Nissan 2009 Altima - Manual

0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5Passen...

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-27) 2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-15) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-43) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-43) 5. Head Restraints (P. 1-11 ) 6. Front seat belts (P. 1-15) 7. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P. 1-4...

Coupe 1. Power windows (P. 2-44) 2. Windshield (P. 8-20) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-27) 4. Engine hood (P. 3-23) 5. Tie down/towing hooks (if so equipped)(P. 6-12) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-33) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch(P. 2-29) 8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) ...

Coupe 1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-28) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24) 3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23) 4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) 5. Opener operation (if so equipped)(P. 3-23) 6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation(P. 3-25, P. 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25...

Sedan 1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-28) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24) 3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23) 4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) 5. Opener operation (if so equipped)(P. 3-23) 6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation(P. 3-25, P. 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25...

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-9) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46) 3. Sun visors (P. 3-27) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-48) 5. HomeLink T (if so equipped) (P. 2-51) 6. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror(if so equipped) (P. 3-28) 7. Glove box (P. 2-41) 8. Front cup holders (P. 2-...

1. Vents (P. 4-10) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-29) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)/Bluetooth T hands-free phone system (if so equipped)(P. 4-44, P. 4-46, P. 4-61) 4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-43,...

QR25DE engine 1. 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. 8-14, 8-14) 4. Air cleaner (P. 8-19) 5. Fuse block (P. 8-22) 6. Battery (P. 8-15) 7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8...

Warning light Name Page or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light 2-11 or Brake warning light 2-11 Charge warninglight 2-11 Continuously Vari-able Transmission(CVT) check warn-ing light (if soequipped) 2-11 Engine oil pressurewarning light 2-12 Low tire pressurewarning light 2-12 Warning light...

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious interna...

CAUTION ● Do not operate the power recline switch when the seatback has been manually released using the upper seatback re- lease lever s 1 . Doing so can damage the seat. ● Do not pull on the upper seatback re- lease lever or the trim to return the seatback to a normal seating position. Doing so ma...

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Pull the lever up or push down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push the switch (Type A) forward or backward or mo...

Entry to the rear seat from outside of the vehicle on the front passenger side (Coupe) Pull the seat recliner lever s 1 to the uppermost position folding the seatback forward s 2 , releas- ing the seat track.Slide the entire seat forward for access to the rear seat. To return the seat to a locked po...

Pull the upper seatback release lever s 1 to the uppermost position, folding the seatback forward s 2 , releasing the seat track. Slide the entire seat forward for access to the rear seat. To return the seat to a locked position: Push the upper seatback rearward until the seat- back and track are lo...

Center armrest (if so equipped) Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal. HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specifi...

Front-seat Active Head Restraints The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of th...

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encour...

CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organization...

80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit.NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoul- der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the ...

Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling m...

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts.The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child r...

Shoulder belt height adjustment (Sedan, front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To adjust, pull out the adjustment button s 1 and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired pos...

WARNING ● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts, should be used with NISSAN seat belts. ● Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury i...

● When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. CAUTION Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles bef...

LATCH lower anchor point locations The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is at- tached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors. WARNING ● Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown. If a child restraint ...

LATCH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child restraint” later in this section for installation in- structions.When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restrain...

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS WARNING ● Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death. ● Infants and small children should never be carried on y...

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger se...

6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in “Three-point seat belt with retrac- tor” earlier in this section. 7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, push the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bags...

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the informati...

NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described abov...

● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. ● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent damage to or ac...

When the ignition is placed in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag and pretensioner systems need ...

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Tachometer . . . . . . . . . ....

1. Vents (P. 4-10) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-29) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)/Bluetooth T hands-free phone system (if so equipped)(P. 4-44, P. 4-46, P. 4-61) 4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-43,...

20. Traction Control System (TCS) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-25) Trunk opener (P. 3-23) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35) Intelligent Key port (P. 5-7) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual. See the page number indicated in paren- theses ...

1. Speedometer 2. Change button 3. Odometer/twin trip odometer SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETERSpeedometer The speedometer s 1 indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is ...

TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into the red zone s 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGI...

FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.The low fuel warning light comes on when th...

● If a magnet is located near the com-pass or the vehicle is driven where theterrestrial magnetism is disturbed, thecompass display may not indicate thecorrect direction. ● In places where the terrestrial magne-tism is disturbed, the correction of thedirection starts automatically. Inaccurate compas...

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning light NISSAN Intelligent Key™ warning light Security indicator light or Brake warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Slip indicator light (if so equipped) Charge warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Traction Control System off indicator l...

WARNING LIGHTS or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running,...

Engine oil pressure warninglight This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is notd...

● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and in- crease the likelihood of tire f...

The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.Refer to “Seat ...

The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a ...

Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.Turn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle. The vehicle information display s 1 is located on the bottom of t...

Your vehicle may have two types of security sys- tems: ● Vehicle security system ● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not, however, a m...

SWITCH OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer switch oper- ates when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: s 1 Intermittent — intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the switch toward s A (Slower) or s B (Faster...

To defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.The rear window defroster automatically turns off af...

XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so equipped) WARNING c HIGH VOLTAGE ● When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or disassemble. Always have your xe- non headlights replaced at a NISSAN dealer. ● Xenon headlights provide considerably more li...

CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, licens...

CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature au- tomatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the head- light switch to the OFF position when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights...

TURN SIGNAL SWITCHTurn signal s 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically. Lane change signal s 2 To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the ...

The flashers will operate with the ignition switch placed in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving. To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper ope...

The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. They are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. The console outlet is powered directly by the vehi- cle’s battery. CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. ● Only certain power outl...

Open the lower half of the console box to access the power outlet. Refer to “Console box” in this section. MAP POCKETS SEATBACK POCKETS (if so equipped) The seatback pockets are located on the back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets can be used to store maps. Console box WIC1262 WIC1...

STORAGE POUCH (if so equipped) A storage pouch is located on the front of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. WARNING Do not store angular, sharp, heavy objects or objects that cannot fully fit inside the pouch because they might increase the likelihood of an injury in a crash. SUNGLASSES HOLDER To ...

CUP HOLDERS To open the front cup holders, push the cup holder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid and push down until it clicks in place.The plastic insert (if so equipped) may be re- moved to accommodate a larger cup size or for cleaning.The rear center cup holders are located in the rear fold...

GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key when locking s 1 or unlocking s 2 the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. CONSOLE BOX Upper half Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the upper ...

STORAGE BOX (if so equipped) COVERED STORAGE BOX Push the center of the lid to open. LIC1477 Type A LIC1090 Type B LIC1078 2-42 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima (alt) Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)02/03/09—debbie X

GROCERY HOOKS (if so equipped) The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and can be used to hang a standard size plastic grocery bag. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 20 lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook. CARGO NET (if so equipped) WARNING Properly secure all cargo with ropes or str...

POWER WINDOWS WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowing...

Auto-reverse function If the control unit detects something caught in the window as it is closing, the window will be imme- diately lowered.The auto-reverse function can be activated when the window is closed by automatic operation when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position or for 45 seco...

To fully close the moonroof, push the switchtoward s 2 . To open or close the moonroof part way, push the switch in any direction while the moonroof is sliding to stop it in the desired position. Tilting the moonroof Close the moonroof by pushing the switchtoward s 2 . Release the switch, then push ...

Depending on the environment or drivingconditions, the auto-reverse function maybe activated if an impact or load similar tosomething being caught in the moonroofoccurs. WARNING There are some small distances immedi- ately before the closed position which cannot be detected. Make sure that all passe...

To turn the map lights on, press the light lens. To turn them off, press the lens again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. To turn the rear map lights on, press the switch. To turn them off, press the switch again. The...

The HomeLink T Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device.HomeLink T Universal Transceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighti...

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 NISSAN Intelligent Key™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . ...

1. Two Intelligent Keys 2. Mechanical keys (inside IntelligentKeys) 3. Key number plate NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent Key which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelli- gent Key components and NISSAN Vehicle Im- mobilizer System components. Never leave...

Mechanical key The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key.To remove the mechanical key, release the lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to the lock position.Use the mechanical key to lo...

WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and wi...

3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of performing Step #2: ● To change AUTO UNLOCK settings: push and hold the power door lock switchto the position (UNLOCK) for more than 5 seconds. ● To change AUTO LOCK settings: push and hold the power door lock switch tothe position (LOCK) for more than...

● Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet. ● Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV, audio equipment and personal computers. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that...

Locking doors 1. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and make sure you carry the Intelli- gent Key with you. 2. Close all doors.3. Push any door handle request switch s 1 while carrying the Intelligent Key with you. 4. All doors and the ...

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 Key in a purse, pocket or your other hand. CAUTION The lockout protection may not function under the following conditions: ● When the Intelligent Ke...

● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. ● Locking the doors with the remote controller. ● Switching the room light switch to the OFF position. Opening the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk opener request switch s A for more than 1 second while carrying the Intel- ligent Key with you. 2. The tr...

Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Key. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once. 5. All doors will be locked. CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that ...

The interior light illuminates for 15 seconds when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position.The light can be turned off without waiting for 15 seconds by performing one of the following op- erations: ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. ● Locking the doors ...

The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for 25 seconds, or ● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key. ● Pushing the request switch on the driver or passenger door with the Intelligent Key in range of the door handle. Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deac...

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the ignition switch to stop the en...

s 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly. s 2 Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood. s 3 Remove the support rod from the clamp. s 4 Insert the support rod into the hole on the passen...

● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys. To open...

TILT OPERATION Pull the lever s 1 all the way toward you and adjust the steering wheel up or down s 2 to the desired position. Lock the wheel by releasing the lever and ensure that the lever has returned to its original position. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose...

s 3 Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped) in or out as needed. CAUTION Do not store the sun visor before returning the extension to its original position. VANITY MIRRORS To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated ...

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims according to the intensity of the head- lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.The indicator...

Manual folding outside mirrors (if so equipped) Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it. WPD0056 3-30 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima (alt) Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)02/03/09—debbie X

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Setting up the start-up screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3How to use the SETUP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 button . . . . . . . ....

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 notice any abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack of sound. Continued use of the system may result in accident, fire or electric shock. ● In c...

When you use this system, make sure the engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long time, it will use up all the battery power, and the engine will not start. Reference symbols:SETUP button — This is a button on the control panel.“Display” key...

Clock Adjusting the time: The following display will appear when pressing the SETUP button, then touching the “Clock” key. On-screen Clock: When this item is turned on, a clock is always displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. This clock will indicate the time almost exactly because it is...

When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows the view directly to the rear of the vehicle. WARNING ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary ob- jects to help avoid damaging the ve- hicle. The system will not detect ...

Adjust air flow direction by moving the vent slides.Open or close the vents by using the dial. Movethe dial toward the to open the vents or toward the to close them. Right and Left WHA0736 Center WHA0737 Rear (sedan, if so equipped) WHA0688 VENTS 4-10 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recogni...

WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inad...

● The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off are also controlled automatically. ● A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal...

OPERATING TIPS ● When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera- ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normall...

● Do not expose the CD to direct sun-light. ● 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: ● Copy control compact discs (CCCD) ● Recordable compact discs (CD-R) ● Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW...

● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency is the rate at which the samples of a signal are converted from analog to digital (A/D conversion) per second. ● Multisession — Multisession is one of the methods for writing data to media. Writing data once to the media is called a single session, and writi...

Troubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly.Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player.If there is a...

AUDIO button (Bass, Treble, Fade and Bal-ance) Press the AUDIO button to change the mode as follows:Bass → Treble → Fade → Balance → Beep ON/OFF → Audio → Bass To adjust Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance press the AUDIO button until the desired mode ap- pears in the display. Press the TUNE/FF·REW or to...

When the RADIO button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will come on at the station last played.If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO button is pressed, the compact disc will auto- matically be turned off and the last radio station played will come on...

operational then pressing the RADIO button will switch between FM and AM bands. Audio main operation PWR/VOL control knob Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, and then press the PWR/VOL control knob while the system is off to call up the mode (radio or CD) which was playing immediate...

FM/AM/SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see “Audio opera- tion precautions” earlier in this section.No satellite radio reception is available unless there is an active XM T satellite radio service subscription. Satellite radio is not available i...

CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the disc. Never touch the surface of the disc. ● Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used. ● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc...

1. Source select and Power on switch 2. Tuning switch 3. Volume control switch 1. Source select and Power on switch 2. Tuning switch 3. Volume control switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)POWER on switch With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON posi- tion, push the SOURCE ...

Seek tuning (radio): Push the tuning switch or for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. Next/Previous track (CD): Push the tuning switch or for less than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the present track or skip to the next track. Push several times to skip bac...

CAUTION ● Keep the antenna as far away as pos- sible from the electronic control modules. ● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the electronic con- trol system harnesses. Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness. ● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by ...

– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-v...

Operating tips To get the best performance out of the NISSAN Voice Recognition system, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from recogni...

● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200– “One eight zero zero”The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more.– “six six two”The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more.– “six...

PHONE/ENDPress the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” later in this section. C...

4. Say: “New phone” s C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset s D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. You can also visit www.nissanusa...

For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” or “Call International”“Phone Book”“Memo Pad”“Setup” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The followi...

If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call back” s D Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle.The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing.If a...

The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones.The system repeats the number and prompts you for t...

and you change the priority level of Phone C to Level 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone C Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone A “Delete phone” s E Use the Delete Phone command to delete a specific phone or all phones from the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System.The system announces t...

2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause un- desired operation of the device. IC Regulatory information– Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, i...

MAKING A CALL To make a call, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the phone button on the steer- ing wheel switches. The phone screen will appear on the display. 2. Touch the “Phonebook” key.3. Touch one of the downloaded person’s key from the list. Dialing will start. 4. After the call is over, pe...

Hold Call: Continue to hold call. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call.To finish the call, follow one of the procedures listed below:a. Touch the “Reject Call” key on the display. b. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel switches. DURING A CALL There are some options available during...

PHONE SETTING To set up the hands-free phone system to your preferred settings, press the SETUP button, then touch the “Phone” key on the display. Phonebook: See “Phonebook download” earlier in this sec- tion. Downloaded Phonebook: See the following information for each item. ● Download All: Transfe...

Bluetooth Setup: See the following information for each item. ● Bluetooth Hands-Free: If this item is turned off, the connection be- tween the cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module will be canceled. ● Paired Phone List: Up to 5 registered cellular phones are shown on the list. ● Pair Phone:...

● “PHONEBOOK <voicetag> ” Shows the specified “voicetag” entry in the “phone book” and dials the phone number registered in the specified “voicetag” after pressing the ENTER button on the steering wheel. ● “ PHONEBOOK [PLAY] DIRECTORY” or “PLAY PHONEBOOK [DIRECTORY]” Dials the phone number reg...

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) . . . . . . . ....

WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a close...

CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the thr...

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire repla...

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY While driving, the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by follow- ing the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based...

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re- duces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself an...

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft steering lock device.The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch position cannot be switched to OFF until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position (CVT) or N (Neutral) position (MT).When the ignition switch cannot be pushed...

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and cond...

4. Warm-up Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec- onds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the en- gine running for a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shutting it off. ...

The CVT is designed so the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is in the ON position.The shift selector cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear posi- tions if the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK...

R (Reverse): CAUTION To prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed...

● The transmission will automatically down- shift the gears. (For example, if you select the 3rd range, the transmission will shift down between the 3rd and 1st gears.) ● Moving the shift selector rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession. When canceling the manual shift mod...

To move the shift selector, complete the following procedure: 1. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK posi- tion. 2. Apply the parking brake.3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 5. Move the shift selector to the ...

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. ● Do not over-rev the engine when shift- ing to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage. CAUTION ● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while dri...

WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re- leased before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ● Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle. ● Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is...

1. CANCEL switch 2. ACCEL/RES switch 3. COAST/SET switch 4. ON/OFF switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the...

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy. ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles. ● Use a proper gear range...

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) for CVT models or in an appropriate gear for man...

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds. WARNING If the engine is...

To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes function correctly. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking S...

Normal operation The ABS operates at speeds above 3 - 6 MPH (5 - 10 km/h). The speed varies according to road conditions.When the ABS senses that 1 or more wheels are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This action is similar to pumping the brakes very ...

● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If suspension parts such as shock ab- sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and wheels are not NISSAN approved for your vehicle or are ex- tremely deteriorated the Vehicle Dy- namic Control system may not operate properly. This could adversely ...

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not use your engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. You can be se- riously injured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection. ● Disconnect and properly store the en- gine block heater cord be...

6 In case of emergency Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . 6-2Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . ....

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is be...

WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the manual transmission is shifted into R (Reverse) , or the CVT is shifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close t...

Turn the clamp to remove the spare tire. Remove the spare tire. Removing the bolt-on wheel cover (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheel caps or wheel covers. Doing so could re- sult in personal injury. The wheel covers are held on by the wheel nuts. The wheel cover will be r...

Always refer to the proper illustrations for the correct placement and jack-up points for your specific vehicle model and jack type. Carefully read the caution label attached tothe jack body and the following instruc-tions. 1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with t...

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated ( s A , s B , s C , s D , s E ). Lower the vehicle completely. WARNING ● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the w...

CAUTION ● Always connect positive ( 1 ) to positive ( 1 ) and negative ( 2 ) to body ground (for example, strut mounting bolt, engine lift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery. ● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine com- partment and that the cable clamps do not contact...

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. WARNING If steam or water is comi...

For information about towing your vehicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing” in the “Technical and consumer information” sec- tion of this manual. TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or place...

CAUTION ● Never tow Continuously Variable Trans- mission (CVT) models with the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. If it is nec- essary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised alway...

WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged. CAUTION ● Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicl...

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Removing sp...

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 your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soo...

REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt i...

● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel temperature should be the same as am- bient temperature. ● Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is applied. CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non- abrasive chro...

CAUTION ● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi- lar material. ● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and damaging to leather surfaces and should be removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- gents or ammonia-based cleaners as they may dam...

SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution. Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen- tal restraint system” section of this manual. WARNIN...

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-to-day and regular mainte- nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emis- sions and engine performan...

When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking...

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti- freeze and coolant protection. The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not necessary. WARNING ● Neve...

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat- ing. WARNING ● To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when ...

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks s B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark s A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill s C...

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off.3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter s A . 4. Loosen the oil filter s A with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the oil filter by turning it ...

For further brake and clutch fluid specification information, refer to “Capacities and recom- mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed con- tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake a...

WINDOW WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically. Add window washer fluid when the low window washer fluid warning light comes on.To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window washer fluid into the tank opening.Add...

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may ...

1. Power steering fluid pump 2. Generator 3. Air conditioner 4. Crank pulley REPLACING SPARK PLUGSIridium-tipped spark plugs (if so equipped) It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped s A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol- low the maint...

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth.To remove the air cleaner filter, p...

CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield.Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent. Your windshield is clean if beads do not form ...

If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle s A . This may cause clogging or improper windshield washer operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or small pin s B . If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes checked by a ...

Two types of fuses are used. Type s A is used in the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type s B is used in the passenger compartment fuse box.Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They are stored in the passenger compartment fuse box.Type A fuses can be installed in the engine com- partment ...

CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery or removed parts. Type B LDI0456 WDI0567 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-25 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima (alt) Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)02/03/09—debbie X

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 screwdriver s A into the slit s B of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the casing. ...

HEADLIGHTS Replacing the xenon headlight bulb (if so equipped) WARNING c HIGH VOLTAGE When xenon headlights are on, they pro- duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or disas- semble. Always have your xenon head- lights replaced at a NISSAN dealer. For additional i...

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.* 1 Headlight assembly * 2 Low (Halogen) 55 H11 Low (Xenon) 35 D2R High 65 H9 Park 8 168 Turn 27 3457NAK Sidemarker Sedan 5 168 Coupe 5 W5W Front fog light (if so equipped) * 2 55 H11 Step light — 194 Rear combination light Tail/Stop 8/27 3157K T...

Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, light and/or cover. Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb installation Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. WDI0306 Step light LDI0341 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-31 Z REVIEW C...

Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Map light LDI0571 Interior light WDI0632 8-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima (alt) Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)02/03/09—debbie X

Rear combination light To access the bulbs in the rear combination light: s 1 Remove the fasteners. Carefully push back the carpet. s 2 Remove the 2 nuts and pull out the rear combination light. s 3 Rotate the bulb(s) counterclockwise and pull out to remove: s A Turn signal light s B Sidemarker ligh...

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 vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressu...

Size Cold Tire Inflation Pres- sure Front Original Tire P215/60/R16 220 kPa, 32 PSI P215/55R17 230 kPa, 33 PSI P235/45R18 Rear Original Tire P215/60R16 220 kPa, 32 PSI P215/55R17 230 kPa, 33 PSI P235/45R18 Spare Tire T135/70R16 T135/90R16 420 kPa, 60 PSI TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manuf...

s 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. s 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related Terminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall...

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS CAUTION Only certain SAE class “S” tire chains can be used on this vehicle. Using the wrong Class “S” chains on this vehicle will cause damage to ...

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRESTire rotation NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer- gency” section of this manual for tire re- placing procedures. As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. ...

● The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When the wear indicators are visible, the tire(s) should be replaced. ● Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, including the spare, over 6 years old checked by a qualified technician because some tire damage may not be ob- vious. Replace...

9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendatio...

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure...

FUEL RECOMMENDATION For 2.5L engineUse unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91).For 3.5L engineNISSAN recommends the use of premium un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number...

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle.Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and fil...

ENGINE Model QR25DE VQ35DE Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 151.82 (2,488) 213.45 (3,498) Firing order...

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine.Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- for...

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicl...

Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: s 1 Make a shallow hole in each plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a 0.31 in (8 mm) drill. To avoid damaging the threads behind the finisher, apply only light pressure to the drill. s 2 Mount the license plate bracket ...

● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas- sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. This information is lo- cat...

WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ● F...

Temperature conditions can also affect towing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating. The engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage, could activate and automati- cally decrease...

Always verify that available capacities are within the required ratings. TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION TOWING LOAD / SPECIFICATION UNIT: lb (kg) MAXIMUM TOWING LOAD 1,000 (454) MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 100 (45) TOWING SAFETYTrailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. Make sure the trail...

You may add Class I trailer hitch equipment that has a 2,000 lb (909 kg) maximum weight rating to the vehicle, but your vehicle is only capable of towing the maximum trailer weights shown in the Towing Load/Specification Chart earlier in this section. CAUTION ● Do not use axle-mounted hitches. ● The...

WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system di- rectly to the vehicle brake system.When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs. (1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brakesystem MUST be used. However, moststates require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight above a specific amount. Ma...

● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed. ● When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your hand in the direction in which you want the trailer to go. Make small corrections and back up slowly. If possible, have someone guide you when you are backing up. Always...

2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a safe area. 3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal- anced as described earlier in this section. ● Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably mor...

Manual Transmission ● Always tow with the manual transmission in Neutral. ● After towing 500 miles (805 km), start and idle the engine with the transmission in Neu- tral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing may cause damage to internal transmission par...

WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is es- tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei- ther separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure. Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by th...

Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system.The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain drivin...

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa- tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand- ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de...

For Canada To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser- vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num- ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800- 387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa- tive will assis...

RECOMMENDED FUEL: For 2.5L engineUse unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91).For 3.5L engineNISSAN recommends the use of premium un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (...

200 9 NIS S AN ALTI MA 2009 ALTI MA OWN E R'S MAN UAL L3 2-D Printing : May 2009 (10) Publication No.: OM9E-0L32U2 Printed in U.S.A. For your safet y, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. L32-D