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Engine coolant temperature gauge -8 fuel gauge -8 – NISSAN 2006 Altima User Manual

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-

ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the

normal range

1

when the gauge needle points

within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the

outside air temperature and driving conditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-

ture near the hot (H) end of the normal

range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease

temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-

mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as

safely possible. If the engine is over-

heated, continued operation of the ve-

hicle may seriously damage the engine.

See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In

case of emergency” section for immediate

action required.

FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level

in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,

turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the

ignition key is turned to OFF.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the

amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty).

LIC0685

LIC0686

2-8

Instruments and controls

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2006 Altima (l30)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
02/23/06—arosenma