fuel NISSAN ALTIMA 2015 L33 / 5.G Owners Manual

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-31)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-30)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-30)
4. Opener operation (P. 3-30)
5. Rearview camera (if so equipped)(P. 4-10)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
7. Fuel-filler cap, recommended fuel
(P. 3-32, 9-2)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-32)
9. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-4)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
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1. Instrument brightness control/Tripcomputer reset switch (P. 2-35, P. 2-4)
2. Vents (P. 4-24)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-31) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-41, 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. 1-48)
10. Audio system controls/Navigation
system* (P. 4-35)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
12. Glove box (P. 2-43)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-40 )
14. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-25, P. 4-32)
15. Shift lever (P. 5-13 )
16. USB port/Aux jack (P. 4-68) (P. 4-46)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
18. Cruise control main/set switch/
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(P. 5-27/P. 4-78)
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-34)
20. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Vehicle information display
controls (P. 4-81, P. 2-18)
21. Fuel filler door release/Hood release)
(P. 3-32, P. 3-29)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meter and gauges .................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-10
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-10
Indicator lights ................................ 2-14
Audible reminders ............................. 2-17
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-17
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-18
Startup display ................................ 2-18
Resetting the trip computer .....................2-18
Settings ...................................... 2-18
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-24
Security systems ................................. 2-27
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-27
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-28Windshield wiper and washer switch
...............2-29
Switch operation .............................. 2-30
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-31
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) . . .............2-31
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-33
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-35
Instrument brightness control ...................2-35
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-35
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-36
Horn ............................................ 2-36
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-37
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-38
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-38
V ehicle Dynamic

Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-39
Power Outlet ..................................... 2-40
Storage ......................................... 2-41
Map pockets .................................. 2-41
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-41
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-41
Cup holders .................................. 2-42
Glove box .................................... 2-43

1. Instrument brightness control/Trip com-puter reset switch (P. 2-35, P. 2-4)
2. Vents (P. 4-24)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-31) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-41, 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. 1-48)
10. Audio system controls/Navigation
system* (P. 4-35)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
12. Glove box (P. 2-43)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-40 )
14. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-25, P. 4-32)
15. Shift lever (P. 5-13 )
16. USB port/Aux jack (P. 4-68) (P. 4-46)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
18. Cruise control main/set switch/
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(P. 5-27/P. 4-78)
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-34)
20. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Vehicle information display
controls (P. 4-81, P. 2-18)
21. Fuel filler door release/Hood release)
(P. 3-32, P. 3-29)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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22. Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF switch(P. 2-39)
Trunk opener release switch (P. 3-30)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
Warning system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
* Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s manual
(if so equipped)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/indicator lights
3. Vehicle Information Display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METER AND GAUGES
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and
odometer. The speedometer is located on the
right side of the meter cluster. The odometer is
located within the vehicle information display
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer1and the twin trip odometer2
are displayed below the vehicle information dis-
play when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET
3switch on the left of
the instrument panel to change the display as
follows:
Trip
→ Trip→Trip
Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
3for more
than 1 second resets the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle Information Display” in
this section.
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty) . The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section. This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described in the
chart below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Push and hold
the
button for about: Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
5 seconds Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.LIC2222
COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
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●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 a 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. For additional information, refer
to “Power steering” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
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Front passenger air bag statuslight
The front passenger air bag status light ()
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger seat
is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation,
refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light”
in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light (blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of
fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is in-
stalled and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has
at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, thelight should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the
engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle
is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech-
nical and consumer information” section of this
manual.
Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
● MIL on steady — An emission control system
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning appears in the vehicle information
display. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or miss-
ing, tighten or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light should turn
off after a few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer. ●
MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emission
control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed
using the buttons
and ENTER located on
the steering wheel.
1.
— navigate through the items in ve-
hicle information
ENTER — change or select an item in the
vehicle information display
2.
— go back to the previous menu 3.
— select/enter the Vehicle informa-
tion menu items or to change from one dis-
play screen to the next (i.e. trip, TPMS, Fuel
economy)
The ENTER and
buttons also control audio
and control panel functions. For additional infor-
mation refer to, “Steering wheel switch for audio
control” in “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
position the screens that display in the vehicle
information include:
● Active system status (if so equipped)
● Trip computer
● Tire pressure information (if so equipped)
● Fuel economy
● Warnings
Warnings will only display if there are any pres-
ent, for additional information on warnings and
indicators refer to, “Vehicle information display
warnings and indicators” in this section.
To control what items display in the vehicle infor-
mation display, refer to “Main menu selection” in
this section.
RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER
1. Press thebutton until you reach the
trip computer mode.
2. Press the
button again for more than
1.5 seconds to reset average fuel consump-
tion, average speed, distance to empty, and
journey time.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the infor-
mation displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play:
● Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
● Vehicle Settings
● Main Menu Selection
● Body Color
● Maintenance
● Alarms
● Language
● Unit
● Welcome Effects
● Factory Reset
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