Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Drive belts
Checking Drive Belts
1. Power steering pump
2. Drive belt auto-tensioner
3. Crankshaft
4. Idler pulley
5. A/C compressor pulley
6. Generator pulley
7. Idler pulley
8. Drive belt
A. Indicator
B. Possible use range (for new belt)
C. Belt replacement
WARNING:
Inspect and check the drive belts with the engine off.
1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear or oil adhesion. If necessary,
replace with a new one.
2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley two times then check the belt tension.
NOTE:
• Inspect drive belt tension when engine is cold.
Tension Adjustment
• Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by
the drive belt auto-tensioner.
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 ...
Other materials: RCTA system operation
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light
The RCTA system can help alert the driver
of an approaching vehicle when the driver
is backing out of a parking space.
For vehicles with the 5 inch (13 cm) display
When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and
the vehicl ...
BSW system operation
For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light
BSW indicator
The BSW system operates above approximately
20 mph (32 km/h).
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light (1) illuminates. If the turn signal is
then acti ...
Remote Engine Start
The button will be on the NISSAN
Intelligent Key if the vehicle has Remote
Engine Start. This feature allows the engine
to start from outside the vehicle.
The following features may be affected
when Remote Engine Start is used:
Vehicles with a manual climate control
system (if so equipped )will ...
Engine maintenance (VQ35DE)
Engine coolant