-52, 2-14
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Battery charge warning light ........2-11
Brake warning light .............2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Low fuel warning light ........2-13, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air

bag and status light .....1-47
Seat belt warning light ............2-14
Vehicle security system ...........2-25
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-52
Warning lights ..................2-10
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-8
10-6

Wheels and tires.................8-34
Wheel/tire size ...................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country .................9-9
Windows Locking passengers’ windows .......2-43
Power windows ...............2-42
Windshield-washer fluid .............8-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-27
Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Wiper blades .................8-19
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