headlight bulb NISSAN ALTIMA 2005 L31 / 3.G Owners Manual

1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch(P. 2-21)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-19)
5. Windshield (P. 8-24)
6. Power windows (P. 2-36)
7. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
8. Mirrors (P. 3-15)
9. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-45)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-25)
13. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Trip computer (if so equipped) ...................2-5
Tachometer ....................................2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-8
Fuel gauge ....................................2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-9
Voltmeter ..................................... 2-10
Fuel consumption gauge .......................2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-11
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-14
Audible reminders ............................. 2-15
Security systems ................................. 2-16
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-16
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) ........2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-19
Switch operation .............................. 2-19
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-21Xenon headlights (if so equipped)
...............2-21
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-21
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-23
Instrument brightness control ...................2-24
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-24
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-25
Horn ............................................ 2-26
Heated seat (if so equipped) .......................2-26
Traction control system (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-27
Power outlet ..................................... 2-27
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) ........2-28
Storage ......................................... 2-29
Map pockets .................................. 2-29
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-29
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-30
Cup holders .................................. 2-30
Glove box .................................... 2-31
Console box .................................. 2-31
Instrument panel storage (if so equipped) ........2-33
Covered storage box (if so equipped) ............2-34
Grocery hooks (if so equipped) .................2-34
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XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so
equipped)
WARNING
cHIGH VOLTAGE
cWhen xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xe-
non headlights replaced at a NISSAN
dealer.
c Xenon headlights provide considerably
more light than conventional head-
lights. If they are not correctly aimed,
they might temporarily blind an oncom-
ing driver or the driver ahead of you and
cause a serious accident. If headlights
are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer
and have the headlights adjusted
correctly.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on, its
brightness or color varies slightly. However, the
color and brightness will soon stabilize. c The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off opera-
tion. It is generally desirable not to turn
off the headlights for short intervals (for example, when the vehicle stops at
a traffic signal) . Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only) ,
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon head-
lights is not reduced.
c If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start blink-
ing, or the color of the light will be-
come reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
s1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
s2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
Type A
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb
WARNING
cHIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disas-
semble. Always have your xenon head-
lights replaced at a NISSAN dealer. For
additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section.
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Be-
cause the headlight assembly must be removed
from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your
NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
cAiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer. c
Do not leave the headlight assembly
open without a bulb installed for a long
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke,
etc. entering the headlight body may
affect bulb performance. Remove the
bulb from the headlight assembly just
before a replacement bulb is installed.
c Only touch the plastic base when han-
dling the bulb. Never touch the glass
envelope. Touching the glass could sig-
nificantly affect bulb life and/or head-
light performance.
c High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
c Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Low beam:
Wattage: 55
Bulb no.: H1*
High beam: Wattage: 60
Bulb no.: HB3 (9005)*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
FRONT PARK/TURN/SIDEMARKER
LIGHT
Bulb replacement requires the removal of the
headlight assembly. If replacement is required,
see your NISSAN dealer.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
Replacing the fog light bulb
CAUTION
c High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
c When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
LIGHTS
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1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the two splash shield screws (seeillustration) .
3. Position the splash shield aside to allow access to the fog light bulb. c
Disconnect the fog light electrical connector
sA.
c Rotate the fog light bulb counterclockwise
and pull it out of the fog light assembly
sB.
c Follow the instructions in reverse order to
install a new bulb.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
Headlight assembly Low (Halogen) 55 H1
Low (Xenon) (special) D2R
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
High 60 HB3 (9005)
Park/Turn 27/8 1157NA
Front fog light 55 H11
Step light — 158
Rear combination light Tail/Stop 8/27 3157
Turn 27 3156
Backup (reversing) 13 912
Sidemarker 5 168
License plate light 5 168
High-mounted stop
light Inside 18 921
Spoiler (if so
equipped) See a
NISSAN dealer for
assistance.
Interior light 8 68
Map light 10 578
Trunk light 3.4 158
Glove box light 3.4 658
* Always check with the Parts Department at a
NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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Fuel filler lid................ .3-12
Fuel filler lid and cap ............3-12
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever .......3-12
Fuel gauge ................. .2-8
Fuel octane rating ............. .9-4
Fuel recommendation ............9-3
Fuel consumption gauge ............2-10
FUEL ECON button .............. .4-4
Fuel Econ button Control panel buttons ............4-4
Fuses ..................... .8-26
Fusible links .................. .8-27
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink TUniversal
Transceiver .................. .2-41
Gascap.................... .3-12
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-9
Fuel consumption gauge ..........2-10
Fuel gauge ................. .2-8
Odometer .................. .2-4
Speedometer ................ .2-4
Tachometer ................. .2-7
Trip computer ................ .2-5
Trip odometer ................ .2-4
Voltmeter ................. .2-10
General maintenance ..............8-2
Glove box ................... .2-31
Glove box lock ................ .2-31
Grocery hooks ................ .2-34 H
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-25
Head restraints ................. .1-7
Active head restraint .............1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-21
Heated seats ................. .2-26
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls ............... .4-12, 4-20
Heater operation .......... .4-14, 4-21
HomeLink TUniversal Transceiver .......2-41
Hood release .................. .3-9
Horn ...................... .2-26
I
Ignition switch ................. .5-4
Immobilizer system ..........2-17, 3-2, 5-5
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
In-cabin microfilter .............. .8-21
Increasing fuel economy ............5-17
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ................... .2-11
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .......3-15
Inside mirror .................. .3-15
Instrument brightness control .........2-24
Instrument panel ................ .2-2
Interior light .................. .2-39
Interior trunk lid release .............3-11
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-24 J
Jump starting .................. .6-6
K
Key ....................... .3-2
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) .......3-5
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-47
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ..................... .1-24
License plate Installing the license plate .........9-12
Light Air bag warning light .........1-48, 2-13
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-11
Bulb replacement ............. .8-31
Charge warning light ............2-12
Fog light switch .............. .2-25
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Headlight and turn signal switch......2-21
Interior light ................ .2-39
Light bulbs ................. .8-30
Low washer fluid warning light .......2-13
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-42
Security indicator light ...........1-42
Spotlights (See map light) .........2-40
Trunk light ................. .2-41
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................. .2-11
Lights Map lights ................. .2-40
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-5
Door locks ................. .3-3
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever .......3-12
Glove box lock .............. .2-31
Power door locks .............. .3-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever .........3-10
Low fuel warning light .............2-13
Low washer fluid warning light .........2-13
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maint (maintenance) button Control panel buttons ............4-4
Maint (Maintenance) button, control panel
display ...................... .4-4
Maintenance General maintenance ............8-2
Inside the vehicle .............. .8-3
Maintenance precautions ..........8-5
Outside the vehicle ............. .8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...........1-16Under the hood and vehicle
.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ........2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ..........1-2
Map lights ................... .2-40
Map pocket .................. .2-29
Meters and gauges ............... .2-3
Instrument brightness control .......2-24
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .....3-15
Inside mirror ................ .3-15
Outside mirrors .............. .3-16
Vanity mirror ................ .3-15
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system) .......3-5
N
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) . .2-17, 3-2, 5-5
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....9-4
Odometer .................... .2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2
Changing engine oil ............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-9
Engine oil .................. .8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-12 Engine oil viscosity
............. .9-5
Outside mirrors ................ .3-16
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-8
Owner’s manual order form ..........9-23
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ................... .9-23
P
Parking Parking brake check ............8-25
Parking brake operation ..........5-14
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-18
Power Power door locks .............. .3-4
Power outlet ................ .2-27
Power rear windows ............2-37
Power steering fluid ............ .8-15
Power steering system ...........5-19
Power windows .............. .2-36
Rear power windows ............2-37
Precautions Maintenance precautions ..........8-5
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-17, 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-33
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
PREV button .................. .4-3
Prev button Control panel buttons ............4-3
Programmable features ...........4-3, 4-6
Push starting .................. .6-8
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