1996 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

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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
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The master key can be used for all the
locks.
A key number plate is supplied with your
key. Record the key number on the key
number plate and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet), NOT IN THE CAR.
NISSAN does not record key numbers so it
is very important to keep track of your key
number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by your NISSAN
dealer or a locksmith shop.MANUAL DOOR LOCK
To lock the front doors from the outside, turn
the key toward the front of the vehicle. To
unlock, turn it toward the rear.To lock a door from inside the vehicle, press
the lock lever (located above the door
handle) until it is flush with the door panel.
To unlock, pull the lock lever to its outer
position.
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KEY DOOR LOCKS
2-2
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POWER DOOR LOCK
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors simultaneously.
Turning the front door key to the front of the
vehicle will lock all doors.
Turning the front door key one time to the
rear of the vehicle will unlock the corre-
sponding door. From that position, returning
the key to Neutral (where the key can only
be removed and inserted) and turning it to
the rear again within 5 seconds will unlock
all doors.To lock from the outside without a key, push
the door lock button (driver side only) or the
door lock lever (driver or passenger side),
then close the door. When locking the door
this way, be certain not to leave the key
inside the vehicle.
All doors will automatically unlock with the
key in the ignition.
WARNING
cAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
cBefore opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
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cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They may inadvert-
ently activate switches.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever on each rear door is in the
lock position, the door can be opened only
from the outside.
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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
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Opener lever
The trunk lid opener lever is located on the
outside of the driver side seat. To open the
trunk lid, pull up the trunk lid opener lever.
To close, lower and push the trunk lid down
securely.
Key operation
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clock-
wise. To close, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
WARNING
Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
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TRUNK LID LOCK
OPERATION
2-6
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OPENER CANCEL LEVER FOR
TRUNK LID
When this lever is in the ``CANCEL'' posi-
tion, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the
trunk lid opener lever. It can be opened only
with the key.
Opener lever
The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on
the outside of the driver side seat. To open
the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever
down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid se-
curely.
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FUEL FILLER LID LOCK
2-7
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