1996 NISSAN ALTIMA ECO mode

Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
Your new Nissan is the result of our dedication to
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economi-
cal transportation. Your vehicle is the product of
a successful worldwide company that manufac-
tures cars and trucks in over 20 countries and
distributes them in 150 nations.
Nissan vehicles are designed and manufactured
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and Nissan affiliates world
wide, collectively growing to become the fourth
largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars
and trucks, Nissan also makes textile machinery,
forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other
products.
Nissan has made a substantial and growing
investment in North America, starting with the
opening of Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. in
1960, continuing with the production of some
cars and trucks at one of the world's mostmodern manufacturing facilities in Smyrna, Ten-
nessee, vehicle styling at Nissan Design Interna-
tional in San Diego, California, and engineering
at Nissan Research and Development in Farm-
ington Hills, Michigan.
Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. and its deal-
ers employ about 50,000 Americans.
Nissan is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc. and its
200 dealers and suppliers employ approximately
4,000 people. These include company employ-
ees and the staffs of Nissan dealers all across
Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for
companies that supply Nissan and Nissan deal-
ers with materials and services ranging from the
operation of port facilities and transportation ser-
vices, to the supply of lubricants, parts and
accessories.Nissan pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the indus-
try in improving both performance and fuel effi-
ciency through new engine designs and the use
of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.
The company has also developed ways to build
quality into its vehicles at each stage of the
production process, both through extensive use
of automation and Ð most importantly Ð
through an awareness thatpeopleare the cen-
tral element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-
ers until you took delivery of your new Nissan,
dozens of checks were made to ensure that only
the best job was being done in producing and
delivering your vehicle. Nissan also takes great
care to ensure that when you take your Nissan to
your dealer for maintenance, the service techni-
cian will perform his work according to the quality
standards that have been established by the
factory.
Safety has also been built into your Nissan. As
you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
safety systems that will help protect you and your
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
accident. We urge you to use the belts every time
you drive the vehicle.
The Nissan story of growth and achievement
reflects our major goal: to provide you, our
customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality
and craftsmanship Ð a product that we can be
proud to build and you can be proud to own.
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Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
Ð Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
Temperature control lever
This lever allows you to adjust the tempera-
ture of the outlet air.
Air recirculation button
OFF position:
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment and distributed through the
selected outlet.
Use this position for normal heater or air
conditioning operation.
ON position (Indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the air recirculation button to the ``ON''
position when driving on a dusty road or to
avoid traffic fumes and for maximum cooling
when using the air conditioning.
WARNING
Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.
Air conditioning button
(If so equipped)
This button is provided only on vehicles
equipped with air conditioning.
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position and push the
A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
The indicator light will come on when the air
conditioning is on. To stop the air condition-
ing, push the switch again to return it to its
original position.
The air conditioning cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
WARNING
Positioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls should not be done
while driving, in order that full attention
may be given to the driving operation.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air from
the floor outlets. Some air will also come
from the defrost vents.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
``OFF'' position for normal heating.
2. Push the ``
'' button in.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Move the temperature control lever to the
desired position between the middle and
the ``HOT'' position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air from the side
and center vents.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
``OFF'' position.
2. Push the ``
'' button in.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Move the temperature control lever to the
desired position.
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Controls
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the climate control system.
WARNING
The air conditioning cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling and/or dehumidified heat-
ing (Auto mode)
This mode may be used throughout the year
as the system automatically works to main-
tain the customer-selected temperature. Airflow distribution and fan speed are also
controlled automatically.
cUSA models will display set temperature
in ÉF. Canadian models will display set
temperature in ÉC.
1. Push the AUTO switch on. ``AUTO'' will
be displayed as well as the previously
selected temperature in the passenger
compartment.
2. Push the temperature set button ``
'' or
``'' to set the desired temperature.
cAdjust the temperature set button to
about 75ÉF (24ÉC) for normal operation.cThe temperature of the passenger com-
partment will be maintained automati-
cally. Air flow distribution and fan speed
are also controlled automatically.
Heating (ECON mode)
The ECON (economy) mode provides cli-
mate control without activating the air con-
ditioning. When only heating of the passen-
ger compartment is desired, use this mode.
1. Push the ECON switch on. ``ECON'' will
be displayed.
2. Push the temperature set button ``
'' or
``'' to set the desired temperature.
cThe temperature of the passenger com-
partment will be maintained as selected
by the temperature set button. Air flow
distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically in an effort to reach
the desired termperature.
cDo not select a temperature setting lower
than the outside air temperature. Due to
the absence of air conditioning operation,
it is possible that the selected interior
temperature may not be achieved.
cECON mode is not recommended if win-
dows are fogging up. If the windows
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(If so equipped)
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begin to fog up while using the ECON
mode, use the procedures outlined in
Dehumified defogging.
Dehumidified defogging
1. Push the DEF switch on. The indicator
light will come on.
2. Push the temperature set button ``
'' or
``
'' to set the desired temperature.
cTo quickly remove ice or fog from the
outside of the windows, push the manual
fan control switch
and set to the
maximum position
.
cAs soon as possible after the windshield
is clean, push the AUTO switch to return
to the auto mode.
cWhen the DEF switch is pushed, the air
conditioning will automatically be turned
on at outside temperatures above 35ÉF
(2ÉC) to defog the windshield, and the air
recirculate mode will automatically be
turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
Manual fan speed control
Push the fan control switchto manu-
ally control the fan speed. Each fan speed is
indicated by the shading of a fan blade on
the display. For example,
indicates
that the fan is operating at low speed and
indicates that the fan is operating at
medium-high speed.
cPush the AUTO switch to return to auto-
matic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation switch
Push the air recirculation switch to recircu-
late interior air inside the vehicle. The indi-
cator light will come on.
Push it again to draw outside air into the
passenger compartment. The indicator will
go out.
cThe air recirculation mode will not be and
cannot be activated when the DEF mode
has been selected.
Manual air flow control
Pushing the manual air flow control switch
selects the air outlet.
Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
Ð Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
To turn the system off
Push the OFF switch.
Operating tips
cWhen 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 temperature warms up, the
air flow from the foot outlets will operate
normally.
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Clock Priority Mode
In this mode the clock will be shown in the
display. If any radio or cassette tape func-
tions are activated, the radio (or cassette
tape) display will illuminate for ten seconds
then return to the clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
Radio/Cassette Tape Priority Mode
In this mode, the radio station will illuminate
in the display during radio operation. During
cassette tape operation, ªTAPEº will illumi-
nate in the display.
Selecting the desired band
Push the band select button (FM/AM) to
change from AM to FM reception.
The stereo indicator will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically
change from stereo to monaural reception.
Tuning
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Manual tuning
Push down either manual tuning ``
'' or
``
'' button.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ``''
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning be-
gins from low to high frequencies and stops
at the next broadcasting station. Once the
highest broadcasting station is reached, the
radio will continue in the ªSEEKº mode at the
lowest broadcast station. Pushing the button
again will continue the ªSEEKº function.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ``''
for more than 1.5 seconds. ªSCANº will illu-
minate in the display window. SCAN tuning
begins from low to high frequencies and
stops at each broadcasting station for five
seconds. Pushing the button again during this
five second period will stop SCAN tuning and
the radio will remain tuned to that station.
Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for each band.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push the desired select button for more
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Dolby NR (noise reduction)
Push the``DOLBY NR'' button for
Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high
frequency tape noise. The indicator will
come on.
Dolby NR is manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion. ``DOLBY NR'' and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li-
censing Corporation.
If in the clock priority mode when the
button is pressed,and
ªTAPEº will illuminate in the display window
for about ten seconds. The clock mode will
then return to the display window.
Metal or chrome tape usage
The cassette player will be automatically set
to high performance play when playing a
metal or chrome cassette tape.
Ejecting the cassette tape
Push the eject button.
The cassette tape will automatically come
out.
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next broadcasting station. Once the highest
broadcasting station is reached, the radio
will continue in the ªSEEKº mode at the
lowest broadcasting station. If using the
``
'' button, once the lowest broadcast-
ing station is reached, the radio will continue
in the ``SEEK'' mode at the highest broad-
casting station. Pushing the button again
will continue the ªSEEKº function.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ``
''
or ``'' for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN
tuning begins from low to high frequencies
or high to low frequencies, depending on
which button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops
at each broadcasting station for five sec-
onds. Pushing the button again during this
five second period will stop SCAN tuning
and the radio will remain tuned to that
station.
Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for each band.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push the desired select button for morethan 3 seconds. (For example, in the
diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio stops playing momentarily when
the select button is pushed.)
3. The indicator ``ch2'' will then illuminate in
the display and the sound will resume.
Memorizing is now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse blows, the radio memory will be
cancelled. In that case, reset the desired
stations.
Cassette tape operation
Turn the ignition key to ``ACC'' or ``ON'', and
then lightly insert the cassette tape into the
tape door. The cassette tape will be auto-
matically pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and
the cassette tape will begin to play.
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door.
Pressing strongly could cause player
damage.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
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Overdrive switch
ON: For normal driving, push the over-
drive switch ON with the shift lever in
the ``D'' position. The transmission
will shift into OVERDRIVE as the
vehicle speed increases.
The overdrive will not engage until the
engine has warmed up.OFF: For driving up and down long slopes
where engine ``braking'' would be
advantageous, push the switch OFF.
When cruising at a low speed or
climbing a gentle slope, you may feel
uncomfortable shift shocks as the
transmission shifts between 3rd and
overdrive repeatedly. In this case,
set the overdrive switch in the OFF
position. The O/D OFF indicator light
on the instrument panel will come on
at this time.
When driving conditions change, reset the
overdrive switch to the ON position.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time with the overdrive
switch set in the OFF position. This reduces
the fuel economy.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch
pedal, and then move the gearshift lever.
After shifting, release the clutch pedal slowly.
On the 5-speed transmission model, you
cannot shift directly from 5th gear into Re-
verse. First shift into Neutral, then into Re-
verse.
If it is difficult to move the gear shift lever
into Reverse or First, shift into Neutral, then
release and depress the clutch pedal again
and shift into Reverse or First.
Driving precautions
cDo not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
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