NISSAN ALTIMA 2015 L33 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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1 Vehicle Information Display2 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light3 Headlight and Turn Signal Switch4 Paddle Shifters*5 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch6 Vehicle Information Display
Menu Button
Steering Wheel Switches for
7 Audio*/Bluetooth
®/Vehicle
Information Display
8 Cruise Control9 Instrument Brightness Control*10 Trip Computer Reset Switch11 Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone
System Controls
12 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Off Switch*13 Trunk Opener Release Switch14 Warning Systems Switch15 Heated Steering Wheel Switch16 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column*17 Fuel-filler Door Release
18 Hood Release*19 Front Passenger Air Bag
Status Light*20 Control Panel Display Screen*21 Automatic Climate Controls22 USB Port/Aux Jack23 Power Outlet*
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
Text Messaging (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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RearView Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) ...................................... 2
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
.... 3
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic (if so equipped) .................................................................. 4
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert .....................................................5
Loose Fuel Cap ........................................................................\
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Fuel-filler Door ........................................................................\
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Clock Set/Adjustment ........................................................................\
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
NISSAN Intelligent Key® System ........................................................................\
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Trunk Lid Release ........................................................................\
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Power Seat Adjustments (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Outside Mirror Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Starting/Stopping the Engine ........................................................................\
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Headlight Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................................................................\
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Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ............................................... 14
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/Aux Jack and iPod® Interface (if so equipped) ... 15
Cruise Control (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
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SYSTEM GUIDE
Vehicle Information Display ........................................................................\
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Vehicle Information Display Trip Computer Reset ........................................................................\
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NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ........................................................................\
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• System Operating Tips ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) .................................................................... 19
Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Navigation System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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TAB LE OF CONTE NTS
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations.
• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while driving
so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat properly secured
in child restraints or seat belts according to their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)”\
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the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owne\
r’s Manual, Navigation System
Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.
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TEXT MESSAGING* (if so equipped)
This system allows for sending and receiving text
messages through the vehicle’s interface.

Using predefined or custom messages, send a
text to a name or phone number stored in your
Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System.

Once enabled, the text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the control
panel display screen.

Text messages have the option of being read aloud.

Text messages are only displayed on the control panel if the vehicle speed is les\
s than
5 mph (8 km/h).

Many cellular phones may require special permission to enable text messaging. Check
the cellular phone’s screen during Bluetooth® menu for text messages to appear on
the touch-screen display. For more information and instructions, refer to your cellular
phone’s Owner’s Manual.

Text message integration requires that the cellular phone support Message Access
Profile (MAP) for both receiving and sending text messages. Some cellular phones
may not support all text messaging features. Please see www.nissanusa.com/
bluetooth for compatibility information as well as your device’s Owner’s Manual.
*Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech”. Some of the applications and features, such
as social networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using
these features.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” \
of
your Owner’s Manual.
NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
REARVIEW MONITOR WITH MOVING OBJECT DETECTION
(MOD) (if so equipped)
When the shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position, the front display will
automatically change to show the rear view area

1 directly behind the vehicle.

With the shift lever in the R (REVERSE)
position, press the CAMERA button

2 to
change the camera to the rear-wide view 3.

The colored lines on the display screen indicate
approximate distances to objects:
• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft (2 m) and 10 ft (3 m).
MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD) (if so equipped)

The MOD system helps inform the driver of moving objects in the
rear view or rear-wide view.

The system will operate when the shift lever is in the
R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
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If the MOD system detects moving objects, a
yellow frame

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image and a chime will sound.

When the following are displayed:
• Blue MOD icon

5; the system is active.
• Gray MOD icon; the system is not active.
• No MOD icon; the system is off. The indicator will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings menu in the vehicle informati\
on display.

The MOD system will not operate if the trunk is open.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The BSW system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.

The system will operate when the vehicle is
driven at speeds of approximately 20 mph
(32 km/h) and above.

When the system detects a vehicle in the
detection zone, the blind spot indicator light
1, located near the outside mirror, will
illuminate. If the turn signal is then activated,
the system chimes twice and the blind spot
indicator light flashes to alert the driver. The blind
spot indicator light continues to flash until the
detected vehicle leaves the detection zone.

Push the warning systems switch
2 to
temporarily turn the system off. When the system
is off, the indicator light
3 on the switch is off.

The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning systems are de\
activated using
the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) (if so equipped)
The system helps alert the driver when the vehicle is traveling too close\
to either the
left or the right side of a traveling lane.

The system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately
45 mph (70 km/h) and above.
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
When the vehicle approaches either the left or the right side of the traveling lane, the
LDW will chime and the orange LDW light

1 on the instrument panel will blink to
alert the driver.

If the system does not turn on at start-up, then it
must be activated using the settings menu.

Push the warning systems switch
2 to
temporarily turn the system off. When the system
is off, the indicator light
3 on the switch is off.

The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning systems are de\
activated using
the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving (section
5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK* AND SiriusXM TRAFFIC*
(if so equipped)
Your vehicle’s Navigation System is equipped
with SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM
Traffic capabilities.

SiriusXM Travel Link provides access to real-time
weather information and forecasts, nearby fuel
prices, movie listings and stock quotes.

SiriusXM Traffic provides information that may
help to avoid delays due to traffic incidents.
Traffic jams, roadwork, road closures around the
current location, etc., are represented graphically
on the map by icons depicting the nature of the
event. Incidents on the route are automatically displayed when they are \
approached.
*These features, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Travel Link and Traffic, require an active subscription. Multiple subscriptions
may be necessary to activate the various features.
For more information, refer to the “Navigation (section 4)” and the “General system information (section 6)” of
your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)
Push the heated steering wheel switch 1 to
warm the steering wheel after the engine starts.
The indicator light
2 will illuminate.

Once activated, the heated steering wheel
will automatically turn on and off to maintain a
temperature above 68°F (20°C).

When the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68°F (20°C) and the
control switch is turned on, the system will not heat the steering wheel. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
WITH EASY FILL TIRE ALERT
A Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning
message will appear in the vehicle information
display
1 and the low tire pressure warning
light 2 will illuminate when one or
more tires are low in pressure and air
is needed.
• The tire pressures should be checked when the
tires are cold. The tires are considered cold after the vehicle
has been parked for 3 hours or more or driven less than 1 mi
(1.6 km) at moderate speeds.

When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the TPMS with Easy Fill
Tire Alert provides visual and audible signals to help you inflate the \
tire to the recommended COLD tire pressure.

To use the Easy Fill Tire Alert system:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do not start the engine.
3. Add air to the under-inflated tire, and within a few seconds, the haza\
rd warning
lights will start flashing.
4. When the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once and the
hazard warning flashers will stop.
5. Repeat this procedure for any additional under-inflated tires.

After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds above 16 \
mph (25 km/h).
The Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning message and low tire pressure warning
light will extinguish.

When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for approximately 1 minute and then
remains on, the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle\
’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the tempe\
rature of
the air inside the tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light \
illuminates, check
the tire pressure in your tires.
• Check the tire pressure (including the spare tire) often and always prior \
to long
distance trips.

The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer to
the “Technical and consumer information (section 9)” in your Owner’s Manual for the
location of the Tire and Loading Information label.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” , the “Starting and driving (section 5)”
and the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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ESSE NTIAL I N FOR MATION
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LOOSE FUEL CAP
A LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message will
display in the vehicle information display
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when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly.

To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single
click is heard.

The warning message will extinguish when the
vehicle detects the fuel-filler cap is properly
tightened and the reset button

2 is pressed for
about 1 second.

If the cap is not properly tightened, the
Malfunction Indicator Light
may
also illuminate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls
(section 2)” and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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ESSE NTIAL I N FOR MATION
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release lever
1 located on the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel.

The fuel-filler door is located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock on the display:
1. Press the
button 1.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the “System” key.
4. Touch the “Clock” key.

The following settings can be adjusted:
• Time Format: The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.
• Date Format: The date can be changed to 1 of 5 different formats.
• Clock Mode: From here, the clock mode options are:
· Manual: Allows for the option “Set Clock Manually”. Touch this to begin setting
the clock manually using the “+” or “–” to adjust the hours, minu\
tes, day and
month up or down.
· Time Zone: Touch the “Time Zone” key

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to choose from the applicable time zone
list and/or touch “Daylight Savings Time” to
switch between ON and OFF.
· Auto: Automatically sets the clock to the
vehicle’s current location.

Press the BACK button 3 to return to the previous screen.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTE M
The NISSAN Intelligent Key® system allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and remotely start the engine. It is important
to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you (that is, in your pocket
or purse).
REMOTE ENGINE START* (if so equipped)

The remote start operating range is approximately 200 ft (60 m)
from the vehicle. The remote engine start feature will not operate
if the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. The effective operating
range may be shorter if there are walls or other obstructions
between the key and the vehicle.

For remote start to function, the vehicle must be in the P (PARK)
position with the ignition off and all doors must be closed and
locked. Please see your Owner’s Manual for additional information.

To start your vehicle remotely:
1. Press the
button 1.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the engine start
button 2 for at least
2 seconds.

The engine will start, and the parking lights will turn on.

Automatic climate control will begin heating or cooling the vehicle, dep\
ending on the
outside temperature.

The engine will run for 10 minutes and then turn off.
• You must wait at least 6 seconds before remotely starting the engine again.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to extend the time for an additional 10-minute period.
• After 2 remote starts, the ignition switch must be cycled before remote start can be
used again.

To start driving, depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch
START/STOP button.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations before using this feature.
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