Nissan Altima: Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into the red zone 1 .
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer rec ...Engine coolant temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. The engine ...See also:
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air
in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use accelerates
the corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates
the disintegration of paint surfaces. ...
Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Author ...
Opening and Closing the Hood
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Reach in between the ho ...