NISSAN ALTIMA 1996 U13 / 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows.
cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches.
AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
To fully open the driver side window, com-
pletely press the driver side window switch
down and release it; it need not be held. The
window will automatically open all the way.
To stop the window, press the switch toward
the ``CLOSE'' side.
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POWER REAR WINDOWS
1-16
ZX

The sunroof will only operate when the
ignition key is in the ``ON'' position.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, press and hold the switch
to the ``OPEN'' side.
To close the roof, press and hold the switch
to the ``CLOSE'' side.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then push
and hold the ``UP'' side of the tilt switch. To
close the sunroof, push and hold the
``DOWN'' side.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward.
The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be
closed manually.
WARNING
cBe extremely careful not to have any
part of your body in the sunroof
opening while the roof is closing.
cDo not stand up or extend any por-
tion of your body out of the opening
while driving.
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before
opening.
cDo not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
IF THE SUNROOF DOES NOT
CLOSE
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SUNROOF
(If so equipped)
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ZX

CAUTION
Turn the ignition key to the ``OFF''
position.
1. Remove the spotlight unit. The shaft end
of the sunroof motor will be visible.
2. Using a 5mm (0.20 in) hex wrench, turn
the shaft clockwise to close the sunroof.
Have the sunroof system checked and re-
paired by your NISSAN dealer.
The digital clock displays time when the
ignition key is in ``ACC'' or ``ON''.
If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
Adjusting the time
Push theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.The interior light will operate regardless of
ignition key position.
The interior light has a three-position switch.
cWhen the switch is in the ªOFFº position,
the interior light will not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
cWhen the switch is in the center ``j''
position, the interior light will illuminate
when a door is opened.
cWhen the switch is in the ªONº position,
the interior light will illuminate, whether
any door is open or closed.
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CLOCK Ð INSTRUMENT
PANEL (If so equipped)INTERIOR LIGHT
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ZX

NOTE: Leaving the interior light switch in
the ªONº position for extended periods of
time will result in a discharged battery.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light will go off.
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SPOTLIGHT (If so equipped) TRUNK LIGHT
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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ....................................................................... 2-2
Door locks ............................................................ 2-2
Hood release ........................................................ 2-5
Glove box ............................................................. 2-5
Trunk lid lock operation ........................................ 2-6
Fuel filler lid lock operation .................................. 2-7
Front seats ........................................................... 2-9
Rear seat ............................................................ 2-11
Supplemental restraint system (air bag system). 2-12
Warning labels.................................................... 2-15
Air bag warning light .......................................... 2-16
Seat belts ........................................................... 2-17
Child restraints for infants and small children.... 2-23
Tilting steering wheel ......................................... 2-30
Outside mirror remote control ............................ 2-30
Outside mirrors ................................................... 2-30
Inside mirror ....................................................... 2-31
Vanity mirror (If so equipped) ............................ 2-31
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The master key can be used for all the
locks.
A key number plate is supplied with your
key. Record the key number on the key
number plate and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet), NOT IN THE CAR.
NISSAN does not record key numbers so it
is very important to keep track of your key
number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by your NISSAN
dealer or a locksmith shop.MANUAL DOOR LOCK
To lock the front doors from the outside, turn
the key toward the front of the vehicle. To
unlock, turn it toward the rear.To lock a door from inside the vehicle, press
the lock lever (located above the door
handle) until it is flush with the door panel.
To unlock, pull the lock lever to its outer
position.
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KEY DOOR LOCKS
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ZX

POWER DOOR LOCK
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors simultaneously.
Turning the front door key to the front of the
vehicle will lock all doors.
Turning the front door key one time to the
rear of the vehicle will unlock the corre-
sponding door. From that position, returning
the key to Neutral (where the key can only
be removed and inserted) and turning it to
the rear again within 5 seconds will unlock
all doors.To lock from the outside without a key, push
the door lock button (driver side only) or the
door lock lever (driver or passenger side),
then close the door. When locking the door
this way, be certain not to leave the key
inside the vehicle.
All doors will automatically unlock with the
key in the ignition.
WARNING
cAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
cBefore opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
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ZX

cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They may inadvert-
ently activate switches.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever on each rear door is in the
lock position, the door can be opened only
from the outside.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handles1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Push the lever
s2at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.3. Insert the support rod
s3into the slot on
the underside of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, return the sup-
port rod to its original position, then
slowly close the hood and make sure it
locks into place.When locking or unlocking the glove box,
use the master key.
The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.
To illuminate the interior of the glove box,
the headlight switch must be turned to the
orposition (If so equipped).
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or
a sudden stop.
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HOOD RELEASE GLOVE BOX
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