Nissan 2010 Altima Automobile User Manual


 
3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling
fan can start at any time.
6. Afterthe enginecoolsdown, checkthecool-
ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN
dealer.
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) andlocal regulations fortowing must be
followed.Incorrect towingequipment coulddam-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
torsare generallyfamiliar with theapplicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage toyour
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:
WARNING
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
Never get under your vehicle afterit has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditionsapply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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