Nissan 2009 Altima Hybrid Automobile User Manual


 
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 .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Inverter cooling system.............................8-9
Checking inverter coolant level..................8-10
Changing inverter coolant ......................8-10
Engine oil........................................8-10
Checking engine oil level .......................8-10
Changing engine oil ...........................8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable
Transmission (eCVT) fluid .........................8-13
Brake fluid .......................................8-13
Brake fluid ....................................8-14
Window washer fluid .............................8-14
Window washer fluid reservoir ..................8-14
12-volt battery ...................................8-15
Jump starting .................................8-15
Drive belt ........................................8-15
Spark plugs......................................8-16
Replacing spark plugs .........................8-16
Air cleaner .......................................8-17
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-17
Windshield wiper blades ..........................8-17
Cleaning .....................................8-17
Replacing ....................................8-18
Brakes ..........................................8-19
Self-adjusting brakes ..........................8-19
Brake pad wear indicators ......................8-19
Fuses ...........................................8-19
Engine compartment...........................8-20
Passenger compartment .......................8-21
Battery replacement ..............................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ .......................8-23
Lights ...........................................8-24
Headlights....................................8-24
Front park/turn/sidemarker light .................8-24
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-25
Wheels and tires .................................8-29
Tire pressure..................................8-29
Tire labeling...................................8-33
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2009 Altima Hybrid Electric
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Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can)
06/16/08—debbie