Nissan Altima: Cold weather driving
- Freeing a frozen door lock
- Anti-freeze
- Battery
- Draining of coolant water
- Tire equipment
- Special winter equipment
- Driving on snow or ice
- Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the VDC System helps to perform the following functions ...Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the remote keyless entry function on ...See also:
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
WARNING
● Always stop the engine and apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
● Always let the engine cool down. Engine parts become very hot when the engine
is ru ...
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
dealer can provide you with a ...
Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
● Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot
days.
● When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance
wi ...