Nissan 2010 Altima Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2010 ALTIMAOWNER'S MANUALL32-DPrinting : December 2009 (12)Publication No.: OM0E-0L32U1Printed in U.S.A.For your safety,

Coupe1. Power windows (P. 2-42)2. Windshield (P. 8-20)3. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-26)4. Engine hood (P. 3-23)5. Tie down (P. 6-14)6. Fo

Warning modeThe warning mode can be selected to view anywarnings that may be present. Once the screen isselected you have the option of skipping thewa

Vehicle information display warningsand indicators1. Door and trunk open warning2. Push warning (CVT models)3. Low fuel warning4. Low windshield-washe

11. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indicator12. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery dischargeindicatorDoor and trunk open warningThis warning illuminates

Engine start operation indicator (CVTmodels)This indicator illuminates when the ignition switchis placed in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON positionwith the

exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-ways secure your vehicle even if parking for abrief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key inthe v

(1) This device may not cause harmful in-terference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including inter-ference that may cause

䊊2Low — continuous low speed operation䊊3High — continuous high speed operationPush the lever up䊊4to have one sweep opera-tion of the wiper.Pull the le

NOTE:The top and bottom few rows of wires onthe rear window are not part of the rearwindow defroster system. These wiresmake up the antenna for the au

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCHLighting䊊1When turning the switch to the posi-tion, the front parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights come on.

Autolight system (if so equipped)The autolight system allows the headlights to beset so they turn on and off automatically. Theautolight system can:●

Sedan1. Power windows (P. 2-42)2. Windshield (P. 8-20)3. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-26)4. Engine hood (P. 3-23)5. Tie down (P. 6-14)6. Fo

Headlight beam select䊊1To select the high beam function, push thelever forward. The high beam lights come onand thelight illuminates.䊊2Pull the lever

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESSCONTROLThe instrument cluster illuminates when the igni-tion switch is placed in the ON position.The instrument brightness contro

Push the switch on to warn other drivers whenyou must stop or park under emergency condi-tions. All turn signal lights flash.WARNING● If stopping for

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.1. Start the engine.2. Push the low or high position of the switch,as desired, depending on the tempera

The power outlets are for powering electricalaccessories such as cellular telephones. Theyare rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. Theconsole outlet

MAP POCKETS SEATBACK POCKETS (if soequipped)The seatback pockets are located on the back ofthe driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pocketscan be used

SUNGLASSES HOLDERTo open the sunglasses holder, push and release.Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder.WARNINGKeep the sunglasses holder clo

CUP HOLDERSTo open the front cup holders, push the cupholder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid andpush down until it clicks in place.The plastic

Soft bottle holderCAUTION● Do not use bottle holder for any otherobjects that could be thrown about inthe vehicle and possibly injure peopleduring sud

Lower halfPull up on the passenger’s side latch to open thelower half of the console box. A power outlet islocated inside the console box. The mat (if

Coupe1. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch(P. 2-27)2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)4. Vehicl

GROCERY HOOKSThe grocery hooks are located in the trunk andcan be used to hang a standard size plasticgrocery bag.CAUTIONDo not apply a total load of

POWER WINDOWSWARNING● Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehicle whileit is in motion and before closing thewindows. Use t

Front passenger’s power windowswitchThe passenger’s window switch operates onlythe corresponding passenger’s window. To openthe window, push the switc

Auto-reverse functionIf the control unit detects something caught in thewindow as it is closing, the window will be imme-diately lowered.The auto-reve

To fully close the moonroof, push the switchtoward䊊2.To open or close the moonroof part way, push theswitch in any direction while the moonroof isslid

Depending on the environment or drivingconditions, the auto-reverse function maybe activated if an impact or load similar tosomething being caught in

The lights will go off when the ignition switch isplaced in the ON position, or the driver’s door isclosed and locked.The lights will also go off afte

To turn the rear personal lights on, press theswitch. To turn them off, press the switch again.To turn the map lights on, press the light lens. Toturn

The HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver provides aconvenient way to consolidate the functions of upto three individual hand-held transmitters intoone buil

3. Using both hands, simultaneously press andhold both the HomeLink姞 button you want toprogram and the hand-held transmitter but-ton.DO NOT release th

Sedan1. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch(P. 2-27)2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)4. Vehicl

NOTE:When programming a garage door opener,etc., it is advised to unplug the device dur-ing the “cycling” process to prevent pos-sible damage to the g

NOTE:Following step 2, there are 30 seconds inwhich to initiate step 3.3. Firmly press and release the programmedHomeLink姞 button a second time to com

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys...3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ...3-2NISSAN Vehi

1. Two Intelligent Keys2. Mechanical keys (inside IntelligentKeys)3. Key number plateNISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™Your vehicle can only be driven with the I

Mechanical keyThe Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key.To remove the mechanical key, release the lockknob on the back of the Intelligent Key.To

When the doors are locked using one of thefollowing methods, the doors can not be openedusing the inside or outside door handles. Thedoors must be unl

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCKKNOBTo lock the door without the key, move the insidelock knob to the lock position䊊1, then close thedoor.To unlock the door w

3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2,push and hold the power door lock switch totheposition (UNLOCK) for more than5 seconds.4. When activated, th

CAUTION● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key withyou when operating the vehicle.● Never leave the Intelligent Key in thevehicle when you leave the ve

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSANrecommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent theunauthori

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-9)2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)3. Sun visors (P. 3-27)4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-46)5. HomeLi

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKSPRECAUTION● Do not push the door handle request switchwith the Intelligent Key held in your hand asillustrated. The close distance t

Locking doors1. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi-tion, place the ignition switch in the LOCKposition and make sure you carry the Intelli-g

NOTE:The doors may not lock when the Intelli-gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-ating the request switch to lock the door.Put the Intelligent K

● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-tion.● Locking the doors with the remote controller.● Switching the room light switch to the OFFposition.

Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-tion.2. Close all doors.3. Press thebutton on the IntelligentKey.4. The hazard warning ligh

The interior light illuminates for 15 seconds whena door is unlocked and the room light switch is inthe DOOR position.The light can be turned off with

● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.● Pushing the request switch on the driver orpassenger door with the Intelligent Key inrange of the doo

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEVerify the location of all Intelligent Keys that areprogrammed for the vehicle. If another IntelligentKey is in range or inside t

WARNING● Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those whouse a pacemaker should contact theelectric medical equipment manufac-t

CAUTIONListed below are conditions or occur-rences which will damage the IntelligentKey:● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, whichcontains electrical c

1. Vents (P. 4-18)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)/Blueto

Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-tion.2. Close all doors.3. Press thebutton on the IntelligentKey.4. The hazard warning ligh

The interior light illuminates for 15 seconds whena door is unlocked and the room light switch is inthe DOOR position.The light can be turned off with

Silencing the horn beep featureIf desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-vated using the Intelligent Key.To deactivate: Press and hold theand bu

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEVerify the location of all Intelligent Keys that areprogrammed for the vehicle. If another IntelligentKey is in range or inside t

䊊1Pull the hood lock release handle locatedbelow the driver’s side instrument panel; thehood springs up slightly.䊊2Lift the lever at the front of the

● Closely supervise children when theyare around cars to prevent them fromplaying and becoming locked in thetrunk where they could be seriously in-jur

To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-nated release handle until the lock releases andpush up on the trunk lid. The release handle ismade

WARNING● Gasoline is extremely flammable andhighly explosive under certain condi-tions. You could be burned or seriouslyinjured if it is misused or mi

TILT OPERATIONPull the lever䊊1all the way toward you andadjust the steering wheel up or down䊊2to thedesired position. Lock the wheel by releasing thel

䊊3Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped)in or out as needed.CAUTIONDo not store the sun visor before returningthe extension to its original po

20. Vehicle information display controls(P. 2-17)21. Hood release (P. 3-23)22. Trunk opener (P. 3-23)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-34)

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLAREREARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-cally dims during night time conditions and ac-c

For information on the compass display (if soequipped), see “Compass display” in the “Instru-ments and controls” section of this manual.OUTSIDE MIRROR

MEMOPre-driving checks and adjustments 3-31

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voicerecognition systemsControl panel buttons — color screen withNavigation System (if so equipped) ...

Music Box™ Hard Drive audio system(if so equipped) ...4-76Bluetooth姞 streaming audio (if so equipped) ...4-83CD care an

WARNING● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,fire, or electrical shock.● In case you notice any foreign o

*For Navigation system control buttons, refer tothe separate Navigation System Owner’sManual.When you use this system, make sure the engineis running.

Adjusting the item:Touch the “+” key䊊1or the “⫺” key䊊2to adjustthe settings of an item.Touch the up arrow䊊3to scroll up the page oneitem at a time, or

HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THESCREENVehicle functions are viewed on the center dis-play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec-tion is made or menu item i

Weather InfoRefer to the separate Navigation System Own-er’s Manual for information regarding this item.Map UpdateRefer to the separate Navigation Sys

QR25DE engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model) (P

Display settingsSelect the “Display” key. On the screen above,select the “Display Adjustment” key. The DisplayAdjustment screen will appear.Brightness

To turn the screen on:● Press the SETTING button and select the“Display” key and then select the “DisplayON” key, or● Press thebutton and the message“

Clock Format (24h):When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi-nated), the clock format will change from thedefault 12-hour display to a 24-hour

Others settingsSelect the “Others” key. Comfort settings, lan-guage and units and Voice Recognition settingswill be displayed.Comfort settingsSelect t

Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Select to turnon or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati-cally according to the vehicle speed.Selective Door Un

Select Units:Select the “US” (mi, °F, MPG) key or the “Metric”(km, °C, L/100 km) key to change the unitsshown on the display.Voice Recognition:For Voi

Press and hold the button for more thantwo seconds to turn the display off. Press thebutton again to turn the display on.When the shift selector is sh

They are indicated as reference distances toobjects. The lines and colors in the display indi-cate distances from the back bumper line䊊Ainthe illustra

the hill is the place䊊B. Note that any object onthe hill is viewed in the monitor farther than itappears.Backing up on a steep downhillWhen backing up

Backing up behind a projecting objectThe position䊊Cis shown farther than the position䊊Bin the display. However, the position䊊Cisactually at the same d

VQ35DE engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model) (P

● Do not adjust the Brightness or Contrast ofthe RearView Monitor while the vehicle ismoving.For vehicles with a touch screen (Type B):● To adjust the

Adjust air flow direction by moving the ventslides.Open or close the vents by using the dial. Movethe dial toward theto open the vents ortoward theto

WARNING● The air conditioner cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running.● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require th

— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.— Air flows from defroster outletsand foot outlets.— Air f

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-sired position between the middle and thehot position.● To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-dows,

● For quick cooling when the outside tem-perature is high, push thebutton tothe ON position. Be sure to return theto the OFF position for normal cooli

WHA1408 WHA1409Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-23

WHA1410 WHA14114-24 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

WHA1412Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-25

1. Driver temperature control dial2. Air flow control buttons3. Passenger temperature control dial4. DUAL button5. Rear defrost button6. Front window

WarninglightName PageorAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light2-11orBrake warning light 2-11Charge warninglight2-11Continuously Vari-able Transmi

● The temperature of the passenger compart-ment will be maintained automatically. Airflow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/offare also controlled au

The sunload sensor, located on the top of theinstrument panel on the driver’s side, helps thesystem maintain a constant temperature. Do notput anythin

Reception conditions will constantly change be-cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,signal distance and interference from other ve-hicles can

AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONSCompact disc (CD) player (modelswithout Navigation System)CAUTION● Do not force a compact disc into the CDinsert slot. This

CHECK DISC:● Confirm that the CD is inserted cor-rectly (the label side is facing up,etc.).● Confirm that the CD is not bent orwarped and it is free o

Please Eject Disc:This error may be due to the tempera-ture inside the player getting too high.Remove the CD/DVD by pushing theEJECT button, and after

● During cold weather or rainy days, the playermay malfunction due to the humidity. If thisoccurs, remove the USB memory stick anddehumidify or ventil

● Do not place the Bluetooth姞 audio device inan area surrounded by metal or far away fromthe in-vehicle Bluetooth姞 module to preventtone quality degra

Playback order:Music playback order of a CD with MP3 or WMAfiles is as illustrated.● The names of folders not containing MP3 orWMA files are not shown

Specification chart:Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RWSupported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint systemSeats ...1-2Front manual seat adjustment ...

Troubleshooting guide:Symptom Cause and CountermeasureCannot playCheck if the disc was inserted correctly.Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.Chec

CD, DVD or USB with CompressedAudio Files (models with NavigationSystem)The file types supported by this system are MP3,WMA, AAC/M4A and ATRAC3.Explan

Playback order:Music playback order of a CD, DVD or USBdevice with compressed audio files is as illus-trated.● The folder names of folders not contain

Specification chart:Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB 2.0Supported file systemsCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, D

Troubleshooting guide:Symptom Cause and CountermeasureCannot playCheck if the CD/DVD/USB device was inserted correctly.Check if the CD/DVD is scratche

Compressed Video Files (models withNavigation System)Explanation of terms:● DivX – DivX refers to the DivX姞 codecowned by Div, Inc. used for a lossy c

Requirements for Supporting Video Playback:Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 MemoryFile SystemsCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD,DVD±R,

1. SEEK/TRACK button2. CD insert slot3. TUNE/FF·REW button4.CD eject button5. AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADEand BALANCE)6. CLOCK button7. AUX IN jac

AUDIO button (Bass, Treble, Fade andBalance)Press the AUDIO button to change the mode asfollows:Bass → Treble → Fade → Balance → BeepON/OFF → Audio →

FM/AM radio operationFM/AM band select:Pressing the RADIO button will change the bandas follows:AM ←→ FMWhen the RADIO button is pressed while theigni

WARNING● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an acc

TUNE/FF·REW (Fast For-ward, Rewind) button:When the TUNE/FF·REW buttonoris pressed while the compact disc is playing, thecompact disc plays at an incr

1. SCAN button2. Station select (1 - 6) buttons3. CD insert slot4. Display screen5. iPod MENU button6.CD eject button7. SEEK/CATEGORY button8. SETTING

To turn the system off, press the VOL/ON·OFFcontrol knob.Turn the VOL/ON·OFF control knob to adjust thevolume.This vehicle may be equipped with Speed

Display settings:To adjust the brightness or contrast of the displayscreen, press the SETTING button until the cho-sen setting is displayed. Use the S

iPod姞 MENU buttonThis button can only be used for iPod姞 opera-tions. See “iPod姞 player operation without Navi-gation System” later in this section for

If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuseopens, the radio memory will be canceled. In thatcase, reset the desired stations.Compact disc (CD)

SCROLL/TUNE knob (MP3/WMA CDonly):If an MP3/WMA CD with multiple folders is play-ing, turn the SCROLL/TUNE knob to changefolders. Turn the knob to the

1. OPEN/TILT button (Screen tilts down toexpose CD/DVD insert slot)2. Display screen3. SETTING button4. AUDIO button/control knob5. Station select (1

This vehicle has Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV)for audio. The audio volume changes as the driv-ing speed changes.AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Bal-a

Display album cover art:When an audio source encoded with albumcover art is played, the album cover art can bedisplayed on the screen. To toggle this

Forward and backwardPull the center of the bar up and hold it while youslide the seat forward or backward to the desiredposition. Release the bar to l

The FM stereo indicator STEREO will illuminateduring FM stereo reception. When the stereobroadcast signal is weak, the radio will automati-cally chang

Menu (XM, if so equipped)Select the “Menu” key to see a list of options:● Preset List – Displays the list of presets.Press and hold the key on the tou

If the system has been turned off while the com-pact disc was playing, pressing theVOL/ON·OFF control knob will start the compactdisc.DISC·AUX button:

● Play ModeThis option allows you to alter the play pattern ofthe CD. Touch the key of the mode you wish toapply. The modes change the play pattern as

● Track ListThe tracks on the disc are displayed. Select thekey of a track name to begin playing that track.● Title Text Priority● Record to Music Box

AUX (auxiliary) input jacksThe auxiliary input jacks are located inside thecenter console䊊1. NTSC compatible devicessuch as video games, camcorders an

For more information about the Music Box featureavailable with this system, see “Music Box™ HardDrive audio system” in this section.For more informati

Playing a DVDInserting/Ejecting the DVDThe CD/DVD insert slot is located behind thedisplay screen. To insert the DVD, press theOPEN/TILT button on the

PLAY:Select thekey to start playing the DVD orresume playing the DVD after it has been paused.STOP:Select thekey to stop playing the DVD.NEXT/PREVIOUS

● Angle Mark (DVD-VIDEO)When this item is turned on, an angle markwill be shown on the bottom of the screen ifthe scene can be seen from a different a

FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped fordriver’s seat)Operating tipsWARNINGBefore driving the vehicle, return the seat-back to an upright seatin

Audio file operationAUX button:Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACCposition and press the AUX button to switch tothe USB input mode. If another

RDM button:When the RDM button is pressed while an audiofile on the USB device is playing, the play patterncan be changed as follows:ALL RDM → 1 FOLDE

When there are both audio and movie files in theUSB memory, the mode select screen is dis-played. Use the touchscreen to select the pre-ferred type of

Menu:There are some options available during play-back. Select one of the following that are dis-played on the screen, if necessary. Refer to thefollo

Operation keys:To operate the USB memory, select the desiredkey displayed on the display screen.●Pause:Select thekey to pause the movie file.To resume

● 10 Key SearchSelect the “10 Key Search” key to open thenumber entry screen. Input the number youwant to search for and the specified file orfolder w

Audio main operationAUX button:Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ONposition and press the AUX button repeatedlyuntil the iPod姞 mode is displayed

iPod姞* PLAYER OPERATION WITHNAVIGATION SYSTEM (if soequipped)Connecting iPod姞To connect an iPod姞 to the vehicle so that theiPod姞 can be controlled wit

Interface:The interface for iPod姞 operation shown on thevehicle center display is similar to the iPod姞 in-terface. Use the touchscreen to control your

When the or side of the seekingbutton is pressed for more than 1.5 secondswhile the iPod姞 is playing, the iPod姞 will playwhile fast forwarding or rewi

● The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motorstops during operation, wait 30 seconds,then reactivate the switch.●

Recording CDs1.Operate the audio system to play a CD.For information on playing CDs, see “CompactDisc (CD) player operation” in this section.2. Touch

Playing recorded songsSelect the Music Box audio system by using oneof the following methods:● Press the SOURCE select switch on thesteering wheel.For

Music Box menuThere are some options available during play-back. Select the “Menu” key, then select one ofthe following that are displayed on the scre

● My PlaylistsDisplays the playlists stored in the system.Touch the “Edit” key next to a playlist toperform the following operations for thatplaylist:

● Edit Music InformationEdits the information of the songs in theMusic Library.– Edit Information of Current Song– Edit Information by Album– Update G

● Delete Songs from Music Box:Delete music data stored on the hard drive.● Recording Quality:Set the recording quality of 105 kbps or 132kbps. The def

The Gracenote MusicID Service uses a uniqueidentifier to track queries for statistical purposes.The purpose of a randomly assigned numericidentifier i

Connecting Bluetooth姞 audioTo connect your Bluetooth姞 audio device to thevehicle, follow the procedure below:1. Press the SETTING button on the instru

Audio main operationTo switch to the Bluetooth姞 audio mode, pressthe DISC-AUX button repeatedly until theBluetooth姞 audio mode is displayed on thescre

5. A list of the connected Bluetooth姞 audioplayers is displayed. Select the name of thedevice you wish to edit.6. The Device Name and Device Address a

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’sseat)Pull the lever up or push down to adjust the angleand height of the seat cushion.Lumbar support (if so eq

● A new disc may be rough on the inner andouter edges. Remove the rough edges byrubbing the inner and outer edges with theside of a pen or pencil as i

1. Source select and Power on switch2. Menu control switch/ENTER button3. Volume control switchSTEERING WHEEL SWITCH FORAUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)

Next/Previous track (CD):Push the tuning switchor for lessthan 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of thepresent track or skip to the next track. P

AUX:● Press the ENTER button to show the AUXMenu.ANTENNAWindow antennaThe antenna pattern is printed inside the rearwindow.CAUTION● Do not place metal

WARNING● Use a phone after stopping your vehiclein a safe location. If you have to use aphone while driving, exercise extremecaution at all times so f

phone module when the ignition switch is placedin the ON position with the previously connectedcellular phone turned on and carried in the ve-hicle.Yo

interference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.– This Class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the C

● To use the system faster, you may speak thesecond level commands with the main menucommand on the main menu. For example,press thebutton and after t

CONTROL BUTTONSThe control buttons for the Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System are located on the steeringwheel.PHONE/SENDPress thebutton to initiatea

NOTE:You must press thebutton within 5seconds to change the language.5. If you decide not to change the language, donot press either button. After 5 s

Entry to the rear seat from outside ofthe vehicle on the front passenger side(if so equipped for Coupe models)Pull the seat recliner lever䊊1to the upp

four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than10 digits or any special characters, say“Special Dialing”. See “How to say num-bers” in this section for

(Speak Digits)䊊BWhen prompted by the system, say the numberyou wish to call. Refer to “How to say numbers”and “Making a call by entering a phone numbe

“Phonebook” (phones withoutautomatic phonebook downloadfunction)NOTE:The “Transfer Entry” command is not avail-able when the vehicle is moving.Main Me

“Phonebook” (phones with automaticphonebook download function)NOTE:The “Transfer Entry” command is not avail-able when the vehicle is moving.Main Menu

The system repeats the number and prompts youfor the next command. When you have finishedentering numbers or transferring an entry, choose“Store.”The

“Turn Bluetooth OFF”䊊DUse the Turn Bluetooth OFF command to preventa wireless connection to your phone.SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODESpeaker Adaptation

● missed● dial eight five six nine two● Bluetooth on● outgoing● call three one nine oh two● nine seven pause pause three oh eight● cancel● call back n

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, try the following solu

WARNING● Use a phone after stopping your vehiclein a safe location. If you have to use aphone while driving, exercise extremecaution at all times so f

phone module when the ignition switch is placedin the ON position with the connected cellularphone turned on and carried in the vehicle.You can regist

Pull the upper seatback release lever䊊1to theuppermost position, folding the seatback forward䊊2, releasing the seat track.Slide the entire seat forwar

REGULATORY INFORMATIONFCC Regulatory information– CAUTION: To maintain compliance withFCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only thesupplied antenna. Unau

2. Select the “Connect Bluetooth” key. 3. A popup box will appear on the screen,prompting you to confirm that the connec-tion is for the phone system.

VEHICLE PHONEBOOKThis vehicle has two phonebooks available foryour use. Depending on your phone, the systemmay automatically download your entire cell

● Copy from Call HistoryThe system will show a list of your incoming,outgoing or missed calls that were down-loaded from your cell phone (depending on

● VoicetagConfirm and store the voicetag. Voicetagsallow easy dialing using the NISSAN VoiceRecognition system. For more information,see “NISSAN Voice

MAKING A CALLTo make a call, follow the procedure below:1. Press thebutton on the steeringwheel. The “Phone” screen will appear onthe display.2. Selec

Answer:Accept an incoming call to talk.Hold Call:Put an incoming call on hold.Reject Call:Reject an incoming call.To finish the call, follow one of th

ENDING A CALLTo finish the call, perform one of the followingprocedures:● Select the “Hang up” key on the “Call inProgress” display.● Push theswitch o

Volume & Ringtone:Adjust the volume level of the ringtone, incomingcall sound and outgoing call sound. When the“Automatic Hold” option is turned o

CALL VOLUMEAdjusting the incoming or outgoing call volumemay improve clarity if reception between callers isunclear.● Incoming call — adjusting this s

Exiting from the rear seat on thedriver’s side, using the upper seatbackrelease lever (if so equipped forCoupe models)Pull the upper seatback release

To improve the recognition success rate whenAlternate Command Mode is active, try using theSpeaker Adaptation Function available in thatmode. See “Spe

Available items:● Getting StartedDescribes the basics of how to operate theVoice Recognition system.● Let’s PracticeInitiates a practice session that

Let’s PracticeThe system is equipped with a tutorial that allowsyou to practice saying commands and receivefeedback on the volume, speed and timing of

Voice recognition settingsThe available settings of the NISSAN Voice Rec-ognition system are described.1. Select “Voice Recognition”.2. You can confir

2. A list of commands appears on the screen,and the system announces, “Would you liketo access Phone, Navigation, Information,Audio or Help?”3. After

Improving Recognition of Phone numbers:You can improve the recognition of phone num-bers by saying the phone number in three groupsof numbers. For exa

Standard Mode command listCategory Command:COMMAND ACTIONPhone Displays Phone function commands.Navigation Displays Navigation function commands.Infor

Information Command:COMMAND ACTIONTraffic Info. Turns the traffic information system on and off.Where am I? Displays current vehicle location.Audio Co

Voice command examplesSome basic voice command examples are de-scribed here.For navigation system commands, see the sepa-rate Navigation System Owner’

4. Say “Dial Number”. 5. Say “800”. 6. The system announces, “Please say the nextthree digits or dial, or say change number.”7. Say “662”.LHA1334 LHA1

1. Open the access cover on the rear parcelshelf.2. Push down on the button on the rear parcelshelf.3. Fold down the passenger’s side seatback.WARNING

8. The system announces, “Please say the lastfour digits or say change number.”9. Say “6200”.10. The system announces, “Dial or ChangeNumber?”11. Say

Example 2 — Placing an international callto the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333:1. Press theswitch located on the steer-ing wheel.2. The system annou

5. Say “011811112223333”. 6. Say “Dial”.7. The system makes a call to 011-81-111-222-3333.NOTE:Any digit input format is available in theInternational

Activating Alternate Command Mode1. Press the SETTING button on the instru-ment panel.2. Select the “Others” key on the display.3. Select the “Voice R

Only manual controls such as the touchscreencan navigate the command list menu.As an alternative to the voice command “Help”,you may access the comman

Alternate Command Mode command listPhone Command:COMMAND ACTIONDial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.Vehicle Phonebook Mak

COMMAND ACTIONHeading Up Changes the Map display to keep the direction of the vehicle pointing up on the screen.Zoom In <1 to 13> Changes the ma

Displaying user guideYou can confirm how to use voice commands byaccessing a simplified User Guide, which con-tains basic instructions and tutorials f

Before startingTo get the best performance from NISSAN VoiceRecognition, observe the following:● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet aspossible.

Operating tips● Say a command after the tone. Voice com-mands cannot be accepted when the iconis.● If the command is not recognized, the sys-tem repea

This manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.Al

Center armrest (if so equipped)Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.HEAD RESTRAINTSWARNINGHead restraints supplement the other ve-hicle safety

Speaker Adaptation:Starts a system training procedure to learn thespecific sounds of your voice. See “Speaker ad-aptation function” in this section.Al

5. Select a category to be learned by the sys-tem from the following list:● Phone● Navigation● Information● Audio● HelpThe voice commands in the categ

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, follow the solutions g

MEMO4-140 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving...5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...5-2Three-way catalyst...

WARNING● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistanceof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould also not be left alone. T

CAUTION● Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline will seriously re-duce the three-way catalyst’s ability tohelp reduce exhaust pollut

● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicleis driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25km/h). Also, this system may not detect asudden drop in tire pressur

Some examples are:– Facilities or electric devices using similar radiofrequencies are near the vehicle.– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies i

● If you decide that it is not safe to return thevehicle to the road surface based on vehicle,road or traffic conditions, gradually slow thevehicle to

Components1. Head restraint2. Adjustment notches3. Lock knob4. Stalks5. Release knobAdjustmentAdjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the

WARNINGDo not operate the push-button ignitionswitch while driving the vehicle except inan emergency. (The engine will stop whenthe ignition switch is

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCHPOSITIONSLOCK (Normal parking position):The ignition switch can only be locked in thisposition.The ignition switch will be

To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, pushthe ignition switch to the LOCK position and pullthe Intelligent Key out of the port䊊C.NOTE:The Intel

1. Apply the parking brake.2. Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) model:Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLETRANSMISSION (CVT) (if soequipped)WARNING● Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-tral) to R

The CVT can operate in two different automaticdrive modes:● D (Drive) mode - Move the shift selector to D(Drive), the transmission is in the normalfor

To move the shift selector:Push the button while depressing the brakepedalPush the button to shiftShift without pushing buttonShiftingAfter starting t

Ds (Drive sport):When the shift selector is shifted from the D(Drive) position to the manual shift gate, thetransmission enters the Ds (Drive Sport) m

When shifting up:Move the shift selector to the + (up) side. (Shiftsto higher range.)When shifting down:Move the shift selector to the ⫺ (down) side.(

2. Apply the parking brake.3. For cap removal it must be used or if it isavailable a plastic trim tool can be used4. Using a protective cloth on the t

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and pushthe head restraint down.RemovalUse the following procedure to remove the ad-justable head restraints.1.

WARNINGWhen the high fluid temperature protec-tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs,vehicle speed may be gradually reduced.The reduced speed may be

To back up, lift up on the shift selector ring䊊1andthen move it to the R (Reverse) position afterstopping the vehicle completely.The shift selector ri

WARNING● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-leased before driving. Failure to do socan cause brake failure and lead to anaccident.● Do not release

1. CANCEL switch2. ACCEL/RES switch3. COAST/SET switch4. ON/OFF switchPRECAUTIONS ON CRUISECONTROL● If the cruise control system malfunctions, itcance

The cruise control is automatically canceled andthe SET light in the instrument panel goes out if:● you depress the brake or clutch pedal whilepushing

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintaincruising speeds with a constant acceleratorposition.● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.Driving at hig

WARNING● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire.● Safe parking

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulicpump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, youwill still

To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safespeed while lightly pressing the brake pedal toheat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes returnto nor

Normal operationThe ABS operates at speeds above3-6MPH(5- 10 km/h). The speed varies according to roadconditions.When the ABS senses that 1 or more wh

Install1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holesin the seat. Make sure the head restraint isfacing the correct direction. The stalk withthe ad

● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.If suspension parts such as shock ab-sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars,bushings and wheels are not NI

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, including theengine block. Refill before

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if soequipped)WARNING● Do not use your engine block heaterwith an ungrounded electrical systemor a 2-pronged adapter. You can be

MEMO5-30 Starting and driving

6 In case of emergencyFlat tire ...6-2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...6-2Changing a flat tire

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS)This vehicle is equipped with the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres-sure of all tires

WARNING● Make sure the parking brake is securelyapplied and the manual transmission isshifted into R (Reverse), or the CVT isshifted into P (Park).● N

Turn the clamp to remove the spare tire. Removethe spare tire.CoupeWCE0200SedanWCE0193CoupeWCE02016-4 In case of emergency

Removing the bolt-on wheel cover (ifso equipped)CAUTIONDo not use your hands to pry off wheelcaps or wheel covers. Doing so could re-sult in personal

● Use the correct jack-up points. Neveruse any other part of the vehicle for jacksupport.● Never jack up the vehicle more thannecessary.● Never use bl

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet

Always refer to the proper illustrations for thecorrect placement and jack-up points for yourspecific vehicle model and jack type.Carefully read the c

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securelyin the sequence illustrat

● Whenever working on or near a battery,always wear suitable eye protectors (forexample, goggles or industrial safetyspectacles) and remove rings, met

CAUTION● Always connect positive (⫹) to positive(⫹) and negative (⫺) to body ground (forexample, strut mounting bolt, enginelift bracket, etc.) — not

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radiatorbefore opening the hood. (If steam or cool-ant is escaping, t

For information about towing your vehicle behinda recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-tio

CAUTION● Never tow Continuously Variable Trans-mission (CVT) models with the frontwheels on the ground or four wheels onthe ground (forward or backwar

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuckvehicle)Pulling a stuck vehicleWARNINGTo avoid vehicle damage, serious per-sonal injury or death when recovering astu

● Release the accelerator pedal beforeshifting between R (Reverse) and D(Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low) and R(Reverse) (M/T models).● Do not spin th

MEMO6-16 In case of emergency

WARNING● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat

7 Appearance and careCleaning exterior ...7-2Washing ...7-2Waxing ...

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it.To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle

REMOVING SPOTSRemove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,and tree sap as quickly as possible from thesurface of the paint to avoid lasting dam

● Do not apply wheel cleaners to thewheels when they are hot. The wheeltemperature should be the same as am-bient temperature.● Rinse the wheel to com

CAUTION● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-lar material.● Small dirt particles can be abrasive anddamaging to leather surfaces andshould be remov

SEAT BELTSThe seat belts can be cleaned by wiping themwith a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.Allow the belts to dry completely in the shadebef

CAUTION● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de-bris from the passenger compartmentby washing it out with a hose. Removedirt with a vacuum cleaner or bro

MEMO7-8 Appearance and care

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements...8-2General maintenance ...8-2Explanation

Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini-mum maintenance requirements with long ser-vice intervals to save you both time and money.However, some day

WARNING● Always route the shoulder belt overyour shoulder and across your chest.Never put the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.Make s

Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat beltsystem (for example, buckles, anchors, adjustersand retractors) operate properly and smoothly,and are

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe ve

QR25DE engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model)4. Air cleaner5. Fuse

VQ35DE engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model)4. Air cleaner5. Fuse

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant to provideyear-round anti-freeze and coolant protection.The anti-

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTA NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.The service procedure can be found in theNISSAN Service Manual.Improper servicing

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oillevel. It should be between the H (High) andL (Low) marks䊊B. This is the normal oper-ating oil level ran

5. Remove the drain plug䊊Bwith a wrench byturning it counterclockwise and completelydrain the oil.If the oil filter is to be changed, remove andreplac

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Turn the engine off.3. Place a large drain pan under th

PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug andalways position the lap belt as low as possibl

CAUTION● Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT FluidNS-2. Do not mix with other fluids.● Using transmission fluid other thanGenuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 willda

For further brake and clutch fluid specificationinformation, refer to “Capacities and recom-mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical andconsumer info

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIRFill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the lowwindshield-washer fl

● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid inthe battery is low. Low battery fluid cancause a higher load on the batterywhich can generate heat, reduce

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or undersevere conditions require frequent checks of thebattery fluid level.JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is ne

1. Power steering fluid pump pulley2. Water pump pulley3. Generator4. Air conditioner5. Crankshaft pulley6. Drive belt Automatic tensionerWARNINGBe su

REPLACING SPARK PLUGSIridium-tipped spark plugsIt is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped䊊Aspark plugs as frequently as conventional typespark plug

䊊3Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter hous-ing and the cover with a damp cloth.NOTE:After installing a new air cleaner, makesure the air cleaner

REPLACINGReplace the wiper blades if they are worn.1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.䊊2Push the release tab, then move the wiperblade dow

If the brakes do not operate properly, have thebrakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjustingbrak

䊊2Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage.● The retractor is desig

If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,the type A fuse will not be level with the fusepocket as shown in the illustration. This will notaff

5. If the fuse is open䊊A, replace it with a newfuse䊊B.6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electricalsystem checked and repaired by a NISSANdealer.Fu

4. If the fuse is open䊊A, replace it with anequivalent good fuse䊊B.5. Push the fuse box cover to install.6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electri

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol-lows:1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli-gent Key.2. Insert a small

Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interferenc

FRONT PARK/TURN/SIDEMARKERLIGHTBulb replacement requires the removal of theheadlight assembly. If replacement is required,see your NISSAN dealer.EXTER

Coupe1. Mirror-mounted turn signal light(if so equipped)2. Interior light3. Map light4. Headlamp assembly5. Fog light (if so equipped)6. Step light7.

Sedan1. Rear map light2. Front map light3. Step light4. Headlamp assembly5. Fog light (if so equipped)6. High-mount stoplight (if so equipped)7. Trunk

Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C or D. Whenreplacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lightand/or cover.Indicates bulb rem

Use a cloth to protect the housing.Use a cloth䊊1to protect the housing. Use a cloth䊊1to protect the housing.Map lightWDI0723Personal light (if so equi

Unfastening the seat belts䊊1To unfasten the seat belt, press the button onthe buckle. The seat belt automatically re-tracts.Checking seat belt operati

Rear combination lightTo access the bulbs in the rear combination light:䊊1Remove the fasteners. Carefully push backthe carpet.䊊2Remove the 2 nuts and

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the“In case of emergency” section of thismanual.TIRE PRESSURETire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)This veh

Tire inflation pressureCheck the tire pressures (including thespare) often and always prior to long dis-tance trips. The recommended tire pres-sure sp

Tire and loading information label䊊1Seating capacity: The maximum num-ber of occupants that can be seatedin the vehicle.䊊2Vehicle load limit: See “Veh

Checking tire pressure1. Remove the valve stem cap from thetire.2. Press the pressure gauge squarelyonto the valve stem. Do not press toohard or force

Size Cold Tire Inflation Pres-sureFront Original Tire P215/60/R16 220 kPa, 32 PSIP215/55R17 230 kPa, 33 PSIP235/45R18Rear Original Tire P215/60R16 220

䊊1Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de-signed for passenger vehicles (not alltires have this information).2. Thre

䊊2TIN (Tire Identification Number) for anew tire (example: DOT XX XX XXXXXXX)1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-ment Of Transportation”. The symbolc

䊊7The word “radial”The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure.䊊8Manufacturer or brand nameManufacturer or brand name is shown.Other Ti

For additional traction on icy roads, studded tiresmay be used. However, some U.S. states andCanadian provinces prohibit their use. Checklocal, state

BLUETOOTH威 is atrademark owned byBluetooth SIG, Inc.,U.S.A. and licensedto Visteon andClarion.XM Radio威 requiressubscription, soldseparately after fir

The shoulder belt comfort assist arm can beadjusted to the position best for you. See “Pre-cautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this sec-tion. To a

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRESTire rotationNISSAN recommends rotating the tiresevery 7,500 miles (12,000 km).See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer-gency”

● The original tires have built-intread wear indicators. When thewear indicators are visible, thetire(s) should be replaced.● Tires degrade with age a

● Do not install a damaged or deformedwheel or tire even if it has been re-paired. Such wheels or tires could havestructural damage and could fail wit

● Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USEONLY spare tire will wear at a faster ratethan the standard tire. Replace thespare tire as soon as the tread wearindi

9 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...9-2Fuel recommendation . . ...9-3Engine

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONUse unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91).CAUTIO

E–85 fuelE-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuelethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 canonly be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Don

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERRECOMMENDATIONSSelecting the correct oilIt is essential to choose the correct grade, qualityand viscosity engine oil to ensur

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval.

● If dirt builds up in the shoulder beltguide of the seat belt anchors, the seatbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulderbelt guide with a clean, dr

ENGINEModel QR25DE VQ35DEType Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHCCylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 6

WHEELS AND TIRESWheel type Size Offset in (mm)Aluminum/Steel 16 x 7JJ 1.77 (45)Aluminum 17 x 7 1/2JJ 1.77 (45)Aluminum 18 x 8.0JJ 1.77 (45)T type (Spa

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first findout if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERThe number is stamped on the engine as shown.F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABELThe Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStan

EMISSION CONTROLINFORMATION LABELThe emission control information label is at-tached to the underside of the hood as shown.TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIO

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATIONLABELThe air conditioner specification label is affixed tothe underside of the hood as shown.Use the following steps to m

WARNING● It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area inside a vehicle. Ina collision, people riding in theseareas are more likely to be seri-ousl

To get “the combined weight of occu-pants and cargo”, add the weight of alloccupants, then add the total luggageweight. Examples are shown in the foll

Steps for determining correct loadlimit1. Locate the statement “The combinedweight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXXlbs” on your

● Overloading not only can shortenthe life of your vehicle and thetire, but can also cause unsafevehicle handling and longer brak-ing distances. This

This is especially important because yourvehicle has a supplemental restraint sys-tem (Air bag system) for the front passen-ger. See “Supplemental res

The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)equals the combined weight of the towing vehicle(including passengers and cargo) plus the totaltrailer load. To

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight(GVW)/Maximum Gross Axle Weight(GAW)The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceedthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)sho

4,203 lb. (1906 kg) GVWR– 4,103 lb. (1861 kg) GVW= 100 lb. (45 kg) Available for tongueweight1,000 lb. (454 kg) Capacity available fortowing100 lb. (4

● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must belong enough to be properly secured to theball mount. There should be at least 2threads showing beyond th

Trailer lightsCAUTIONWhen splicing into the vehicle electricalsystem, a commercially available power-type module/converter must be used toprovide powe

● When backing up, hold the bottom of thesteering wheel with one hand. Move yourhand in the direction in which you want thetrailer to go. Make small c

2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply thebrakes and pull to the side of the road in asafe area.3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is ba

Manual Transmission● Always tow with the manual transmission inNeutral.● After towing 500 miles (805 km), start andidle the engine with the transmissi

WARNINGThe temperature grade for this tire is es-tablished for a tire that is properly inflatedand not overloaded. Excessive speed,under-inflation, or

Due to legal requirements in some states andCanadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-tion” for an In

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTSWARNING● Failure to follow the warnings and in-structions for proper use and installa-tion of child restraints could res

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is torecord, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-tions,

For CanadaTo purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser-vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contactyour nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-ber and

10 IndexAAir bag (See supplemental restraintsystem) ...1-42Air bag systemFront (See supplemental front impactair bag system) ...

Precautions on childrestraints...1-24, 1-30, 1-35, 1-39Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-28Child safety rear door lock ...3-

Engine coolant...8-8Engine oil ...8-9Power steering fluid ...8-13F.M.V.S.S. certification label...9-10

Engine serial number ...9-10F.M.V.S.S. certification label...9-10Tire and Loading Information label ...9-11Vehicle identification num

PowerPower door locks ...3-5Power outlet ...2-35Power rear windows ...2-43Power steering fluid ...8-13Po

Supplemental restraint systemInformation and warning labels ...1-56Precautions on supplemental restraintsystem ...1-42Supplementa

Low tire pressure warning light ...2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warninglight ...2-23Passenger air bag and status light ...

RECOMMENDED FUEL:Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91).CAUTION●

– Child restraint anchor points are de-signed to withstand loads from childrestraints that are properly fitted.– Never use the anchor points for adult

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2010 ALTIMAOWNER'S MANUALL32-DPrinting : December 2009 (12)Publication No.: OM0E-0L32U1Printed in U.S.A.For your safety,

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchorsand Teth

Installing child restraint LATCH loweranchor attachmentsLATCH compatible child restraints include tworigid or webbing-mounted attachments that canbe c

Top tether anchorWARNINGDo not allow cargo to contact the toptether strap when it is attached to the toptether anchor. Properly secure the cargoso it

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-erly attached to the lowe

5. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe

NISSAN CARES...Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NIS

WARNINGThe three-point seat belt with AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) must be usedwhen installing a child restraint. Failure touse the ALR mode will

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-erly attached to the lowe

5. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing-mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “ChildSafety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in-stalling a child restraint.Follow these steps to inst

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child

8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe

INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAPFirst, secure the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchors (rear outboard seat positions only)or the seat belt, as appli

● Make sure the child’s head will be properlysupported by the booster seat or vehicleseat. The seatback must be at or above thecenter of the child’s e

Table ofContentsIllustrated table of contentsSafety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systemInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and

1. If you must install a booster seat in thefront seat, move the seat to the rear-most position.2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Onlyplace it

7. If the booster seat is installed in the frontpassenger seat, place the ignition switch inthe ON position. The front passenger air bagstatus lightma

WARNING● The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a side impact, rearimpact, rollover, or lower severity fron-tal collision. Alwa

WARNING● Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some exam

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WARNING● Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain air bags inflate if theyare not properly restraine

WARNING● The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtain air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat with both feet

SSS0162CoupeWRS09081-48 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag inflators2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bags3. Front seat-mounted side-im

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System for the driver and frontpassenger seats.

Front passenger air bag and status lightWARNINGThe front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this sect

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.NISSAN also recommends that appropriate childrestraints and boost

● Do not place objects with sharp edgeson the seat. Also, do not place heavyobjects on the seat that will leave per-manent impressions in the seat. Su

Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag systemsThe side air bags are located in th

● Right after inflation, several side air bagand curtain air bag system componentswill be hot. Do not touch them; you mayseverely burn yourself.● No u

The pretensioner system activates in conjunctionwith the front air bag system. Working with theseat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat beltwhen

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHTThe supplemental air bag warning light,displayingin the instrument panel, moni-tors the circuits of the supplemental

● The front air bag, side air bag, curtainair bag systems and the pretensionersystem should be inspected by aNISSAN dealer if there is any damage toth

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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel...2-2Meters and gauges ...2-3Speedometer and O

0 Illustrated table of contentsAir bags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2Exterior front ...0-3Exte

Windows ...2-42Power windows ...2-42Moonroof (if so equipped) ...

1. Vents (P. 4-18)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)/Blueto

20. Vehicle information display controls(P. 2-17)21. Hood release (P. 3-23)22. Trunk opener (P. 3-23)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-34)

1. Speedometer2. Change button3. Odometer/twin trip odometerSPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETERSpeedometerThe speedometer䊊1indicates vehicle speed inmiles per ho

TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine intothe red zone䊊1.CAUTIONWhen engine speed approa

FUEL GAUGEThe gauge indicates the approximate fuel levelin the tank.The gauge may move slightly during braking,turning, acceleration, or going up or d

Push the button for about 1 second whenthe ignition switch is placed in the ON position totoggle the compass display䊊1on or off. Thedisplay will indic

● If a magnet is located near the com-pass or the vehicle is driven where theterrestrial magnetism is disturbed, thecompass display may not indicate t

● The compass may not indicate the correctcompass point in tunnels or while driving upor down a steep hill. (The compass returnsto the correct compass

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning lightSeat belt warning light and chime Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)or Brake warning lightSupplemental ai

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-28)2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-15)3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-42)4. Front seat-mounted

WARNING LIGHTSor Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)warning lightWhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)war

CAUTION● Do not ground electrical accessoriesdirectly to the battery terminal. Doingso will bypass the variable control sys-tem and the vehicle batter

TPMS malfunction:If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the lowtire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-mately 1 minute when the ignition

The seat belt warning light may also illuminate ifthe front passenger’s seat belt is not fastenedwhen the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For7 sec

High beam indicator light(blue)This blue light comes on when the headlight highbeams are on and goes out when the low beamsare selected.The high beam

You may feel or hear the system working; this isnormal.The light will blink for a few seconds after theVDC system stops limiting wheel spin.Theindicat

The vehicle information display䊊1is located onthe bottom of the speedometer. It displays suchitems as:● Intelligent Key operation information● some in

Average speed modeThe average speed mode can be selected todisplay the average miles per gallon and miles perhour since the last reset.Time/Miles (km)

Exterior Temperature modeThe exterior temperature mode can be selectedto provide you with the temperature outside ofyour vehicle.Setting modeThe setti

Reset modeThe reset mode can be selected in any screenthat allows for preferences to be programmed.Once the screen is selected, you have the optionto