Nissan 2009 Altima Hybrid manual

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This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and with- ou[...]

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T able of Contents HEV Overview Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical an[...]

HEV Overview Hybrid System ................................. HEV-2 High voltage battery ............................ HEV-2 High voltage cautions ........................... HEV-2 Road accident cautions ......................... HEV-3 Emergency shut off system ................... HEV-3 Energy Monitors ................................ HEV-3 P ower me[...]

The Hybrid System combines the power of a gasoline engine and an electric motor to minimize fuel consumption and emissions. Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle runs on a combination of the gasoline engine and the electric motor, whichever is best for those condi- tions. Because the gasoline engine charges the high voltage battery as needed[...]

WARNING ● Pull your vehicle off the road, put the transmission in the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake and turn the Hybrid System off. ● Check to see if there are exposed high voltage parts and cables. Never touch the parts and cables. See “High voltage components” , later in this section for the locations of the high voltage part[...]

P OWER METER The power meter indicates the total amount of power in the hybrid system. For additional information, see “Meters and gauges” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual. HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUS METER The gauge indicates the amount of power in the high voltage battery . For additional information, see “Meters[...]

Press the INFO button on the control panel, then touch the “Energy Flow” key on the screen. This is an example of the Energy Flow display . The Energy Flow display varies, depending on the 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 b[...]

Press the INFO button on the control panel, and then touch the “Energy / Fuel History” key on the screen. The Energy / Fuel History can be displayed on the navigation system monitor. The screen must be set to the Energy Flow mode or the Energy / Fuel History mode. This displays the vehicle’s average fuel consumption and regenerative electric [...]

Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch when the transmission is in the P (Park) position to start the Hybrid System. The READ Y light illuminates indicating that the vehicle is ready to be driven. If the ambient tem- perature is low , the READ Y may flash and may take time until the READ Y[...]

HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS WARNING ● The Hybrid System uses high voltage up to 650 V . The system can be hot while and after starting. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature. Obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle. ● Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables and their connectors. High[...]

1. Air conditioner compressor location 2. Electric power steering location 3. 42V DC/DC converter 4. High voltage battery and 12V DC/DC converter 5. Service disconnect 6. High voltage harnesses 7. T raction motor location 8. Inverter unit The Hybrid System uses high voltage up to 650 V . High voltage components are indicated in the illustration. Hi[...]

● When you leave your vehicle, be sure to turn off the Hybrid System. ● Be sure to put the transmission in the P (Park) position because the vehicle can move when the READ Y light is on even if the engine is stopped. When the READ Y light is on, do not leave your vehicle in a shift position other than the P (Park) position. The vehicle will cre[...]

An air vent is located on the rear parcel shelf s A to cool the high voltage battery . If the vent is covered, the battery will overheat resulting in reduced output performance of the Hybrid Sys- tem. Y ou may hear the noise of the cooling fan from the air vent. CAUTION Do not place objects over or into the air vent. The high voltage battery may ov[...]

CAUTION Do not allow any liquid to get on or in the air vent. It may cause a short circuit and damage the high voltage battery. LHV0008 HEV-12 HEV Overview Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can) 06/14/08—debbie X[...]

0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check [...]

1. T op tether strap anchor (P . 1-18) 2. Rear seat belts (P . 1-7) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P . 1-34) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P . 1-34) 5. Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P . 1-6, P . 1-6) 6. Front seat belts (P . 1-7) 7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P . 1-34) 8. Seats (P .[...]

1. P ower windows (P . 2-41) 2. Windshield (P . 8-17) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-28) 4. Engine hood (P . 3-18) 5. Tie down/towing hooks (if so equipped) (P . 6-14) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-33) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P . 2-29) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-24) 9. Tire pressure (P . 8-29) 10. Flat tire ([...]

1. Antenna (P . 4-38) 2. Rear window defroster switch (P . 2-29) 3. Interior trunk lid release, secondary trunk release (P . 3-20, P . 3-20) 4. T runk lid (P . 3-18) 5. V ehicle loading (P .9-12) 6. Exterior trunk lid release (P .3-18) 7. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-24) 8. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-21, P . 9-28) 9. Fuel-filler door (P [...]

1. Secondary trunk release (P . 3-19) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-44) 3. Sun visors (P . 3-23) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P . 2-46) 5. HomeLink T (if so equipped) (P . 2-48) 6. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (if so equipped) (P . 3-24) 7. Glove box (P . 2-38) 8. Front cup holders (P . 2-37) 9. Front console (P . 2-39) 10. Fr[...]

1. V ents (P . 4-10) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-29) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth T Hands-free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-37, 4-39) 4. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-34, 2-34) 6. Cruise control main/set switch (P . 5-15) [...]

1. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 3. Air cleaner (P . 8-17) 4. Fuse/fusible link box/jump-start location (P . 8-19) 5. Fuse box (P . 8-19) 6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P . 8-9) 7. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 8. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 9. Drive belt location (P .8-15) 10. Engine coolant reservoir (P . 8-8) 1[...]

W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-10 or Brake warning light (red) 2-10 Charge warning light 2-11 Electric power steering warning light 2-11 Electronically con- trolled brake warn- ing light (yellow) 2-12 Engine oil pressure warning light 2-12 W arning light Name Page High temperature warning light (red) 2-[...]

Indicator light Name Page Ready operation indicator light (green) 2-17 Security indicator light 2-17 Slip indicator light 2-17 T urn signal/hazard indicator lights 2-17 Illustrated table of contents 0-9 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can) 06/14/08—debbie X[...]

0-10 Illustrated table of contents MEMO[...]

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment ....................1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped for driver’s seat) ..................1 - 4 Center armrest .................................1 - 5 Head restraint adjustment .......[...]

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti[...]

Forward and backward Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to l[...]

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the Hybrid System is not in the READ Y mode.[...]

Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the switch forward or backward to adjust the seatback lumbar area. CENTER ARMREST Pull the armrest down unti[...]

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT T o raise the head restraint, pull it up. T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted prop- erly as they may provide significant pro- tection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Adju[...]

● Do not attach anything to the head re- straint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function. The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant’s head by reducing its backward movemen[...]

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a[...]

WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NO T THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too [...]

CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn [...]

80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoul- der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the chi[...]

Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and all[...]

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child rest[...]

Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) T o adjust, pull out the adjustment button s 1 and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position s 2 , so the belt passes over the center of th[...]

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can re- sult in serious injury or death. ● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult [...]

● If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being in- jured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. ● Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. ● A[...]

LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat [...]

Installing child restraint LA T CH anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- strai[...]

T op tether anchor point locations Anchor points s 1 are located on the rear parcel shelf. Installing top tether strap First, secure the child restraint with the LA T CH System (rear outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable. s 1 Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat. s[...]

● Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor area and feeling to make sure there are no obstructions over the LA T CH anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat cush- ion material. The child restraint will not be secured properly if the LA T CH an- chors are obstructed. Front-facing Follow these steps to install a f[...]

4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 5. If the child restra[...]

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA T CH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. 3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the cente[...]

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the LA T CH attachment path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the LA T CH attachment holds the restraint in place. If th[...]

● NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a front- facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF . See “Front passe[...]

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac[...]

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the te[...]

11. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated see 9 Front passenger air bag and status light 9 in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the system checke[...]

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slac[...]

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secu[...]

● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself. ● NISSAN recommends that the booster seat be [...]

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to[...]

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION WARNING NISSAN recommends that booster seats be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger’s seat to the rearmost position. CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto- matic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts[...]

3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces- sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the bo[...]

7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE[...]

WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit[...]

WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1133 ARS1041 1-36 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric [...]

ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can) 06/14/08—debbie X[...]

WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat, if possible. ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the fron[...]

WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front s[...]

SSS0159 SSS0162 1-40 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can) 06/14/08—debbie X[...]

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags 3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules 4. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod- ules 6. Crash zone sensor 7. Seat belt buckle switches on driver’s and passenger’s sid[...]

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still a[...]

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con[...]

restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints as required by the regulations. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to use the ALR mode (child res[...]

● Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave per- manent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occu- pant classification sensor (pattern sen- sor) . This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury. ● Do not use w[...]

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to [...]

● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. ● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and cur[...]

The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. W orking with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pretensioner is encased within the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the sa[...]

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits inclu[...]

● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and the pretensioner system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. ● If you need to dispose of a supplemen- tal air bag or pretensioners or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Cor- rect supplemental air bag [...]

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-51 MEMO[...]

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 4 P ower meter ...................................2 - 4 High voltage battery status meter .................2 - 5 Fuel gauge ...................................[...]

Interior light ...................................... 2-46 Console light (if so equipped) ................... 2-47 Map lights ....................................... 2-47 T runk light ....................................... 2-48 HomeLink T universal transceiver (if so equipped) ..... 2-48 Programming HomeLink T ....................... 2-49 Programm[...]

1. V ents (P . 4-10) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-29) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth T Hands-free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-37, 4-39) 4. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-34, 2-34) 6. Cruise control main/set switch (P . 5-15) [...]

1. P ower meter 2. Speedometer 3. Fuel gauge 4. High voltage battery status meter 5. Odometer/twin trip odometer/trip com- puter 6. V ehicle Information Display 1. Speedometer 2. Odometer 3. Change button LIC1106 WIC1260 METERS AND GAUGES Instruments and controls 2-3 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) Owners Manual—Canadian_French[...]

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. Changin[...]

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUS METER The gauge indicates the amount of power that is left in the high voltage battery . The ideal battery charge is within the normal range s 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during[...]

This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in- dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading. With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi- tion, press the button as described in the chart below to activate various features of the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror. Push and hold the button for about: Feature: (Push button again for about [...]

Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 5 second[...]

1. With the display turned on, press and hold the switch for about 9 seconds. The display will read “C.” 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles the display should return to normal. ● If the compass deviates from the correct indication soo[...]

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Hybrid System warning light Front passenger air bag status light or Brake warning light (Red) Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped) High beam indicator light (Blue) 12–volt battery charge warning light Master warning light Low temperature indicator light (Blue) Electric power steering war[...]

The following light comes on briefly and then goes off: If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system repaired promptly. W ARNING LIGHTS For additional information on warnings and indi- cators, see “V ehicle information display” later in this section. or Anti-lock B[...]

WARNING ● Y our 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 igni- tion switch placed in the[...]

functioning properly and may need servicing. Have the power steering system checked by a NISSAN dealer. When the power steering warning light illumi- nates with the Hybrid System in the READ Y mode, there will be no power assist for the steer- ing but you will still have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater steering effort is required to o[...]

High-voltage battery warning light This light may appear during the following condi- tions: ● The high voltage battery voltage drops due to the shift selector being left in “N” . – The Hybrid System will work properly if the shift selector is placed in “P” and the light goes off. ● The high voltage battery is discharged. – If this l[...]

WARNING ● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON posi- tion, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as [...]

The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger. Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat bel[...]

For front passenger air bag status light operation, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual. High beam indicator light (blue) This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected. The hi[...]

The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinking and come on steady . Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. Y ou do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without hav- ing the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and[...]

Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. T urn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle. The vehicle information display s 1 is located on the bottom of the speedometer. It displays such items as: ●[...]

Fuel Economy mode The fuel economy mode can be selected to dis- play the instant fuel economy since the last reset. Average speed mode The average speed mode can be selected to display the average miles per gallon and miles per hour since the last reset. Time/Miles (km) mode The time/miles (km) mode can be selected to show the time and distance dri[...]

Range mode The range mode can be selected to give you an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The range is constantly calcu- lated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. Exterior T emperature mode The exterior temperature mode can be selected to provide you with the temperature outsi[...]

Alert mode The alert mode allows you to set alerts notifying you of time to rest or icy conditions. The time to rest alert lets you know when you have been traveling for a long time and may need a break. The icy alert notifies you that icy driving condi- tions may exist. Reset mode The reset mode can be selected in any screen that allows for prefer[...]

Display mode The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when selecting the “Language/Unit” key and pressing . Language: English or French Unit: US — mile, °F , MPG Metric — km, °C, L/100 km Y ou can select the language and unit using the button and pressing . The settings are automatically saved when you exit the menu by pressing the BACK butto[...]

V ehicle information display warnings and indicators 1. Door ajar warning 2. Push warning 3. Low fuel warning 4. Low windshield washer fluid warning 5. No key warning 6. Parking brake indicator 7. Shift “P” warning 8. Cruise main switch indicator 9. Cruise set switch indicator 10. Hybrid system operation indicator 11. EV mode indicator WIC1327 [...]

12. NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ insertion indicator 13. NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ removal indicator 14. NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ battery discharge indicator 15. Steering lock release malfunction indicator Door and trunk open warning This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk has been opened when the engine is running. Push warning After th[...]

Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning prop- erly . Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Hybrid System operation indicator (ignition switch placed in t[...]

Y our vehicle may have two types of security sys- tems: ● V ehicle security system ● NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System V EHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type system that activates[...]

● The alarm automatically turns off after ap- proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking the driver’s door or trunk lid with the key , or by pressing the button on the Intelli- gent K ey. The alarm is activated by: ● opening the door or trunk lid without[...]

SWITCH OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer switch oper- ates when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: s 1 Intermittent — intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the switch toward s A (Slower) or s B (Faster) . Also, for vehicles equipped with speed depe[...]

T o defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped) , start the Hybrid System and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes. CAUTION Wh[...]

CAUTION Use the headlights with the Hybrid System running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically . The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- t[...]

T o turn on the autolight system: 1. T urn the headlight switch to the AUT O posi- tion s 1 . 2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off. Initially , if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and a door is opened and left open, the headlights remain ON for 5 minu[...]

CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature au- tomatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the head- light switch to the OFF position when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a re- duced intensity[...]

T URN SIGNAL SWITCH T urn signal s 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically . Lane change signal s 2 T o signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch. FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so[...]

The flashers will operate with the ignition switch placed in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving. T o sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. [...]

CAUTION ● Do not use the seat heater for extended periods or when no one is using the seat. ● Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush- ion, seat cover, etc . Otherwise, the seat may become overheated. ● Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object. This may res[...]

● Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on. ● Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF . ● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may open. ● When[...]

SUNGLASSES HOLDER T o open the sunglasses holder, push and release. Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder. WARNING Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driving to prevent an accident. CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The h[...]

CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident. Soft bottle holder CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thr[...]

CONSOLE BOX Upper half Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the upper half of the console box. The mat (if so equipped) may be removed for cleaning. The upper half of the console box may be used for storage of cellular phones. An access hole is provided at the front of the upper half of the console box for phone cord routing to the power ou[...]

COVERED STORAGE BOX Push the center of the lid to open. GROCERY HOOKS The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and can be used to hang a standard size plastic grocery bag. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 20 lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook. T ype A LIC1090 T ype B LIC1078 LIC0748 2-40 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY— 20[...]

CARGO NET (if so equipped) WARNING Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un- secured cargo could cause personal injury. The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo area from moving around while the vehicle is in motion. T o install the cargo net, attach the net [...]

1. Window lock button 2. P ower door lock switch 3. Front passenger side (automatic switch, if so equipped) 4. Right rear passenger side 5. Left rear passenger side 6. Driver side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the windows. T o open a window, p[...]

Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down s 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up s 2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver’s side window can be opened or closed. Push it aga[...]

When power window switch does not operate If the power window automatic function (closing only) does not operate properly , perform the fol- lowing procedure to initialize the power window system: 1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 2. Open the window more than halfway by operating the power window switch. 3. Pull the power window swit[...]

CAUTION ● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand from the moonroof before opening. ● Do not place heavy objects on the moonroof or surrounding area. Resetting the moonroof switch The moonroof switch may not operate properly and need to be reset if any of the following conditions have occurred: ● the moonroof has been manually moved, ● the mo[...]

WARNING ● In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open moonroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints. ● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the moonroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the moonroof is closing. CAUTION ● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand f[...]

CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped) The console light will turn on whenever the park - ing lights or headlights are illuminated. The console light brightness can be adjusted with the instrument brightness control. T o turn the map lights on, press the light lens. T o turn them off, press the lens again. NO TE: Do not use for extended periods of time wit[...]

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off. The light will go off after about 30 minutes if the trunk lid is left open, unless the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position. For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte- rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and do-[...]

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK T 1. T o begin, press and hold the two outer HomeLink T buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light s 1 blinks (after 20 seconds) . Release both buttons. 2. P osition the end of the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink T surface. 3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold bo[...]

7. Within 30 seconds of pressing and releas- ing the garage door opener’s program but- ton, quickly and firmly press and release the HomeLink T button you’ve just programmed. Press and release the HomeLink T button up to 3 times to complete the training. 8. Y our HomeLink T button should now be pro- grammed. (T o program the remaining HomeLink [...]

ROLLING CODE PROGRAMMING Rolling code garage door openers (or other roll- ing code devices) which are “code protected” and manufactured after 1996, may be deter- mined by the following: ● Reference the garage door opener Owner’s Manual for verification. ● The hand-held transmitter appears to pro- gram the HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver[...]

FCC Notice: This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in- terference and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation. This transmitter [...]

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ ........................3 - 2 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys ..........3 - 3 Doors ............................................3 - 4 Locking with key ................................3 - 4 Locking with inside lock knob .[...]

1. T wo Intelligent K eys 2. Mechanical keys (inside Intelligent K eys) 3. K ey number plate NISSAN INTELLIGENT K EY™ Y our vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent K ey which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelli- gent K ey components and NISSAN V ehicle Im- mobilizer System components. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many [...]

Mechanical key The Intelligent K ey contains the mechanical key. T o remove the mechanical key, release the lock knob on the back of the Intelligent K ey. T o install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into the Intelligent K ey until the lock knob returns to the lock position. Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors, trunk lid and glov[...]

Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle. Do not allow the immobilizer system key , which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with salt water. This could affect system function. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of [...]

Opening and closing windows (if so equipped) The driver’s door key operation allows you to open and close windows equipped with auto- matic operation at the same time. ● T o open the windows, turn the driver’s door key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is unlocked. ● T o close the windows, turn the drive[...]

Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock position with the Intelligent K ey in the port and any door open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically . With the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle (not in the Intelligent K ey port) and any door open, all doors will unlock aut[...]

WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use. ● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The FA A advises the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and commu[...]

Because the steering wheel is locked electrically , unlocking the steering wheel with the ignition switch in the L OCK position is impossible when the vehicle battery is completely discharged. Un- locking the steering wheel is impossible even if the Intelligent K ey is inserted into the Intelligent K ey port. Pay special attention that the vehicle [...]

OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent K ey functions can only be used when the Intelligent K ey is within the specified operating range from the request switch s 1 . When the Intelligent K ey battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operat- ing location, the Intelligent K ey operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent K [...]

● Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door. NISSAN INTELLIGENT K EY™ OPERATION Y ou can lock or unlock the doors without taking the key out of your pocket or bag. When you carry the Intelligent K ey with[...]

NO TE: ● Doors lock with the door handle request switch while the ignition switch is not in the L OCK position. ● Doors do not lock by pushing the door handle request switch while any door is open. However, doors lock with the me- chanical key even if any door is open. ● Doors do not lock with the door handle request switch with the Intellige[...]

Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent K ey. 2. Push the door handle request switch s 1 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch s 1 again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning [...]

Opening the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk opener request switch s A for more than 1 second while carrying the Intel- ligent K ey with you. 2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound four times. 3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk. Lockout protection T o prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci- dentally locked in the trunk, lockout protect[...]

CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles. Unlocking doors 1. Push the button on the Intelligent Key . 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Push the button again within five sec- onds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically u[...]

Releasing the trunk lid Push the button for longer than 0.5 sec- ond to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position or when the trunk cancel switch is in the OFF position. See “Cancel switch” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section. Using the panic alarm If you are[...]

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the Intelligent K ey. T o deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least two seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. T o activate: Press and hold the and buttons for at l[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent K eys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent K ey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the ignition switch to stop the Hybrid System The SHIFT P warning appears on the[...]

s 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly . s 2 Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood. s 3 Remove the support rod from the clamp. s 4 Insert the support rod into the hole on the passenger’s side of the hood. s 5 When closing the [...]

● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys. T o open the trunk lid, push the opener lever down. T[...]

NO TE: In order to remove your key from trunk compartment access panel, you must close and lock the panel. CAUTION Do not leave the access panel open. Do not store or place any items in the area behind the seats. This area contains the high voltage battery and other high volt- age components. Storage of items in this area could possibly short out t[...]

OPENER OPERATION The fuel-filler door release is located on the floor to the left of the driver’s seat. T o open the fuel- filler door, pull up the release. There may be a delay of up to 15 seconds before the fuel filler door will open. T o lock, close the fuel-filler door securely . FUEL-FILLER CAP The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. T urn[...]

● 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. T o 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[...]

T ELESCOPIC OPERATION Pull the lever s 1 all the way toward you and adjust the steering wheel forward or backward in direction s 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 s[...]

V ANITY MIRRORS T o 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 position s 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position s 2 when driving in dayli[...]

T o turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press the button again. The indicator light will turn on. For information on HomeLink T Universal T rans- ceiver operation, see “HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec- tion of this manual. For information on the compass and outside tem- perature display , see ?[...]

Manual folding outside mirrors (if so equipped) Push the mirrors backward to fold them. WPD0056 3-26 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can) 06/16/08—debbie X[...]

Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-27 MEMO[...]

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons (if so equipped) ...............4 - 2 Setting up the start-up screen ...................4 - 3 How to use the SETUP button ...................4 - 3 button ...................................4 - 7 RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ...................4 - 8 How to read[...]

Receiving a call ............................... 4-59 During a call .................................. 4-60 Phone settin g................................. 4-61 Nissan V oice Recognition System (if so equipped) . . . 4-63 Using the system .............................. 4-63 System features ............................... 4-64 Bluetooth T Hands-Free[...]

WARNING ● 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 sys[...]

When you use this system, make sure the Hybrid System is turned ON. If you use the system with the Hybrid Sys- tem off (ignition ON or ACC) for a long time, it will use up all the 12-volt battery power, and the Hybrid System will not turn ON . Reference symbols: SETUP button — This is a button on the control panel. “Display” key — This is a[...]

Display settings T ouch the “Display” key. The display screen will appear. Display/brightness/contrast : T ouch the “–” key or the “+” key to adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by touching the “Back” key or pressing any other mode button. Disp[...]

Clock Adjusting the time: The following display will appear when pressing the SETUP button, then touching the “Clock” key. On-screen Clock: When this item is turned on, a clock is always displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. This clock will indicate the time almost exactly because it is always adjusted by the GPS system. T o turn o[...]

After selection, touch the “Back” key the Clock screen will appear. Pacific zone has been set as the initial (default) setting. Beep setting T ouch the “Volumes/T ones” key. T ouch the But- ton Beeps “ON” key to turn on or turn off the beep sound. T o accept the changes touch the “Back” key . With this option on, a beep will sound i[...]

Select Language: T ouch the “Select Language” key. From the fol- lowing display , select the English “ON” key or the Français “ON” key for your language preference. Select Units: T ouch the “Select Units” key . From the following display , select the US “ON” key or the Metric “ON” key for your units preference. Unit: US —[...]

When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows the view directly to the rear of the vehicle. WARNING ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary ob- jects to help avoid damaging the ve- hicle. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not dete[...]

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN T o adjust the quality of the screen, press the SETUP button. ● T o adjust the Brightness, Tint, Contrast, Dis- play ON/OFF and Color of the RearView Monitor, press the SETUP button with the RearView Monitor on, then touch the “–” or “+” key on the item and adjust the level. ● Do not adjust the Brightness, Contras[...]

Adjust air flow direction by moving the ventilator slides. Open or close the ventilators by using the dial. Move the dial toward the to open the ven- tilators or toward the to close them. Right and Left WHA0736 Center WHA0737 Rear (if so equipped) WHA0688 V ENTS 4-10 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Z REVIEW COPY— 2009[...]

1. Driver temperature control dial 2. Air flow control buttons 3. Passenger temperature control dial 4. DUAL button 5. Rear defrost button 6. Front window defrost button 7. Fan speed dial/system OFF button 8. Air recirculation button 9. A/C ON/OFF button 10. AUT O button WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the Hybr[...]

1. Push the AUT O button on. 2. T urn the driver’s side temperature control dial to the left or right to set the desired temperature. Driver and passenger tem- peratures can be set independently . Press DUAL or turn the passenger temperature control dial to the left or right to activate dual climate control functions. T urn the passen- ger’s si[...]

OPERATING TIPS ● When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low , the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera- ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally . The sunload sensor, located on the top of t[...]

RADIO With the push-button ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the Hybrid System not running, the switch should be in the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mo[...]

SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly . This is not a malfunction. W ait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary [...]

● Do not expose the CD to direct sun- light. ● CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with finger- prints may not work properly. ● The following CDs may not work prop- erly: ● Copy control compact disc s (CCCD) ● Recordable compact disc s (CD-R) ● Rewritable compact disc s (CD-RW) ● Do not use the following [...]

● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency is the rate at which the samples of a signal are converted from analog to digital (A/D conversion) per second. ● Multisession — Multisession is one of the methods for writing data to media. W riting data once to the media is called a single session, and writing more than once is called a multisessio[...]

Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA V ersion WMA7, WMA8, WMA9 Sampling fr[...]

T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player wil[...]

1. SEEK/TRACK button 2. CD insert slot 3. TUNE/FF·REW button 4. CD eject button 5. AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, F ADE and BALANCE) 6. CL OCK button 7. AUX IN jack 8. SCAN button 9. RDM/RPT button 10. PWR/VOL control knob 11. AUX button 12. RADIO button 13. CD button 14. DISP button 15. PRESET A·B·C button 16. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 17. pa[...]

AUDIO button (Bass, T reble, Fade and Bal- ance) Press the AUDIO button to change the mode as follows: Bass → T reble → Fade → Balance → Beep ON/OFF → Audio → Bass T o adjust Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance press the AUDIO button until the desired mode ap- pears in the display . Press the TUNE/FF·REW or to adjust Bass and T reble to th[...]

When the RADIO button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will come on at the station last played. If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO button is pressed, the compact disc will auto- matically be turned off and the last radio station played will come on. The FM stereo indicator, ST , illuminates durin[...]

Each time the button is pressed, the CD ad- vances 1 additional track. The track number ap- pears in the display window . (When the last track on the compact disc is skipped, the first track is played.) When is pressed, the track being played returns to the beginning. Press several times to skip back several tracks. Each time the button is pressed [...]

1. SEEK/TRACK button 2. CD insert slot 3. TUNE/FF·REW button 4. CD eject button 5. AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, F ADE, SSV , BALANCE and BEEPS) 6. CL OCK button 7. AUX IN jack 8. SCAN button 9. RDM/RPT button 10. PWR/VOL control knob 11. AUX button 12. RADIO* button 13. CD button 14. DISP button 15. PRESET A·B·C button 16. Station and CD select ([...]

operational then pressing the RADIO button will switch between FM and AM bands. Audio main operation PWR/VOL control knob Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, and then press the PWR/VOL control knob while the system is off to call up the mode (radio or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off. T o turn the [...]

CD display mode T o change the text displayed while playing a CD with text, press the DISP button. The DISP button will allow you to scroll through CD text as follows: T rack number and T rack time ←→ Album title ←→ Song title. ● T rack number displays the track number se- lected on the disc. ● T rack time displays the amount of time th[...]

TUNE/FF·REW (tuning) button: Press the TUNE/FF·REW button or for manual tuning. T o move quickly through the channels, hold the tuning buttons down. SEEK (tuning) button: Press the SEEK/TRACK button or to tune from high to low or low to high frequen- cies and stop at the next broadcasting station. SCAN (tuning) button: Press the SCAN button. SCAN[...]

The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loaded into the changer. CD button: When the CD button is pressed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play . When the CD button is pressed with the com- pact disc loaded but the radio playing, the radio will[...]

SCAN button: 1 Disc , All T racks While listening to a CD, press the SCAN button to preview the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD playing. Pressing the SCAN button again during this 10 second period stops the scan and the CD remains on that track. All Disc s, 1 T rack While listening to a CD with other CDs loaded into the CD changer, press a[...]

1. RADIO* button 2. T ouch-screen keys (vary depending on what function is selected) 3. SEEK/TRACK button 4. TUNE·FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, F ADE and SSV (if so equipped)) 5. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 6. CD insert slot 7. CD changer select (1 - 6) buttons 8. CD eject button 9. AUX jack 10. A·B·C button 11.[...]

FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see “ Audio opera- tion precautions” earlier in this section. No satellite radio reception is available unless there is an active XM T satellite radio service subscription. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. If satellite rad[...]

CD display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD certain text might be displayed (when CD en- coded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded the following text might be displayed during CD playback: ● Disc number displays which disc is playing ● Folder number displays the folder number on the CD that i[...]

SEEK/TRACK (tuning) button: Press the SEEK/TRACK button or for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stop at the next broadcasting station. “Scan” (tuning) key: T ouch the “Scan” key . SCAN illuminates in the display window . Scan tuning begins from low to high frequencies. Scan tuning stops for 5 sec[...]

The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loaded into the changer. When one of the CD changer (1 – 6) buttons is pressed with the compact disc loaded but the radio playing, the radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play . DISC button: When the DISC button is pressed with the sys- te[...]

MP3 CD: 1 DISC RPT → 1 FOLDER RPT → 1 TRACK RPT 1 DISC RPT : The disc that is currently playing will be repeated. 1 TRACK RPT : The track that is currently playing will be repeated 1 FOLDER RPT : The folder that is currently play- ing will be repeated. “Random” key: When the “Random” key is touched while a com- pact disc is played, the [...]

CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the disc. Never touch the surface of the disc. ● Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used. ● T o clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. ● Do not use a [...]

1. Source select and P ower on switch 2. T uning switch 3. V olume control switch 1. Source select and P ower on switch 2. T uning switch 3. V olume control switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped) POWER on switch With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON posi- tion, push the SOURCE switch to turn the audio system on. SOURCE [...]

T uning Memory change (radio) : While in one of the preset radio station banks (A , B or C) , push the tuning switch or for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the next preset station in memory . Seek tuning (radio) : Push the tuning switch or for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. Next/Previous track (CD) : Push the t[...]

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. High voltage parts and cables on the NISSAN hybrid vehicle emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conven- tiona[...]

Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. If you have an ap- proved Bluetooth T enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth T wireless technology , you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone i[...]

– Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quali[...]

Operating tips T o get the best performance out of the NISSAN V oice Recognition system, observe the following: ● K eep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly . ● W ait un[...]

● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six six two” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six two zero zero” ● Say ?[...]

PHONE/END Press the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN V oice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” later in this section. Choosing a language Y ou can interact with th[...]

4. Say: “New phone” s C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset s D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instruc- tions on pairi[...]

For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” or “Call International” “Phone Book” “Memo Pad” “Setup” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these[...]

If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call back” s D Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle. The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing. If a call back number does not exist, the sy[...]

NO TE: Each phone has its own separate phone book. Y ou cannot access Phone A’s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B . “New entry” s A Use the New Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry . For example, say: “Mary .” If the name is too[...]

The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones. The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished enter[...]

“Setup” Main Menu “Setup” “Pair Phone” s A “List Phone” s B “Select Phone” s C “Change Priority” s D “Delete Phone” s E “Select Ringtone” s F “Bluetooth Off” s G Use the Setup command to change options as- sociated with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. “Pair phone” s A Use the Pair Phone command to pa[...]

and you change the priority level of Phone C to Level 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone C Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone A “Delete phone” s E Use the Delete Phone command to delete a specific phone or all phones from the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. The system announces the names of the phones already paired with th[...]

For information on selecting a different lan- guage, see “Choosing a language” earlier in this section. 6. V oice memory A or memory B is selected automatically . If both memory locations are already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite one. Follow the instructions pro- vided by the system. 7. When preparation is complete and you are[...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly[...]

WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop you[...]

module when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the paired cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. Y ou can register up to 5 different Bluetooth T cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. NISSAN V oice Recognition system supports the phone commands, so[...]

2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause un- desired operation of the device. IC Regulatory information – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired [...]

PHONE DOWNLOAD Up to 70 phone numbers can be stored in the phonebook. 1. Press the SETUP button, then touch the “Phone” key . 2. T ouch the “Phonebook” key. 3. T ouch one of the “None (Add New)” keys from the name list of the phonebook. 4. T ouch the “Bluetooth” key in order to trans- fer a phonebook entry from your cellular phone t[...]

5. Operate the cellular phone to send a per- son’s name and phone number from the memory of the cellular phone. The memory sending procedure from the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone manufacturer. See the cellular phone Own- er’s Manual for more details. 6. If you want to add a voice tag, touch the “Y es” key on the Ad[...]

MAKING A CALL T o make a call, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the phone button on the steer- ing wheel switches. The phone screen will appear on the display . 2. T ouch the “Phonebook” key. 3. T ouch one of the downloaded person’s key from the list. Dialing will start. 4. After the call is over, perform one of the following to finish th[...]

Hold Call: Continue to hold call. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call. T o finish the call, follow one of the procedures listed below: a. T ouch the “Reject Call” key on the display. b. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel switches. DURING A CALL There are some options available during a call. Select one of the following displ[...]

PHONE SETTING T o set up the hands-free phone system to your preferred settings, press the SETUP button, then touch the “Phone” key on the display. Phonebook: See “Phonebook download” earlier in this sec- tion. Downloaded Phonebook: See the following information for each item. ● Download All: T ransfer phonebook entries from your cellu- l[...]

Bluetooth Setup: See the following information for each item. ● Bluetooth Hands-Free: If this item is turned off, the connection be- tween the cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module will be canceled. ● Paired Phone List : Up to 5 registered cellular phones are shown on the list. ● Pair Phone: See “Pairing Procedure” in this sectio[...]

The NISSAN V oice Recognition system allows hands-free operation of the systems equipped on this vehicle, such as the phone and navigation systems. T o operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press the button located on the steering wheel. Then speak the command for the system you wish to activate. The command given is picked up by the microphone, and it[...]

SYSTEM FEATURES NISSAN V oice Recognition can activate the fol- lowing systems: ● Navigation (if so equipped) - See the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for the available voice commands and opera- tion. ● Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone For additional information on the navigation sys- tem, see the separate Navigation System Own- er?[...]

Help commands ● “COMMAND LIST” , “VOICE HELP” or “HELP” Gives spoken information about NISSAN V oice Recognition and displays the list of help commands. Phone commands ● “[PHONE] DIAL <phone number digits> ” or “CALL <phone number digits> ” Dials the phone number given in the com- mand. Speak the phone number in [...]

V oice Feedback: When this item is enabled (indicator is illumi- nated) , vocal feedback during voice recognition system is activated. T ouch the Voice Feedback “ON” key to disable the vocal feedback during voice recognition. LHA1014 4-66 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric ([...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number. T ry each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message [...]

4-68 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems MEMO[...]

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5 - 5 Off-road recovery ...........................[...]

WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca[...]

c . Y ou notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system. d. Y ou have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, un- derbody, or rear of the vehicle. THREE-WAY CATALYST The three-way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to hel[...]

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal- function exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alter- nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the [...]

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti[...]

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY While driving, the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by follow- ing the procedure below . Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the con- ditions of the vehicle, road and tra[...]

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re- duces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an a[...]

The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft steering lock device. The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch position cannot be switched to off until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position. When the ignition switch cannot be switched off, proceed as follows: 1. Move the shift selector into the P (Park) position. [...]

If the battery of the Intelligent K ey is almost dis- charged, the guide light s A of the Intelligent K ey port blinks and the indicator appears on the ve- hicle information display . See “V ehicle informa- tion display” in the “Instruments and controls” section. In this case, inserting the Intelligent K ey into the port s B allows you to s[...]

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or L OCK position, and wait approximately 10 seconds. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered key . If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- rate key ring[...]

● When the Hybrid System is started or stopped, or while the vehicle is idling, you may hear a sound coming from the trans- mission. This does not indicate a prob- lem. ● When the gasoline engine is started or stopped with the Hybrid System on, you may feel a vibration and hear a rattling sound. This does not indicate a problem. 4. T o turn off[...]

The shift selector cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear posi- tions if the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK or ACC position. T o move the shift selector: Push the button while depressing the brake pedal Push the button to shift Shift without pushing button Shifting After starting the vehicle, fully depress the brake p[...]

R (Reverse) : CAUTION T o prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift selector from P (Park) , N (N[...]

T o move the shift selector, complete the following procedure: 1. Push the ignition switch to the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 5. Move the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shi[...]

1. CANCEL switch 2. ACCEL/RES switch 3. COAST/SET switch 4. ON/OFF switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically . The SET indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control switch off and have the sys- [...]

● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed. ● you move the shift selector lever to N (Neu- tral) . T o reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET switch. ● Push and hold the A[...]

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly . Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway . Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy . ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles. ● K eep your engine tuned up. ● Follow the recommended periodi[...]

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) . Fail- ure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and re- sult in[...]

WARNING ● If the Hybrid System is not in the READ Y mode or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate. ● When the power steering warning light illuminates with the Hybrid System in the READ Y mode, there will be no power assist for the steering. Y ou will still have control [...]

Hydraulic system The brake system has separate hydraulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still have brak - ing at other wheels. However, the brake pedal will have to be de- pressed harder and your stopping distance will increase. The brake system warning light will also come on. Brake actuator The brake actuator uses a pump to provi[...]

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a sophisticated device, but it cannot pre- vent accidents resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on slippery surfaces. Remem- ber that stopping distances on slippery surfaces will be longer than on n[...]

When the ABS senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up, the system electronically controls the pressure applied to each brake. This action is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly . Y ou may hear a noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator when it is operating. This is normal and indicates that the ABS is ope[...]

The V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses sensors within the vehicle to detect these move- ments. The VDC system helps control brake and engine output to help minimize tire slip and spin. ● When the V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, the SLIP indicator in the instrument panel blinks. ● If the SLIP indicator blinks, the roa[...]

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK T o prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de- icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob (if so equipped) . ANTI-FREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem- perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check t[...]

● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) . These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reach- ing it. T ry not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers. ● Do not use the cruise control on slip- pery roads. ● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your [...]

5-26 Starting and driving MEMO[...]

6 In case of emergency Flat tire ...........................................6 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 2 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 2 Hybrid system stops operating while driving ..........6 - 7 V ehicle does not start ..............................6 - 8 Confirm battery is discharged .......[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will [...]

WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the transmission is shifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for profes- sional road assistance. Blocking wheels Place suitable bloc[...]

T urn the clamp to remove the spare tire. Removing the bolt-on wheel cover (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheel caps or wheel covers. Doing so could re- sult in personal injury. The wheel covers are held on by the wheel nuts. The wheel cover will be removed along with the wheel when the nuts are removed. T o remove the wh[...]

Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is nec- essary to work under the vehicle, sup- port it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The [...]

Always refer to the proper illustrations for the correct placement and jack -up points for your specific vehicle model and jack type. Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instruc- tions. 1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nu[...]

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated ( s A , s B , s C , s D , s E ) . Lower the vehicle completely. WARNING ● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off. This could ca[...]

Before attempting to jump start the vehicle, make sure the fuel tank is not empty and the correct starting procedure is followed. See “Starting the Hybrid System” in the “Starting and driving” sec- tion. Do not drive the vehicle on battery power only if the fuel tank is empty . The high voltage battery will become discharged and the Hybrid [...]

● Keep battery out of the reach of children. ● The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts. Use of an improperly rated battery can damage your vehicle. ● Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (for example, goggles or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry. Do no[...]

3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle s F , position the two vehicles, s E and s F ,t o bring their batteries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 4. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to P (Park) . Switch off all unnecessary elec- trical systems (lights, heater, air conditioner, etc.) . 5. Remove vent caps [...]

WARNING Do not push start this vehicle. The three- way catalyst may be damaged. CAUTION Hybrid models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause electrical or transmission damage. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by the high temperature warning light) , or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal noise,[...]

When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam- age your vehicle. T owing instructions are avail- able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera- tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing. T o assure proper towing[...]

WARNING If your vehicle needs to be towed, do it with the front wheels raised. If the front wheels are on the ground when towing, the traction motor may generate electric- ity. This may damage the Hybrid System components and cause a fire. CAUTION ● Never tow this vehicle with the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward o[...]

V EHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) Pulling a stuck vehicle Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle. WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged. CAUTION ● T ow chains or cables m[...]

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi[...]

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti[...]

REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the und[...]

● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel temperature should be the same as am- bient temperature. ● Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is applied. CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non- abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. TIRE DRESSIN[...]

CAUTION ● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi- lar material. ● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and damaging to leather surfaces and should be removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- gents or ammonia-based cleaners as they may damage the leather’s natural finish. ● Do not[...]

Floor mat positioning aid (driver’s side only) This vehicle includes a front floor mat bracket to act as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your ve- hicle model. The driver’s side floor mat has a grommet hole incorporated in it. P osition the mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the floo[...]

T emperature High temperatures accelerate the rate of corro- sion to those parts which are not well ventilated. Air pollution Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use acceler- ates the corrosion process. Road salt also accel- erates the disintegration of paint surfaces. T O PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE [...]

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 7 Engine cooling system ............[...]

T ypes of tires .................................. 8-36 Tire chains .................................... 8-37 Changing wheels and tires ..................... 8-38 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can) 06/16/08—debbie X[...]

Y our new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make su[...]

When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely . Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* Wh[...]

Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate properly and smoothly , and are installed securely . Check the belt web- bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay , hard steering or strange no[...]

When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC and AC high voltage is v[...]

● Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is neces- sary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands. ● Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and battery. ● On gasoline engine models, the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced by a NISSAN dealer because the fuel lin[...]

1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Air cleaner 4. Fuse/Fusible link box/Jump-start location 5. Fuse box 6. Inverter coolant reservoir 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Radiator cap 9. Drive belt location 10. Engine coolant reservoir 11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir LDI0577 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS Maintenance and do-it-your[...]

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-freeze solution con- tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- gine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir [...]

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat- ing. WARNING ● T o avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the en- gine is hot. ● Never remove the radia[...]

CHECKING INVERTER COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine and inverter are cold. If the cool- ant level is below the MIN level s B , add coolant to the MAX level s A . If the inverter cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer. CHANGING INVERTER COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change th[...]

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks s B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark s A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill s C . 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. It is n[...]

5. Remove the drain plug s B with a wrench by turning it counterclockwise and completely drain the oil. If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and replace it at this time. See “Changing engine oil filter” later in this section. ● Waste oil must be disposed of prop- erly. ● Check your local regulations. WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated[...]

CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage. 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. Screw on th[...]

BRAKE FLUID Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on, add DO T 3 brake fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently , the system should be checked by a NISSAN dealer. WINDOW WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically . Ad[...]

The 12-volt battery is located on the right hand side of the trunk behind an access panel. ● K eep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water. ● Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. ● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the neg[...]

2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule found in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” . REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Iridium-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped s A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much long[...]

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth. T o remove the air cleaner filter, push the tabs and pull the unit upward. WARNI[...]

REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. s 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. s 3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. 6. Retur[...]

If the brakes do not operate properly , have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES Y our vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to norma[...]

If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse, the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box securely . T ype B fuses cannot be installed in the under- hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the underhood f[...]

6. If the fuse is open s A , replace it with a new fuse s B . 7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible links are melted, replace with only genuine NISSAN[...]

4. If the fuse is open s A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse s B . 5. Push the fuse box cover to install. 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery or removed parts. T ype A WDI0452 T ype B LDI0456 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 8-22 [...]

NISSAN INTELLIGENT K EY™ Replace the battery in the Intelligent K ey as fol- lows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent K ey. 2. Insert a small screwdriver s A into the slit s B of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the casing. 3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recomm[...]

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device. HEADLIGHTS Replacing the halogen headlight bulb The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replac[...]

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item W attage (W) Bulb No.* Headlight assembly Low (Halogen) 55 H1 High 60 HB3 (9005) Park/T urn 27/8 1157NA Front fog light 55 H11 Step light — 194 Rear combination light T ail/Stop 8/27 3157KX T urn 27 3156 Backup (reversing) 13 912 Sidemarker 5 168 License plate light 5 W5W High-mounted stop light Inside 18 921 Spo[...]

1. Rear map light 2. Front map light 3. Step light 4. Headlamp assembly 5. Fog light (if so equipped) 6. High-mount stoplight (if so equipped) 7. T runk light 8. Spoiler mounted stoplight (if so equipped) 9. Rear combination light 10. License plate light WDI0586 8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) [...]

Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp and/or cover. Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb installation Use a cloth s 1 to protect the light housing. Use a cloth s 1 to protect the light housing. WDI0263 V anity mirror light WDI0340 Step light LDI0341 Maintenance and[...]

Use a cloth s 1 to protect the light housing. Use a cloth s 1 to protect the light housing. Front map light WDI0584 Rear map light WDI0585 High-mounted stop light (rear window) WDI0320 8-28 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 Altima Hybrid Electric (ahv) Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can) 06/16/08—debbie X[...]

If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is sig[...]

Incorrect tire pressure, including un- der inflation, may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling. WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. ● The Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is located on the F .M .V .S.S./C .M .V .S.S. certifica- tion label. The vehicle weight ca- pacity is indicated on the T[...]

Tire and loading information label s 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. s 2 V ehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section. s 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . s 4 Cold tire [...]

Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove [...]

Size Cold Tire Inflation Pres- sure Front and Rear Original Tire P215/60/R16 240 kPa, 35 PSI Spare Tire T135/90R16 420 kPa, 60 PSI TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro-[...]

s 1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles (not all tires have this information) . 2. Three-digit number (215): This num- ber gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to side- wall edge. 3. T wo-digit number (65): This number, known as the aspect ratio, give[...]

s 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of T ransportation” The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of Tire Identification Num- ber. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size 4. Three-digit c[...]

s 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. s 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white l[...]

For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial laws before installing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS CAUTI[...]

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) . See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer- gency” section of this manual for tire re- placing procedures. As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 ft-lb ([...]

● The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When the wear indicators are visible, the tire(s) should be replaced. ● Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, including the spare, over 6 years old checked by a qualified technician because some tire damage may not be ob- vious. Replace the tires as neces- sary to prevent tire fail[...]

● Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel or tire even if it has been re- paired. Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail with- out warning. ● The use of retread tires is not recommended. ● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In- formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-[...]

● Tire tread of the TEMPORAR Y USE ONL Y spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the standard tire. Replace the spare tire as soon as the tread wear indicators appear. ● Do not use the spare tire on other vehicles. ● Do not use more than one spare tire at the same time. ● Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO- RAR Y USE ONL Y spare tire is[...]

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9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 5 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 6 Specifications .................................[...]

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 75.[...]

FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be [...]

E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) . Do not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the a[...]

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve [...]

Y our engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. Y ou do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance drivin[...]

ENGINE Model QR25DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 151.82 (2,488) Firing order 1–3–4–2 Idle speed eCVT (in “N” position) No adjustment is necessary. Ignition timing (degree B.T .D.C. at idle speed) CO % at idle Spark plug DILKA[...]

WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel type Size Offset in (mm) Aluminum 16 x 7JJ 1.77 (45) T type (Spare) 16 x 4T 1.57 (40) Tire size P215/60R16 Spare tire T135/90R16 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length in (mm) 189.8(4,820.9) Overall width in (mm) 70.7(1,795.7) Overall height in (mm) 57.9(1,470.66) Front track in (mm) 61.4 (1,560) Rear track in (mm) 61.4 (1,560[...]

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app[...]

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V.S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross V ehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle Weigh[...]

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed to the underside of the hood as shown. WTI0174 WTI0178 WTI0179 INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE T echnical and consumer info[...]

Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: s 1 Make a shallow hole in each plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a 0.31 in (8 mm) drill. T o avoid damaging the threads behind the finisher, apply only light pressure to the drill. s 2 Mount the license plate bracket using two 8 mm slotted hex head screws. WARNING ?[...]

● V ehicle Capacity W eight, Load limit, T otal load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and cargo) for the ve- hicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be in- cluded as part of [...]

Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX [...]

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av[...]

WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Y our engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow [...]

T emperature conditions can also affect towing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating. The engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage, could activate and automati- cally decrease engine power. V ehicle speed may decrease under [...]

T owing capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. The vehicle and trailer need to be weighe[...]

Always verify that available capacities are within the required ratings. T OWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION T OWING LOAD / SPECIFICA TION UNIT : lb (kg) MAXIMUM T OWING L OAD 1,000 (454) MAXIMUM T ONGUE L OAD 100 (45) T OWING SAFETY T railer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is available from your NISS[...]

CAUTION ● Do not use axle-mounted hitches. ● The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact- absorbing bumper. ● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust sys- tem, brake system, etc . to install a trailer hitch. ● T o reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear, where practical, re[...]

WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system di- rectly to the vehicle brake system. When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs. (1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system MUST be used. However, most states require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make sure the trailer meets the local regulations[...]

● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed. ● When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your hand in the direction in which you want the trailer to go. Make small corrections and back up slowly . If possible, have someone guide you when you are backing up. Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer[...]

2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a safe area. 3. T ry to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal- anced as described earlier in this section. ● Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably more distance than normal pass- ing. Remember, the[...]

DO T (Department of T ransportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction A A T emperature A T readwear The treadwear gr[...]

Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects W arranty 2. Emissions Performance W arranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your W arranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a W arranty Information Booklet, or it i[...]

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa- tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand- ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynami[...]

For Canada T o purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser- vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num- ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800- 387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa- tive will assist you. Also available are genuine NISSAN Servic[...]

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10 Index 12-volt battery ................. .8-15 A Active Head Restraint ............. .1-6 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .................... .1-34 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .............. .1-42 Air bag warning light .......... .1-49, 2-15 Air cleaner housing filter ........... .8-17 Air cond[...]

Clock set ............. .4-5, 4-21, 4-25 C.M.V .S.S. certification label ......... .9-10 Cold weather driving ............. .5-24 Compact disc (CD) player .......... .4-22 Compass display ................ .2-6 Console box .................. .2-39 Console light ................. .2-47 Control panel buttons Brightness/contrast button ........ .4-7 Se[...]

Fuel octane rating ............. .9-4 Fuel recommendation ........... .9-3 Fuel-filler door and cap .......... .3-21 Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ..... .3-21 Fuses ..................... .8-19 Fusible links .................. .8-21 G Garage door opener, HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver .................. .2-48 G a s c a p ....................[...]

V ehicle identification number (VIN) plate ..................... .9-9 W arning labels (for SRS) ......... .1-48 Language setting ................ .4-6 LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) System ..................... .1-17 License plate Installing the license plate ........ .9-11 Light Air bag warning light ........ .1-49, 2-15 Brake l[...]

Power rear windows ........... .2-43 Power steering system .......... .5-19 Power windows .............. .2-41 Rear power windows ........... .2-43 Power meter .............. .2-4, HEV-4 Precautions Maintenance precautions ......... .8-5 Precautions on child restraints ........... .1-15, 1-23, 1-29 Precautions on seat belt usage ...... .1-7 Precaut[...]

Automatic power window switch .... .2-43 Fog light switch .............. .2-33 Hazard warning flasher switch ...... .2-33 Headlight and turn signal switch ..... .2-29 Headlight control switch ......... .2-29 Power door lock switch .......... .3-5 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ................... .2-29 T urn signal switch .........[...]

Wheel/tire size ................. .9-8 When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country ............... .9-9 Window washer fluid ............. .8-14 Windows Locking passengers’ windows ...... .2-43 Power rear windows ........... .2-43 Power windows .............. .2-41 Rear power windows ........... .2-43 Windshield wiper and washer [...]

RECOMMENDED FUEL: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be us[...]