NISSAN ALTIMA 2023 Owners Manual

CAUTION
If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil within
two weeks or less than 500 miles (800
km).
Operating the vehicle with deteriorated
oil can damage the engine.
To reset oil control system:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Press the
andbuttons located
on the steering wheel until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display.
Use
to select “Maintenance”.
Then, press the OK button. 3. Select “Oil Control System” and press the
OK button.
4. Press the OK button according to the reset instructions displayed at the bot-
tom of the “Oil Control System” mainte-
nance screen.
5. For additional information, refer to the separate maintenance booklet.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display. It also allows you to change
vehicle functions:
• VDC • Driver Assistance
• Clock
• Meter Settings
• Vehicle Settings
• Maintenance
• Alarm
• Tire Pressures
• Unit
• Language
• Factory Reset
VDC
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
Menu item
Explanation
VDC Allows the user turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
(P. 5-175).
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Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Driving Aids Displays available driving aids. Emergency Brake Displays available emergency brake options. Front Allows the user to turn the emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Automatic Emer- gency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection ” (P. 5-135) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
(P. 5-147).
Rear Allows the user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Auto- matic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-127).
Lane Displays available lane options. Lane (LDW) Allows the user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33).
Blind Spot Displays available emergency brake options. Blind Spot (BSW) Allows the user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ” (P. 5-46).
Indicator Brightness Allows user to change the brightness of the side indicator.
Driver Attention Allows user to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Driver Alert- ness” (P. 5-162).
Parking Aids Displays available parking aids. Cross Traffic Allows user to turn the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RC TA) system on or off. For additional information, see “ Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-58).
Rear Sensor Allows user to turn the rear sonar on or off.
Display Allows user to turn the display on or off.
Volume Allows the user to set the parking sensor volume to High/Med./Low.
Range Allows user to set the distance sensor range to Far/Mid./Near.
Chassis Control Displays available chassis control options. Trace Control Allows user to turn the Intelligent Trace Control system on or off. For additional information, see “ Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC)” (P. 5-178).
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Clock
Menu itemExplanation
Clock Allows user to adjust the clock settings and time within the vehicle information display. Adjustments that can
be made include manually setting the time, 12H/24H format, Daylight Saving Time, and time zone.
The clock can also be set within the center display. For additional information, refer to the separate
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
Meter Settings
The meter settings menu allows the user to customize the information that appears in the vehicle information display.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item Explanation
Main Menu Selection Displays available screens that can be shown in the vehicle information display.
Speed Allows user to turn the speedometer screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Trip Allows user to turn the trip computer on or off in the vehicle information display.
Fuel Economy Allows user to turn the fuel economy screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Audio Allows user to turn the audio controls screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Driving Aids Allows user to turn the driving aids screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Tire pressures Allows user to turn the tire pressure screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Welcome Effect Displays the available welcome effect settings.
Dial Effect Allows user to turn the dial effect on or off.
Display Effect Allows user to turn the display effect on or off.
Light/Wiper Displays the available light and wiper guidance settings.
Light Guidance Allows user to turn the light mode guidance on or off.
Wiper Guidance Allows user to turn the wiper mode guidance on or off.
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Lighting Displays the available lighting options.
Welcome Light Allows user to turn the welcome light on or off.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the interior light timer on or off.
Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the auto lights activate based on exterior brightness.
Light Off Delay Allows user to change the length of time the exterior lights remain on.
Turn indicator Displays the available turn indicator options.
3 Flash Pass Allows user to turn the 3 flash pass on or off.
Locking Displays the available locking options.
I-Key Door Lock Allows the user to turn the I-Key door lock on or off. When on, the request switch on the door is activated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn selective unlock on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked af ter the door
unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is
pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the
door unlock operation is performed again within 60 seconds. When this item is turned off, all the doors will be
unlocked af ter the door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Displays the auto door unlock options.
Off Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
Ignition OFF Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
Shif t to Park Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shif ted into Park.
Answer Back Horn Allows user to turn answer back horn on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators
will flash twice when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
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Menu itemExplanation
Wipers Displays the available wiper options.
Speed Dependent Allows user to turn wiper with speed on or off.
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options. For additional information, see “Rear Door Alert” (P. 2-67).
Horn & Alert When selected, the alert is displayed and the horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
OFF When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
Remote Start Allows user to turn the Remote Engine Start on or off. When turned on, the engine can be started remotely.
For additional information, see “Remote Engine Start” (P. 3-19).
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Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-39). Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions
affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not
mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.
Menu item Explanation
Maintenance Displays various maintenance reminder options.
Oil Control System Allows user to reset the current interval. This should only be done af ter completing oil change maintenance.
Oil Filter Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Alarm
The alarms menu allows the user to set various alerts.
Menu item Explanation
Timer Alert Allows user to set the timer alert for a specific interval.
Phone Allows user to turn the phone alert on or off.
Mail Allows user to turn the mail alert on or off.
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Tire Pressures
The TPMS settings menu allows the user to change the tire pressure units displayed in the vehicle information display.
Menu itemExplanation
Tire Pressures Displays available tire pressure settings.
Tire Pressure Unit Allows user to select the tire pressure units that will display in the vehicle information display.
Unit
The units menu allows the user to change the units shown in the vehicle information display.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item Explanation
Mileage Allows user to select different mileage display units.
Tire Pressures Allows user to select different pressure display units.
Temperature Allows user to select different temperature display units.
Language
The language menu allows the user to change the languages displayed in the vehicle information display.
Menu item Explanation
Language Displays available language options for the vehicle information display.
Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows the user to restore the vehicle information display settings to factory status.
Menu item Explanation
Factory Reset Allows user to reset the vehicle information display setti
ngs to the original factory settings. Once selected,
the user can confirm or cancel the reset.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
see “Battery replacement” (P. 5-15).
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-23).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-7).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the warning appears while the en-
gine is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
Brightness indicator
This indicator appears when the vehicle
information display screen brightness is
being adjusted.
Alarm— Time for a driver
break
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six
hours. For additional information, see “Set-
tings” (P. 2-21).
Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if there is an error in
the Automatic Brake Hold system. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For
additional information, see “Chassis con-
trol” (P. 5-178) or “Automatic brake hold”
(P. 5-27).
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Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to check
the back seat.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a drivercan select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time. If no selection
is made, this message automatically
turns off af ter a period of time.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
horn alert for the remainder of the cur-
rent trip.
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dis-
misses the message for that stop with-
out turning the system off. Alerts can
be provided for other stops during the
trip. Selecting “Disable Alert” turns off
the Rear Door Alert system for the re-
mainder of a trip and no audible alert
will be provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-19).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-67).
Check Rear Seat For All Articles
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop, the vehicle is transitioned from
the D (Drive) position to P (Park) position,
and the driver exits the vehicle. This mes-
sage alerts the driver, af ter a period of time,
to check for items in the rear seat af ter the
audible alert has been provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-19).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-67).
Door/Trunk Open
This warning appears when a door or the
trunk has been opened.
Drive sport mode indicator
A small “S” appears to the right of the Trans-
mission Shif t Position indicator in the ve-
hicle information display when the drive
sport mode is engaged.
Activate the drive sport mode by pushing
the switch on the shif t lever while the shif t
lever is in the D (Drive) position.
For additional information, see “Driving the
vehicle” (P. 5-18).
Engine Oil Service due in – –
– miles
This distance to oil change will display if the
distance to oil change is approximately
1,000 miles (1,600 km) or less. Several re-
minders will display until the remaining dis-
tance is 0.
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Engine Oil Service due now
This message will be displayed when re-
maining distance is 0, indicating service is
now due/overdue. Af ter service is com-
pleted, the Oil Control System should be
reset from the Maintenance settings
menu.
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, see “Fuel-filler door” (P. 3-25).
Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).There will be
a small reserve of fuel in the tank when
the fuel gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
Low Oil Pressure Stop
Vehicle
This warning appears if low oil pressure is
detected.
If the warning appears during normal driv-
ing, pull off the road in a safe area and stop the engine
immediately . Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop for this service.
The low oil pressure warning is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, see “Engine oil” (P. 8-7).
Low outside temperature
indicator
This indicator appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Fahren-
heit or Celsius. For additional information,
see “Unit” (P. 2-27).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For additional information, see
“Windshield-washer fluid” (P. 8-13).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears af ter a period of
time if the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For ad-
ditional information, see “Push-button igni-
tion switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button igni-
tion switch positions” (P. 5-14).
Push brake and start
button to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the P (Park) position and the vehicle
has not been started. Start the engine by
pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.
This message also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start function (if so equipped). Push
the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed to place the ignition switch in
the ON position. For additional information,
see “Remote Engine Start” (P. 3-19).
Reminder Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-57).
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