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

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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.

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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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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.
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OPenin G THe TRunk
To open the trunk using the Request Switch (if so equipped),
your intelligent k ey must be with you.

Push the Request/Release Switch (if so equipped)
02 under
the trunk handle.

Lift up on the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Tu Rnin G TH e HyBR id SySTe M O n
depress the brake pedal.

Push the ignition switch to the O n position.

The R eAdy light will illuminate in the meter.

Once the R eAdy light is illuminated, you may begin driving the
vehicle even though the engine is not running.
TuRnin G TH e HyBR id SySTe M O ff
Move the shift lever to the P (PAR k) position and apply the
parking brake.

Push the ignition switch to turn the Hybrid System off.
ni SSAn inTe LLiGenT key™ BATTe Ry di Sc HARG e
if the battery in the intelligent k ey is almost discharged, the
guide light of the intelligent k ey port blinks and the intelligent
k ey insertion indicator is displayed in the vehicle information
display.

To start the engine under these circumstances, insert the
intelligent k ey into the key port in the 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 k ey 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 k ey.
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
All doors lock automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).

All doors unlock automatically when the ignition switch is placed in the O ff position.
The automatic unlock function can be deactivated or activated. To deactivate or activate
the automatic door unlock system, perform the following procedure:
1. close all doors.
2. Place the ignition switch in the O n position.
3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2, push and hold the power door lock switch to the


position (un
LOck) for more than 5 seconds.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
The ignition switch must be in the O n position to
activate the windshield wipers.

Move the lever to the following positions to operate
the windshield wipers:

1A intermittent (INT) – front wipers operate
intermittently and can be further adjusted by
twisting the time control ring
1B.

02 Low Speed (LO ) – continuous low-speed
operation of front wipers.

03 High Speed (HI ) – continuous high-speed
operation of front wipers.

04 Mist (MIST ) – Lift the lever up for one sweep of the front wipers.

Pull the lever toward you to activate front washer fluid and several s\
weeps of the wipers.
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4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator
will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the O ff and O n position again between each setting
change.
When the automatic door unlock system is deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition
switch is placed in the O ff position. To unlock the door manually, use the inside lock knob or the
power door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side).
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
TO A cTiVATe TH e AuTOLi GHT S ySTe M (if so equipped):
Turn the headlight control switch
01 to the A
uTO 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.

k eep the headlights on for 45 seconds after you turn the
ignition switch to O ff and all doors are closed.
TO deAcTiVATe TH e AuTOLi GHT S ySTe M:
Turn the headlight control switch
01 to the O
ff,
or
position.
H
eAd LiGHT c OnTROL SW iTc H
Turn the headlight control switch
01 to the
position to turn on the front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights.

Turn the headlight control switch
01 to the
position to turn on the headlights.
All other lights remain on.
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USB JACK WITH iPod® CONNECTIVITY (if so equipped)
The USB input jack is located in the center console under the armrest.

To connect a compatible u SB device, open the protective cover on the USB jack, and insert
the u SB device into the jack. When a compatible storage device is plugged into the jack,
compatible audio or video files on the storage device can be played th\
rough the vehicle’s
audio system.

To connect an iPod®, open the USB jack cover, connect the u SB end of the cable supplied
with your iPod® to the jack, then connect the other end of the cable to the iPod®. When the
ignition switch is in the A cc or On position, the battery of your iPod® (if compatible) will
charge while connected to your vehicle.
05 STATION SELECT BUTTONS
Twelve stations can be set for the f M band, six for the AM band and eighteen for XM®* radio.

To store a station in a preset you must first select a radio band by pressing the FM/AM or
XM button, then tune to the desired AM, f M or XM® station.

Then press and hold the desired station select button (1 - 6 ) until the preset number is
updated on the display and the sound is briefly muted. The channel indicator will then
come on and the sound will resume. Programming is now complete.

To retrieve a previously set station, select the radio band where the preset was stored,
then press the corresponding station select button (1 - 6 ).
06 TUNE/FOLDER/AUDIO CONTROL KNOB (Bass, Treble, etc.)

To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob right or left. To adjust the Bass,
Treble, Balance and fade, press the AUDIO knob until the desired mode appears in the
display. Then turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob to adjust to the desired level. Once adjusted
to the desired level, press the AUDIO control knob until the radio or cd display reappears.

While playing an MP3 cd or a compatible device plugged into the USB jack, turn the
TUNE/FOLDER knob right or left to skip forward or backward through available folders.
07 OPEN/TILT BUTTON
The cd/ dVd insert slot is located behind the display screen. To insert a cd, dVd or to access
the
(eject) button, press the OPEN/TILT 07 button on the audio system. The display
screen will automatically move down to expose the cd/d Vd insert slot. insert the cd/d Vd
into the slot with the label side facing up. The cd/ dVd will be guided automatically into
the slot and begin playing. To return the display screen to its upright position after the
cd/ dVd is inserted, press the OPEN/TILT button again.
TO EJECT A CD
first press the OPEN/TILT button
07 on the audio system. Then press the button to
eject a loaded cd or d Vd.
PLAY MODE
Play mode allows you to change the play pattern of a loaded cd.

While a cd is playing, select the “Menu” key on the display, then select the “Play Mode”
key and a list of various play patterns will be displayed.
*XM
® Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with optional XM® satellite subscription.
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
u nder some conditions, depending on the type of occupant or object
detected in the front-passenger’s 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.* 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.
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 the low tire pressure to the recommended cOL d tire pressure
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 O n or
START position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt
is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for approximately
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

With the ignition O n, the seat belt warning light may also illuminate
if the front-passenger’s seat is occupied with the front-passenger’s
seat belt unfastened.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCKS
child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened
accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. The
child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the LO ck position, the door can only be
opened from the outside.
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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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SySTe M OP eRATin G TiPS
close all windows. Surrounding noises may interfere with system operation\
and performance.

Press the
button on the steering wheel to activate voice recognition.

Wait for the “Would you like to access Phone, navigation, information, Audio or Help?”
prompt and the listening tone before speaking.

Begin speaking a command within 1.5 seconds of the listening tone.

To cancel a voice recognition session, press and hold the
button for 2 seconds.

To increase or decrease the volume of the voice prompts, push the + or – (volume) control
switch on the steering wheel or turn the VOL (volume) knob on the audio system while the
system is responding.

Speak in a clear and natural voice without pausing between words.

The “Help” command will bring up the voice recognition command list\
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Please refer to the cellular phone manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for detailed information
regarding your Bluetooth® phone.

for recommended phones and detailed instructions, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
cOnnec TinG yOu R PHOne
Before using the hands-free feature, you
need to set up, or connect, the system
to recognize your compatible cellular
phone(s). five compatible Bluetooth
®-
enabled phones can be connected. After
setup, the system automatically connects
with a connected phone when the ignition
is in the A cc or O n position, as long as
the phone is on and in the vehicle.
cOnnec TinG PROcedu Re
n OTe: The vehicle must be stationary when connecting the phone.
1. Press the SETTING button and select the “Bluetooth” key.
2. Select the “connect Bluetooth” key and a pop up box will appear.
3. Read the information and select “y es.”
4. initiate connecting from the phone.

The connecting procedure for cellular phones varies according to each cellular phone
model. f or detailed connecting instructions and compatible phones, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.

The P in code will appear on the screen (1234 is the default).
5. When the connecting is complete, the screen will return to the Bluetooth
® screen.
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HOW TO SAy nuMBeRS
The system provides two commands for entering and dialing a phone number: “ diAL” and
“inTe RnATi OnAL c ALL.” The “diAL” command is used for domestic phone numbers up to
10-digits in length, starting with the area code. The “inTe RnATi OnAL c ALL” command is used
when more than 10-digits need to be dialed or when special characters are required, such as: *,
# or +. When using these two commands, please follow the phone digit speaking rul\
es below:

Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 (nine) can be spoken.

When saying the phone number 800-662-6200, the system will accept “eight hundred” in
addition to “eight zero zero” or “eight oh oh.” 500, 700 and 900 are also supported.

The long-distance calling prefix “1” is not required when making a call.
“diAL” c OMMAnd O nLy
y ou can say all the digits of a 7- or 10-digit phone number at one time.

f or a 10-digit number, saying the phone number in groups of 3, 3 and 4 digits may improve
recognition for some speakers. To use this group dialing method, say only the first 3 digits of
the phone number. After the system recognizes the number, it will request the next 3 digits
and finally the last 4 digits.

i f a phone number is incorrectly recognized, you can try entering the phone number again
using the 3-3-4 group dialing procedure by saying, “c HAnGe nu MBeR.”
“inTe RnATi OnAL c ALL” c OMMAnd O nLy
y ou can say the entire phone number at once or in groups of any digit length.

f or *, # and +, say “STAR, ” “POund” or “PLuS,” respectively.
NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (vehicles with navigation -
if so equipped)
Voice Recognition allows hands-free
operation of the phone, navigation, vehicle
information and audio systems as a default
setting (Standard Mode). Available com-
mands are announced by the system and
shown on the display. y ou can complete
your desired operation by following the
instructional prompts given by the system.
The system will indicate when you can
speak a command by sounding a tone.
When the ignition switch is placed in the O n position, niSSAn Voice Recognition is initialized,
which takes a few seconds. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice commands.
To use voice recognition, push the
(TALk) switch located on the steering wheel. if you press
the
switch before the system is ready the display will show the message, “System not ready.”
After pushing the
switch, the system responds with, “Would you like to access Phone, navigation,
i nformation, Audio or Help?” The screen also changes and shows the available commands to speak.
After the tone, say one of the command choices. The system will then proceed to the next step.

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped)
GeTTin G STARTed
The navigation System starts up when the ignition switch is placed in the A cc or On position.
To help ensure safe driving, some functions are grayed out, or muted, while driving. Par\
k the
vehicle in a safe location and then operate the navigation System.
nAVi GATi On di SPLA y ScReen

displays navigation features and map.
di SABLed WH iLe d RiVin G
not all features can be manually operated
while the vehicle is in motion. The text for
these restricted features turns from white
to gray and cannot be selected. Alternatively,
the voice recognition system may have a
related command that can be used
at anytime.
dAy /ni GHT B uTTOn
Press the
button 01 to switch between the day screen (bright) and the night

screen (dark). Within 10 seconds of pressing the
button 01 , you can adjust the
brightness of the map display screen by pressing the or directional keys.
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