1996 NISSAN ALTIMA light

Lighting
Turn the switch to the ``'' position.
The front park, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.
Turn the switch to the ``
'' position. Head-lights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward. Pull it back to select the low beam.
Daytime running light system
(For Canada)
Even if the headlight control switch is off,
the headlights' high beams will illuminate
after starting the engine. The headlights will
be a little dimmer than they are with the
headlight switch in the ``
'' position.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights
will not be illuminated. The daytime running
lights will illuminate once the parking brake
is released. Thereafter, the daytime running
lights will not turn off when using the parking
brake at stop signals, etc.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle will
not be on. It is necessary at dusk to
turn on your headlights. Failure to do
so could cause an accident injuring
yourself and others.
Passing signal
Pulling the lever toward you will turn on the
headlight high beam.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH
1-11
ZX

Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where lights begin
flashing.
The cornering light provides additional illu-
mination toward the turning direction on
some models. The light on the turning direc-
tion side will come on when the turn signal
lever is moved to the right or left with the
headlights on.The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the ``
'' or
``'' position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights.
NOTE: For vehicles with the clock located in
the instrument panel (if so equipped) the
instrument brightness control function has
no effect on the brightness of the clock.
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CORNERING LIGHT INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
1-12
ZX

To turn the fog lights on, turn the switch
toward the front of the vehicle to the ``''
position.
To turn them off, turn the switch toward the
back of the vehicle to the OFF position.
The low-beam headlight function must be
on for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights will automatically turn off whenever
the high-beam headlight function is se-
lected.Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights will
flash.
WARNING
cWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.cDo not use the switch while moving
on the highway unless unusual cir-
cumstances force you to drive so
slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic.
cSome state laws may prohibit the
use of the hazard warning flasher
switch while driving.
cTurn signals do not work when the
switch is operating.
The hazard warning flasher can be actuated
with the ignition switch either OFF or ON.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(If so equipped)HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
1-13
ZX

The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN Cigarette Lighter
or equivalent can be purchased from your
local NISSAN dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ``ACC'' or ``ON''
position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
WARNING
The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the driving
operation.
To open, pull out the cup holder.
To close, push in the cup holder.
The cup holder and the ashtray cannot be
used at the same time. Close the ashtray
before using the cup holder.
WARNING
The driver should not pull out the cup
holder or remove or insert cups into the
cup holder while driving in order that
full attention may be given to the driv-
ing operation.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAYCUP HOLDER
1-14
ZX

CAUTION
Turn the ignition key to the ``OFF''
position.
1. Remove the spotlight unit. The shaft end
of the sunroof motor will be visible.
2. Using a 5mm (0.20 in) hex wrench, turn
the shaft clockwise to close the sunroof.
Have the sunroof system checked and re-
paired by your NISSAN dealer.
The digital clock displays time when the
ignition key is in ``ACC'' or ``ON''.
If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
Adjusting the time
Push theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.The interior light will operate regardless of
ignition key position.
The interior light has a three-position switch.
cWhen the switch is in the ªOFFº position,
the interior light will not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
cWhen the switch is in the center ``j''
position, the interior light will illuminate
when a door is opened.
cWhen the switch is in the ªONº position,
the interior light will illuminate, whether
any door is open or closed.
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CLOCK Ð INSTRUMENT
PANEL (If so equipped)INTERIOR LIGHT
1-18
ZX

NOTE: Leaving the interior light switch in
the ªONº position for extended periods of
time will result in a discharged battery.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light will go off.
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SPOTLIGHT (If so equipped) TRUNK LIGHT
1-19
ZX

2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ....................................................................... 2-2
Door locks ............................................................ 2-2
Hood release ........................................................ 2-5
Glove box ............................................................. 2-5
Trunk lid lock operation ........................................ 2-6
Fuel filler lid lock operation .................................. 2-7
Front seats ........................................................... 2-9
Rear seat ............................................................ 2-11
Supplemental restraint system (air bag system). 2-12
Warning labels.................................................... 2-15
Air bag warning light .......................................... 2-16
Seat belts ........................................................... 2-17
Child restraints for infants and small children.... 2-23
Tilting steering wheel ......................................... 2-30
Outside mirror remote control ............................ 2-30
Outside mirrors ................................................... 2-30
Inside mirror ....................................................... 2-31
Vanity mirror (If so equipped) ............................ 2-31
ZX

1. Pull the hood lock release handles1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Push the lever
s2at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.3. Insert the support rod
s3into the slot on
the underside of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, return the sup-
port rod to its original position, then
slowly close the hood and make sure it
locks into place.When locking or unlocking the glove box,
use the master key.
The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.
To illuminate the interior of the glove box,
the headlight switch must be turned to the
orposition (If so equipped).
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or
a sudden stop.
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HOOD RELEASE GLOVE BOX
2-5
ZX