2013 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 154

● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will appear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly tightened. It may take a few driving trips for the message to be displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning apMalfunction pears may cause the Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. ● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap Malfuncproperly may cause the tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. light illuminates because If the the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue light to drive the vehicle. The should turn off after a few driving trips. light does not turn off after a If the few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. ● For additional information, see the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" in the "Instruments and Controls" section in this manual. ● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage. LPD2082 LPD2090 To remove the fuel-filler cap: 1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove. 1 2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder ᭺ while refueling. Loose Fuel Cap warning 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. A on the steernext button ᭺ 3. Press the ing wheel for about 1 second to turn off the B after tightLOOSE FUEL CAP warning ᭺ ening the fuel-filler cap. To install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuelfiller tube. 2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-31