interior lights NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2010 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-9)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-27)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-46)
5. HomeLinkuniversal transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-28)
7. Glove box (P. 2-39)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-38)
9. Front console (P. 2-39)
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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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Illustrated table of contents0-7

Windows........................................ 2-42
Power windows ............................... 2-42
Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-44
Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-44
Interior light ...................................... 2-46
Console light (if so equipped) ...................2-47
Personal Lights ................................... 2-48
Map lights ....................................... 2-48
Trunk light ....................................... 2-48
HomeLink universal transceiver (if so equipped) .....2-49 Programming HomeLink
.......................2-49
Programming HomeLink for Canadian
customers .................................... 2-50
Operating the HomeLink universal
transceiver .................................... 2-51
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-51
Clearing the programmed information ............2-51
Rolling code programming ......................2-51
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button......2-52
If your vehicle is stolen ......................... 2-52

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
● In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
● Do 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
● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
● Do 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.
● When the switch is in the ON position
1,
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.
● When the switch is in the center DOOR
position
2, 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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INTERIOR LIGHT
2-46Instruments and controls

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.● When the switch is in the OFF position
3,
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
WIC1267WIC1476
Instruments and controls2-47

To turn the rear personal lights on, press the
switch. To turn them off, press the switch again.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.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.
Rear personal lights (sedan only)
LIC1083
Front map lights
WIC1494
PERSONAL LIGHTS
MAP LIGHTSTRUNK LIGHT
2-48Instruments and controls

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:
●When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the rear parcel shelf.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on or
under the spare tire area.
● When 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
1.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch
1
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.
● Opening any door.
● Pushing 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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Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-11

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:● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
● Switching 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.
● To open the windows, press the
but-
ton on the Intelligent Key longer than 3
seconds after 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” 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 for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for 25 seconds, or
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3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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:● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
● Switching 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” 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 for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for 25 seconds, or
● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
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3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Others settings
Select the “Others” key. Comfort settings, lan-
guage and units and Voice Recognition settings
will be displayed.Comfort settings
Select the “Others” key, then select the “Com-
fort” key. The Comfort settings screen will be
displayed.
You can set the following operating conditions by
selecting the key for the desired item. The indica-
tor light (box at the right of the selected item)
alternately turns on and off each time the item is
touched.
Indicator light is illuminated — ON
Indicator light is not illuminated — OFFAuto Interior Illumination:
Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Light Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity
of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower
(left) . After selecting the item, touch the “+” or “-”
key to change the setting.
Light Off Delay: Select to change the duration
of the automatic headlight off timer. After select-
ing the item, touch the “+” or “-” key to change
the setting. The available delays are 0, 30, 45, 60,
90, 120, 150 and 180 seconds.
LHA1403WHA1404LHA1405
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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
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-15
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-15
Battery .......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-17
Variable voltage control system .....................8-17
Drive belt ........................................ 8-18
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-19Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-19
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-20
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-20
Cleaning ..................................... 8-20
Replacing .................................... 8-21
Brakes .......................................... 8-22
Self-adjusting brakes .......................... 8-22
Brake pad wear indicators ......................8-22
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment ........................... 8-23
Passenger compartment .......................8-24
Battery replacement .............................. 8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ .......................8-26
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Front

park/turn/sidemarker light .................8-28
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