transmission oil NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN 2015 Owners Manual

●Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-
proper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in
“Technical and consumer information” in this
manual.
WARNING
●Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
● Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be set and the
transmission placed into P (Park) . Fail-
ure to do so could cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly or roll away and re-
sult in an accident. Make sure the shift
lever has been pushed as far forward as
it can go and cannot be moved without
depressing the foot brake pedal. ●
Never leave the engine running while
the vehicle is unattended.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
WSD0050
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
5-30Starting and driving

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-7
Engine cooling system .............................8-9
Checking engine coolant level ..................8-10
Changing engine coolant .......................8-10
Engine oil ........................................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level .......................8-11
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-12
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-14
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-15
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-15
Brake fluid .................................... 8-16
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-16
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-16
Battery .......................................... 8-17
Jump starting ................................. 8-19
Variable voltage control system .....................8-19
Drive belt ........................................ 8-20
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-21Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-21
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-21
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-22
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-22
Cleaning ..................................... 8-22
Replacing .................................... 8-23
Brakes .......................................... 8-24
Fuses ........................................... 8-24
Engine compartment ........................... 8-25
Passenger compartment .......................8-26
Battery replacement .............................. 8-28
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................8-29
Lights ........................................... 8-30
Headlights .................................... 8-30
Fog lights (if

so equipped) ...................... 8-30
Park/turn signal lights .......................... 8-31
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-33
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-36
Tire pressure .................................. 8-36
Tire labeling ................................... 8-40
Types of tires .................................. 8-43
Tire chains .................................... 8-44
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-45

4. Remove pinsCfrom the right engine pro-
tector located inside right wheel well, re-
move protector. Remove oil filter
Bwith an
oil filter wrench by turning it counterclock-
wise. Then remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
●Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the sealing
surface of the engine. Failure to do
so could lead to an oil leak and en-
gine damage.
● The dipstick must be inserted in
place to prevent oil spillage from the
dipstick hole when filling the engine
with oil.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn. 8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.
CAUTION
●NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in
NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other
fluids.
● Do not use Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission fluid
in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the
CVT. Damage caused by the use of flu-
ids other than as recommended is not
covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
● Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, we recommend a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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 18 gal15 gal68 L • For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
QR25DE With oil filter
change 4-7/8 qt
4 qt4.6 L• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section.
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional pe-
troleum based oil may be used and meets all specifications and require-
ments necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without oil
filter change 4-1/2 qt
3-3/4 qt4.3 L
VQ35DE With oil filter
change 4-7/8 qt
4 qt4.8 L
Without oil
filter change 4-1/2 qt
3-3/4 qt4.5 L
Cooling system QR25DE With reservoir 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal7.9 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Cooling system VQ35DE With reservoir 2-3/8 gal 2 gal9.2 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
•
NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids
that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. See your NISSAN dealer for service. • Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
• Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will pre-
vent the power steering system from operating properly.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

CD care and cleaning..............4-81
CD player
(See audio system) .4-45, 4-49, 4-54, 4-60, 4-67
Check tire pressure ...............2-26
Child restraints .......1-18,1-19,1-20,1-22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-22
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-20,1-27,1-33,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-24
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-17
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock.......................4-44 (models without navigation system) ....4-44
Clockset.....................4-44
Clock setting (models with Navigation System)..4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ...........4-44,4-48,4-52,4-57
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-39
Compact disc (CD)
player .........4-45,4-49,4-54,4-60,4-67
Compass display .................2-6
Connect phone .................4-83
Consolebox...................2-43
Consolelight...................2-49
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-13 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-14
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-13
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7 Controls
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-25,4-33
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-27
Cupholders................2-42,2-43
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-35
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-31
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-35
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-4
Doors ........................3-4
Drive belt .....................8-20
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-39
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-13 E
Economy-fuel..................5-30
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Blockheater.................5-40
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-10
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-9
Engineoil...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-12
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Enter button ....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation ofmaintenance

items ........8-2
Extended storage switch ............8-27
Eyeglass case ..................2-41
10-2

F
First aid kit .....................6-3
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-6
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-14
Engine coolant .................8-9
Engine oil ...................8-11
Power steering fluid .............8-15
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-36
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-37
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-30
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-32
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-32
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-27,3-32
Fuel gauge .....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-24 Fusiblelinks ...................8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-51,2-53,2-53,2-54
Gascap .....................3-32
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 ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-43
Gloveboxlock..................2-43
Grocery hooks ..................2-44
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®............4-85,4-99,4-110
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-31
Headlight control switch ............2-33
Headlights ....................8-30
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ...................2-37
Heated steering wheel .............2-38
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-25,4-33
Heater operation ...........4-27,4-34 HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-51,2-53,2-53,2-54
Hoodrelease...................3-29
Horn .......................2-36
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-8
Immobilizer system .........2-28,3-4,5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-22
Increasing fuel economy .............5-30
Indicator lightsand

audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).................2-10,2-14
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-36
Inside mirror ...................3-36
Instrument brightness control ..........2-35
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-35
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
Troubleshooting guide ........3-18,3-25
Warning signals ............3-18,3-25
Interior light ....................2-49
Interior trunk lid release .............3-31
iPod®Player ............... 4-73, 4-75
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-22
10-3