2000 NISSAN ALTIMA alarm

ENHANCED IMMOBILIZER SE-
CURITY SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The enhanced immobilizer security system
provides visual and audio alarm signals if
parts of the vehicle are disturbed.
Security indicator light (Enhanced
immobilizer security system)
The security indicator light shows the status
of the enhanced immobilizer security sys-
tem.
The light operates whenever the ignition
switch is in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC posi-
tion.
The enhanced immobilizer security system
has four phases. For each phase the opera-
tion of the security indicator light is different.
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How to arm the enhanced immobi-
lizer security system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open).
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.
Lock all doors. The doors can be locked
with the key or with the multi-remote
controller.
Multi-remote controller operation:
cPush the
button on the multi-
remote controller. All doors lock. The
hazard lights flash twice and the horn
beeps once to indicate all doors are
locked.
cWhen the
button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a
reminder that the doors are already
locked.
The horn may or may not beep once.
Refer to ``Silencing the horn beep fea-
ture'' later in this section for details.
4.
Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light stays on
for about 30 seconds. The enhanced im-mobilizer security system is now pre-
armed. After about 30 seconds the en-
hanced immobilizer security system
automatically shifts into the armed phase.
The SECURITY light begins to flash once
every three seconds. If, during the 30-
second pre-arm time period, the door is
unlocked by the key or the multi-remote
controller, or the ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON, the system will not arm.
cIf the key is turned slowly when lock-
ing the door, the system may not arm.
Furthermore, if the key is turned ex-
cessively to the unlock position, the
system may be disarmed when the key
is removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors, hood and trunk lid
closed and locked with the ignition
key in the OFF position.
Enhanced immobilizer security sys-
tem activation
The enhanced immobilizer security system
will give the following alarm:cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after 2
to 3 minutes. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by
unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key,
or by pressing the
button on the
multi-remote controller.
The alarm is activated by:
copening the door or trunk lid without
using the key or multi-remote controller
(even if the door is unlocked by releasing
the door inside lock switch) or opening
the trunk lid by operating the opener
lever.
copening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or
the trunk lid with the key, or by pressing
the
button on the multi-remote control-
ler.
The alarm does not stop if the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or ON.
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Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote control-
ler. The instructions are on the back of the
multi-remote controller.
To deactivate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least two seconds.
The hazard lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least two seconds once
more.The hazard lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
reactivated.
Deactivating the horn feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
SWITCH OPERATION
Push the lever down to operate the wind-
shield wipers. Pull the lever toward you to
operate the washer.
Intermittent operation can be adjusted from
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn
the interior light on and activate the panic
alarm by using the remote controller from
outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors.
The remote controller can operate at a
distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from
the vehicle. The effective distance depends
on the conditions around the vehicle.
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller:
cDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
cDo not drop the remote controller.
cDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.cDo not place the remote controller
for an extended period in an area
where temperatures exceed 140ÉF
(60ÉC).
HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close all doors.
All of the doors will lock when the
button on the multi-remote con-
troller is pushed even though a door
remains open. If the doors are locked
while any door is open, the horn beep
feature will not function. Also, if the
button is pushed while any door
is open and the key is in the ignition,
all doors will lock and then unlock
automatically.
4. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller. All doors lock. The hazard
lights flash twice and the horn beeps
once to indicate all doors are locked.
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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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remote controller for longer than 0.5 sec-
ond. The trunk release button on the
multi-remote controller will not operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. The trunk lid opens.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call
attention as follows:
1. Push and hold the
button on the
remote controller forlonger than 1.5
seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights
will stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 30 seconds, or
cany button is pressed on the multi-
remote controller.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote control-
ler. The instructions are on the back of the
multi-remote controller.
To deactivate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least two seconds.
The hazard lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least two seconds
once more.The hazard lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
reactivated.
Deactivating the horn feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
Using the interior light
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition or locking the doors with the
multi-remote controller or pushing the inte-
rior light button to OFF.
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................ 1-9
Air bag warning light ................. 1-14, 1-19, 2-7
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service ............................ 4-9
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ................ 10-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Servicing air conditioner ......................... 4-9
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-6
Alarm system (See theft warning) ............. 2-10
Anchor point locations ............................... 1-35
Antenna...................................................... 4-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-19
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-8
Armrests....................................................... 1-8
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-20
Audio system
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-10Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-27
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-4
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................. 5-10
B
Battery........................................................ 8-14
Battery
Charge warning light .............................. 2-7
Battery replacement (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-6
Belts (See drive belts) ...................... 10-8, 8-15
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-19
Brake booster ....................................... 8-20
Brake fluid............................................. 8-12
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-33
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-19
Brake system ........................................ 5-18
Brake warning light ................................. 2-7
Brake wear indicators ................... 2-8, 8-20
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-13
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-20Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-15
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-6
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-30
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.................................................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-24
Cargo net ................................................... 2-25
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-13
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) .................. 2-9
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-35
Child restraints ................................. 1-23, 1-28
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-5
Cigarette lighter (accessory)
and ashtray ................................................ 2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock................................................. 4-12, 4-19
Clutch
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-12
Clutch pedal.......................................... 8-21
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-20
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
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