What does the car with the squiggly lines mean in my car?
vehicle stability assist program
When you see the symbol of a car with squiggly lines behind it become illuminated, and likely flashing, it indicates that your vehicle stability assist program is engaged. The exception would be if the symbol has OFF written underneath it, which means your vehicle stability assist system has been turned off.
What is stability control in a car?
Stability control uses components and sensors from some of the vehicle’s other safety features, including anti-lock brakes (ABS). In a vehicle without ABS, jamming on the brakes locks up the wheels, and the tires can slide and turn the vehicle into a giant toboggan.
What are the problems with a 2007 Nissan Altima?
1 Transmission Failure 2007 Altima Average Cost to Fix: $4,400 Average Mileage: 100,000 mi 2 Head Gasket Leak 2007 Altima Average Cost to Fix: $2,500 Average Mileage: 79,000 mi 3 Engine Failure 2007 Altima
What kind of rating does a Nissan Altima get?
The 2007 Nissan Altima received a Good rating — the highest possible — in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s frontal-offset crash test. As of publication, IIHS hasn’t subjected the Altima to its side-impact crash test.
How much does it cost to repair a 2007 Altima?
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What makes a Nissan Altima a CVT car?
Nissan’s CVT also features a clutchless-manual mode, which simulates traditional stepped-gear shifting. One of the advantages of a CVT is that it can have an unlimited number of gear ratios and a broad range from the lowest to the highest, which in theory should mean better gas mileage.