NISSAN ALTIMA 2014 L33 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide

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*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
PADDLE SHIFTERS*
WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER SWITCH
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
MENU BUTTON STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR
AUDIO* / BLUETOOTH
® / VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CRUISE CONTROL
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL*
TRIP COMPUTER RESET SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM CONTROLS VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH*
TRUN
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PENER RELEASE SWITCH
WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
TILT / TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN*
FUEL-FILLER DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE*
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT*
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY SCREEN*
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
USB/iPOD
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OWER OUTLET*
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
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ext Messaging (if so equipped) .......................................
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RearV

iew Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) ..
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Blind Spot W

arning (BSW) System (if so equipped) .....................
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Lane Departure W

arning (LDW) System (if so equipped) .................
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Heated Steering W

heel (if so equipped) ................................
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SSENTIAL INFORMATION
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ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert
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Loose Fuel Cap

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Fuel-filler Door

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RST DRIVE FEATURES
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ISSAN Intelligent k
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runk Lid Release
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ower Seat Adjustments (if so equipped)
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Outside Mirror Control Switc

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arting/Stopping the Engine
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Headlight Control Switc

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indshield Wiper and Washer Switch
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Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped)............................13


FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ........14
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SB/Aux Jack and iPod® Interface (if so equipped)......................15
Cruise Control (if so equipped).......................................16
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YSTEM GUIDE
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ehicle Information Display
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Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System.................................18



System Operating T
ips ...........................................
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Bluetooth
® System without Navigation (if so equipped) ..................19


Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) .....................20
Navigation System (if so equipped)

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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped).......................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety
information and system operation limitations.
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cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while
driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
•

Children
12 and under should always ride in the rear seat
properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to
their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system (section 1)” , the “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the
“Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.
To view detailed
instructional videos, go to
www.nissanownersinfo.mobi/
2014/altima
or snap this barcode with an appropriate barcode reader.
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TEXT MESSAGING* (if so equipped)
Text messages are only displayed if the vehicle speed
is less than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
This system allows for sending and receiving of text
messages through the vehicle interface.
Using predefined or custom mess ages, send a text
to a name, phone number or previous incoming,
outgoing or missed call stored in your Bluetooth
®
Hands-free Phone System.
The text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the control panel display scr\
een.
This feature is not supported by all phones. See your phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and
also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
*Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech.” Some of the applications and features, such as social
networking and texting may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using these features.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
New system features
REARVIEW MONITOR WITH MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD)
(if so equipped)
When the shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE)
position, the front display will automatically change to
show the rearview area
01 directly behind the vehicle.
With the shift lever in the R (REVERSE) position,

press the CAMERA button
02 to change the

camera to rear wide view 03.
The colored lines on the display screen indicate
approximate distances to objects.



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Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Y
ellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft
(2 m) and 10 ft (3 m)
MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD) (if so equipped)
The MOD system helps inform the driver of moving
objects in the rear view or rear wide view.
The system will operate when the shift lever is in the
R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle is driven at
speeds of approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h) or less.
If the MOD system detects moving objects, a yellow
frame
04 will be displayed on the camera image and a chime sounds.
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When the following are displayed:



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Blue M

OD icon
05; the system is active.



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Gray M

OD icon; the system is not active.



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No M

OD icon; the system is off. The indicator will
also be off if all of the warning systems are
deactivated using the settings menu.
The MOD system will not operate if the trunk is open.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The BSW system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.
The system will operate when the vehicle is driven
at speeds of approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h)
and above.
When the system detects a vehicle in the detection
zone, the blind spot indicator light
01, located near

the outside mirrors, will illuminate. If the turn signal
is then activated, the system chimes twice and the
blind spot indicator light flashes to alert the driver.
The blind spot indicator light continues to flash until
the detected vehicle leaves the detection zone.
Push the warning systems switch 02 to temporarily

turn the system off. When the system is off, the
indicator light
03 on the switch is off. The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning

systems are deactivated using the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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New system features
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The LDW system helps alert the driver when the
vehicle is traveling too close to either the left or the
right of a traveling lane.
The system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 45 MPH (70 km/h)
and above.
When the vehicle approaches either the left or the right of the traveling lane, the LDW system will
chime and the orange LDW light
01 on the
instrument panel will blink to alert the driver.
Push the warning systems switch 02 to temporarily

turn the system off. When the system is of f, the
indicator light
03 on the switch is off. The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning

systems are deactivated using the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
and “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)
Push the heated steering wheel switc h 01 to warm

the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light
02 will come on. Once activated, the heated steering wheel will

automatically turn on and off to maintain a temperature
above 68°F (20°C).
When the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68°F (20°C) and the control switch is turned on, the system will not heat the steering wheel. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WITH EASY
FILL TIRE ALERT
A Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning message
will appear in the vehicle information display
01 and
the low tire pressure warning light 02 will illuminate
when one or more tires are low on
pressure and air is needed.



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he tire pressures should be checked when the
tires are cold. The tires are considered cold
after the vehicle has been parked for 3 hours or
more or driven less than 1 mi (1.6 km) at
moderate speeds.
When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert provides visual and
audible signals to help you inflate the tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure.
To use the Easy Fill Tire Alert system:



1.

Move the shift lever to the
P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.



2.

Place the ignition switc
h in the ON position. Do not start the engine.



3.

Add air to the under-inflated tire and within a few seconds, the hazar\
d warning lights will

start flashing.



4.

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hen the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once and the hazard
warning flashers will stop.



5.

Repeat this procedure for any additional under-inflated tires.
After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds above 16 \
M PH (25 km/h).
The Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning message and low tire pressure warning
light will extinguish.
When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for approximately 1 minute and then remains
on, the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle\
’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature o\
f the air inside
the tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates, check the tire pressure in your tires.



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Chec
k the tire pressure (including the spare tire) often and always prior to long
distance trips.
The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer to section 9, “Technical and consumer information” in your Owner’s Manual for the location of the Tire and
Loading Information label.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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LOOSE FUEL CAP
A LOOSE F UEL CAP warning message will
display in the vehicle information display
01 when
the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly.
To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single
click is heard.
The warning message will disappear when the vehicle
detects the fuel-filler cap is properly tightened and the
reset button
02 is pressed for about 1 second.

If the cap is not properly tightened, the Malfunction
Indicator Light
may also illuminate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release lever 01
located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
The fuel-filler door is located on the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock on the display:



1. Press the button 01
2. Touch the “Settings” key.



3. T
ouch the “System” key.



4. T
ouch the “Clock” key.
The following settings can be adjusted:



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Time Format: The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.



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Date Format: The date can be changed to one of 5 different formats.



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Cloc
k Mode: From here the clock mode options are:



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Manual
: Allows for the option “Set Clock Manually”. Touch this to begin setting the
clock manually using the “+” or “–“ to adjust the hours, minu\
tes, day and month up
or down.



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Time Zone: Touch the “Time Zone” key
02 to
choose from the applicable time zone list, and/or
touch “Daylight savings time” to switch between
on and off.



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uto: Automatically sets the clock to the vehicles
current location.
Press the BACK button 03 to return to the previous screen.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual
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first drive features
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTE M
The NISSAN Intelligent key® system allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and remotely start the engine. It is important to
make sure the Intelligent
k
ey is with you (that is, in your poc
ket or purse).
REMOTE ENGINE START* (if so equipped)
The remote start operating range is approximately 200 ft (60 m) from
the vehicle. The effective operating range may be shorter if there are
walls or other obstructions between the key and the vehicle.
For remote start to function the vehicle must be in P (PARK) with the
ignition off and all doors must be closed and locked. Please see your
Owner’s Manual for additional information.
To start your vehicle remotely:



1.

Press the button 01.



2.


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ithin 5 seconds press and hold the engine start
button 02 for at least 2 seconds.
The engine will start and the parking lights will turn on.
Automatic climate control will begin heating or cooling the vehicle depe\
nding on the
outside temperature.
The engine will run for 10 minutes and then turn off.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to extend the time for an additional 1 0-minute period.



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After two remote st
arts the ignition switch must be cycled before remote start can be
used again.
To start driving, depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch START/STOP button.
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