lights NISSAN ALTIMA 2010 Owners Manual

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-9)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-27)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-46)
5. HomeLinkuniversal transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-28)
7. Glove box (P. 2-39)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-38)
9. Front console (P. 2-39)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
11. Rear seat (P. 1-9)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and Odometer . ...................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-10
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-14
Audible reminders ............................. 2-16
Vehicle information display ......................... 2-17
How to use the Vehicle Information Display .......2-17
Security systems ................................. 2-24
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-24
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-26
Switch operation .............................. 2-26
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-28Xenon headlights (if so equipped) . . .
............2-28
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-29
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-31
Instrument brightness control ...................2-32
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-32
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-33
Horn ............................................ 2-33
Heated seat (if so equipped) .......................2-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .........2-34
Power outlet ..................................... 2-35
Storage ......................................... 2-36
Map pockets .................................. 2-36
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-36
Storage pouch (if so equipped) .................2-36
Sunglasses
holder............................. 2-37
Cup holders .................................. 2-38
Glove box .................................... 2-39
Console box .................................. 2-39
Storage box (if so equipped) ....................2-40
Covered storage box ........................... 2-40
Grocery hooks ................................ 2-41
Cargo net (if so equipped) ......................2-41

WARNING LIGHTS

The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in
the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when
unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and
park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request switch
(if so equipped) , power door lock switch or
mechanical key.
4. Confirm that the security indicator light comes on. The security light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec- onds the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by
the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position, the sys-
tem will not arm.
● Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position, the system will be
released.Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
● The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
the driver’s door or trunk lid with the key, or
by pressing the

NOTE:
The top and bottom few rows of wires on
the rear window are not part of the rear
window defroster system. These wires
make up the antenna for the audio system.
XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so
equipped)

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,
license plate and instrument panel lights au-
tomatically when it is dark.
● Turn off all the lights when it is light.
● Keep all the lights on for 45 seconds after
you place the ignition switch in the OFF
position and all doors are closed. To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi- tion
1.
2. Push the push-button ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position 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,

Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.

The lights will go off when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, or the driver’s door is
closed and locked.
The lights will also go off after 30 minutes when
the doors are open.● When the switch is in the OFF position
3,
the interior light does not illuminate, regard-
less of door position. NOTE:
The doorstep lights illuminate when the
driver and passenger doors are opened re-
gardless of the interior light switch posi-
tion. These lights will turn off automatically
after 30 minutes while doors are open to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.

To turn the rear personal lights on, press the
switch. To turn them off, press the switch again.To turn the map lights on, press the light lens. To
turn them off, press the lens again.