power steering NISSAN ALTIMA 2016 L33 / 5.G Owners Manual

QR25DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-22)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box(P. 8-25)
7. Battery (P. 8-17)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-20)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-22)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box(P. 8-25)
7. Battery (P. 8-17)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-20)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-11
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light
2-11
Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if
so equipped)2-12
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-12
Master warning light 2-13
Warning
light Name Page
Power steering
warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-15
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-15
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-15
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Overdrive OFF indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-16
Security indicator
light
2-16
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green)2-16
Slip indicator light 2-16
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-16
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass (if so equipped) ..........................2-7
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-10
Checking lights ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-15
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 ..................................... 2-25
Security systems ................................. 2-29
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-29NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
.............2-30
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-31
Switch operation .............................. 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-33
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-33
Daytime running light system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-35
Instrument brightness control ...................2-36
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-36
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-37
Horn ............................................ 2-37
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-37
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .......2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-39
Power outlets .................................... 2-40
Extended
storage switch .......................... 2-41
Storage ......................................... 2-42
Map pockets .................................. 2-42
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-42
Glove box .................................... 2-43
Console box .................................. 2-43

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light (if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightSlip indicator light
Master warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,or,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,
,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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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.
Seat belt warning light and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section for precautions on seat
belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warninglight
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner systems need servicing and your vehicle
must be taken to a NISSAN dealer:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly. For addi-
tional details, refer to “Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag systems
and/or pretensioner systems will not op-
erate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
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NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.The vehicle should be driven with the VDC sys-
tem on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
LIC3344
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-39

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 ................................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-6
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 ................................ 3-20
Operating range ............................... 3-21
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-21
Warning signals ............................... 3-24Troubleshooting guide
......................... 3-25
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) . . .............3-27
Remote engine start operating range ............3-27
Remote starting the vehicle .....................3-27
Extending engine run time ......................3-28
Canceling a remote start .......................3-28
Conditions the remote start will not work .........3-28
Hood ........................................... 3-29
Trunk lid ......................................... 3-30
Opener operation .............................. 3-30
Interior trunk lid release ........................ 3-31
Interior trunk access ........................... 3-32
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-32
Opener operation .............................. 3-32
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-33
Steering wheel ................................... 3-35
Tilt operation .................................. 3-35
T

elescopic operation ........................... 3-35
Sun visors ....................................... 3-35
Vanity mirrors ................................. 3-36
Mirrors .......................................... 3-36
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-36

System temporarily unavailable..................5-57
System malfunction ............................ 5-58
System maintenance ........................... 5-58
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-59
PFCW system operation .......................5-61
Turning the PFCW system on/off ................5-62
PFCW system limitations .......................5-63
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-68
System malfunction ............................ 5-69
System maintenance ........................... 5-69
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-70
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-70
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-72
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-72
Power steering . . ................................. 5-73
Brake system .................................... 5-74
Brake precautions ............................. 5-74
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-74Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
.............5-76
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-77
Rear sonar system (RSS) (if so equipped) ...........5-78
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) .......5-79
System operation .............................. 5-80
How to enable/disable the sonar system . ........5-82
Sonar limitations ............................... 5-82
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-82
System maintenance ........................... 5-83
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-83
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-83
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-83
Battery ....................................... 5-83
Draining of coolant water .......................5-84
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-84
Special winter equipment .......................5-84
Driving

on snow or ice ......................... 5-84
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-85

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling intotraffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:
A
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:
B
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB:
C
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the cen-
ter of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion.
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. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assistance while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. If the steering wheel operation is still per-
formed, the power steering may stop and the
power steering warning light will illuminate. In a
safe location, stop the engine and push the igni- tion switch to the OFF position. The temperature
of the power steering system will go down after a
period of time and the power assist level will
return to normal after starting the engine. The
power steering warning light will go off. Avoid
repeating such steering wheel operations that
could cause the power steering system to over-
heat.
You may hear a noise from the front of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is operated. This is a
normal operational noise and is not a malfunction.
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 power steering
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the engine running, the power assist
for the steering will cease operation but you will
still have control of the vehicle. At this time,
greater steering efforts are required to operate
the steering wheel, especially in sharp turns and
at low speeds.
POWER STEERING
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