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Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Drive belts

Checking Drive Belts

WARNING: Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.

NOTE: On vehicles not equipped with A/C, there is an idler pulley in the position for the drive belt routing.

• Make sure that the stamp mark of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the usable range.

NOTE: • Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator (notch) when the engine is cold.

• When the new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A” as shown.

• Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.

• If the indicator is out of allowable use range or belt is damaged, replace the belt.

Tension Adjustment

• Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.

Engine coolant

Changing Engine Coolant WARNING: • To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot. • Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap ...

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Driving safety precautions
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle. Remember that 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) models are less capable than All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models for rough road ...

Engine compartment check locations
2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model) Engine coolant reservoir Drive belt location Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Battery Fuse/Fusible link box Air cleaner Radiator cap Engine oil dipstick Windshield-washer fluid reservoir Refer to the page number indicated in parenth ...

I-LI system limitations
WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the I-LI system. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the I-LI system could result in serious injury or death. The I-LI system may activate if you change lanes without first activating your turn signal or, for examp ...