automatic transmission NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2010 D32 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

TABLe Of cOnTenTS
ni SSAn intelligent k ey™........................................... 2
Automatic door Locks ............................................. 3
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch ................................... 3
Headlight and Turn Signal control ................................... 4
Steering Wheel Switches for Audio control/Bluetooth
® (if so equipped) ... 5
cruise control .................................................... 5
Automatic climate control (if so equipped) ............................6
f M/AM/XM
®* Radio with cd Player (vehicles with navigation) ............8
u SB Jack with iPod® connectivity (if so equipped) ..................... 9
Music BoxTM Hard drive Audio System (if so equipped) .................10
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (if so equipped) ......................... 11
Vehicle information display ........................................ 11
clock Set/Adjustment ............................................ 12
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) .................................. 12
Twin Trip Odometer .............................................. 12
continuously Variable Transmission (cVT) (if so equipped) ..............13
6-Speed Manual Transmission (if so equipped) ........................14
Vehicle dynamic control (Vdc) Off Switch ...........................14
front Passenger Air Bag Status Light ............................... 14
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................ 15
Seat Belt Warning Light and chime ................................. 15
child Safety Rear door Locks (Sedan only) .......................... 15
fuel-filler door Release ........................................... 15
fuel-filler cap ................................................... 15
Trunk Lid cancel Switch (if so equipped) .............................16
Moonroof controls (if so equipped) ................................. 16
front Seat Adjustments ........................................... 16
Passenger Rear Seat entry (coupe only) .............................17
f olding down the Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . 18
HomeLink
® universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ..................... 18
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System (vehicles without navigation -
if so equipped) .................................................. 19
Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System (vehicles with navigation -
if so equipped) .................................................. 22
ni SSAn Voice Recognition System (vehicles with navigation -
if so equipped) .................................................. 25
navigation System (if so equipped) ................................. 30
This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully
appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle.
However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s
Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand
the important safety warnings, features, operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. All information, specifications, photographs and illustrations in this
publication are those in effect at the time of printing. niSSA n reserves the
right to change specifications or design without notice and without obligation.

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever out of the P (PARk) position. The cVT can
operate in two different automatic drive modes:

d (d rive) mode - When the shift lever is moved to d (d rive),
the transmission is in the normal forward automatic driving
mode. The position indicator in the meter shows a “ d.” The
d (d rive) mode does not produce a gear change sensation
like a traditional automatic transmission.

ds (drive Sport) mode - Move the shift lever from d (d rive)
to the left into the manual shift gate. The position indicator
in the meter shows a “ds”. in ds (drive Sport) mode,
transmission operation changes to “Sporty” driving shift operation, creating a more aggressive
acceleration feeling than the d (drive) mode and a gear change sensation when the driver
accelerates quickly. When the driver selects M (Manual) mode ratio with the shift lever during
ds (drive Sport) mode operation, the driver must move the shift lever from ds mode to d
mode and back again to re-select ds (drive Sport) mode.
• To cancel the Ds (Drive Sport) mode, return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal automatic driving mode.
n OTe: The transmission in your vehicle requires a special fluid available onl\
y at your niSSA n
dealer. no other fluid will meet the exact requirements of the cVT.
MAnu AL SH ifT MO de
When the shift lever is shifted from d (d RiVe) to the manual shift gate, the transmission enters
the manual shift mode.

When shifting up, move the shift lever to the + (up) side (shifts to higher range).

When shifting down, move the shift lever to the – (down) side (shifts to lower range).

in manual shift mode, the position indicator in the meter shows one of the following:
“M1,” “M2,” “M3,” “M4,” “M5” or “M6.”

i n manual shift mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to M1 ( fiRST) before the
vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift to the desired range.

When canceling the manual shift mode, return the shift lever to the d (d RiV e) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving mode.

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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’s seat by the occupant classificati\
on
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.* f or example:

When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is 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 the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied\
, the front passen-
ger air bag status light will not illuminate, even though the front pass\
enger air bag is OFF.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH
The Vehicle dynamic control (Vdc) system monitors driver inputs and vehicle
motion. under certain conditions, it controls braking and engine output to help
the driver in handling the vehicle. Vdc does not prevent accidents due to
careless or dangerous driving techniques. Always be mindful of vehicle speed
and driving conditions. V dc may need to be 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 will turn off in the instrument panel gauge area.

The Vdc system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch is pushed to turn off.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
LO ck O uT
in 6-speed manual transmission equipped vehicles, the shift
lever is equipped with a Reverse Lock-out feature that prevents
accidental selection of R (R eVeRSe) (instead of 1st gear).
SH ifTin G TO R eVeRSe
Lift up on the collar just below the shift knob, then move the
shift lever left and up into R (R eVeRSe).