light NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™
The NISSAN Intelligent Key™ system allows you to lock or unlock
your vehicle, open your trunk and start the engine.
NOTE: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you
(that is, in your pocket or purse) . The operating range of the door and trunk lock/unlock func-
tion is approximately 31 in (0.8 m) .
 Locking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request Switch
(if so equipped)
once.
 Unlocking thevehicle -Push anydoor handle Request
Switch (ifso equipped)
once. Thecorresponding
door willunlock. Pushthedoor handle Request
Switch
again within 1minute; allother doors will
unlock.
OPENING THE TRUNK
 To open the trunk using the Request Switch (if so equipped) ,
your Intelligent Key must be with you.
 Push the Request/Release Switch (if so equipped)
un-
der the trunk handle.
 Lift up on the trunk lid to fully open the trunk.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Depress the brake pedal (CVT) or clutch pedal (MT) .
 Push the ignition switch to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) position (CVT) or to
the N (Neutral) position (manual transmission) and apply the
parking brake.
 Push the ignition switch to turn the engine off.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost discharged, the
guide lightofthe Intelligent Keyport blinks andtheIntelli-
gent Keyinsertion indicator isdisplayed inthe vehicle
information display.
 Tostart theengine underthesecircumstances, insertthe
Intelligent Keyinto thekey port inthe direction indicated
until it latches into place.
 To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the ignition
switch to turn the engine off and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
 The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the low
battery indicator, replace the battery in the Intelligent Key.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM (if so
equipped):
Turn the headlight control switchto theAUTO position
to activate the autolight system. The autolight system can:
 Turn the headlights on automatically when it is dark.
 Turn the headlights off automatically when it is light.
 Keep the headlights on for 45 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to OFF and all
doors are closed.
TO DEACTIVATE THE AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM:
 Turn the headlight control switchto the OFF,orposition.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Turn the headlight control switchto theposition to turn on the front parking,
tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
 Turn the headlight control switch
to theposition to turn on the headlights. All
other lights remain on.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
NOTE: Theheadlights mustbeonand thelow beamsselected forthe fog lights to
operate.
 Turn the switch (inside collar)
to theposition to turn on the fog lights.
 Turn the switch (inside collar)
to the OFFposition to turn off the fog lights.
HIGH BEAM
Push theheadlight controlswitchforwardto
select the high beam function. The blue
indica-
tor light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to
the original position toselect thelow beam. The
blue
indicator light goes off.
 Pull and release the headlight control switch
to flash the headlight high beams on
and off.
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STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR AUDIO CONTROL/
BLUETOOTH(if so equipped)
Press the SOURCE button to turn the radio sys-
tem on.
 To choose PresetA,B, C, CD orAUX, press
SOURCE repeatedly.
 The tune upordown
switch canbeused to
perform the following:
● Push the
switch for less than 1.5 seconds to
change to a preset station.
● Push and hold the
switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or previous
broadcasting radio station.
● Push the
switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5 seconds to
change tracks on the CD.
● If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the
switch for more
than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
 Push the +or –control switch to increase or decrease the volume.
CRUISE CONTROL
 To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF
switch. The indicator light in the Vehicle Informa-
tion Display will illuminate.
 Toset cruising speed,accelerate thevehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SETswitch
and release it.The SET indicator lightinthe
Vehicle Information Display will illuminate.
 To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold
the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the
switch.
 To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SETswitch. Release
the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
 Tocancel cruisecontrol, pushtheCANCEL switchortap thebrake pedal. TheSET
indicator light in the Vehicle Information Display will go out.
 To resume apreset speed, pushandrelease theACCEL/RES switch.Thevehicle
returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h) .
 To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFFswitch. Both the CRUISE indicator light
and the SET indicator light in the Vehicle Information Display will go out.
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FUEL-FILLER CAP
To tighten, turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard. If the cap is not fully tightened, the service
engine soon light may illuminate.
 If
light illuminates because the fuel cap is loose or
missing, tightenorre-install thecap. The
should
turn off after a few driving trips.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (if so equipped)
AUTO BUTTON
 Press the AUTObutton
. Turn the driver’s side temperature control dialto
the desired temperature. Thiswillallow thefanspeed, airflow distribution and
temperature to be automatically maintained.
 When AUTO is pressed, AUTOwill illuminate. When DUAL
is pressed,DUAL
will illuminate.
 To disable auto mode, press one of the air flow mode control buttons
, turn the
fan speed control dial
or press the front defroster control button.
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the driver’s temperature control dial left for cold air or right for hot air.
DUAL BUTTON
Press the DUALbutton to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off. This
will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independently from driver’s
side control.
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CD/AUX BUTTON
 Press the CD/AUX button to play a CD loaded into the CD changer.
 Press the CD/AUX button again to play a compatible device such as an MP3 player
when it is plugged into the auxiliary jack (cable not included) .
NOTE: Youmay need toadjust thevolume onany compatible deviceplugged intothe
auxiliary jack to find the most desired sound level of the audio system.
EJECT BUTTON
 EJECT ASINGLE DISC-Press
the
button forless than 1.5
seconds. Selecttheeject slotby
pressing one of the CD insert se-
lect buttons (1-6 ) . The CDwill
then eject.
 EJECT ALL DISCS - Press and hold the
button for more than 1.5 seconds. The
CDs will be ejected one after another.
CD SELECT/LOAD BUTTONS
 LOAD A SINGLE DISC - Press one of the CD insert select buttons (1 -6 ) for less
than 1.5 seconds, wait for the CD slot door to open, then insert the CD.
 LOAD UP TO 6 DISCS - Press and hold one of the CD insert select buttons ( 1-6)
for more than 1.5 seconds. Wait for the CD slot door to open before loading each
disc. The slot numbers (1-6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loaded into
the changer
*XM Satellite Radioisonly available onvehicles equipped withoptional XMsatellite
subscription service.
CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
NAVIGATION SYSTEM ONLY (if so equipped)
Press theSETUP button,thentouch the
“Clock” keytoaccess thefollowing clock
settings:
 On-screen Clock–When thisitem is
turned toON, aclock isalways dis-
played inthe upper rightcorner ofthe
screen. Theclock isautomatically ad-
justed by the GPS system.
 Clock Format – Choose either the 12-hour clock display or the 24-hour clock display.
 Offset Adjust – Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per minute.
 Daylight Saving Time – Turn this item to ON for daylight savings time application.
 Time Zone – Choose the time zone.
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
Under some conditions, depending on the type of occupant or object
detected in the front passenger seat by the occupant classification
sensor, the front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn
OFF.When the front passenger air bag is OFF,the front passenger
air bag status light will illuminate.* For example:
 When thesystem detects thatthefront passenger’s seatis
occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in
the Owner’s Manual, the
will illuminate to indicate that the front passenger air
bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
 When the front passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions
outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the
will not illuminate to indicate that the front
passenger air bag is operational.
*When thesystem detects thatthefront passenger’s seatisunoccupied, the
passenger air bag status light will not illuminate, even though the front passenger
air bag is OFF.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
This system monitors tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates, check the tire pressure in all four tires.
Adjust thelow tirepressure tothe recommended COLDtirepres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the
driver’s door opening. After tire pressures are adjusted, the vehicle
will need to be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate
the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light.
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 seatbeltisfastened. Atthe same time,the
chime sounds forapproximately 6seconds unlessthe
driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
 With the ignition ON, the seat belt warning light may also
illuminate if the front passenger’s seat is occupied with the
front passenger’s seat belt not fastened.
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system monitors driver inputs and
vehicle motion. Under certain conditions, it controls braking and engine
outputtohelp improve tractionorhandling. VDCmayneed tobe
temporarily shut off if you are trying to free a vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch to deactivate
the VDC system. The
light will illuminate in the instrument panel
gauge area.
 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch again to activate the VDC system.
The
light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
 The VDC system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch is pushed to turn
it off.
REARVIEW MONITOR (if so equipped)
When the shift selector is moved to the R (Reverse) position,
the monitor display will automatically change to show the area
directly behind the vehicle.
The colored lines on the display screen indicate approximate
distances to objects.
 Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft (2 m) and
10 ft (3 m) .
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK (Sedan Only)
Child safety lockshelpprevent therear doors frombeing
opened accidentally, especiallywhensmallchildren arein
the vehicle. Thechild safety locklevers arelocated onthe
edge ofthe rear doors. Whenthelever isin the LOCK
position, the door can only be opened from the outside.
FUEL-FILLER DOOR RELEASE
The fuel-filler doorrelease islocated onthe floor tothe leftofthe
driver’s seat.
 To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release up.
 To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.
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FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS
FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE The rear seats canbelocked usingthemechanical keyto
prevent unauthorized access.
 Open the access cover and press the release button
to
fold down the center/passenger’s side rear seat.
 Reach through the opening and pull on the strap
located
behind the seat to fold down the driver’s side rear seat.
FROM THE TRUNK
 Pull thestrap
located behindtheseat tofold down the
center/passenger’s side rear seat.
 Pull on the strap
located behind the seat to fold down the
driver’s side rear seat.
HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
 Garage doors, electrical gates, entry doors, etc. will be activated during programming.
To avoid injury, make sure that people and objects are clear of all doors or gates during
programming. Yourvehicle’s engineshouldbeturned offwhile programming the
HomeLink Transceiver.
 To program your HomeLink Transceiver to operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device.
NOTE: Garage dooropeners (manufactured after1996) have“rolling codepro-
tection”. Toprogram agarage dooropener equipped with“rolling codeprotec-
tion”, you will need to use a ladder to get up to the garage door opener motor to
be able to access the “smart” or “learn” program button.
PROGRAMMING YOUR HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (Mirror,
Sun Visor or Overhead Console)
1. To begin, pressandhold thetwo
outer HomeLink buttons(toclear
the memory) until the indicator light
blinks slowly (after20seconds) .
Release both buttons.
2. Position theend ofthe hand-held
transmitter 1-3 in (26-76 mm) away
from the HomeLink surface.
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3.Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want
to program and the hand-held transmitter button. DO NOT release the buttons until
step 4 has been completed.
4. Hold down bothbuttons untiltheindicator lightonthe HomeLink flashes, changing
from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds. When
the indicator lightflashes rapidly, bothbuttons maybereleased. Therapidly flashing
light indicates successful programming. Toactivate thegarage doororother pro-
grammed device, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button - releasing when
the device begins to activate.
5. Ifthe indicator lightonthe HomeLink blinksrapidly fortwo seconds andthen turns
solid, HomeLink haspicked upa“rolling code” garage dooropener signal.Youwill
need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLink to complete the program-
ming, which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.
6. Press andrelease the“smart” or “learn” program buttonlocated onthe garage door
opener’s motor to activate the “training mode”. This button is usually located near the
antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire originates from under a light
lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.
NOTE: Onceyouhave pressed andreleased theprogram buttononthe garage
door opener’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which
to perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when
performing this step.
7. Quickly within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program
button, firmly press and release the HomeLink button you’ve just programmed. Press
and release the HomeLink button up to three times to complete the training.
8. Your HomeLink buttonshould now
beprogrammed. (T

oprogram theremaining
HomeLink buttons for additional door or gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only.)
BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (Without Navigation
System – if so equipped)
With anoverhead microphone andsound
transmitted throughtheaudio system
speaker, theBluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System utilizesBluetooth wirelesstechnol-
ogy and voice recognition toprovide hands-
free cellular phone communication.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
 Close allwindows. Surrounding noises
may interfere with system operation and
performance.
 Press the
button on the steering wheel to activate voice recognition.
 Wait for the tone before speaking.
 Begin speaking a command within 5 seconds of the tone.
 To go back to the previous command, say “Go back” or “Correction”.
 To cancel a voice recognition session, simply wait 5 seconds, say “Cancel” or “Quit”, or
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