NISSAN ALTIMA 2008 L32A / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E

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VEHICLE INFORMATION

DISPLAY
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
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STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR
AUDIO CONTROL/bLUETOOTH
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*See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
TWIN TRIP ODOMETER
CRUISE CONTROL
INSTRUMENT
bRIGHTNESS CONTROL
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
L OW TIRE PRESSURE
W ARNING LIGHT VEHICLE D
YNAMIC CONTROL
(VDC) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(if so equipped)*
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AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT JACK*
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FRONT-PASSENGER
AIR bAG STATUS LIGHTHOOD RELEASE*
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TRUNK LID OPENER*
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STEERING WHEEL TILT AND TELESCOPIC

ADJUSTMENT*INTELLIGENT KEY PORT

TAB LE O F C O NTE NTS
Intelligent Key System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Headlight and Turn Signal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering Wheel Switches for Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fuel-Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FM/AM/XM® Radio with CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clock/Set Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Twin Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . 8
6-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front-Passenger Air Bag Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) System Off Switch . . . . . . . 10
Rearview Monitor (Navigation System Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Child Safety Rear Door Lock (Sedan Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel-Filler Door Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trunk Lid Cancel Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sunroof Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Folding Down the Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Folding Down the Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Homelink® Universal Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Nissan Voice Recognition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

INTELLIGENT K EY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle, open your trunk and start the engine.
Note: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
 The operating range of the door and trunk lock/unlock function is approximately 31 in (0.8 m).
 Locking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request Switch 01 once.
 Unlocking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request Switch 01 once. The corresponding door will unlock. Push the door handle Request Switch 01 again within 5 seconds; all other doors will unlock.
o Pe NING tH e tRUNK
 To open the trunk release using the Request Switch, your Intelligent Key must be with you.
 Push the Request/Release Switch 02 located to the far right under the trunk handle.
 Pull up and out on the handle to open the trunk.
S tAR tING tH e eNGIN e
 Depress the brake pedal (CVT) or clutch pedal (MT).
 Push the ignition switch to start the engine.
t URNING tH e eNGIN e oFF
 Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position (CVT) or to the N (Neutral) position (manual transmission) and apply the parking brake.
 Push the ignition switch to turn the engine off.
IN te LLIG eN t K eY P oRt
 If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost discharged, the guide light of the Intelligent Key port blinks and the Intelligent Key insertion indicator is displayed in the vehicle information display.
 To start the engine, insert the Intelligent Key into the key port in the direction indicated until it latches into place.
 To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the ignition switch to turn the engine off and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
 The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the low battery indicator, replace the battery as soon as possible. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for detailed information regarding changing the battery.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
 The ignition switch must be in the ON position to activate the windshield wipers.
 Push the lever down to operate the windshield wipers.
 Switch operation includes:
INT Intermittent – Wipers operate intermittently and can

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
to AC tIVA te t H e AU toLIGH t SYS teM
(if so equipped):
Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the AUTO position to activate the autolight system. The autolight system can:
 Turn the headlights on automatically when it is dark.
 Turn the headlights off automatically when it is light.
 Keep the headlights on for 45 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to OFF and all doors are closed.
to DeAC tIVA te t H e AU toLIGH t SYS teM :
 Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the OFF, or position.
H eADLIGH t CoNtR o L SWI tCH
 Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
 Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the position to turn on the headlights. All other lights remain on.
F o G LIGH t oPe RA tIo N (if so equipped)
N OTE:
The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to
operate.
 Turn the fog light switch (inside collar) 02 to the position to turn on the fog lights.
 Turn the fog light switch (inside collar) 02 to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
t URN SIGNAL SWI tCH
 Move the headlight control switch up or down A to signal a turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
 To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down b to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch does not latch.
HIGH B eAM
 Push the headlight control switch forward C to select the high beam function. The blue indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
 Pull and release the headlight control switch D to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
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be adjusted by turning the time control. Also, the intermittent operation speed varies
in accordance with the vehicle speed. (For example, when the vehicle speed is high,
the intermittent operation speed will be faster.)
LO Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
HI High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
MIST Mist – Lift the lever up for one sweep operation of the wiper.

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Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
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CRUISE CONTROL
 To activate the cruise control, push the oN/oFF
switch. The indicator light in the instrument panel will
illuminate.
 To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the
desired speed, push the Co ASt/S et switch and
release it. The SET indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate.
 To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold
the ACCe L/ReS switch. When the vehicle reaches the speed you desire, release
the switch.
 To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the Co ASt/S et switch. Release
the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
 To cancel cruise control, push the CANCeL switch or tap the brake pedal. The SET
indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
 To resume a preset speed, push and release the ACCeL/ReS switch. The vehicle
returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is 25 MPH (40 km/h)
or over.
 To turn off cruise control, push the oN/oFF switch. Both the CRUISE indicator light
and the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
 Press the SoURCe button to turn the radio
system on.
 To choose Preset A, B, C, CD or AUX press
SoURCe
repeatedly.
 The tuning up or down switch can be used to
perform the following:
• Push the
switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a preset station.
• Push and hold the
switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or
previous broadcasting radio station.
• Push the
switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5 seconds
to change tracks on the CD.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the
switch for
more than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
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FUEL -FILLER C AP
 To tighten, turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard. If the cap is not fully tightened, the
service engine soon light may illuminate.
 If light illuminates because fuel cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap. The should turn
off after a few driving trips.

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AUto BU tto N
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Press the AUto button 01. Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial 02 to the desired temperature. This will allow the fan speed, air flow distribution and temperature to be automatically maintained.
 When AUto is pressed, AUto will illuminate. When DUAL 03 is pressed, DUAL will illuminate.
 To disable auto mode, press one of the air flow mode control buttons 05, turn the fan speed control dial 06or press the front defroster control button 07.
DRIV eR’S SID e te MP eRA tUR e C oNtR o L DIAL
Turn the driver’s temperature control dial left for cold air or right for hot air.
DUAL BU ttoN
Press the DUAL button to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off. This will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independently from driver’s side control.
PASS eNG eR’S SID e te MP eRA tUR e C oNtR o L DIAL
Turn the passenger’s temperature control dial left for cold air or right for hot air; doing so will activate dual mode.
AIR FL oW M oDe C oNtR o L BU ttoNS
Press the buttons to select the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side, and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
FAN SP eeD C oNtR o L DIAL/ oFF BU ttoN
Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (slower) or right (faster) to manually control fan speed. Press oFF to cancel fan speed operation and turn off climate control operation.
DeFR oStING/D eFo GGING FR oNt AND SID e WIND oWS
 Press the defroster control button to turn the system on. The A/C automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
 Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
 To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right.
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AUTOMATIC C LIMATE CONTROL (if so equipped)
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RADIo BU tto N
Pressing the RADIo button will change the band to either FM, AM, or XM® radio stations.
See K/tRACK/CA t BU tto N
 To scan quickly through each broadcasting station, press the See K/tRACK/
CA t button.
 To skip from one track to another on a CD, press the See K/tRACK/CA t button.
t UNING AND AUDI o C oNtR o L KN oB
 To manually tune the radio, turn the tUN e.
F o LD eR knob. To adjust the Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade, press the AUDIo knob until the desired mode appears in the display. Then turn the tUN e.
F o LD eR knob to adjust to the desired level.
 While playing an MP3 CD turn the tUN e.
F o LD eR knob right or left to skip forward or backward through the available folders. This function will only operate on an MP3 CD with multiple folders.
S tA tIo N AND CD S eLe C t BU tto NS
To store a station in the preset you must first select A, B, or C memory bank by pressing the PReS et A·B·C button and tune to the desired FM, AM or XM® station. Then press and hold the desired station select button for at least 2 seconds. When the preset indicator illuminates, a beep will sound, indicating memorization is complete. To retrieve a previously set station, select the memory bank where the preset was set, then press the corresponding station select button.
PR eS et A · B · C BU ttoN
Press the PReS et A·B·C button until you reach the desired setting. The radio is equipped with three separate banks, each with six station presets. You may store any combination of FM, AM or XM® radio presets on each bank.
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FM/AM/XM® RADIO WITH CD CHANGER (if so equipped)
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DeFR oStING/D eFo GGING R eAR WIND oW AND (if so equipped) oUtSID e
H eAte D MIRR oR
Push the rear window defroster switch on. Push the switch again to manually turn the defroster off. This function automatically turns off in approximately 15 minutes.
A/C oN/ oFF BU ttoN
Press the A/C button to manually turn the A/C on or off.
AIR R eCIRCULA tIo N BU ttoN
 Press the air recirculation button to recirculate air inside the vehicle.
 Press the air recirculation button again to turn air recirculation off.
 The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the or air flow mode is selected.
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Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding the audio system.
XM® presets are only available on XM® Satellite Radio equipped vehicles.
CD/AUX BUttoN
Press the CD/AUX button to play a CD loaded into the CD changer. Press the CD/AUX button again to play a compatible device such as an MP3 player when it is plugged into the auxiliary jack (cable not included).

e Je C t BU tto N
e Je C t A SINGL e DISC
- Press the button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the eject slot by pressing the CD insert select button (1-6). The CD will then eject.
eJe C t ALL DISCS
- Press and hold the button for more than 1.5 seconds.
CD S eLe C t/L oAD BU ttoNS
L o AD A SINGL e DISC
- Press one of the CD insert select buttons (1-6) for less than 1.5 seconds, wait for the CD slot door to open, then insert the CD.
Lo AD UP to 6 DISCS
- Press and hold one of the CD insert select buttons (1-6) for more than 1.5 seconds. Wait for the CD slot door to open before loading each disc. The slot numbers (1-6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loaded into the changer.
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CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
(Navigation System only)
Press the SetUP button, then touch the
“Clock” key to access the following clock
settings:
 On-screen Clock – When this item
is turned to ON, a clock is always
displayed in the upper right corner of
the screen. The clock is automatically adjusted by the GPS system.
 Clock Format – Choose either the 12-hour clock display or the 24-hour clock display.
 Offset Adjust – Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per minute.
 Daylight Savings Time – Turn this item to ON for daylight savings time application.
 Time Zone – Choose the time zone.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual and Navigation System Owner’s Manual for additional information on your navigation system.
CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT (Non Navigation System only)
 Press and hold the CLOCK button for approximately 2 seconds.
 The display will show “H-Seek M-Tune,”
 Press the SEEK/TRACK button to adjust the hours.
 Press the TUNE/FF·REW button to adjust the minutes.
 Press the CLOCK button again to exit the clock set mode.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for additional information on the clock.7

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
When the selection button 01 is pressed, the following modes will display on the screen:
 Setting
 Warnings (if there are any)
 MPG (instant fuel economy)
 MPG/MPH (average fuel economy and speed)
 Time/Miles (elapsed time since last reset)
 Range (average distance to empty)
 Exterior temperature
S ett ING M oDe
When the setting mode 02 is selected, you are able to set reminders for alerts, maintenance intervals or language displays.
 The ALERT mode allows you to set alerts notifying yourself of time to rest or icy traveling conditions.
 The MAINTENANCE mode allows you to set alerts for the reminding of maintenance intervals for engine oil, oil filter, tires and others.
 The DISPLAY mode allows you to change the language (English or French) or unit of measurement (US or metric) display.
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TWIN TRIP ODOMETER
 The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.
 Press the button 01 to change the display as follows: Trip A Trip B Trip A.
 Press and hold the button for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
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XTRONIC CONTINUOUSLY VARIA bLE
TRANSMISSION (CV T) (if so equipped)
 The Xtronic CVT does not produce a gear
change sensation like traditional automatic
transmissions.
 The transmission in your vehicle requires a
special fluid available only at your NISSAN
dealer. No other fluid will meet the exact
requirements of the Xtronic CVT.
MANUAL SHIF t MoDe
 When the shift selector lever is shifted from D
(Drive) to the manual shift gate, the
transmission enters the manual shift mode.
 In the manual shift mode, shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the meter.
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