roof NISSAN ALTIMA 1999 L30 / 2.G Owners Manual

2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-2
Speedometer and odometer ..................................2-3
Tachometer ............................................................2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel
gauge .....................................................................2-4
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-5
Theft warning (if so equipped) ...............................2-9
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-11
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-11
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-12
Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......2-13
Instrument brightness control ...............................2-13
Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................2-14Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-14
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray ...........2-15
Cup holder ............................................................2-16
Power windows ....................................................2-17
Automatic power window switch ..........................2-17
Passenger power windows ..................................2-18
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-18
If the sunroof does not close ...............................2-19
Storage compartment for garage door
transmitter (if so equipped) ..................................2-20
Interior light...........................................................2-21
Map light (if so equipped) ....................................2-22
Trunk light.............................................................2-22
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PASSENGER POWER WINDOWS
The front and rear passenger window
switches operate only the corresponding
passenger window. To open the window,
press down on the switch. To close the
window, pull up on the switch.
Locking passenger windows
When the power window lock switch on the
driver side control panel is pushed in, only
the driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel this func-
tion.The sunroof operates only when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, press and hold the switch
to the DOWN/OPEN side.
To close the roof, press and hold the switch
to the UP/CLOSE side.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then push
and hold the UP/CLOSE side of the tilt switch.
To close the sunroof, push and hold the
DOWN/CLOSE side.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
c
Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
c
Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
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SUNROOF
(if so equipped)
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IF THE SUNROOF DOES NOT
CLOSE
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Be sure no objects are caught in the
sunroof opening.
2. Remove the map light unit. The shaft end
of the sunroof motor will be visible.3. Using a wide blade screwdriver, turn the
shaft clockwise to close the sunroof.
Have the sunroof system checked and re-
paired by your NISSAN dealer.
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If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
there is an additional storage compartment
in the map light unit. This storage compart-
ment has been specially designed to hold
some garage door transmitters. Some
transmitters may not fit. When properly in-
stalled, the garage door transmitter can be
activated while it is within the storage com-
partment.To install your transmitter, follow the num-
bered instructions in the above illustrations.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENT
FOR GARAGE DOOR
TRANSMITTER (if so equipped)
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3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control lever to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode defogs the windows and dehu-
midifies the air.
1. Push the
button in.
When the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illu-
minate). This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The air recir-
culation mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment which helps de-
fog the windshield.
2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control lever to the
desired position.
Outside air is drawn into the passengercompartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
Operating tips
cKeep the windows and sun roof closed
while the air conditioner is in operation.
cAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
three minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger compart-
ment. Then, close the windows. This
allows the air conditioner to cool the
interior more quickly.
cThe air conditioner system should be
operated for approximately ten min-
utes at least once a month. This helps
prevent damage to the system due to
lack of lubrication.
cIf the engine coolant temperature gauge
exceeds the H (hot) position, turn the air
conditioner off. See ``If your vehicle over-
heats'' in the ``In case of emergency''
section of this owner's manual for addi-
tional information.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The charts on the following pages show the
switch and lever positions forMAXIMUM
and QUICKheating, cooling, or defrosting.
4-6Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-9
Shift lock release ......................................... 5-9
Shifting
Automatic transmission .......................... 5-7
Manual transmission............................. 5-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment ................ 1-21
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-14
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-22
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-14
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-6
Jump starting................................. 6-7, 8-14
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting........................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................... 5-11
Steering
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-11
Power steering system ......................... 5-17
Tilting steering wheel............................ 3-13
Stop light .................................................... 8-27
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-18
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels ............ 1-14
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).................... 1-9
Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-17
Front fog light switch ............................ 2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-14
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-12
Ignition switch ......................................... 5-4Overdrive switch ..................................... 5-9
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-11
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-11
T
Tachometer .................................................. 2-3
Theft warning ............................................... 2-9
Three way catalyst....................................... 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 3-13
Tire
Flat tire.................................................... 6-2
Spare tire....................................... 6-6, 8-32
Tire chains ............................................ 8-29
Tire placard......................................... 10-12
Tire pressure ............................. 10-16, 8-28
Tire rotation .......................................... 8-30
Types of tires ........................................ 8-29
Uniform tire quality grading ................ 10-18
Wheels and tires................................... 8-28
Wheel/tire size ...................................... 10-9
Tool kit ......................................................... 6-2
Towing
Tow truck towing .................................. 6-10
Towing load/specification chart .......... 10-15
Trailer towing ...................................... 10-14
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-9
Driving with automatic
transmission .................................... 5-5, 5-6
Driving with manual
transmission .................................. 5-10, 5-4Selector lever lock release ..................... 5-9
Transmission selector lever lock release .... 5-9
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country)....................................... 10-10
Trip odometer .............................................. 2-3
Trunk access through the rear seat ............ 1-7
Trunk lid lock opener lever .......................... 3-9
Trunk light .................................................. 2-22
Tuning ........................................................ 4-11
Turn signal switch (See headlight and turn
signal switch) ............................................. 2-12
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-18
V
Vanity mirror .............................................. 3-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights ............... 10-9
Vehicle identification ................................ 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(chassis number) ..................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ......................................................... 10-10
Vehicle loading information ..................... 10-13
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 6-12
Ventilators .................................................... 4-2
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