NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2011 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 2011, Model line: ALTIMA COUPE, Model: NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2011 D32 / 4.GPages: 446
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●Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con- tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
●The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will ap-
pear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning appears may cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to illuminate. ●
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates be-
cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, see the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
in this manual.
● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage. To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
1
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until it clicks. The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type.
Coupe
LPD0448
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Loose Fuel Cap warning
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the
vehicle information display when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has
been refueled. To turn off the warning, do the
following:1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as soon as possible. See “Fuel-filler cap”.
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks. 3. Press the
next buttonAon the in-
strument panel located behind the steering
wheel for about 1 second to turn off the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
Bafter tight-
ening the fuel-filler cap.
Sedan
LPD0449LRS2006
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TILT OPERATION
Pull the lever1all the way toward you and
adjust the steering wheel up or down
2to the
desired position. Lock the wheel by releasing the
lever and ensure that the lever has returned to its
original position.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
TELESCOPIC OPERATION
Pull the lever1all the way toward you and
adjust the steering wheel forward or backward in
direction
3, to the desired position. Lock the
wheel by releasing the lever and ensure that the
lever has returned to its original position.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for proper
steering operation and comfort. The driv-
er’s air bag inflates with great force. If you
are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the air bag if you are up
against it when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far away as
practical from the steering wheel. Always
use the seat belts.
1To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
2To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing the
sun visor to the side.
LPD0398
Coupe shown, sedan similar
WPD0435
TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING SUN VISORS
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3Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped)
in or out as needed.
CAUTION
Do not store the sun visor before returning
the extension to its original position.
VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped)
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The night position1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
Coupe shown, sedan similar
LPD0400WPD0126
MIRRORS
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during night time conditions and ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
feature is activated when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
Type A and Type B
The indicator light2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press:
● the O button for inside mirrors without
compass.
● the
button for inside mirrors with
compass.
The indicator light will turn off. To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,
press:
● the | button for inside mirrors without
compass.
● the
button for inside mirrors with
compass.
The indicator light will turn on.
For information on HomeLink Universal Trans-
ceiver operation, see the “HomeLink Universal
Transceiver” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
Type A-Without compass
LPD0469
Type B-With compass
LPD0470
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For information on the compass display (if so
equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
●Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
Electric control type
The outside mirror remote control only operates
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Rotate the control lever to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position by
moving the control lever.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
Manual folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.
LPD0346WPD0056
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped)..................4-2
How to use the touch screen ....................4-3
How to select menus on the screen ..............4-5
How to use the INFO button .....................4-5
How to use the SETTING button .................4-6
button.................................. 4-12
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ..................4-13
How to read the displayed lines .................4-13
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ..................................... 4-14
Adjusting the screen ........................... 4-16
Operating tips ................................. 4-17
Vents ........................................... 4-18
Heater and air conditioner (manual)
(if so equipped) .................................. 4-19
Controls ...................................... 4-19
Heater operation .............................. 4-20
Air conditioner operation .......................4-21
Air flow charts ................................. 4-22
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) .................................. 4-26
Automatic operation ........................... 4-26
Manual operation .............................. 4-27Operating tips
................................. 4-28
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-28
Audio system (if so equipped) ......................4-29
Radio ........................................ 4-29
FM radio reception ............................ 4-29
AM radio reception ............................ 4-29
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) .........4-30
Audio operation precautions ....................4-30
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-44
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (if so equipped) ......................... 4-48
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-54
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation (models with Navigation System) ......4-63
USB interface (models without Navigation
System) (if so equipped) .......................4-66
USB interface (models with Navigation
System) ...................................... 4-68
iPod* player operation without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ........................ 4-72
iP od
* player operation with Navigation
System (if so equipped) ........................ 4-74
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Music Box(if so equipped) .................... 4-77
Bluetooth streaming audio (if so equipped) ......4-84
CD care and cleaning .......................... 4-87
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) ............................... 4-88
Antenna ...................................... 4-90
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-91
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System (if so equipped) .................4-91
Regulatory Information . ........................ 4-93
Using the system .............................. 4-93
Control buttons ............................... 4-95
Getting started ................................ 4-96
List of voice commands ........................ 4-98
Speaker Adaptation (SA) mode ................4-102
Manual control ............................... 4-104
Troubleshooting guide . ....................... 4-105
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System (if so equipped) ................4-106
Regulatory Information . ....................... 4-108
Voice commands ............................. 4-108Connecting procedure
........................ 4-108
Vehicle phonebook ........................... 4-110
Handset phonebook .......................... 4-112
Making a call ................................. 4-113
Receiving a call .............................. 4-113
During a call ................................. 4-114
Ending a call ................................. 4-115
Phone settings ............................... 4-115
Bluetooth settings ............................ 4-116
Call volume .................................. 4-117
NISSAN Voice Recognition System
(if so equipped) ................................. 4-117
NISSAN Voice Recognition Standard Mode .....4-118
Using the
system ............................. 4-121
Before starting ............................... 4-121
Giving voice commands ....................... 4-121
NISSAN Voice Recognition Alternate
Command Mode ............................. 4-129
Using the system ............................. 4-135
Speaker Adaptation function ...................4-138
Troubleshooting guide . . . .....................4-140
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WARNING
●Positioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
1. Display screen
2. MAP button*
3. DEST button*
4. ROUTE button* 5. INFO button (P. 4-5)
6. SETTING button (P. 4-6)
7. Volume control knob
8.
(brightness control) button
LHA1400
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
COLOR SCREEN WITH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the
engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
“Example” — Words marked in quotes refer to a
key shown only on the display. These keys can be
selected by touching the screen.
HOW TO USE THE TOUCH
SCREEN
CAUTION
●The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if it is hit with a hard
or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do
not touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mer-
cury. Doing so could result in an injury.
In case of contact with skin, wash im-
mediately with soap and water. ●
To clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.
● Do not splash any liquid such as water
or car fragrance on the display. Contact
with liquid will cause the system to
malfunction.
To help ensure safe driving, some functions can-
not be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper-
ate the navigation system.
WARNING
● ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving.
● Avoid using vehicle features that could
distract you. If distracted, you could
lose control of your vehicle and cause
an accident.
Touch screen operation
Selecting the item:
Touch an item to select. To select the “Naviga-
tion” key, touch the “Navigation” key
1on the
screen. Touch the “BACK” key
2to return to the
previous screen.
LHA1227
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