Nissan Altima Quiz
Technical data and consumer information

Preparing for Inspection and Maintenance Tests

In this manual: Technical data and consumer information
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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Regulations in some Canadian provinces and U.S. states require your vehicle to be in "ready" condition for emission control system inspection and maintenance tests.

The vehicle reaches "ready" condition after certain types of driving cycles. In general, the "ready" condition is reached during normal vehicle use.

If a powertrain component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a "not ready" condition. Before an inspection and maintenance test, make sure the vehicle is in "ready" condition. Turn the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine. If the malfunction indicator light stays on for 20 seconds and then flashes for 10 seconds, the vehicle is in a "not ready" condition for the inspection and maintenance test. If the malfunction indicator light does not flash after 20 seconds, the vehicle is in "ready" condition for the test. Contact a NISSAN dealer to reset the vehicle to "ready" condition or to prepare the vehicle for retesting.

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