Nissan Altima Quiz
Starting and driving

Driving on Snow or Ice

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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WARNING

  • Wet ice (0°C (32°F) and freezing rain), very cold snow or ice can make the road slippery and driving difficult. Under these conditions, the tire grip of the vehicle is considerably reduced. Avoid driving on icy roads until sand or road salt has been spread.
  • Whatever the conditions, drive carefully. Accelerate and decelerate smoothly. Sudden acceleration and braking will only further reduce the grip of the driving wheels.
  • Under these conditions, allow a longer stopping distance. Begin braking earlier than on a dry road.
  • On slippery roads, keep a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
  • Be alert when driving on a road covered with patches of ice. Even roads that appear clear may have patches of ice in shaded areas. If this is the case, brake before driving over the patch. Do not brake on ice and avoid sudden steering movements.
  • Do not use the cruise control when driving on a slippery road.
  • Snow can trap harmful exhaust gases under your vehicle.

Clear accumulated snow from around the exhaust pipe and around the vehicle.

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