Nissan Altima Quiz
Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself

Brake fluid

In this manual: Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself
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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For more information on brake fluid specifications, refer to the "Recommended Fuel, Lubricants and Capacities" section of the "Technical Data and Consumer Information" chapter in this manual.

WARNING

  • Use only fresh fluid from a sealed container. Using used, low-quality or contaminated fluid could damage the brake system. Using inappropriate fluids can damage the brake system and compromise the vehicle's braking performance.
  • Clean the filler cap before removing it.
  • Brake fluids are toxic. Store them carefully in a clearly labeled container, out of the reach of children.

WARNING

Do not spill this fluid on painted surfaces. It will damage the paint.

If fluid is spilled, immediately clean the surface with water.

Liquide de frein

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

If the fluid level is below the MIN mark or the brake warning light comes on, add genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid up to the MAX mark. Have your vehicle's brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer if you need to add brake fluid frequently.

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