Nissan 2011 Altima Coupe User Manual

®2011 ALTIMAOWNER’S MANUALFor your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.2011 NISSAN ALTIMA L32-DL32-DPrinting : November 2010 (16)Public

Coupe1. Power windows (P. 2-43)2. Windshield (P. 8-21)3. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-28)4. Engine hood (P. 3-23)5. Tie down (P. 6-14)6. Fo

For additional information, see “Indicators formaintenance” later in this section.Options modeThe LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear whenselecting the “

Indicators for maintenance1. Engine oil replacement indicatorThis indicator appears when the customerset distance comes for changing the engineoil. Yo

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 dischargeindicator13. Loose fuel cap warning14. Check tire pressure w

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

Your vehicle may have two types of security sys-tems:● Vehicle security system● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer SystemVEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMThe vehicle se

The alarm is activated by:● opening the door or trunk lid without usingthe key or Intelligent Key (even if the door isunlocked by releasing the door i

SWITCH OPERATIONThe windshield wiper and washer switch oper-ates when the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition.Push the lever down to operate t

To defrost the rear window glass and outsidemirrors (if so equipped), start the engine andpush the rear window defroster switch on. Therear window def

● The life of xenon headlights will beshortened by frequent on-off opera-tion. It is generally desirable not to turnoff the headlights for short inter

Sedan1. Power windows (P. 2-43)2. Windshield (P. 8-21)3. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-28)4. Engine hood (P. 3-23)5. Tie down (P. 6-14)6. Fo

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

Be sure you do not put anything on top ofthe autolight sensor located on the top sideof the instrument panel. The autolight sen-sor controls the autol

WARNINGWhen the daytime running light system isactive, tail lights on your vehicle are noton. It is necessary at dusk to turn on yourheadlights. Failu

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switchto theposition, then turn the fog lightswitch to theposition.To t

To sound the horn, push the center pad area ofthe steering wheel.WARNINGDo not disassemble the horn. Doing socould affect proper operation of thesuppl

The vehicle should be driven with the VehicleDynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-ing conditions.If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the

Open the lower half of the console box to accessthe power outlet. Refer to “Console box” in thissection.MAP POCKETS SEATBACK POCKETS (if soequipped)Th

STORAGE POUCH (if so equipped)A storage pouch is located on the front of thedriver’s and passenger’s seats.WARNINGDo not store angular, sharp, heavy o

Front - Type ALIC1075Front - Type BLIC1105Rear (sedan)WRS0167Instruments and controls 2-39

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

Coupe1. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch(P. 2-29)2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)4. Vehicl

GLOVE BOXOpen the glove box by pulling the handle. Use themaster key when locking䊊1or unlocking䊊2theglove box.WARNINGKeep glove box lid closed while d

STORAGE BOX (if so equipped) COVERED STORAGE BOXPush the center of the lid to open.GROCERY HOOKSThe grocery hooks are located in the trunk andcan be u

CARGO NET (if so equipped)WARNINGProperly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding orshifting. In a sudden stop or collisi

1. Window lock button2. Power door lock switch3. Front passenger side (automatic switch,if so equipped)4. Right rear passenger side (sedan only)5. Lef

Rear power window switch (sedanonly)The rear power window switches open or closeonly the corresponding windows. To open thewindow, push the switch and

When power window switch does notoperateIf the power window automatic function (closingonly) does not operate properly, perform the fol-lowing procedu

CAUTION● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sandfrom the moonroof before opening.● Do not place heavy objects on themoonroof or surrounding area.Resetti

WARNING● In an accident you could be thrown fromthe vehicle through an open moonroof.Always use seat belts and childrestraints.● Do not allow anyone t

The interior light has a three-position switch andoperates regardless of ignition switch position.● When the switch is in the ON position䊊1,the interi

CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)The console light will turn on whenever the park-ing lights or headlights are illuminated.The console light brightness c

Sedan1. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch(P. 2-29)2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)4. Vehicl

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.The light will go off after about 15 minutes if th

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK姞1. To begin, press and hold the two outerHomeLink姞 buttons (to clear the memory)until the indicator light䊊1blinks (after 20second

7. Within 30 seconds of pressing and releas-ing the garage door opener’s program but-ton, quickly and firmly press and release theHomeLink姞 button you

ROLLING CODE PROGRAMMINGRolling code garage door openers (or other roll-ing code devices) which are “code protected”and manufactured after 1996, may b

FCC Notice:This device complies with FCC rules part 15and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera-tion is subject to the following two condi-tions:(1) This

MEMO2-56 Instruments and controls

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

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-8)2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46)3. Sun visors (P. 3-28)4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-49)5. HomeLi

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

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

The interior light timer illuminates for 30 secondswhen a door is unlocked and the room lightswitch is in the DOOR position.The interior light can be

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. 2-29)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

WARNING●Radio waves could adversely affect elec-tric medical equipment. Those who use apacemaker should contact the electricmedical equipment manufact

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

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

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. 2-36)

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

● Do not fill a portable fuel container inthe vehicle or trailer. Static electricitycan cause an explosion of flammableliquid, vapor or gas in any veh

Loose Fuel Cap warningThe LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in thevehicle information display when the fuel-fillercap is not tightened correctly after th

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

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

Music Box姞 (if so equipped) ...4-77Bluetooth姞 streaming audio (if so equipped) ...4-84CD care and cleaning ...

WARNING● Positioning of the heating or air condi-tioning controls and display controlsshould not be done while driving in or-der that full attention m

QR25DE engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model) (

*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“

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

VQ35DE engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model) (

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

Backing up on a steep uphillWhen backing up the vehicle up a hill, the dis-tance guide lines and the vehicle width guidelines are shown closer than th

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

● 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 outlets andfoot 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

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

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

LHA2034 LHA20354-24 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

LHA2036Monitor, 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

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

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 discs (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/DV

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(if so equ

● 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

● Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number ofbits per second used by a digital music file.The size and quality of a compressed digitalaudio file is dete

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

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

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

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 →

When the RADIO button is pressed while theignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, theradio will come on at the station last played.If a compact

SEEK/TRACK button:Whenis pressed while the compact discis playing, the next track following the presentone starts to play from the beginning.Pressseve

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)

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

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

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

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT(if so equipped for driver’s seat)Operating tipsWARNINGBefore driving the vehicle, return the seat-back to an upright seati

For more information about the Music Box姞 fea-ture available with this system, see “Music Box姞”in this section.For more information about the Bluetoot

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

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

● Pull up on the upper seatback release leverto release the seatback only. Push the seat-back forward to allow for access to itemsbehind the front sea

Make sure that your iPod姞 firmware is updated tothe version indicated above.Audio main operationAUX button:Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ONp

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

Audio main operationPlace the ignition switch in the ACC or ONposition. Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedlyto switch to the iPod姞 mode.If the system

Play mode:While the iPod姞 is playing, touch the “Menu” keyto display the iPod姞 menu. Touch the “PlayMode” key to display the Play Mode screen andadjus

MUSIC BOX姞 (if so equipped)The Music Box system can store songs from CDsbeing played. The system has a 9.3 gigabyte(GB) storage capacity.The following

If the title information of the track being recordedis stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, thetitle is automatically displayed on the screen

Stopping playback:The system stops playing when:● Another mode (radio, CD, USB, Bluetooth姞Audio or AUX) is selected.● The audio system is turned off.●

● 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 system to your preferredsettings, touch the “Menu” key during playback,then touch the “Music Box Settings” k

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

Gracenote姞NOTE:● The information contained in theGracenote姞 Database is not fully guaran-teed.● The service of the Gracenote姞 Database onthe Internet

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAM-AGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOSTREVENUES.Copyright:Music recognition technology and related dataare provided by Gr

4. A screen will appear asking if you are con-necting the device to use with the hands-free phone system. Select the “No” key.5. Enter a PIN of your c

Bluetooth姞 audio settingsTo adjust the Bluetooth姞 audio settings, followthe procedure below:1. Press the SETTING button on the instru-ment panel.2. Se

6. The Device Name and Device Address aredisplayed on the screen. Select the “Select”key to make this device the activeBluetooth姞 audio player. Select

1. Source select and Power on switch2. Tuning switch3. Volume control switch1. Source select and Power on switch2. Tuning switch3. Volume control swit

SOURCE select switchPush the source select switch to change themode in the following sequence:Type A Switch:PRESET BANK A → PRESET BANK B → PRE-SET BA

XM (if so equipped):● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds toincrease or decrease the preset station.● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds togo t

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone inyour NISSAN, be sure to observe the followingprecautions; otherwise, the new equipment mayadversely aff

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

Entry to the rear seat from outside ofthe vehicle (if so equipped for Coupemodels)Pull the seat recliner lever to the uppermost po-sition folding the

– 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

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

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

NOTE:Each phone has its own separate phone-book. You cannot access Phone A’s phone-book if you are currently connected withPhone B.“List Names”䊊AUse t

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

Operating tips:● The seatback and track will not lock until theseat back is returned rearward.● The seatback will return to an upright seatingposition

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

MANUAL CONTROLWhile using the voice recognition system, it ispossible to select menu options by using thesteering wheel controls instead of speaking v

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

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

● When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched posi-tion. If they are not completely secu

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

Hold Call:Put an incoming call on hold.Reject Call:Reject an incoming call.To finish the call, follow one of the procedureslisted below:a. Select the

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

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

HEAD RESTRAINTSWARNINGHead restraints supplement the other ve-hicle safety systems. They may provideadditional protection against injury in cer-tain r

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

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

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

AdjustmentAdjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of the seat occupant’s ears.To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lowe

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.

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

RemovalUse the following procedure to remove the ad-justable head restraints.1. Pull the head restraint up to the highestposition.2. Push and hold the

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

CAUTIONDo not place metalized film or any metalparts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. Thismay cause poor reception of the signalsfrom the tire pressure

OFF-ROAD RECOVERYIf the right side or left side wheels leave the roadsurface, maintain control of the vehicle by follow-ing the procedure below. Pleas

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS ANDDRIVINGWARNINGNever drive under the influence of alcoholor drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-duces coordination, delays r

The ignition lock is designed so that the ignitionswitch position cannot be switched to OFF untilthe shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position(

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™BATTERY DISCHARGEIf the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost dis-charged, the guide light䊊Aof the Intelligent Keyport blink

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF orLOCK position, and wait approximately 10seconds.3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.4. Restart the engine while holding

● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-tremely cold weather or when restarting,depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-proximately 1/3 to the

WARNING● Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), Ds (DriveSport) or (M) Manual shi

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

The CVT can operate in a manual drive mode:● M (Manual) mode - With the shift selector inthe manual shift gate Ds (Drive Sport) mode,M (Manual) mode c

WARNINGApply the parking brake if the shift selec-tor is in any position while the engine isnot running. Failure to do so could causethe vehicle to mo

Manual shift mode (if so equipped)When the shift selector is in the Ds (Drive Sport)position, the transmission is ready for the manualshift mode. Shif

● 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

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

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

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM(ABS)WARNING● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is asophisticated device, but it cannot pre-vent accidents resulting from car

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

When the VDC switch is used to turn off thesystem, the VDC system still operates to preventone drive wheel from slipping by transferringpower to a non

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKTo prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-icer through the key hole. If the lock becomesfrozen, heat the key before ins

● Whatever the condition, drive with cau-tion. Accelerate and slow down withcare. If accelerating or downshifting toofast, the drive wheels will lose

MEMO5-30 Starting and driving

6 In case of emergencyEmergency engine shut off ...6-2Flat tire ...6-2Tire Pressure Moni

To shut off the engine in an emergency situationwhile driving perform the following procedure:– Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3consecut

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

● Replacing tires with those not originallyspecified by NISSAN could affect theproper operation of the TPMS.● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol

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

Turn the clamp to remove the spare tire. Removethe spare tire.Removing the bolt-on wheel cover (ifso equipped)CAUTIONDo not use your hands to pry off

Jacking up vehicle and removing thedamaged tireWARNING● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by the jack. If it is nec-essary to work

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

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

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

● 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

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

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

Wheels and tires ...8-38Tire pressure...8-38Tire labeling...

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

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 a pre-diluted mixture of 50% GenuineNISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) and 50% waterto provide year-r

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANTLEVELCheck the coolant level in the reservoir whenthe engine is cold. If the coolant level is belowthe MIN level䊊B, add coolant

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reachesoperati

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

CAUTIONOil level should be checked regularly. Op-erating the engine with an insufficientamount of oil can damage the engine, andsuch damage is not cov

WARNING● Prolonged and repeated contact withused engine oil may cause skin cancer.● Try to avoid direct skin contact withused oil. If skin contact is

CAUTIONBe careful not to burn yourself. The engineoil may be hot.5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface witha clean rag.CAUTIONBe sure to remov

The fluid level should be checked using the HOTMAX range on the power steering fluid reservoirat fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° -80°C) or usi

BRAKE FLUIDCheck the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If thefluid level is below the MIN line or the brakewarning light comes on, add Genuine NISSA

Refill the reservoir more frequently when drivingconditions require an increased amount ofwindshield-washer fluid.Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN

1. Remove the vent caps with a screwdriver asshown. Use a cloth to protect the batterycase.2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it isnecessary to

CAUTION● Do not ground accessories directly tothe battery terminal. Doing so will by-pass the variable voltage control sys-tem and the vehicle battery

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusualwear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt isin poor condition or is loose, have it replacedor adj

WARNINGBe sure the engine and ignition switch areoff and that the parking brake is engagedsecurely.CAUTIONBe sure to use the correct socket to re-move

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

WARNING● Operating the engine with the aircleaner removed can cause you or oth-ers to be burned. The air cleaner notonly cleans the air, it stops the

6. Return the wiper to its original position andrelease it until it has made contact with thewindshield.CAUTION● After wiper blade replacement, return

Proper brake inspection intervals shouldbe followed. For more information regardingbrake inspections, see the appropriate mainte-nance schedule inform

ENGINE COMPARTMENTCAUTIONNever use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical sys

PASSENGER COMPARTMENTCAUTIONNever use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical

Extended storage switch (if soequipped)If any electrical equipment does not operate,remove the extended storage switch and checkfor an open fuse.NOTE:

CAUTIONBe careful not to allow children to swallowthe battery or removed parts.NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fo

4. Close the lid securely as illustrated䊊C䊊D.5. Operate the buttons to check the operation.See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance forreplacement.F

CAUTION● Aiming is not necessary after replacingthe bulb. When aiming adjustment isnecessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.● Do not leave the headlight ass

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSItem Wattage (W) Bulb No.*1Headlight assembly *2Low (Halogen) 55 H11Low (Xenon) 35 D2RHigh 65 H9Park 5 WY5WPark/Turn 28/8

WARNING● After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in po

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

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

CAUTIONNever force the covers into place becausethe hinge pins can be damaged. Followthe removal and installation instructionsto prevent inoperability

REMOVING COVERS FROM REARPARCEL SHELFRemove the top tether anchor cover or key cylin-der cover as follows:1. Lift the cover to the full open position.

2. With the first pin in position䊊2, align thesecond pin with its hinge slot䊊1and pushdown on the cover to completely engage it.A snap sound will be h

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

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

● 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

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 P215/60R16 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATIONTOWING LOAD / SPECIFICATIONUNIT: lb (kg)MAXIMUM TOWINGLOAD1,000 (454)MAXIMUM TONGUELOAD100 (45)TOWING SAFETYTrailer hitchChoo

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

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

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

Additional information concerning motorvehicle safety may be obtained fromTransport Canada’s Road Safety Informa-tion Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or onli

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-ment is required and access to the vehicle or theEDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-facture

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

10 IndexAAir bag (See supplemental restraintsystem) ...1-41Air bag systemFront (See supplemental front impactair bag system) ...

Precautions on childrestraints...1-23, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-27Child safety rear door lock ...3-

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

Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) fluid ...8-13Engine coolant...8-8Engine oil ...8-10Power steering

Emission control information label ...9-11Engine serial number ...9-10F.M.V.S.S. certification label...9-10Tire and Loading Informati

Phone, Bluetooth姞 hands-freesystem ...4-91, 4-106PowerPower door locks ...3-5Power outlet ...2-36Power rear w

Sunroof ...2-46Sunroof (see Moonroof) ...2-46Sun visors ...3-28Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1

Engine oil pressure warning light ...2-12Hazard warning flasher switch ...2-34Low fuel warning light ...2-13, 2-24Low tire pressure warnin

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

®2011 ALTIMAOWNER’S MANUALFor your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.2011 NISSAN ALTIMA L32-DL32-DPrinting : March 2011 (17)Publicati

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

Top tether anchor point locationsThe child restraint top tether strap must be usedwhen installing the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchor attac

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. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 2through 5.REAR-FACING CH

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Childsafety” and “Child restraints” sections before in-stalling a child restraint.Follow these steps to ins

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

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

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If theseat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1through 6.After the

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

Booster seats of various sizes are offered byseveral manufacturers. When selecting anybooster seat, keep the following points in mind:● Choose only a

Booster seat installationCAUTIONDo not use the lap/shoulder belt in theAutomatic Locking Retractor mode whenusing a booster seat with the seat belts.R

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

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint and it is interferingwith the proper booster seat fit, try anotherseating position o

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system can helpcushion the impact force to the head of occu-pants in front and rea

● The driver and front passenger seat beltbuckles are equipped with sensors thatdetect if the seat belts are fastened. TheAdvanced Air Bag System moni

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

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

WARNINGFront seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bags and roof-mounted curtainside-impact supplemental air bags:● The side air bags and curtain

SSS0159 SSS0162Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47

CoupeLRS20251-48 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 ...2-43Power windows ...2-43Moonroof (if so equipped) ...

1. Vents (P. 4-18)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-29)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. 2-36)

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

Press 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 indi

● 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. 1-27)2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-14)3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-41)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

Seat belt warning light andchimeThe light and chime remind you to fasten yourseat belts. The light illuminates whenever theignition switch is placed i

Cruise set switch indicatorlightThe light comes on while the vehicle speed iscontrolled by the cruise control system. If the lightblinks while the eng

The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinkingand come on steady. Have the vehicle inspectedby a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to haveyour vehicle

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ door buzzerThe Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if theIntelligent Key is left inside the vehicle whenlocking the doors. When

Fuel economy modeThe fuel economy mode can be selected to dis-play the instant fuel economy since the last reset.Average speed modeThe average speed m

Range modeThe range mode can be selected to give you anestimation of the distance that can be drivenbefore refueling. The range is constantly calcu-la

Alert modeThe alert mode allows you to set alerts notifyingyou of time to rest or icy conditions.The time to rest alert lets you know when youhave bee