oil type NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID 2010 L32A / 4.G Owners Manual

CAUTION
●Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-
lar material.
● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and
should be removed promptly. Do not
use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes,
oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents or ammonia-based cleaners as
they may damage the leather’s natural
finish.
● Do not clean the interior or trunk using
water. If water contacts the high voltage
battery, it may cause a short circuit and
damage the battery.
● Never use fabric protectors unless rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may dam-
age the lens cover.
● Clean the air vent regularly to prevent
the high voltage battery from
overheating.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AIR VENT
CAUTION
● Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The high voltage battery may over-
heat and be damaged.
● Do not allow any liquid to get on or in
the air vent. It may cause a short circuit
and damage the high voltage battery.
Regularly clean the air vent
Awith a dry cloth to
prevent the vent from being blocked.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect
the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener,
take the following precautions:
● Hanging-type air fresheners can cause per-
manent discoloration when they contact ve-
hicle interior surfaces. Place the air fresh-
ener in a location that allows it to hang free
and not contact an interior surface.
● Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on
the vents. These products can cause imme-
diate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using the air fresheners.
FLOOR MATS
The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can ex-
tend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. No matter what
mats are used, be sure they are fitted for
your vehicle and are properly positioned in
the footwell to prevent interference with
pedal operation. Mats should be maintained
with regular cleaning and replaced if they be-
come excessively worn.
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Appearance and care7-5

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. See “Capacities
and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this
section. NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel
economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and ApprovalCommittee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When re-
placing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
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Technical and consumer information9-5

Sunroof......................2-43
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-43
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-49, 2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-42
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-48
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-34
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-34
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-30
Automatic power window switch ......2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-29
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-29
Turn signal switch ..............2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
T
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ..............2-26, 3-3, 5-9
Three-way catalyst ................5-3
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3, 8-40
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-37
Tire placard ..................9-11
Tire pressure .................8-29
Tire rotation ..................8-38 Types of tires
.................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-23
Wheels and tires ...............8-29
Wheel/tire size .................9-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-21
Towing Flat towing ..................9-23
Tow truck towing ...............6-11
Towing load/specification ..........9-19
T
railer towing .................9-16
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-47
Transmission Driving with Electronically controlled
Continuously Variable Transmission
(eCVT) ....................5-11
Electronically controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (eCVT) fluid .....8-13
Selector lever lock release .........5-13
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country) ..................9-9
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-18
Trunk light ....................2-46
Turn signal switch ................2-32
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-23
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-61, 4-63
Video file operation .............4-64 V
Vanity mirror ...................3-24
Vehicle Before starting the vehicle .........5-10
Starting the vehicle .............5-10
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-8
Vehicle does not start ...............6-7
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-23
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 .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start . .2-26, 3-3, 5-9
Ventilators ....................4-18
Visors .......................3-23
Voice recognition system ...........4-112
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Warning Air bag warning light .........1-49, 2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-10
Battery

charge warning light .....2-11, 2-13
Brake warning light ..........2-10, 2-12
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Low fuel warning light .....2-13, 2-14, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low washer fluid warning light .......2-24
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