interior lights NISSAN ALTIMA 2008 L32A / 4.G Owners Manual

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-9)
2. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-20)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-45)
5. HomeLinkT(if so equipped) (P. 2-46)
6. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-21)
7. Glove box (P. 2-39)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-38)
9. Front console (P. 2-39)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
11. Rear seat (P. 1-9)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Grocery hooks (if so equipped).................2-40
Cargo net (if so equipped)......................2-41
Windows........................................2-41
Power windows...............................2-41
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-43
Automatic sunroof.............................2-43
Interior light......................................2-45
Map lights.......................................2-46
Trunk light.......................................2-46
HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver (if so equipped).....2-46Programming HomeLinkT.......................2-47
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers....................................2-48
Operating the HomeLinkTuniversal
transceiver....................................2-48
Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-49
Clearing the programmed information............2-49
Rolling code programming......................2-49
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton......2-50
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-50
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Your vehicle may have two types of security sys-
tems:
cVehicle security system
cNISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in
the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when
unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and
park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request switch,
power door lock switch or mechanical key.4. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by
the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. When
pushing the ignition switch to the ACC
or ON position, the system will be re-
leased.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
LIC0301
SECURITY SYSTEMS
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The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position
s1,
the interior light illuminates, regardless of
door position. The light will go off after 30
minutes unless the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.cWhen the switch is in the center DOOR
position
s2, the front and rear personal
lights will illuminate under the following con-
ditions:
– Driver’s door is opened.
Lights remain on for a maximum of 30
seconds after driver’s door is closed.
The lights will go off when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, or the driver’s door is closed and
locked.
The lights will also go off after 30 minutes when
the doors are open.cWhen the switch is in the OFF position
s3,
the interior light does not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
NOTE:
The doorstep lights illuminate when the
driver and passenger doors are opened re-
gardless of the interior light switch posi-
tion. These lights will turn off automatically
after 30 minutes while doors are open to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.Type A
LIC1081
Type B
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To turn the map lights on, press the light lens. To
turn them off, press the lens again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.
The light will go off after about 30 minutes if the
trunk lid is left open, unless the ignition switch is
in the ACC or ON position.
For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte-
rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.The HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of up
to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver:
cWill operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.
cIs powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLinkTwill retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases) . Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes. For
additional information refer to “Program-
ming HomeLinkT” later in this section.
Front map lamps
LIC1080
MAP LIGHTS TRUNK LIGHT HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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Unlocking doors
1. Push thebutton on the Intelligent Key.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
3. Push the
button again within 5 sec-
onds to unlock all doors.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the
button.
cOpening any doors.
cPushing the ignition switch.The interior light illuminates for 30 seconds when
a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in
the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting for 30
seconds by performing one of the following op-
erations.
cPlacing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
cLocking the doors with the remote controller.
cSwitching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
Opening windows (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key allows you to open windows
equipped with automatic operation simulta-
neously.
cTo open the windows, press the
but-
ton on the keyfob forlonger than 3 sec-
ondsafter all doors are unlocked.
The door windows will open while pressing
the
button on the keyfob.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the keyfob.
Releasing the trunk lid
Push thebutton for longer than 0.5 sec-
ond to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button
will not operate when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or when the trunk cancel switch is in
the OFF position. See “Cancel switch” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
WPD0360WPD0364
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level........................8-9
Changing engine oil...........................8-10
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid......8-12
Power steering fluid...............................8-13
Brake and clutch fluid.............................8-13
Brake fluid....................................8-13
Clutch fluid...................................8-14
Window washer fluid.............................8-14
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-14
Battery..........................................8-15
Jump starting.................................8-16
Drive belt........................................8-16
Spark plugs......................................8-17Replacing spark plugs.........................8-17
Air cleaner.......................................8-18
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-19
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-19
Cleaning.....................................8-19
Replacing....................................8-20
Brakes..........................................8-21
Self-adjusting brakes..........................8-21
Brake pad wear indicators......................8-21
Fuses...........................................8-21
Engine compartment...........................8-22
Passenger compartment.......................8-23
Battery replacement..............................8-24
Intelligent key battery..........................8-25
Lights...........................................8-26
Headlights....................................8-26
Front park/turn/sidemarker light.................8-26
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-27
Wheels and tires.................................8-31
Tire pressure..................................8-31
Tire labeling...................................8-35
Types of tires..................................8-38
Tire chains....................................8-39
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-40
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*1
Headlight assembly *2
Low (Halogen) 55 H11
Low (Xenon) 35 D2R
High 65 H9
Park/Turn 28 3457A
Sidemarker 5 168
Front fog light (if so equipped) *
255 H11
Step light — 194
Rear combination light
Tail/Stop 8/27 3157K
Turn 27 3156
Backup (reversing) 13 912
Sidemarker 5 W5W
License plate light *
25 W5W
High-mounted stop light *2— LED
Map light 8 B5Y
Interior light 8 B5Y
Trunk light 3.4 158
Glove box light *
23.4 658
*1Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
*
2See a NISSAN dealer for assistance.
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Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-18
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-18
Fuses......................8-21
Fusible links...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-46
Gascap.....................3-18
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-39
Glove box lock.................2-39
Grocery hooks.................2-40
H
Hands-free phone system,
BluetoothT................4-46, 4-60
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-32
Head restraints.................1-10
Active Head Restraint...........1-11
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-28
Headlights....................8-26
Heated seats..................2-33Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-10, 4-18
Heater operation...........4-12, 4-19
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-46
Hood release..................3-16
Horn.......................2-33
I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch.........5-6
Immobilizer system...............2-25
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-19
Increasing fuel economy............5-19
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-10
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-22
Inside mirror...................3-21
Instrument brightness control.........2-31
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-31
Intelligent Key system..............3-5
Key operating range.............3-7
Key operation.................3-8
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation......3-12
Troubleshooting guide...........3-14
Warning signals...............3-14
Interior light...................2-45
Interior trunk lid release.............3-17
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-21J
Jump starting...................6-6
K
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-24
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)........3-12
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.........3-2
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
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)..........1-53
Language setting.................4-6
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-21
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-54, 2-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10
Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-11
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Fog light switch...............2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-28
Headlights..................8-26
Interior light.................2-45
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light......2-12
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-22
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-48
Security indicator light...........2-15
Spotlights (See map light).........2-46
Trunk light..................2-46
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-10
Lights
Map lights..................2-46
Lock
Door locks..................3-3
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-18
Glove box lock...............2-39
Power door locks...............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever.........3-16
Low fuel warning light..........2-13, 2-22
Low tire pressure warning light........2-12
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-22
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-19Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-14
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Map lights....................2-46
Map pocket...................2-36
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-31
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-22
Inside mirror.................3-21
Outside mirrors...............3-22
Vanity mirror.................3-21
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system......2-25
NISSAN voice recognition system.......4-69
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..........8-11
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirrors.................3-22
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9Owner’s manual order form..........9-27
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-27
P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-16
Parking/parking on hills...........5-20
Phone, BluetoothThands-free
system..................4-46, 4-60
Power
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-35
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-21
Power windows...............2-41
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints............1-19, 1-28, 1-34
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-12
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-39
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Programmable features.............4-3
Push starting...................6-8
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-45
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-34, 4-40
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