Nissan 2010 Altima User Manual

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2010 ALTIMAOWNER'S MANUALL32-DPrinting : August 2009 (15)Publication No.: OM0E-0L32U0Printed in U.S.A.For your safety, re

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

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

Engine start operation indicator (M/T mod-els)This indicator illuminates when the ignition switchis placed in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON positionwith th

The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannotprevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior orexterior vehicle components in all situations. A

(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:●

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. When activated, the hazard indicator willflash twice. When deactivated, the hazardindicator will flash once.5. The ignition switch must be placed i

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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) ...4-77Bluetooth姞 streaming audio (if so equipped) ...4-85CD care an

WARNING● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,fire, or electrical shock.● Do not use this system if you no

*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

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“

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

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 further than itappears.Backing up on a steep downhillWhen backing up

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

ADJUSTING THE SCREENThe procedure for adjusting the quality of thescreen differs depending on the type of screenpresent on the vehicle.For vehicles wi

● Objects on the monitor may not be clear in adark place or at night.● If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera,the RearView Monitor may not displ

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

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

1. Fan speed control/system OFF dial2. Air flow control buttons3. Temperature control dial4. Air conditioner button5. Rear window defroster6. MAX A/C

Use the off position for normal heater or air con-ditioner operation.Air conditioner buttonThe button is provided only on vehicles equippedwith an air

Bi-level heatingThe bi-level mode directs warmed air to the sideand center vents and to the front and rear flooroutlets.1. Press thebutton to the OFF

Dehumidified defoggingThis mode is used to defog the windows anddehumidify the air.1. Press theair flow control button.2. Turn the fan control dial to

WHA1408 WHA14094-24 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

WHA1410 WHA1411Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-25

WHA14124-26 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

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

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

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

OPERATING TIPS● When the engine coolant temperature andoutside air temperature are low, the air flowfrom the foot outlets may not operate for amaximum

RADIOWith the ignition placed in the ACC or ON posi-tion, press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knobto turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with

SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if soequipped)When the satellite radio is used for the first timeor the battery has been replaced, the satelliteradio may n

● CDs that are in poor condition or aredirty, scratched or covered with finger-prints may not work properly.● The following CDs may not work prop-erly

● Recordable compact disc s (DVD±R,DVD±R DL)● Rewritable compact discs(DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL)● Do not use the following CDs/DVDs asthey may cause the CD/D

● This copyright protected technologycannot be used without a permit fromMacrovision Corporation. It is limitedto personal use, etc., as long as thepe

● If you are using an iPod姞 (3rd Generationwith Dock connector), do not use very longnames for the song title, album name or artistname to avoid the i

● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequencyis the rate at which the samples of a signalare converted from analog to digital (A/Dconversion) per second.●

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

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

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and str

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

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 and Bal-ance)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

TUNE/FF·REW (FastForward, Rewind) button:When the TUNE/FF·REW buttonoris pressed while the compact disc is playing, thecompact disc plays at an increa

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

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

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

AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Balanceand Fade):Press the AUDIO control knob to change themode as follows:Bass → Treble → Balance → FadeTo adjust B

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

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

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

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

DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC (DVD)PLAYER OPERATION (models withNavigation System)PrecautionsStart the engine when using the DVD entertain-ment system.Movies

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

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

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

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

Recording CDs1. Operate the audio system to play a CD.For information on playing CDs, see “Com-pact Disc (CD) player operation” in this sec-tion.2. To

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

Automatic recording:If the “Automatic Recording” function is turned toON, recording starts when a CD is inserted. Formore information, see “Music Box

TUNE/FOLDER knob:The TUNE/FOLDER knob skips from album toalbum unless it is playing “All Songs” from theMusic Library menu. When playing “All Songs”,t

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

● Play ModeAlters the play mode of the playlist. Touchthe key of the mode you wish to apply. Themodes change the play pattern as follows:– Normal - no

Music Box settingsTo set up the Music Box Hard Drive audio systemto your preferred settings, touch the “Menu” keyduring playback, then touch the “Musi

Gracenote姞NOTE:●The information contained in the Gracenote姞Database is not fully guaranteed.● The service of the Gracenote姞 Database onthe Internet ma

Copyright:Music recognition technology and related dataare provided by Gracenote姞. Gracenote is theindustry standard in music recognition technol-ogy

5. Enter a PIN of your choice. It will be neededby your Bluetooth姞 audio device to com-plete the connection process. See theBluetooth姞 audio device’s

4. Select the “Audio Player” key. 5. A list of the connected Bluetooth姞 audioplayers is displayed. Select the name of thedevice you wish to edit.6. Th

CD CARE AND CLEANING● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend thedisc. Never touch the surface of the disc.● Always place the discs in the storage casew

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

1. Source select and Power on switch2. Tuning switch3. Volume control switch1. Source select and Power on switch2. Menu control switch/ENTER button3.

Type C Switch:AM → FM1 → FM2 → XM1 → XM2 → XM3(satellite radio, if so equipped) → CD/DVD*→Music Box** → USB/iPod姞* → Bluetooth姞 Au-dio* → AUX* → AM.*

DVD:● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds toincrease or decrease the track number.● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds toincrease or decrease t

CAUTION● Keep the antenna as far away as pos-sible from the electronic controlmodules.● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in(20 cm) away from the elec

Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth姞Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com-patible Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phone, youcan set up the wir

– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent itfrom being dialed.● When the radio wave condition is not idealor ambient sound is too loud, it may bediff

Operating tipsTo get the best performance out of the NISSANVoice Recognition system, observe the following:● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet

– NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixtytwo hundred,” and– NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty twohundred”● Numbers can be spoken in small groups

You can also use the buttonto interrupt the system feedbackand give a command at once. See“List of voice commands” and“During a call” in this section

3. Say: “Add phone”䊊B. The system acknowl-edges the command and asks you to initiateconnecting from the phone handset䊊C.The connecting procedure of th

Entry to the rear seat from outside ofthe vehicle on the front passenger side(Coupe)Pull the seat recliner lever䊊1to the uppermostposition folding the

LIST OF VOICE COMMANDSMain Menu“Call”“Phonebook”“Recent Calls”“Connect Phone”When you press and release the button onthe steering wheel, you can choos

If a call back number does not exist, the systemannounces, “There is no number to call back” andends the VR session.During a callDuring a call there a

“Transfer entry”䊊AUse the Transfer Entry command to store a newname in the system.When prompted by the system, say the name youwould like to give the

difficulty recognizing. For more information see“Record Name” in this section.NOTE:Each phone has its own separate phone-book. You cannot access Phone

Use the Recent Calls command to access out-going, incoming or missed calls.“Outgoing”䊊AUse the Outgoing command to list the outgoingcalls made from th

5. Press the button.For information on selecting a different lan-guage, see “Choosing a language” in thissection.6. Voice memory A or memory B is sele

● go back● call five six two eight zero● dial six six four three sevenMANUAL CONTROLWhile using the voice recognition system, it ispossible to select

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 (coupe)Pull the upper seatback release lever䊊1to theuppermost po

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

Navigation Command:COMMAND ACTIONHome Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book.Address Searches for a location by the street addre

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

Navigation Command:COMMAND ACTIONHome Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book.Address Searches for a location by the street addre

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Additional information:● The TPMS does not monitor the tirepressure of the spare tire.● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicleis driven at speed

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

Manual shift modeWhen the shift selector is in the Ds (Drive Sport)position, the transmission is ready for the manualshift mode. Shift ranges can be s

● In the manual shift mode, the transmis-sion may shift up automatically to ahigher range than selected if the en-gine speed is too high. When the ve-

Accelerator downshift— in D position —For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel-erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis-sion down in

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.

ShiftingTo change gears or when upshifting or down-shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift intothe appropriate gear, then release the clutchsl

Suggested maximum speed in eachgearDownshift to a lower gear if the engine is notrunning smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.Do not exceed the maxi

3. Type A , firmly depress the parking brakepedal and it will release. Type B, while pullingup on the parking brake lever slightly, pushthe button and

To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle tothe desired speed, push the COAST/SET switchand release it. The SET indicator light in theinstrument p

CAUTIONDuring the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),follow these recommendations to obtainmaximum engine performance and en-sure the future reliability and

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

● 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

Front-seat Active Head RestraintsThe Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-ing the force that the seatback receives from theoccupant in a rear-en

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

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

Getting the spare tire and toolsOpen the trunk. Lift the trunk floor carpeting andspare tire cover. Remove the jack䊊1and wheelnut wrench䊊2from the too

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

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

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

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

● Make sure the jumper cables do nottouch moving parts in the engine com-partment and that the cable clamps donot contact any other metal.5. Start the

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

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

CAUTIONFollow the directions below to avoidstaining or discoloring the wheels:● Do not use a cleaner that uses strongacid or alkali contents to clean

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE:After installing a new air cleaner, makesure the air cleaner cover is seated in thehousing and latch the clips.WARNING●Operating the engine with

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

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

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

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.Map lightWDI0723Personal lightWDI06328-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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

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

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

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may bepoorer than that of non-studded snow tires.TIRE CHAINS

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

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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

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.

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 7.5JJ 1.77 (45)T type (Spa

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSCoupe SedanOverall length in (mm) 182.5 (4,636) 189.8 (4,820)Overall width in (mm) 70.7 (1,795) 70.7 (1,795)Overall height in (m

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.

● 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

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

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITYDo not exceed the load limit of your ve-hicle shown as “The combined weight ofoccupants and cargo” on the Tire andLoading Informa

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

5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load

WARNINGOverloading or improper loading of atrailer and its cargo can adversely affectvehicle handling, braking and perfor-mance and may lead to accide

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engineperform

Towing capacities are calculated assuming abase vehicle with driver and any options requiredto achieve the rating. Additional passengers,cargo and/or

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

Always verify that available capacities are withinthe required ratings.TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATIONTOWING LOAD / SPECIFICATIONUNIT: lb (kg)MAXIMUM TOWING

CAUTION● Do not use axle-mounted hitches.● The hitch should not be attached to oraffect the operation of the impact-absorbing bumper.● Do not modify t

WARNINGNever connect a trailer brake system di-rectly to the vehicle brake system.Pre-towing tips● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition w

To drive away:1. Start the vehicle.2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.3. Shift the transmission into gear.4. Release the parking brake.5. Drive slowly

● Some states or provinces have specificregulations and speed limits for vehicles thatare towing trailers. Obey the local speedlimits.● Check your hit

DOT (Department of Transportation) QualityGrades: All passenger car tires must conform tofederal safety requirements in addition to thesegrades.Qualit

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the followingemission warranties:For USA1. Emission Defects Warranty2. Emissions Performance WarrantyDetails of this

WARNINGAlways drive the vehicle in a safe andprudent manner according to traffic con-ditions and obey all traffic laws.1. Start the engine when the en

the type of personally identifying data routinelyacquired during a crash investigation.To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-ment is required

Insist on the use of genuine NISSANcollision parts!If you want your vehicle to be restored using partsmade to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-tio

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

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...9-11

Engine serial number ...9-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label...9-11Tire and Loading Information label ...9-12Vehicle 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 washer fluid warning light ...2-23Passenger air bag and status light ...1-51Seat belt warning lig

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

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2010 ALTIMAOWNER'S MANUALL32-DPrinting : September 2009 (11)Publication No.: OM0E-0L32U0Printed in U.S.A.For your safety,

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

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

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

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-ways follow the child restraint manufactur-er’s instructions.The back of the child restraint should be

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.6. Remove any additional slack from the seatbelt; press

8. Tighten the tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions to remove anyslack.9. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secure

4. Tighten the tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions to remove anyslack.If you have any questions when installing atop tether strap

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times w

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

3. The booster seat should be positioned onthe vehicle seat so that it is stable.If necessary, adjust or remove the head re-straint to obtain the corr

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEMThis Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-tion contains important information concerningthe following sys

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

ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45

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

restraints and booster seats be properly installedin a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupantclassification sensor is designed to operate as

● 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 is encased with the seat beltretractor. These seat belts are used the same wayas conventional seat belts.When a pretensioner activate

When the ignition is placed in the ON position,the supplemental air bag warning light illuminatesfor about 7 seconds and then turns off. Thismeans the

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

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

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

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

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

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

For additional information, see “Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting anddriving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Main-tenance

Supplemental air bag warninglightWhen the ignition switch is placed in the ON orSTART position, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates fo

The high beam indicator light also comes onwhen the passing signal is activated.Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)If this indicator light comes on stead

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

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