2002 NISSAN ALTIMA window

WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.
cBe sure to secure hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
or the net may not stay secured.POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
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 when the igni-
tion key is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the OFF position. If the driver's or front
passenger's door is opened during this pe-
riod of about 45 seconds, power to the
windows is cancelled. To open a window,
press down on the switch. To close a win-
dow, 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.
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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.
Automatic operation
To fully open the driver or passenger side
window, press the window switch down to
the second detent and release it; it need not
be held. The window automatically opens all
the way. To stop the window, lift the switch
up while the window is opening.
Auto-reverse function
If the control unit detects something caught
in the window as it is closing, the window will
be immediately lowered.
The auto-reverse function can be activatedwhen the window is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse function
may be activated if an impact or load
similar to something being caught in the
window occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the window.
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LOCKING WITH KEY
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 locks all doors.
Turning the front door key one time to the
rear of the vehicle unlocks the corresponding
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 unlocks all doors.
Opening and closing windows
The driver's door key operation allows you
to open and close the front door windows
simultaneously.
cTo open the windows, turn the driver's
door key to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 secondafter the door is
unlocked.
cTo close the windows, turn the driver's
door key to the front of the vehicle for
longer than 1 secondafter the door is
locked.
The door windows will open or close while
turning the driver's door key. This function
will operate for 45 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned off unless either front door
is opened.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock a door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position.
When locking a door this way, be certain not
to leave the key inside the vehicle.
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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 keyfob can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.
The effective distance depends on the con-
ditions around the vehicle.
As many as five keyfobs can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the
purchase and use of additional keyfobs,
contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
cDo not allow the keyfob to become
wet.
cDo not drop the keyfob.
cDo not strike the keyfob sharply
against another object.cDo not place the keyfob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEY-
LESS ENTRY 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 keyfob 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.
4. Push the
button on the keyfob. 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 areminder 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.
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Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the keyfob. The instruc-
tions are on the back of the keyfob.
To deactivate:Press and hold the
and
buttonsfor 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
and
buttonsfor at least two seconds
once more.The hazard lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once 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.
Opening windows (if so equipped)
The keyfob allows you to open the front
windows simultaneously.
cTo open the front windows, press the
UNLOCK button on the keyfob forlonger
than 3 secondsafter the door is un-
locked.
The door windows will open while pressing
the UNLOCK button on the keyfob. This
function will operate for 45 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned off unless either
front door is opened.
This opening windows function of the key-
fob can be suspended using a CONSULT-IIdiagnostic tool. Please contact an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the keyfob.
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WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
c
Do not leave children, impaired adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
cDo not use the recirculation mode
for long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
cPositioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be
done while driving, so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
This dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air control dial
These dials allow you to select the air flow
outlets.
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.
Temperature control dial
This dial allows you to adjust the tempera-
ture of the outlet air.
Air recirculation button
Off position (Indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment and distributed through the
selected outlet.
Use the off position for normal heater or air
conditioner operation.
On position (Indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the
button to the on position
when:
cdriving on a dusty road.
cto avoid traffic fumes.
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cfor maximum cooling when using the air
conditioner
Air conditioner button
(if so equipped)
This button is provided only on vehicles
equipped with an air conditioner.
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position and push the
A/C button to turn on the air conditioner.
The indicator light comes on when the air
conditioner is operating. To stop the air
conditioner, push the switch again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the
foot outlets. Some air also flows from the
defroster outlets.
1. Push the
button to the off position
for normal heating.
2.
Turn the air control dial to theposition.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center ventilators.
1. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
2. Push the
button in.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode is used to defrost/defog the
windows.
1.
Turn the air control dial to theposition.
2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
cTo quickly remove ice or fog from thewindows, turn on the fan control dial to 4
and the temperature control dial to the
full HOT position.
cWhen the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illu-
minate). This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The air recir-
culation mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment which helps de-
fog the windshield.
Bi-level heating/cooling
This mode directs air from the side, center
and foot outlets.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2.
Turn the air control dial to theposition.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windshield.
1.
Turn the air control dial to theposition.
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2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
Operating tips
cClear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and air inlet in front of the
windshield. This improves heater op-
eration.
cWhen the
orpositions are
selected, the air recirculation mode auto-
matically turns off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
(if so equipped)
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position and push in the
A/C button to activate the air conditioner.
When the air conditioner is on, cooling and
dehumidifying functions are added to the
heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify
the air.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
cFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the
button to
the on position (Indicator light on). Be
sure to return the
button to the off
position for normal cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode defogs the windows and dehu-
midifies the air.
1. Turn the air control dial to the
posi-
tion.
When the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illu-
minate). This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The air recir-
culation mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment which helps de-
fog the windshield.
2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
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