1998 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
switch to theposition.
To turn them off, turn the switch to the OFF
position.
The headlight switch must be in
posi-
tion (low-beam headlights on) for the fog
lights to operate. The fog lights automati-
cally turn off whenever the high-beam head-
light function is selected.Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights 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.
cTurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers can be actuated with the igni-
tion switch either OFF or ON.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(if so equipped)HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter can
be purchased from an authorized 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 springs 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.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
(ACCESSORY) AND ASH TRAY
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To open, lift the console covers.
To close, lower the console covers.
WARNING
The driver should not open 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.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liq-
uid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cupholder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
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CUP HOLDER
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WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in a
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate only when the
ignition key is in the ON position. To open a
window, press down on the switch. To close
a window, pull up on the switch. To stop the
opening or closing function at any time,
simply release the switch.
The driver side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all of the
windows.
AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
To fully open the driver's side window, com-
pletely press the driver's side window switch
down and release it; it need not be held. The
window automatically opens all the way. To
stop the window, pull up on the switch while
the window is opening.
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POWER WINDOWS
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PASSENGER POWER WINDOWS
The front and rear passenger window
switches operate only the corresponding
passenger window. To open the window,
press down on the switch. To close the
window, pull up on the switch.
Locking passenger windows
When the power window lock switch on the
driver side control panel is pushed in, only
the driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel this func-
tion.The sunroof operates only when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, press and hold the switch
to the DOWN/OPEN side.
To close the roof, press and hold the switch
to the UP/CLOSE side.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then push
and hold the UP/CLOSE side of the tilt switch.
To close the sunroof, push and hold the
DOWN/CLOSE side.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
c
Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
c
Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
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SUNROOF
(if so equipped)
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IF THE SUNROOF DOES NOT
CLOSE
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Be sure no objects are caught in the
sunroof opening.
2. Remove the map light unit. The shaft end
of the sunroof motor will be visible.3. Using a wide blade screwdriver, turn the
shaft clockwise to close the sunroof.
Have the sunroof system checked and re-
paired by your NISSAN dealer.
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If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
there is an additional storage compartment
in the map light unit. This storage compart-
ment has been specially designed to hold
some garage door transmitters. Some
transmitters may not fit. When properly in-
stalled, the garage door transmitter can be
activated while it is within the storage com-
partment.To install your transmitter, follow the num-
bered instructions in the above illustrations.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENT
FOR GARAGE DOOR
TRANSMITTER (if so equipped)
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Once the garage door transmitter is in-
stalled, close the storage compartment
door. Press the button on the center of the
storage compartment door to operate the
garage door transmitter.The interior light operates regardless of
ignition key position.
The interior light has a three-position switch.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position,
the interior light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
cWhen the switch is in the centerj
position, the interior light illuminates
when a door is opened.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the interior light illuminates, whether any
door is open or closed.
CAUTION
Leaving the interior light or spot light
switches in the ON position for ex-
tended periods of time will result in a
discharged battery.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
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