1996 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

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

WARNING
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.
The power windows operate only when the
ignition key is in the ``ON'' position. To open
a window, press and hold the switch in the
``OPEN'' position. To close a window, push
and hold the switch in the ``CLOSE'' posi-
tion. To stop the opening or closing function
at any time, simply release the switch.
The driver side control panel is equipped
with switches that can open or close all the
windows.
Locking passenger windows
When the power window lock switch on the
driver side control panel is pushed in, only
the driver side control panel can be used to
open or close the windows. Push it in again
to cancel this function.
The front passenger and both rear doors
are each equipped with a power window
switch. Each switch will open or close only
the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, press and hold the
switch.
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POWER WINDOWS
(If so equipped)
1-15
ZX

WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows.
cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches.
AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
To fully open the driver side window, com-
pletely press the driver side window switch
down and release it; it need not be held. The
window will automatically open all the way.
To stop the window, press the switch toward
the ``CLOSE'' side.
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POWER REAR WINDOWS
1-16
ZX

The sunroof will only operate when the
ignition key is in the ``ON'' position.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, press and hold the switch
to the ``OPEN'' side.
To close the roof, press and hold the switch
to the ``CLOSE'' side.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then push
and hold the ``UP'' side of the tilt switch. To
close the sunroof, push and hold the
``DOWN'' side.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward.
The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be
closed manually.
WARNING
cBe extremely careful not to have any
part of your body in the sunroof
opening while the roof is closing.
cDo not stand up or extend any por-
tion of your body out of the opening
while driving.
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before
opening.
cDo not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
IF THE SUNROOF DOES NOT
CLOSE
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SUNROOF
(If so equipped)
1-17
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
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ZX