9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...........9-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ............9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............................9-6
Specifications.....................................9-7
Engine ........................................9-7
Wheels and tires ...............................9-8
Dimensions and weights ........................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...................................9-9
Vehicle identification ...............................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ..........9-9
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...............................9-9
Engine serial number...........................9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-10
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label................9-11
Air conditioner specification label................9-11
Installing front license plate ........................9-12
Vehicle loading information ........................9-12
Terms ........................................9-12
Vehicle load capacity ..........................9-14
Loading tips ..................................9-15
Measurement of weights .......................9-16
Towing a trailer ...................................9-16
Maximum load limits ...........................9-16
Towing load/specification.......................9-19
Towing safety .................................9-19
Flat towing....................................9-23
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-24
Emission control system warranty ..................9-25
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................9-25
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-25
Event data recorders..............................9-26
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . .9-27
In the event of a collision .......................9-27
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2006 Altima (l30)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
03/03/06—debbie
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