Nissan Altima Quiz
Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Loose Fuel Cap warning

In this manual: Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Illustrated table of contents — 8Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system — 52Instruments and controls — 112Pre-driving checks and adjustments — 64Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems — 128Starting and driving — 55In case of emergency — 18Appearance and care — 24Maintenance and do-it-yourself — 64Technical and consumer information — 63
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The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the

The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the vehicle information display when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few driving trips for the message to be displayed. To turn off the warning, perform the following:

1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as soon as possible. See “Fuel-filler cap”.

2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.

3. Press the the instrument next button A on the instrument panel located behind the steering wheel for about 1 second to turn off the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning B after tightening the fuel-filler cap.

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