2001 NISSAN ALTIMA glove box

Supplemental front air bag system
The driver supplemental front air bag is lo-
cated in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger supplemental front air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the glove
box.
These systems are designed to meet op-
tional certification requirements under U.S.
regulations. They are also permitted in
Canada. The optional certification allows
the front air bags to be designed to inflate
somewhat less forcefully than previously.
However, all of the information, cautionsand warnings in this manual still apply
and must be followed.
The supplemental front air bag system is
designed to inflate in higher severity frontal
collisions, although it may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar
to those of a higher severity frontal impact. It
may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always
an indication of proper supplemental front
air bag system operation.
When the supplemental front air bag in-
flates, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by the release of smoke. Thissmoke is not harmful and does not indicate
a fire, but care should be taken to not
intentionally inhale it, as it may cause irrita-
tion and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
The supplemental front air bags, along with
the use of seat belts, help to cushion the
impact force on the face and chest of the
occupant. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-
ing supplemental front air bag may cause
facial abrasions or other injuries. Supple-
mental front air bags do not provide restraint
to the lower body.
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Since the supplemental
front air bags inflate quickly in order to help
protect the front occupants, the force of the
supplemental front air bag inflating can in-
crease the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to or is against the supplemental front
air bag module during inflation.
The supplemental front air bags deflate
quickly after a collision.
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1-14Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-2
Speedometer and odometer .............................2-3
Tachometer........................................................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................2-4
Fuel gauge ........................................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-6
Checking bulbs ..................................................2-6
Warning lights ....................................................2-6
Indicator lights ...................................................2-8
Chimes...............................................................2-9
Security systems ..................................................2-10
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS) ..............................................................2-10
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ........2-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-14
Switch operation ..............................................2-14
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-15
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-16
Headlight switch ..............................................2-16
Turn signal switch............................................2-17
Cornering light .................................................2-18
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ..........................2-18Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-18
Horn ......................................................................2-19
Power socket ......................................................2-19
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray ...........2-20
Storage .................................................................2-21
Map pocket ......................................................2-21
Glasses case ...................................................2-21
Cup holders .....................................................2-22
Glove box ........................................................2-23
Console box ....................................................2-23
Trunk side net..................................................2-25
Windows ...............................................................2-25
Power windows................................................2-25
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-26
Interior light...........................................................2-28
Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-28
Trunk light.............................................................2-29
Integrated HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver (if
so equipped) ........................................................2-29
Programming HomeLinkT................................2-30
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers ........................................................2-31
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GLOVE BOX
The glove box opens by pulling the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or
a sudden stop.
CONSOLE BOX
WARNING
The center console box should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION
cThis power socket is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo not use accessories that exceed
12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do
not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
Automatic Transmission Models
Upper half
Pull up on the lever to open the upper half of
the console box. The rubber mat may be
removed for cleaning.
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Instruments and controls2-23
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Headlamp assembly
High/Low 65/55 HB5 (9007)
Front turn signal 30 3457AK
Parking and cornering 27/8 3157K
Side marker 3.8 194
Front fog light 37.5 881L
Rear combination light:
Turn signal: 27 3156K
Stop/Tail 27/8 3157K
Back-up 18 921
License plate light 5 168
High-mounted stop light
inside
spoiler (if so equipped)18
See an authorized
NISSAN dealer for
assistance921
Interior light 8 68
Map light 10 578
Trunk light 3.4 158
Glove box light (if so equipped) 1.1 658
Do-it-yourself8-31
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General maintenance .................................. 9-2
Glasses case ............................................. 2-21
Glove box................................................... 2-23
Glove box lock ........................................... 2-23
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-18
Head restraints ............................................ 1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-16
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Heater operation ..................................... 4-4
Homelink Transceiver
Integrated HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver (If so equipped) ................ 2-29
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
Horn ........................................................... 2-19
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Immobilizer system ..................... 2-12, 3-2, 5-6
Important vehicle information label.......... 10-11
Increasing fuel economy............................ 5-15
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-6
Inside mirror ............................................... 3-15
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-17
Integrated HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
(If so equipped).......................................... 2-29Interior light ................................................ 2-28
Interior trunk lid release ............................. 3-11
J
Jump starting ...................................... 6-8, 8-15
K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Emission control information label...... 10-12
Engine serial number ......................... 10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-18
License plate
Installing the license plate .................. 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light ............ 1-14, 1-19, 2-7
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-34
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-31
Charge warning light .............................. 2-7Cornering light ...................................... 2-18
Front fog light switch ............................ 2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-16
Interior light ........................................... 2-28
Low washer fluid warning light ............... 2-7
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-28
Trunk light ............................................. 2-29
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-6
Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-5
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-12
Glove box lock ...................................... 2-23
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Trunk lid lock opener lever ................... 3-10
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-27
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ................. 2-9
Map lights .................................................. 2-28
Map pocket ................................................ 2-21
Meters and gauges ...................................... 2-2
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-15
11-3
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