1997 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 135

1997 Nissan Altima Manual

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If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by your NISSAN dealer. ● Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheating. WARNING ● To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot. ● Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator. 1. Perform the following procedure to open the heater water cock: ● Automatic air conditioner a. Turn ignition switch from OFF to ON. DI1349 CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ● Major cooling system repairs should be performed by your NISSAN dealer. The service procedures can be found in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. 7-5 b. Within 5 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, press the automatic heater and air conditioner OFF switch for at least 5 seconds. At this time, AUTO, ECON, 88°F and appear in the display. c. Press d. Press (HOT) switch 3 times. (defrost) switch 2 times. e. Make sure that the display indicates 43.

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If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by your NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Major cooling system repairs should be
performed by your NISSAN dealer. The
service procedures can be found in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater
performance
and
engine
over-
heating.
WARNING
To
avoid
the
danger
of
being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
Never remove the radiator cap when
the
engine
is
hot.
Serious
burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
1. Perform the following procedure to open
the heater water cock:
Automatic air conditioner
a. Turn ignition switch from OFF to ON.
b.
Within 5 seconds after ignition switch is
turned ON, press the automatic heater
and air conditioner OFF switch for at least
5 seconds. At this time, AUTO, ECON,
88°F and
appear in the display.
c. Press
(HOT) switch 3 times.
d. Press
(defrost) switch 2 times.
e. Make sure that the display indicates 43.
DI1349
7-5