power steering NISSAN ALTIMA 2014 L33 / 5.G Owners Manual

1. Instrument brightness control/Trip com-puter reset switch (P. 2-35, P. 2-4)
2. Vents (P. 4-22)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-31) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-42, P. 2-36)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6. Paddle shift controls (if so equipped)
(P. 5-15) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-29)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-49)
10. Audio system controls/Navigation
system* (P. 4-34)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
12. Glove box (P. 2-42)
13. Aux jack (P. 4-46, 4-65)
14. Power outlet/USB port (P.2-39, 4-65,
4-67)
15. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-24, P. 4-31)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-13)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
18. Cruise control main/set switch/
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(P.5-26 / P. 4-81, P. 4-96, P. 4-107 )
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-33)
20. Steering wheel switch for audio control
/Vehicle information display controls
( P. 4-78, P. 2-18)
21. Fuel filler door release/Hood release)
(P. 3-31, P. 3-28)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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QR25DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
7. Battery (P. 8-16)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
7. Battery (P. 8-16)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Illustrated table of contents0-9

Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-11
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light
2-11
Low tire pressure
warning light2-12
Master warning light 2-13
Power steering
warning light2-13
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
Fog light indicator
light (if so equipped) 2-14
Front passenger air
bag status light2-14
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-14
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-15
Overdrive off indica-
tor light (if so
equipped)2-15
Security indicator
light
2-16
Indicator
light Name Page
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green) 2-16
Slip indicator light 2-16
SPORT mode indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-14
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light2-16
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1. Instrument brightness control/Trip com-puter reset switch (P. 2-35, P. 2-4)
2. Vents (P. 4-22)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-31) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-42, P. 2-36)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6. Paddle shift controls (if so equipped)
(P. 5-15) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-29)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-49)
10. Audio system controls/Navigation
system* (P. 4-34)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
12. Glove box (P. 2-42)
13. Aux jack (P. 4-46, 4-65)
14. Power outlet/USB port (P.2-39, 4-65,
4-67)
15. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-24, P. 4-31)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-13)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
18. Cruise control main/set switch/
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(P.5-26 / P. 4-81, P. 4-96, P. 4-107 )
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-33)
20. Steering wheel switch for audio control
/Vehicle information display controls
( P. 4-78, P. 2-18)
21. Fuel filler door release/Hood release)
(P. 3-31, P. 3-28)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light (green)
orBrake warning lightFog light indicator light (if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Charge warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightSPORT mode indicator light (if so equipped)
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Power steering warning lightOverdrive off indicator light (if so equipped)
Seat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights (if equipped) come on briefly
and then go off:
,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-10Instruments and controls

●If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result
in serious personal injury. Check the
tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
placard located in the driver’s door
opening to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If the light still
comes on while driving after adjusting
the tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting. ●
Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
● The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the 4 wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the master
warning light illuminates if any of the following are
displayed on the vehicle information display.
● No key warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low windshield-washer fluid warning
● Parking brake release warning
● Door/trunk open warning
● Loose fuel cap
● Check tire pressure warning
Power steering warning light
WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle, but the steering will be
much harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the power steering warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the power steering warning
light turns off. This indicates that the electric
power steering system is operational. If the
power steering warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, it may indicate the power
steering system is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the hydraulic pump
electric power steering system checked by a
NISSAN dealer. See “Power steering system” in
the “Starting and driving” section.
Instruments and controls2-13

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3-4
Doors ............................................3-4
Locking with key ................................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .............3-6
Automatic door locks ...........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® With Door and Trunk
Request Switches .................................3-7
Operating range ................................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ..............3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................... 3-17
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-18
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Without Door and Trunk
Request Switches ................................ 3-19
Operating range ............................... 3-20
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-20
Warning signals ............................... 3-24Troubleshooting guide
......................... 3-25
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...............3-26
Remote engine start operating range ............3-26
Remote starting the vehicle .....................3-26
Extending engine run time ......................3-27
Canceling a remote start .......................3-27
Conditions the remote start will not work . . . ......3-27
Hood ........................................... 3-28
Trunk lid ......................................... 3-28
Opener operation .............................. 3-28
Interior trunk lid release ........................ 3-30
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-31
Opener operation .............................. 3-31
Fuel-filler cap . . ............................... 3-31
Tilt/telescopic steering ............................ 3-33
Tilt operation .................................. 3-33
Telescopic operation ........................... 3-33
Sun visors ....................................... 3-34
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anity mirrors . . ............................... 3-34
Mirrors .......................................... 3-35
Rearview mirror (if so equipped) .................3-35
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-35
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-36

CD CARE AND CLEANING
●Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
● Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
● Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use. ●
A new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
1. Source select and power on switch
2. Menu control switch/ENTER button
3.
(Back) switch
4. Volume control switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
POWER on switch
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, push the SOURCE switch to turn the audio
system on.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-7
Push-Button Ignition Switch ........................5-8
Operating range ................................5-9
Push-button ignition switch positions .............5-9
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-10
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-10
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............5-11
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-11
Starting the engine ............................... 5-12
Remote start (if so equipped) ...................5-12
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ........5-13
Parking brake .................................... 5-19
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) System / Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) System (if so equipped) . . 5-19 BSW system operation ........................ 5-20BSW driving situations
......................... 5-22
LDW system operation ......................... 5-24
BSW/LDW temporary disabled status ...........5-25
BSW/LDW automatic deactivation ..............5-25
Camera unit maintenance ......................5-26
Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-26
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-26
Cruise control operations .......................5-26
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-28
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-28
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-29
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-30
Power steering ................................... 5-31
Brake system .................................... 5-31
Brake precautions ............................. 5-31
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-32
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ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-33
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-35
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-35
Anti-freeze .................................... 5-35
Battery ....................................... 5-35
Draining of coolant water .......................5-35
Tire equipment ................................ 5-35