fuel NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID 2010 L32A / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

TABLe Of cOnTenTS
unique Hybrid characteristics ...................................... 2
Power Meter ..................................................... 2
High Voltage Battery Status Meter ................................... 2
energy Monitors (vehicles with navigation) ............................ 2
Low Temperature indicator Light (Blue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ni SSAn intelligent k ey™........................................... 3
Automatic door Locks ............................................. 4
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch ................................... 5
Headlight and Turn Signal control ................................... 5
Steering Wheel Switches for Audio control/Bluetooth
® (if so equipped) ... 6
cruise control .................................................... 7
Automatic climate control .......................................... 7
f M/AM/XM
®* Radio with cd Player (if so equipped) ....................9
u SB Jack with iPod® connectivity (if so equipped) .................... 10
Music BoxTM Hard drive Audio System (if so equipped) .................11
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (if so equipped) ......................... 12
Vehicle information display ........................................ 12
clock Set/Adjustment ............................................ 13
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) .................................. 13
Twin Trip Odometer .............................................. 13
electronically controlled continuously Variable Transmission (ecVT) ..... 13
front Passenger Air Bag Status Light ............................... 14
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................ 14
Seat Belt Warning Light and chime ................................. 14
child Safety Rear door Locks ...................................... 14
fuel-filler door Release ........................................... 15
fuel-filler cap ................................................... 15
Trunk Lid cancel Switch .......................................... 15
Moonroof controls (if so equipped) ................................. 15
front Seat Adjustments ........................................... 16
HomeLink
® universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ..................... 16
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System (vehicles with navigation) ......... 17
nissan Voice Recognition System (vehicles with navigation -
if so equipped) .................................................. 20
navigation System (if so equipped) ................................. 26
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.

UNIQUE HYBRID CHARACTERISTICS
The Altima Hybrid vehicle has unique characteristics. Some of the unique features of this vehicle are:

if the ReAdy light is on, you can begin driving even when the gasoline engine is not\
running.

The gasoline engine may shut off while driving or stopping.

The vehicle may not run if the high voltage battery is discharged.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUS METER
The meter indicates the amount of power that is left in the high voltage
battery. The ideal battery charge is when the needle points within the
normal range zone

01 .
ENERGY MONITORS (vehicles with navigation)
energy flow for various operating modes can be displayed on the navigat\
ion system monitor. The
screen must be set to the energy flow mode or the energy/
fuel History mode.
eneRGy fLOW MOde
This is a representative example of the energy
f low display. The energy flow display might vary,
depending on the operating condition of the
vehicle. The graphic does not reflect the actual
motion of the vehicle.
The energy flow will display:

When the vehicle is powered only by the electric (traction) motor.

When the vehicle is powered by both the electric (traction) motor and t\
he gasoline engine.

When the vehicle is powered only by the gasoline engine.

When the vehicle is regenerating and charging the high voltage battery.

When there is no energy flow in the vehicle.
POWER METER
The power meter indicates the total amount of power the Hybrid
System is producing to move the vehicle. in the start position, the
ReAdy light illuminates and the vehicle can be started and driven.

When the power meter is in the
01 range, the Hybrid System high
voltage battery is being charged.
n OT e: The maximum power output may be reduced when the outside
temperature is extremely high or low, or when climbing hills.
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01

eneRGy/fue L HiSTOR y MOde
The energy/ fuel History can be displayed on the
navigation system monitor. This displays the vehicle’s
average fuel consumption and regenerative electric
power at 5 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen indicate general
driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driving habits
and road conditions.

01 Regenerated energy in the past 30 minutes: The regenerated energy in the past 30
minutes is indicated with symbols. One symbol indicates 50 watt hours. The energy of
50 watt hours illuminates a 50 watt bulb for an hour.

02 fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes: fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes is
displayed.

03 c
urrent fuel consumption (“Latest” column): The current fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on distance and fuel consumption.
LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT (Blue)
The low temperature indicator light illuminates blue when the engine coolant
temperature is low.

When the ignition switch is pushed to the O n position, the low temperature
indicator light will illuminate. The light will turn off after the engine coolant has
warmed up.

i f the low temperature indicator light remains illuminated after the engine has warmed up, it may
indicate that the engine cooling system is not functioning properly and \
may need servicing.
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03
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™
The ni SSAn intelligent k ey™ system allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and start the engine.
n OTe: it is important to make sure the intelligent k ey is with you (that
is, in your pocket or purse).

The operating range of the door and trunk lock/unlock function is
approximately 31 in (0.8 m).

Locking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request Switch (if so
equipped)

01 once.

u nlocking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request Switch
(if so equipped)

01 once. The corresponding door will unlock.
Push the door handle Request Switch
01 again within
1 minute; all other doors will unlock.
01

BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO (if so equipped)
if you have a compatible Bluetooth® Streaming Audio device, it can be connected to the vehicle’s
audio system and played through the speakers.
cOnnec TinG
Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel, then select the “Bluetooth” key.

Select the “ connect Bluetooth” key and a screen will appear asking if you are connecting the
device to use with the hands-free phone system.

Select “no” when you receive the pop-up question.

enter a P in of your choice. it will be needed by your Bluetooth® audio device to complete the
connection process.
note: See the Bluetooth
® device’s Owner’s Manual for more information.
A udiO OPe RATiOn
To switch to the Bluetooth® Streaming Audio mode, press the SOURCE select switch on
the steering wheel or the DISC/AUX button repeatedly until the Bluetooth® Streaming
Audio mode is displayed on the screen.

The controls (Menu, Play and Pause) for Bluetooth® Streaming Audio are displayed on the
screen.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
When the selection button 01 is pressed, the following modes will display
on the screen:

Setting

Warnings (if there are any)

MPG (instant fuel economy)

MPG/MPH (average fuel economy and speed)

Time/Miles (elapsed time since last reset)

Range (average distance to empty)

exterior temperature
SeTTin G MO de
When the setting mode 02 is selected, you are able to set reminders for alerts, maintenance
intervals or language displays.

The ALe RT mode allows you to set alerts notifying yourself of time to rest or i\
cy traveling
conditions.

The MAinTenAnce mode allows you to set alerts for the reminding of maintenance
intervals for engine oil, oil filter, tires and others.

The di SPLAy mode allows you to change the unit of measurement (u S or metric) display.
0102
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR RELEASE
The fuel-filler door release is located on the floor to the left of t\
he driver’s seat.

To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release up.

To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
To tighten, turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks
are heard. if the cap is not fully tightened, the

light may

illuminate.

if the
light illuminates because the fuel cap is loose or missing,
tighten or re-install the cap. The

light should turn off after a

few driving trips.
TRUNK LID CANCEL SWITCH
When the cancel switch (located inside the glove box) is O ff, the
trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid opener (located on the
instrument panel), the trunk lid Release/Request Switch (if so
equipped) or the ni SSAn intelligent key
TM button.

it can be opened by using the emergency inside Trunk Release.
MOONROOF CONTROLS (if so equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the O n position to operate the
moonroof controls.
Ti LTin G TH e MOO nROO f
To tilt the moonroof up, push the tilt switch toward the

01 position.

To tilt the moonroof down, push the tilt switch toward the 02 position.
SL
idinG TH e MOOn ROOf
To open the moonroof, push the switch toward the 02 position.

To close the moonroof, push the switch toward the 01 position.

To open or close the moonroof part way, push the switch in either direction (01 or
02) while
the moonroof is sliding to stop in the desired position.
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02