steering wheel NISSAN ALTIMA 2015 L33 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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1 Vehicle Information Display2 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light3 Headlight and Turn Signal Switch4 Paddle Shifters*5 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch6 Vehicle Information Display
Menu Button
Steering Wheel Switches for
7 Audio*/Bluetooth
®/Vehicle
Information Display
8 Cruise Control9 Instrument Brightness Control*10 Trip Computer Reset Switch11 Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone
System Controls
12 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Off Switch*13 Trunk Opener Release Switch14 Warning Systems Switch15 Heated Steering Wheel Switch16 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column*17 Fuel-filler Door Release
18 Hood Release*19 Front Passenger Air Bag
Status Light*20 Control Panel Display Screen*21 Automatic Climate Controls22 USB Port/Aux Jack23 Power Outlet*
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
Text Messaging (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
......................................... 2
RearView Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) ...................................... 2
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
.... 3
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
........... 3
Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
.......................... 4
SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic (if so equipped) .................................................................. 4
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert .....................................................5
Loose Fuel Cap ........................................................................\
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Fuel-filler Door ........................................................................\
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Clock Set/Adjustment ........................................................................\
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
NISSAN Intelligent Key® System ........................................................................\
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Trunk Lid Release ........................................................................\
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Power Seat Adjustments (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Outside Mirror Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Starting/Stopping the Engine ........................................................................\
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Headlight Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................................................................\
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Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ............................................... 14
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/Aux Jack and iPod® Interface (if so equipped) ... 15
Cruise Control (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
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SYSTEM GUIDE
Vehicle Information Display ........................................................................\
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Vehicle Information Display Trip Computer Reset ........................................................................\
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NissanConnect
SM Mobile Apps (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System ........................................................................\
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• System Operating Tips ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) .................................................................... 19
Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Navigation System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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TAB LE OF CONTE NTS
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations.
• A 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 Owne\
r’s Manual, Navigation System
Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
When the vehicle approaches either the left or the right side of the traveling lane, the
LDW will chime and the orange LDW light

1 on the instrument panel will blink to
alert the driver.

If the system does not turn on at start-up, then it
must be activated using the settings menu.

Push the warning systems switch
2 to
temporarily turn the system off. When the system
is off, the indicator light
3 on the switch is off.

The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning systems are de\
activated using
the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving (section
5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK* AND SiriusXM TRAFFIC*
(if so equipped)
Your vehicle’s Navigation System is equipped
with SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM
Traffic capabilities.

SiriusXM Travel Link provides access to real-time
weather information and forecasts, nearby fuel
prices, movie listings and stock quotes.

SiriusXM Traffic provides information that may
help to avoid delays due to traffic incidents.
Traffic jams, roadwork, road closures around the
current location, etc., are represented graphically
on the map by icons depicting the nature of the
event. Incidents on the route are automatically displayed when they are \
approached.
*These features, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Travel Link and Traffic, require an active subscription. Multiple subscriptions
may be necessary to activate the various features.
For more information, refer to the “Navigation (section 4)” and the “General system information (section 6)” of
your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)
Push the heated steering wheel switch 1 to
warm the steering wheel after the engine starts.
The indicator light
2 will illuminate.

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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LOOSE FUEL CAP
A LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message will
display in the vehicle information display
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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 extinguish when the
vehicle detects the fuel-filler cap is properly
tightened and the reset button

2 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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ESSE NTIAL I N FOR MATION
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release lever
1 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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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
TRUNK LID RELEASE
Use one of the following methods to open the trunk:

Push the trunk opener request switch
1,
located under the trunk handle, for more than 1
second while carrying the NISSAN Intelligent Key
® with you
(that is, in your pocket or purse).

Press the trunk release button
2 on the Intelligent Key
for more than 1 second.

From inside the vehicle, push the trunk lid release switch
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located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTS (if so equipped)
To slide the seat forward or backward, push the
switch
1 forward or backward.

To adjust the angle of the seatback, push the
switch
2 forward or backward.
SEAT LIFTER (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

To adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion, push the front or rear end of the switch
1 up or down.
LUMBAR SUPPORT (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

To adjust the seat lumbar area, push the front or rear end of the switch 3.
For more information, refer to the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (se\
ction 1)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH
To select the right or left side mirror, move the
control switch

1 right or left.

To adjust the mirror angle, push the control
switch

2 up, down, right or left.

To prevent accidentally moving the mirror,
set
the control switch
1 to the middle
(neutral) position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
Release the lock lever by pulling it down.

Adjust the steering wheel forward or backward
by moving it to the desired position.

Adjust the steering wheel up or down to the
desired position.
Lock the steering wheel in place by pushing the lock
lever up firmly.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
The cruise control system enables you to set a
constant cruising speed once the vehicle has
reached 25 mph (40 km/h).

The system will automatically maintain the set
speed until you tap the brake pedal, accelerate,
cancel or turn the system off.

To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF
switch

1. The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate.

To set a cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, pus\
h the
COAST/SET switch

2 and release. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel
will illuminate. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
set speed.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch
3.
When the vehicle attains the desired speed, release the switch.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch
2.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.

To cancel the preset speed, tap the brake pedal or push the CANCEL switch
4.

To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch
1. Both the CRUISE indicator
light and SET indicator light in the instrument panel will extinguish.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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SYSTEM GUIDE
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display 1 displays such items as:
Vehicle settings

Trip computer information

Drive system warnings and settings
(if so equipped)

Audio information

Navigation turn-by-turn (if so equipped)

Cruise control system information

NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation information

Indicators and warnings

Tire pressure information
USING THE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed using
the
button
2 and the ENTER
buttons
3
located on the steering wheel.

Press the button
2 to change the
display mode.

Press the button 3 to navigate through the
mode’s menu.

Press the ENTER
button
3 to change or select an item.
Press the button 4 to go back to the previous menu.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the ignition is in the ACC or ON position, the vehicle information display will
support four of the following modes:

Active system status (if so equipped)

Trip computer

Tire pressure information

Fuel economy

Warnings (displays when a warning is present)
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the information displayed in the vehicle
information display:

Driver Assistance (if so equipped) Alarms

Vehicle Settings Language

Main Menu Selection Unit

Body Color Welcome Effects

Maintenance Factory Reset
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
A cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation*.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS

Press the button to interrupt the voice prompts
at any time and speak a command after the tone.

To use the system faster, you may speak the
second level commands with the main menu
command on the main menu. For example,
press the
button and after the tone say
“Call Redial”.

The “Help” command can be used to hear a list
of available commands at any time.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
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SYSTEM GUIDE
NISSANCONNECTSM MOBILE APPS (if so equipped)
Integrates popular smartphone apps and services into your vehicle.

The NissanConnect Mobile Apps companion app must be downloaded to your
smartphone, and you must be enrolled.
FOR SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION
• iPhone
®: Please connect over USB when using an iPhone® with NissanConnect
Mobile Apps.
• Android: Please connect over Bluetooth
® when using an Android device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
FOR SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION
• iPhone
®: Please connect over Bluetooth® when using an iPhone® with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
• Android: Please connect over Bluetooth
® when using an Android device with
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.

For more information on how to pair your phone and set up NissanConnect Mobile
Apps, visit: www.nissanusa.com/connect/support.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ”
of your Owner’s Manual.
Microphone
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY TRIP COMPUTER RESET
1. Press the button on the steering wheel until
you reach the trip computer mode 1.
2. Press the
button on the steering wheel again
for more than 1.5 seconds to reset average fuel
consumption, average speed, distance to empty
and journey time.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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Bluetooth®
Controls
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*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while drivin\
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Reduce background noise as much as possible by closing windows and pointing
HVAC vents away from the ceiling.

Speak naturally without long pauses and without raising your voice.

When speaking phonebook names, please be aware some phones require the la\
st
name to be spoken before the first name. For example, “Michael Smith” may be
spoken as “Smith Michael”.

To cancel a Voice Recognition session, say “Exit” or press and hold the button.

To decrease or increase the volume of the voice prompts, push the volume \
control
switches
or
on the steering wheel or turn the VOL (volume) control knob on the
audio system while the system is responding.

Voice commands can be used to operate various Bluetooth® system features using the
NISSAN Voice Recognition system. See your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

If the Voice Recognition system does not recognize your voice commands, train th\
e
system using the Voice Adaptation Mode.

For more detailed information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s Owner’s
Manual and visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (if so equipped)
CONNECTING PROCEDURE WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (Type A) (if so equipped)
1. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
2. After the command, say “Connect Phone”.
3. The system will confirm your command. After the tone, say “Add Phone”, and then
follow the voice prompts to complete the connecting procedure from your \
handset.
• The connecting procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See your cellular
phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
CONNECTING PROCEDURE WITHOUT NAVIGATION* (Type B) (if so equipped)

The vehicle must be stationary when connecting
the phone.
1. Press the SETTING button on the control panel.
2. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select
“Bluetooth” and then press the ENTER button.
3. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select
“Add phone or Device” and then press the
ENTER button.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
the connecting procedure from your handset.
• The connecting procedure varies according to
each cellular phone. See your cellular phone’s
Owner’s Manual for details and also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
Bluetooth
Bass
Treble
Balance L
F
R R
Fade
Setting
LHA2257Setting Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Add phone or DeviceON
Delete Phone or Device
Replace phone
Select phone or Device
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SYSTEM GUIDE
PHONEBOOK SETUP

Depending on your cellular phone, the system may automatically download \
your cellular
phone’s entire phonebook to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system.

If the phonebook does not download automatically, follow this procedure to manually
download entries:
1. Using the SETTING button and TUNE/SCROLL knob, change the “Phonebook
Download” setting to OFF.
2. Press the

button on the steering wheel.
3. After the tone, say “Phonebook”.
4. After the next tone, say “Transfer Entry”. The system acknowledges the command
and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The new contact phone
number will be transferred from the cellular phone to the vehicle.
MAKING A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK
1. Press the

button.
2. After the tone, say “Call ” where is the name of a contact stored in
your phonebook.
3. The system will confirm the name. If correct, say “Yes”. Otherwise, say “No”.
. • Please note that some cellular phones require the name to be spoken in a\

format.
MAKING A CALL BY PHONE NUMBER
1. Press the

button.
2. After the tone, say “Call ”, or say “Call”.
3. The system will confirm the command. After the tone, say “Phone Number”.
4. The system will prompt you to speak the phone number. Say the 7-10 digit
phone number.
5. The system will confirm the phone number. If correct, say “Dial”. Otherwise,
say “Correction”.
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