engine NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2010 D32 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™
The niSSAn intelligent k ey™ system allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and start the engine.
n OTe: it is important to make sure the intelligent k ey 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 (if so
equipped)

01 once.

u nlocking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request Switch
(if so equipped)

01 once. The corresponding door will unlock.
Push the door handle Request Switch
01 again within
1 minute; all other doors will unlock.
OPenin G THe TRunk
To open the trunk using the Request Switch (if so equipped),
your intelligent k ey must be with you.

Push the Request/Release Switch (if so equipped)
02 under
the trunk handle.

Lift up on the trunk lid to open the trunk.
STARTin G THe enGine
depress the brake pedal (cVT) or clutch pedal (MT).

Push the ignition switch to start the engine.
Tu Rnin G TH e enGine O ff
Shift the shift lever to the P (PAR k) position ( cVT) or to the
n (neu TRAL) position (manual transmission) and apply the
parking brake.

Push the ignition switch to turn the engine off.
ni SSAn inTe LLiGenT keY™ BATTe RY diSc HARG e
if the battery in the intelligent k ey is almost discharged, the
guide light of the intelligent k ey port blinks and the intelligent
k ey insertion indicator is displayed in the vehicle
information display.

To start the engine under these circumstances, insert the
intelligent k ey into the key port in the direction indicated
until it latches into place.

To remove the intelligent k ey from the port, push the ignition
switch to turn the engine off and pull the intelligent k ey out of the port.

The intelligent k ey port does not charge the intelligent k ey battery. if you see the low
battery indicator, replace the battery in the intelligent k ey.
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BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO (if so equipped)
if you have a compatible Bluetooth® Streaming Audio device, it can be connected to the vehicle’s
audio system and played through the speakers.
cOnnec TinG
Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel, then select the “Bluetooth” key.

Select the “ connect Bluetooth” key and a screen will appear asking if you are connecting the
device to use with the hands-free phone system.

Select “no” when you receive the pop-up question.

enter a P in of your choice. it will be needed by your Bluetooth® Streaming Audio device to
complete the connection process.
note: See the Bluetooth
® device’s Owner’s Manual for more information.
A udiO OPe RATiOn
To switch to the Bluetooth® Streaming Audio mode, press the SOURCE select switch on
the steering wheel or the DISC/AUX button repeatedly until the Bluetooth® Streaming
Audio mode is displayed on the screen.

The controls (Menu, Play and Pause) for Bluetooth® Streaming Audio are displayed on the
screen.
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
SeTTin G MO de
When the setting mode 02 is selected, you are able to set reminders for alerts, maintenance
intervals or language displays.

The ALe RT mode allows you to set alerts notifying yourself of time to rest or i\
cy 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 di SPLAY mode allows you to change the unit of measurement (u S or metric) display.
0102

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever out of the P (PARk) position. The cVT can
operate in two different automatic drive modes:

d (d rive) mode - When the shift lever is moved to d (d rive),
the transmission is in the normal forward automatic driving
mode. The position indicator in the meter shows a “ d.” The
d (d rive) mode does not produce a gear change sensation
like a traditional automatic transmission.

ds (drive Sport) mode - Move the shift lever from d (d rive)
to the left into the manual shift gate. The position indicator
in the meter shows a “ds”. in ds (drive Sport) mode,
transmission operation changes to “Sporty” driving shift operation, creating a more aggressive
acceleration feeling than the d (drive) mode and a gear change sensation when the driver
accelerates quickly. When the driver selects M (Manual) mode ratio with the shift lever during
ds (drive Sport) mode operation, the driver must move the shift lever from ds mode to d
mode and back again to re-select ds (drive Sport) mode.
• To cancel the Ds (Drive Sport) mode, return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal automatic driving mode.
n OTe: The transmission in your vehicle requires a special fluid available onl\
y at your niSSA n
dealer. no other fluid will meet the exact requirements of the cVT.
MAnu AL SH ifT MO de
When the shift lever is shifted from d (d RiVe) to the manual shift gate, the transmission enters
the manual shift mode.

When shifting up, move the shift lever to the + (up) side (shifts to higher range).

When shifting down, move the shift lever to the – (down) side (shifts to lower range).

in manual shift mode, the position indicator in the meter shows one of the following:
“M1,” “M2,” “M3,” “M4,” “M5” or “M6.”

i n manual shift mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to M1 ( fiRST) before the
vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift to the desired range.

When canceling the manual shift mode, return the shift lever to the d (d RiV e) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving mode.

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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
under some conditions, depending on the type of occupant or object
detected in the front-passenger’s seat by the occupant classificati\
on
sensor, the front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn
OFF. When the front passenger air bag is OFF, the front passenger
air bag status light will illuminate.* f or example:

When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult, child
or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the

will illuminate to indicate that the
front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.

When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions
outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the

will not illuminate to indicate that the front
passenger air bag is operational.
* When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied\
, the front passen-
ger air bag status light will not illuminate, even though the front pass\
enger air bag is OFF.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH
The Vehicle dynamic control (Vdc) system monitors driver inputs and vehicle
motion. under certain conditions, it controls braking and engine output to help
the driver in handling the vehicle. Vdc does not prevent accidents due to
careless or dangerous driving techniques. Always be mindful of vehicle speed
and driving conditions. V dc may need to be temporarily shut off if you are
trying to free a vehicle stuck in snow or mud.

Push the Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF switch to deactivate the
Vdc system. The
light will illuminate in the instrument panel gauge area.

Push the Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF switch again to activate the Vdc system.
The
light will turn off in the instrument panel gauge area.

The Vdc system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch is pushed to turn off.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
LO ck O uT
in 6-speed manual transmission equipped vehicles, the shift
lever is equipped with a Reverse Lock-out feature that prevents
accidental selection of R (R eVeRSe) (instead of 1st gear).
SH ifTin G TO R eVeRSe
Lift up on the collar just below the shift knob, then move the
shift lever left and up into R (R eVeRSe).

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HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
SYSTeM OPeRATin G TiPS
Garage doors, electrical gates, entry doors, etc., will be activated during programming. To avoid
injury, make sure that people and objects are clear of all doors or gates duri\
ng programming.
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeL\
ink
® Transceiver.

To program your HomeLink® Transceiver to operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device.
NOTE: Garage door openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling code protection.”
To program a garage door opener equipped with “rolling code protection\
,” you will
need to use a ladder to get to the garage door opener motor to be able to access the
“smart” or “learn” program button.
PROGRAMMin G YOuR HOMeL ink® uni Ve RSAL TRA nScei Ve R
(Mirror, Sun Visor or Overhead console)
1. To begin, press and hold the two outer
HomeLink® buttons (to clear the memory)
until the indicator light blinks slowly (after
20 seconds). Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter
1-3 in (26-76 mm) away from the HomeLink
®
surface.
3. using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink
® button you want to
program and the hand-held transmitter button. DO NOT release the buttons until step 4
has been completed.
FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS
FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE

The rear seats can be locked using the mechanical key to prevent
unauthorized access.

Open the access cover and press the release button 01 to fold
down the center/passenger’s side rear seat.

Reach through the opening and pull on the strap 02 located
behind the seat to fold down the driver’s side rear seat.
FROM THE TRUNK

Pull the strap 03 located behind the seat to fold down the center/
passenger’s side rear seat.

Pull on the strap 04 located behind the seat to fold down the
driver’s side rear seat.
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