Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual ≻ Maintenance and do-it-yourself ≻ Drive belt

Nissan Altima (L33) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Drive belt

QR25DE eng

QR25DE eng

1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Drive belt Automatic tensioner 3. Water pump pulley
4. Alternator
5. Air conditioner

WARNING

Be sure the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belt. The engine could rotate unexpectedly.

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.

2. Have the belt checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule found in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.

VQ35DE engine

VQ35DE engine

1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Drive belt automatic tensioner 3. Alternator
4. Air conditioner

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. ● ...

Spark plugs

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Iridium-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Follow ...

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General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check for the cause or have it checked promptly. In addition, it is recommended that you visit a ...

Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors cannot be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in ...

Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions. 3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition swi ...