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Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Battery

Nissan Altima L34. Battery

If the battery is labeled "do not open" it is maintenance free and battery fluid should not be checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or a qualified specialist workshop to confirm the battery’s performance.
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water.
Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.
If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to prevent discharge.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no-start conditions such as:

1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power when the engine is not running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to be charged to maintain battery health.

WARNING

Hydrogen gas generated by the battery is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or injury.
After touching a battery or battery cap, do not touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If the acid contacts your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
When working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
Keep battery out of the reach of children.
Do not tip the battery.

Nissan Altima L34. Battery

NOTE:

Do not try to open the top of the battery.

This battery is not equipped with removable vent caps.

Jump starting

If jump starting is necessary, see "Jump starting". If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Windshield-washer fluid

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodically. Add windshield-washer fluid when the "Low Washer Fluid" warning appears in the vehicle information display. ...

Variable voltage control system

CAUTION Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable voltage control system and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. Use electrical a ...

Other materials:

Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) system limitations
WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the I-DA system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death. The I-DA system may not operate properly and may not provide an alert in the following conditions: Poor road ...

Trip computer
1. Vehicle speed The vehicle speed mode shows the current vehicle speed and the average vehicle speed since the last reset. Average vehicle speed: Press the OK button on the steering wheel to bring up the drive computer Reset menu, and follow the instructions to reset. For additional information, ...

Seat belt extenders
If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap/ shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available for purchase. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver ...