Nissan Altima Quiz
Starting and driving

Before Starting the Engine

In this manual: Starting and driving
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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  • Make sure nothing and no one is near your vehicle.
  • Check the engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid and windshield washer fluid levels as often as possible, or at a minimum, at every refueling.
  • Check that all windows and headlights are clean.
  • Visually inspect the condition and appearance of the tires.

Also make sure the tire inflation pressure is correct.

  • Lock all doors.
  • Adjust the seats and head restraints.
  • Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
  • Fasten your seat belt and make sure all other occupants do the same.
  • With the ignition switch in the ON position, check that the indicator lights operate. Refer to the "Warning Lights and Chimes" section in the "Instruments and Controls" chapter.

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    A quick Nissan Altima quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.