instrument panel NISSAN ALTIMA 2023 User Guide

The supplemental air bag warning lightis used to indicate malfunctions in the
pretensioner system. For additional infor-
mation, see "Supplemental air bag warning
light" (P. 1-67). If the operation of the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates
there is a malfunction, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the preten-
sioner system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner's
Manual.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag in
front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may
cause serious injury or death.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displayingin the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag sys-
tems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
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1. SRS air bag warning labels (located on the sun visors)
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges .............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-8
Variable Compression Turbo
(if so equipped) ...............................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-10
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-12
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-17
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display- 5 inch (13 cm)
Type A (if so equipped) ......................... 2-18
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-19
Startup display .............................. 2-19
Resetting the drive computer ...............2-20
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-20
Settings ..................................... 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-28Vehicle information display —7 inch (18 cm)
Type B (if so equipped)
......................... 2-34
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-35
Startup display .............................. 2-35
Resetting the drive computer ...............2-35
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-36
Settings ..................................... 2-37
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-45
Security systems ............................... 2-52
Vehicle security system .....................2-52
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-54
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-55
Switch operation ............................ 2-55
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ...............2-56
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-57
Headlight control switch ....................2-57
LED

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (if so equipped) ......................2-62
Instrument brightness control ..............2-62
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-63
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-63
Horn ........................................... 2-64

1. Vents (P. 4-31)
2.Steering wheel switches for audio control*Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-18, 2-34)3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/
turn signal switch (P. 2-57)
Paddle shif ters (if so equipped) (P. 5-18) 4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-47)
Horn (P. 2-64)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-9)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-18,
2-34)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-55)
7. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-33, 4-40) Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-64)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-65)
8. Navigation system* (if so equipped) Audio system*
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-47)
10. Front passenger supplemental knee
airbag (P. 1-47)
11.. Glove box (P. 2-71)
12. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-57)
Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-69) USB connection port (if so equipped)
(P. 2-70, 4-67)
Aux jack*
14. Cup holders (P. 2-73)
15 Shif t lever (P. 5-18)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer and the twin trip odometer
O1are displayed in the vehicle information
display when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.
Changing the display
Push the TRIP RESET switchO2on the lef t
side of the instrument panel to change the
display as follows:
Odometer Mileage →Trip
→Trip
→Odometer Mileage
Resetting the trip odometer
Push the TRIP RESET switchO2until the
desired trip odometer (Trip
or Trip
) is displayed.
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
O2for more
than 1 second resets the currently dis-
played trip odometer to zero.
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7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
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5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
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7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
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• Shif t position
• Distance to empty
• Odometer/twin trip odometer
• Clock and outside temperature
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the,, and OK buttons located on the steer-
ing wheel.
1- Use these buttons
to navigate the vehicle information
display.
2OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
3— Returns to the previous menu. The OK,
andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions
in some conditions. Most screens and
menus offer instruction prompts of the
steering switch buttons to indicate how to
control the vehicle information display. The
OK button changes the audio source and
the
buttons also control voice
recognition manual mode. The OK button
can be used to change the audio source
when the audio screen is displayed. The
buttons can be used when con-
trolling voice recognition prompts manu-
ally. For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON posi-
tion the vehicle information display may
display the following screens (if so
equipped):
• Drive Computer — Speed, Trip Distance & Time, Fuel Economy
• Audio
• Driving Aids
• Tire Pressure
• Settings
• Warnings*
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the,, and OK buttons located on the steer-
ing wheel.
1- Use these buttons
to navigate the vehicle information
display.
2OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
3— Returns to the previous menu. The OK,
andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions
in some conditions. Most screens and
menus offer instruction prompts of the
steering switch buttons to indicate how to
control the vehicle information display.
Dots on the right side of the vehicle infor-
mation display will appear if there is more
than one page of menu items or warning
messages. The OK button changes the au-
dio source and the
buttons also
control voice recognition manual mode.
The OK button can be used to change the
audio source when the audio screen is dis-
played. The
buttons can be used
when controlling voice recognition
prompts manually. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON posi-
tion the vehicle information display may
display the following screens (if so
equipped):
• Home
• Drive Computer — Speed, Fuel Economy, Trip Distance & Time
• Convenience
• Tire Pressure • Variable Compression Turbo
• Speed Limit Sign
• Compass and Navigation
• Audio/telephone
• ProPILOT
• Driving Aids
• Settings
• Warnings*
*Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display warnings”
(P. 2-45).
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, see “How to use the
vehicle information display” (P. 2-35).
RESETTING THE DRIVE COMPUTER
The drive computer is divided across three
screens:
• Average Speed
• Average Fuel Economy
• Trip Distance & Time
1. Press the
buttons
until you reach the desired drive com-
puter mode.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on. The
will illuminate in the meter.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
NOTE:
The Light Guidance feature may be dis-
abled. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display-5 inch (13
cm) Type A” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle informa-
tion display-7 inch (18 cm) Type B”
(P. 2-34).
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
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Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
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Type C (if so equipped)
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto-
light system can:
• Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
• Turn off all the lights when it is light.
• Keep all the lights on for a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.
NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff can be
adjusted.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display-5 inch (13 cm) Type
A” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle information
display-7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-34).
To turn on the autolight system:
1. For USA: Turn the headlight switch to the
AUTO position
O1.
For CAN: Turn the headlight switch to the
AUTO
O1orposition.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and lef t
open, the headlights remain on for a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off:
For USA: Turn the switch to the OFF (if so
equipped),
,orposition.
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Type D (if so equipped)
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For CAN:Turn the switch to theposition.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the wind-
shield wiper is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side
O1of the instrument panel. The au-
tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as
if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the ignition
switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle's battery could become
discharged.
Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, put
the headlight switch in theposi-
tion and push the lever forward. The
high beam lights come on and the
light illuminates in the meter.
2Pull the lever back to select the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.
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If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the headlights will
turn off af ter a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF posi-
tion when the engine is not running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The LED DRL automatically illuminate at
100% intensity when the engine is started
and the parking brake released. The LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) operate with
the headlight switch in any position. When
you turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination, the LED DRL
illuminate at a lower intensity. If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL will
remain on until the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
At dusk, the headlights, interior controls
and switches will automatically illuminate if
the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” button to decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
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