light NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN 2017 Owner's Manual

When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load limiters
allow the seat belt to release webbing (if neces-
sary) to reduce forces against the chest.
The supplemental air bag warning light
is
used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner
system. For additional information, refer to
Supplemental air bag warning light in this sec-
tion. If the operation of the supplemental air bag
warning light indicates there is a malfunction,
have the system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pretensioner system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.
1. SRS air bag warning labels (located on
the sun visors)
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front-
impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an air bag in front of it.
If the air bag deploys, it may cause serious
injury or death.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten-
sioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition is placed in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
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If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag and
pretensioner systems need servicing:● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag and curtain air bag or pretensioner systems
may not operate properly. They must be checked
and repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioner(s) are designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
remains illuminated after inflation has occurred.
These systems should be repaired and/or re-
placed as soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When maintenance work is required on the ve-
hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, pretensioner(s) and related parts should be
pointed out to the person performing the mainte-
nance. The ignition switch should always be
placed in the LOCK position when working under
the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag
module will not function again and
must be replaced. Additionally, the acti-
vated pretensioner(s) must also be re-
placed. The air bag module and preten-
sioner(s) should be replaced. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. However, the air
bag module and pretensioner(s) cannot
be repaired. ●
The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
air bag systems and the pretensioner
system should be inspected if there is
any damage to the front end or side
portion of the vehicle. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
● If you need to dispose of the supple-
mental air bag or pretensioner systems
or scrap the vehicle, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect
disposal procedures could cause per-
sonal injury.
● If there is an impact to your vehicle from
any direction, your Occupant Classifica-
tion Sensor (OCS) should be checked to
verify it is still functioning correctly. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. The OCS should
be checked even if no air bags deploy as
a result of the impact. Failure to verify
proper OCS function may result in an
improper air bag deployment resulting
in injury or death.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass (if so equipped) ..........................2-7
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-10
Checking lights ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-15
Audible reminders ............................. 2-17
Vehicle information display ......................... 2-17
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-18
Startup display ................................ 2-18
Resetting the trip computer .....................2-19
Settings ...................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-25
Security systems ................................. 2-29
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-29NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
.............2-31
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-32
Switch operation .............................. 2-32
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-34
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-34
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
(Type A) (if so equipped) .......................2-36
LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
(Type B) (if so equipped) .......................2-37
Instrument brightness control ...................2-37
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-38
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-38
Horn ............................................ 2-39
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-39
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .......2-40
V

ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-41
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-41
Power outlets .................................... 2-42
Extended storage switch .......................... 2-43
Storage ......................................... 2-44
Front-door pockets ............................ 2-44
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-44

Glove box.................................... 2-45
Console box .................................. 2-45
Overhead sunglasses storage ...................2-46
Cup holders .................................. 2-46
Luggage hooks ................................ 2-47
Cargo net (if so equipped) ......................2-48
Windows ........................................ 2-49
Power windows ............................... 2-49
Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-51
Power moonroof ............................... 2-51
Interior lights ..................................... 2-53
Console light (if so equipped) ...................2-53
Map lights .................................... 2-54Personal lights
................................ 2-54
Trunk light ....................................... 2-54
Homelink® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ....2-55
Programming HomeLink® ......................2-55
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers ....................2-57
Operating the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ................................... 2-57
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-57
Clearing the programmed information ............2-58
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button ......2-58
If your vehicle is stolen ......................... 2-58

1. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-34)Trip computer reset switch (P. 2-3)
2. Vents (P. 4-16)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-34)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-42) Horn (P. 2-39)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-10)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-17)
6. Paddle shift controls (if so equipped)
(P. 5-13)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-42)
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-4)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
12. Glove box (P. 2-44)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-42)
14. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-17)
15. Shift lever (P. 5-13)
16. USB connection port (if so equipped)
(P. 4-27)
Aux jack (P. 4-27)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
18. Cruise control main/set switches(if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(P. 4-27)
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-35)
20. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-17)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-27)
21. Hood release (P. 3-30)
22. Trunk opener (P. 3-30) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-41)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-40)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning message shows in the ve-
hicle information display when the amount of fuel
in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty) . The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light (green)
Charge warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light (if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Power steering warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,
,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
orAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems. Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous. ●
Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the ABS warning light illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked and, if
necessary, repaired. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Avoid
high-speed driving and abrupt braking. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light” in this section.
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Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
●Do not ground electrical accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal. Doing so
will bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Variable voltage con-
trol system” in the “Do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
● Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if
so equipped)
This light illuminates when the Forward Emer-
gency Braking system is set to OFF on the meter
display. If the light illuminates when the Forward Emer-
gency Braking system is on, it may indicate that
the system is unavailable. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
also appears in the vehicle information dis-
play.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all four tires to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire Load and Information label located inthe driver’s door opening. The low tire pres-
sure warning light does not automatically
turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted.
After the tire is inflated to the recom-
mended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning is
active as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section and in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.
TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. The
Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
warning does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS mal-
function.
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