warning NISSAN ALTIMA 2023 Owners Manual

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger
vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights un-
der your state's lemon law.
When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions con-cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
propriate child restraint systems.
Preteen children should be seated in
the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety, emissions or durability
and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from
modifications may not be covered un-
der NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnos-
tics, telematics or engine reprogram-
ming, may cause interference or dam-
age to vehicle systems. We do not
recommend or endorse the use of any
af termarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by NISSAN.
The vehicle warranty may not cover
damage caused by any af termarket
plug-in device. This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, perfor-
mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with
the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
with this manual all revision updates sent
to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac-
cess to accurate and up-to-date informa-
tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver-
sions of vehicle Owner's Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner
section of the NISSAN website at
https://
owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide . If you have
questions concerning any information in
your Owner's Manual, contact NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs. For contact information, re- fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO-
GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or se-
rious personal injury. To avoid or re-
duce the risk, the procedures must be
followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed
carefully.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning/Indicator lights ........................0-10

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
0-6Illustrated table of contents

Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
or
Brake warning
light
2-10
Charge warning
light 2-11
or
Electronic parking
brake indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-11
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light
2-11
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Master warning
light
2-11
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-12
Security indicator
light2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-12
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-12
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light 2-13
or
Electronic parking
brake warning
light (if so
equipped)
2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-10Illustrated table of contents

Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Front passenger
air bag status
light
2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-13
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)2-15
Master warning
light2-15
Power steering
warning light2-16
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-16
Slip indicator light 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Automatic brake
hold indicator
light (white/
green) (if so
equipped) 2-17
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Front fog light in-
dicator light
(green) (if so
equipped) 2-17
High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)
2-17
High beam indi-
cator light (blue)
2-17
Side light and
headlight indica-
tor light (green)2-17
Turn signal/
hazard indicator
lights (green)2-18
Illustrated table of contents0-11

1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ............................... 1-4
Folding rear seat ............................. 1-6
Center armrest ................................1-7
Head restraints/headrests ...................... 1-8
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-9
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components ....................... 1-9
Remove...................................... 1-9
Install ........................................ 1-10
Adjust ........................................ 1-10
Seatbelts ....................................... 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage ...............1-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ............1-14
Pregnant women ............................ 1-15
Injured persons .............................. 1-15
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor ..................................... 1-15
Seat belt extenders ......................... 1-20Seat belt maintenance
......................1-20
Child safety ..................................... 1-21
Infants ....................................... 1-21
Small children ............................... 1-22
Larger children .............................. 1-22
Child restraints ................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................ 1-29
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts .......................... 1-31
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH .....................1-34
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts .............1-38
Booster seats ............................... 1-43
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......... 1-47
Precautions on SRS ......................... 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........1-67
Supplemental air bag warning light .........1-67

WARNING
• Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries. •
For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat properly. For additional infor-
mation, see “Precautions on seat belt
usage” (P. 1-12).
• Af ter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked. •
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in
serious accidents.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
• Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
• The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seatback
is reclined, the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and being injured is
increased.
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SEATS
1-2Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manu-
ally. For additional information about ad-
justing the seats, refer to the steps outlined
in this section.
WARNING
Before driving the vehicle, return the
seatback to an upright seating position
af ter manually releasing it. Also, make
sure the seat is locked in place. Failure
to do so may cause the seat to move in
a collision or sudden stop. This may re-
sult in damage to the seat or personal
injury.
Forward and backward
Pull the center of the bar up and hold it
while you slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position. Release the
bar to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up
and lean back. To bring the seatback for-
ward, pull the lever up and lean your body
forward. Release the lever to lock the seat-
back in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. For additional informa-
tion, see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-12). Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is stopped and the shif t lever is in the P
(Park) position.
LRS3029LRS3030
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3