NISSAN ALTIMA 2005 L31 / 3.G Owners Manual

NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff is adjust-
able for vehicles with navigation system.
See “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
To turn on the autolight system:1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi- tion
s1.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF 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,
,orposition.
Be sure you do not put anything on top of
the autolight sensor located in the top side
of the instrument panel. The autolight sen-
sor controls the autolight; if it is covered,
the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark
out and the headlights will illuminate. If
this occurs while parked with the engine
off and the key in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become discharged.
Headlight beam select
s1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
s2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
s3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is turned OFF while the
headlight switch is in theorposi-
tion, the headlights will turn off after 5 minutes.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is turned off.
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WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument cluster illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is in ON position.
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
AUTO,
orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instru-
ment panel lights when driving at night.
The instrument brightness control will not adjust
the brightness when the headlights or parking
lights are off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
s1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
s2To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to theposition, then turn the fog light
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the fog light switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
c
If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
c Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic. c
Turn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if
so equipped) . The switches are located on the
center console.
1. Start the engine.
2.Push the low or high position of the switch, as
desired, depending on the temperature. The
indicator light in the switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3.
When the seat is warmed or before you leave
the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
CAUTION
c Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
c Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
c Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
c Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
c When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
c If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by your NISSAN dealer.
c The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
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The vehicle should be driven with the Traction Con-
trol System (TCS) on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the TCS
reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin.
The engine speed will be reduced even if the
accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum
engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the TCS off.
To turn off the TCS, push the TCS OFF switch.
The
indicator will come on.
Push the “TCS OFF” switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Traction
control system (TCS)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section. The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (15A) maximum.
CAUTION
c
The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
c Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. See your NISSAN
dealer for additional information. c
Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (15A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
c Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
c Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
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Instrument panel (if so equipped)
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Console
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
OFF SWITCH (if so equipped) POWER OUTLET
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cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
c When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Lift the lid
sAto open.
Push the lighter
sBin all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it will spring out. Return the
lighter to its original position after use.
Pull out the ashtray
sCto remove it.
This power outlet can also be used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular tele-
phones.
CAUTION
c The cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
c The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
c Do not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter.
c Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (15A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
c
Use power outlets with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
c Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
c Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
c When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
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MAP POCKETSSEATBACK POCKETS (if so
equipped)
The seatback pockets are located on the back of
the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets
can be used to store maps.
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Type A
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Type B
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STORAGE
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SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
WARNING
cThe sunglasses holder should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
c Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.
CAUTION
cDo not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
c Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
CUP HOLDERS
To open the front cup holders, push the cup
holder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid and
push down until it clicks in place.
The plastic insert may be removed for cleaning.
The rear cup holders are located in the fold-down
armrest in the rear seat back.
The rubber insert may be removed for cleaning.
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WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
c
Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard
objects can injure you in an accident.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the
master key when locking
s1or unlockings2the
glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or
unlock the glove box.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
CONSOLE BOX
WARNING
The center console box should not be
used while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Rear
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Upper half
Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the
upper half of the console box. The felt mat may be
removed for cleaning.
The upper half of the console box may be used for
storage of cellular phones. An access hole is
provided at the rear of the upper half of the
console box for phone cord routing to the power
outlet.
To route a phone cord to the power outlet:1. Open the upper half of the console box.
2. Remove the felt mat, and then remove the cutout area from the mat. 3. Remove the access hole cover.
4. Install the felt mat.
5. Route the phone cord through the access
hole and plug into the power outlet.
Lower half
Pull up on the passenger’s side latch to open the
lower half of the console box. A power outlet is
located inside the console box and there is stor-
age for compact discs.
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