NISSAN ALTIMA 2002 L31 / 3.G Owners Manual

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver or front passenger
side), to the lock position. When locking the
door this way, be certain not to leave the
key inside the vehicle.
When the power door lock switch (driver or
passenger side) is moved to the lock posi-
tion with the key in the ignition and any door
open, all doors will lock and then unlock
automatically.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn
the interior light on and activate the panic
alarm by using the remote controller from
outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.
The effective distance depends on the con-
ditions around the vehicle.
As many as five keyfobs can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the
purchase and use of additional keyfobs,
contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
cDo not allow the keyfob to become
wet.
cDo not drop the keyfob.
cDo not strike the keyfob sharply
against another object.cDo not place the keyfob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEY-
LESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close all doors.
All of the doors will lock when the
button on the keyfob is pushed
even though a door remains open. If
the doors are locked while any door is
open, the horn beep feature will not
function.
4. Push the
button on the keyfob. All
doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once to indicate all
doors are locked.
cWhen the
button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as areminder that the doors are already
locked.
The horn may or may not beep once.
Refer to ``Silencing the horn beep fea-
ture'' later in this section for details.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once.
cOnly the driver's door unlocks
cThe hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed with the
ignition key in any position except the ON
position.
cThe interior light turns on and the light
timer activates for 30 seconds when the
switch is in the centerjposition with the
ignition key in any position except the ON
position.2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.
cAll doors unlock
cThe hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried
out within 1 minute after pressing the
ªUNLOCKº button, all doors will be
locked automatically.
cWhen any door is not opened.
cWhen the ignition key is not set in the
ON position.
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the igni-
tion switch to the ON position or by locking
the doors with the keyfob.
Releasing the trunk lid
1. Push the trunk button on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 second. The trunk re-
lease button on the keyfob will not oper-
ate when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. The trunk lid opens.The trunk lid will not open with the trunk
lid release cancel switch turned to OFF.
See ªTrunk lidº later in this section for
cancel switch. It can be opened only with
the key.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call
attention as follows:
1. Push and hold the PANIC button on the
keyfob forlonger than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights
will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 25 seconds, or
cany button is pressed on the keyfob.
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Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the keyfob. The instruc-
tions are on the back of the keyfob.
To deactivate:Press and hold the
and
buttonsfor at least two seconds.
The hazard lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the
and
buttonsfor at least two seconds
once more.The hazard lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
Using the interior light
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition or locking the doors with the
multi-remote controller or pushing the inte-
rior light button to OFF.
Opening windows (if so equipped)
The keyfob allows you to open the front
windows simultaneously.
cTo open the front windows, press the
UNLOCK button on the keyfob forlonger
than 3 secondsafter the door is un-
locked.
The door windows will open while pressing
the UNLOCK button on the keyfob. This
function will operate for 45 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned off unless either
front door is opened.
This opening windows function of the key-
fob can be suspended using a CONSULT-IIdiagnostic tool. Please contact an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the keyfob.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
1. Open the lid using a coin.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025
or equivalent.
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Press the
button, then thebut-
ton two or three times to check thekeyfob operation.
Each time the
button is pressed, the
hazard lights flash once.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4.
cAn improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
cThe keyfob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
cThe operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
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cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
s1
located below the driver side instrument
panel; the hood springs up slightly.
2. Lift the lever
s2at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.3. Remove the support rod
s3from the
clamp.
4. Insert the support rod
s4into the slot on
the passenger side fender ledge.
5. When closing the hood, return the sup-
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port rod to its original position, lower the
hood to approximately 12 inches above
the latch and release it. This allows
proper engagement of the hood latch.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
cDo not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See ``Exhaust gas'' in the ``Starting
and driving'' section of this manual.cClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car
keys.
The trunk lid opener lever is located below
the armrest of the driver's door trim panel.
To open the trunk lid, pull the opener lever
out.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the
trunk lid down securely.
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Cancel switch
When the cancel switch located inside the
glove box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be
opened with the trunk lid release switch or
valet key. It can be opened with the master
key or keyfob.KEY OPERATION
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clock-
wise. To close the trunk lid, lower and push
the trunk lid down securely.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk lid closed, when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
provides a means of escape for children
and adults in the event they become locked
inside the trunk.
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To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the
illuminated lever until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark
after a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk com-
partment on the trunk lock at the center of
the trunk lid.
OPENER OPERATION
The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on
the outside of the driver's seat. To open the
fuel filler lid, pull the opener lever up. To
lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type.
Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
WARNING
cGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain con-
ditions. You could be burned or se-
riously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop the engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
c
Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap one-half turn, and wait for any
``hissing'' sound to stop to prevent
fuel from spraying out and possible
personal injury. Then remove the cap.
cDo not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel-
ing may cause fuel overflow, result-
ing in fuel spray and possibly fire.
cUse only an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to come on.
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cDo not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electric-
ity can cause an explosion of flam-
mable liquid, vapor or gas in any
vehicle or trailer. To reduce the risk
of serious injury or death when fill-
ing portable fuel containers:
Ð Always the place container on the
ground when filling.
Ð Do not use electronic devices
while filling.
Ð Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it.
Ð Use only approved portable fuel
containers for flammable liquid.
cNever pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
CAUTION
cIf fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
cTighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel filler capproperly may cause the
mal-
function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu-
minate. If the
lamp illuminates
because the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap
and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
lamp should turn off after
a few driving trips. If thelamp
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information, see the
ªMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)''
in the ªInstrument and controlsº
section earlier in this manual.
TILT OPERATION
Pull the lock lever forward and adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired
position.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering
wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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