interior lights NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-9)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-27)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-48)
5. HomeLinkT(if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
6. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-28)
7. Glove box (P. 2-41)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-40)
9. Front console (P. 2-41)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
11. Rear seat (P. 1-9)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Covered storage box...........................2-42
Grocery hooks (if so equipped).................2-43
Cargo net (if so equipped)......................2-43
Windows........................................2-44
Power windows...............................2-44
Moonroof (if so equipped).........................2-46
Automatic moonroof...........................2-46
Interior light......................................2-48
Console light (if so equipped)...................2-49
Map lights.......................................2-50
Trunk light.......................................2-50HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver (if so equipped).....2-51
Programming HomeLinkT.......................2-51
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers....................................2-52
Operating the HomeLinkTuniversal
transceiver....................................2-53
Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-53
Clearing the programmed information............2-53
Rolling code programming......................2-53
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton......2-54
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-54
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Your vehicle may have two types of security sys-
tems:
cVehicle security system
cNISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior orexterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in
the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when
unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and
park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request switch,
power door lock switch or mechanical key.
4. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-cally shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by
the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position, the sys-
tem will not arm.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position, the system will be
released.Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
the driver’s door or trunk lid with the key, or
by pressing the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
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Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof.
When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof
will immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im-
mediately tilt up.
If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the moonroof will fully close
gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the
moonroof.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
moonroof.The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position
s1,
the interior light illuminates, regardless of
door position. The light will go off after 30
minutes unless the ignition switch is placed
in the ACC or ON position.
cWhen the switch is in the center DOOR
position
s2, the front and rear personal
lights will illuminate when the driver’s door is
opened. Lights remain on for a maximum of
30 seconds after driver’s door is closed.
Type A
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The lights will go off when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, or the driver’s door is
closed and locked.
The lights will also go off after 30 minutes when
the doors are open.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position
s3,
the interior light does not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.NOTE:
The doorstep lights illuminate when the
driver and passenger doors are opened re-
gardless of the interior light switch posi-
tion. These lights will turn off automatically
after 30 minutes while doors are open to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the park-
ing lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the instrument brightness control.
Type B
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To turn the map lights on, press the light lens. To
turn them off, press the lens again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.To turn the rear map lights on, press the switch.
To turn them off, press the switch again.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.
The light will go off after about 30 minutes if the
trunk lid is left open, unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte-
rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Front map lights
LIC1080
Rear map lights (sedan only)
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NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the rear parcel shelf.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on or
under the spare tire area.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch
s1.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the
outside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch
s1
again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch.
cOpening any door.
cPushing the ignition switch.
The interior light timer illuminates for 30 seconds
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow-
ing operations.
Coupe shown, Sedan similar
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The interior light illuminates for 15 seconds when
a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in
the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting for 15
seconds by performing one of the following op-
erations:
cPlacing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
cLocking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
cSwitching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
Opening windows (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key allows you to open windows
equipped with automatic operation simulta-
neously.
cTo open the windows, press the
but-
ton on the Intelligent Keylonger than 3
secondsafter all doors are unlocked.
The door windows will open while pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the Intelligent Key.
Releasing the trunk lid
Press thebutton for longer than 0.5 sec-
onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release
button will not operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position or when the trunk cancel
switch is in the OFF position. See “Cancel
switch” later in this section.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key forlonger than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
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The interior light illuminates for 15 seconds when
a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in
the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting for 15
seconds by performing one of the following op-
erations:
cPlacing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
cLocking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
cSwitching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
Releasing the trunk lid
Press thebutton for longer than 0.5 sec-
onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release
button will not operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position or when the trunk cancel
switch is in the OFF position. See “Cancel
switch” later in this section.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key forlonger than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level........................8-9
Changing engine oil...........................8-10
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid......8-13
Power steering fluid...............................8-13
Brake and clutch fluid.............................8-14
Brake fluid....................................8-14
Clutch fluid...................................8-14
Window washer fluid.............................8-15
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-15
Battery..........................................8-15
Jump starting.................................8-17
Drive belt........................................8-17
Spark plugs......................................8-18Replacing spark plugs.........................8-18
Air cleaner.......................................8-19
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-19
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-20
Cleaning.....................................8-20
Replacing....................................8-20
Brakes..........................................8-21
Self-adjusting brakes..........................8-21
Brake pad wear indicators......................8-21
Fuses...........................................8-22
Engine compartment...........................8-22
Passenger compartment.......................8-24
Battery replacement..............................8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key™.......................8-26
Lights...........................................8-27
Headlights....................................8-27
Front park/turn/sidemarker light.................8-27
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-28
Wheels and tires.................................8-34
Tire pressure..................................8-34
Tire labeling...................................8-38
Types of tires..................................8-41
Tire chains....................................8-42
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-43
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