instrument panel NISSAN ALTIMA 2007 L32A / 4.G User Guide

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer....................................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-4
Fuel gauge....................................2-5
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-6
Compass display...............................2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9 ...................................2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights.................................2-9
Indicator lights................................2-13
Audible reminders.............................2-15
Vehicle Information Display........................2-15
How to use the Vehicle Information Display.......2-16
Security systems.................................2-23
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-23
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-25
Switch operation..............................2-25
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-26Xenon headlights (if so equipped)...............2-26
Headlight control switch........................2-27
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-29
Instrument brightness control...................2-30
Turn signal switch.............................2-30
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-31
Horn............................................2-32
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-32
Traction control system (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-34
Power outlet.....................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-35
Map pockets..................................2-35
Seatback pockets.............................2-36
Sunglasses holder.............................2-36
Cup holders..................................2-37
Glove box....................................2-38
Console box..................................2-38
Covered storage box...........................2-39
Grocery hooks (if so equipped).................2-40
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1. Driver, center and passenger ventila-
tors (P. 4-9)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-26)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-43)4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-35, 2-32)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-17)7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-25)
8. Push Button Ignition (P. 0-0)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-31)
10. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-44)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-35)
12. Glove box (P. 2-38)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
14. Heater and air conditioner
(manual or automatic) (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10, P. 4-18)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
16. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-20)
17. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-21)
18. Vehicle Information display controls
(P. 2-15)
19. Intelligent Key port (P. 3-6)
20. Trunk opener (P. 3-17)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
When thebutton, located on the instru-
ment panel just behind the steering wheel is
pressed, the following modes will display on the
screen.
Engine start operation indicator!MPG!
MPG/MPH!Time/Miles!Range!Exterior
Temperature!Setting!Warning
Engine start operation indicator
This indicator appears when the ignition switch is
in the LOCK or ACC position with the selector
lever in the “P” position.For more information about this indicator see the
“Vehicle Information Display indicator lights and
warnings” section later in this chapter.
Setting mode
The setting mode allows you to set reminders or
preferences for alerts, maintenance intervals or
language displays.
In the setting mode screen press
to move
to:
cAlert
cMaintenance
cDisplay
and press
to select the menu.
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(for example, when the vehicle stops at
a traffic signal) . Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only) ,
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon head-
lights is not reduced.
cIf the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start blink-
ing, or the color of the light will be-
come reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
s1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
s2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
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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:
cTurn on the headlights, front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights au-
tomatically when it is dark.
cTurn off all the lights when it is light.
cKeep all the lights on for 45 seconds after
you turn the key to OFF and all doors are
closed.NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff is adjust-
able for vehicles with navigation system.
See “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi-
tion
s1.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a
door is opened and left open, the headlights
remain ON for 5 minutes. If another door is
opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5 minute
timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
,orposition.
Type C
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Be sure you do not put anything on top of
the autolight sensor
s1located on the top
side of the instrument panel. The autolight
sensor controls the autolight; if it is cov-
ered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is
dark out and the headlights will illuminate.
If this occurs while parked with the engine
off and the key in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become discharged.Headlight beam select
s1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
s2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
s3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is turned OFF while the
headlight switch is in theorposi-
tion, the headlights will turn off after 5 minutes.
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 automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is turned off.
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WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument cluster illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is in ON position.
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
AUTO,
orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instru-
ment panel lights when driving at night.
The instrument brightness control will not adjust
the brightness when the headlights or parking
lights are off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
s1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
s2To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
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The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. See “Vehicle dy-
namic control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.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
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.cOnly certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. See your NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
cUse power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
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OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)POWER OUTLET
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Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
To open a window, push the switch to the first
detent and continue to hold down until the de-
sired window position is reached. To close a
window, pull the switch to the first detent and
continue to hold down until the desired window
position is reached.
Front passenger’s power window
switch
The passenger’s window switch operates only
the corresponding passenger’s window. To open
the window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.
To close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Rear power window switch
The rear power window switches open or close
only the corresponding windows. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver’s side window can be opened or
closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock
function.
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AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The automatic sun-
roof is operational for about 45 seconds, even if
the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF
position. If the driver’s door or the front passen-
ger’s door is opened during this period of about
45 seconds, power to the sunroof is canceled.
Sliding the sunroof
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch
toward
s1.
To fully close the sunroof, push the switch
toward
s2.To open or close the sunroof part way, push the
switch in any direction while the sunroof is sliding
to stop it in the desired position.
Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing the switch
toward
s2. Release the switch, then push
the switch toward
s2again to tilt the sun-
roof up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward
s1.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
in motion or while the sunroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
Restarting the sunroof switch
The sunroof switch may not operate properly and
need to be restarted if any of the following con-
ditions have occurred:
cthe battery terminal has been disconnected,
cthe sunroof has been manually moved,
cthe sunroof motor has been removed and
reinstalled after the sunroof has been repo-
sitioned or adjusted,
cthe sunroof glass panel has been adjusted
or changed, or
cthe electrical supply interrupted and/or
some malfunction has been detected.
Use the following reset procedure to return sun-
roof operation to normal.
1. Press
, until it stops and then release
the switch.
2. Push and hold
. The sunroof panel will
begin to move in about 10 seconds.
3. Continue to hold
while the panel
moves in a jogging motion to the full tilt
position. When the panel reaches the full tilt
position it will back up a little and stop.
4. Release
.
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