2002 NISSAN ALTIMA ignition

To set the autolamp system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.
3. The autolamp system automatically turns
the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolamp system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
,orposition.
Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolamp sensor located in the top
driver side of the instrument panel. The
autolamp sensor controls the autolamp;
if it is covered, the autolamp sensor
reacts as if it is dark out and the head-
lights will illuminate. If this occurs while
parked with the engine off and the key in
the ON position, your vehicle's battery
could become discharged.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To signal a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
Normal operation of the fog lights in the
ON
position:
Headlight switch in the AUTO position;
daytime operation
cFog lights, marker and taillights come
ON.
cHeadlights do not come ON.
cDash readouts dim unless the dimmer
switch is on full bright.
cIf the ignition switch is in the OFF position
with the fog lights turned ON, a warning
chime will sound indicating the fog lights
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were left ON. The fog lights will be turned
OFF by the Battery Saver function ap-
proximately 5 minutes after the last door
is closed.
cIf the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position after the fog lights were turned
OFF by the Battery Saver function, the
fog lights will immediately come back
ON.
Headlight switch in the AUTO position;
nighttime operation
cFog lights, marker and taillights come
ON.
cHeadlights come ON.
cDash readouts dim unless the dimmer
switch is on full bright.
cIf the ignition switch is in the OFF position
with the fog lights turned ON, the fog
lights will be turned OFF by the Twilight
Sentinel function approximately 45 sec-
onds after the last door is closed. When
any door is opened when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position, the Twilight
Sentinel function operates for approxi-
mately 5 minutes. After approximately 5minutes, the lights will turn OFF due to
the Battery Saver function.
cIf the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position after the fog lights were turned
OFF by the Twilight Sentinel function, the
fog lights and the headlights will come
ON together when the Auto Light Sensor
determines it is dark enough. The fog
lights will now operate independently of
the headlights only if the headlight switch
is turned OFF.
cWhen the high-beams are turned ON, the
fog lights will turn OFF. The fog lights will
come back ON when the high-beams are
turned OFF.
Headlights turned ON and OFF by the
driver (no AUTO headlight function); day
or nighttime operation
cSame operation as ``Headlight switch in
the AUTO position; daytime operation''
described above.
Some of the Battery Saver and Twilight
Sentinel functions can be turned ON
and OFF or adjusted. Please see your
NISSAN dealer if you have any ques-
tions.To turn the fog lights OFF, turn the switch to
the OFF position.
The fog lights automatically turn off when-
ever the high-beam headlight function is
selected.
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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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The sunroof only operates with the ignition
key in the ON position.
NOTE:
If the battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, the sunroof may not operate cor-
rectly, and must be reset.
From any sunroof position (full open, par-
tially open, closed, partially vented and
vented), push and hold the button in the
forward position until the sunroof vents in
the full-up position. This resets the sunroof
motor memory and now the sunroof will
operate correctly.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the sunroof, push the switch to-
ward DOWN/OPEN.
To close the sunroof, push the switch to-
ward UP/CLOSE.
Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing the switch
toward UP/CLOSE. Release the switch,
then push the UP/CLOSE switch to tilt the
sunroof up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN.
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.cDo 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 clos-
ing.
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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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 front and rear personal
lights will illuminate under the following
conditions:
þdriver's door is unlocked.þremain on for a maximum of 30
seconds.
þdriver's door is opened.
þremain on for a maximum of 30
seconds after driver's door is closed.
þignition key is removed from key
cylinder
þremain on for a maximum of 30
seconds.
The lights will go off when the ignition key is
in the ON position, or the driver's door is
closed and locked.
The lights will also go off after 10 minutes
while doors are open.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the interior light illuminates, whether any
door is open or closed.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
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WARNING
cDo not use the HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by fed-
eral safety standards. (These stan-
dards became effective for opener
models manufactured after April 1,
1982). A garage door opener which
cannot detect an object in the path of
a closing garage door and then au-
tomatically stop and reverse, does
not meet current federal safety stan-
dards. Using a garage door opener
without these features increases the
risk of serious injury or death.
cDuring programming, your garage
door or gate may open or close.
Make sure that people and objects
are clear of the garage door or gate
that you are programming.
cYour vehicle's engine should be
turned off while programming the
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HomeLinkT
1. With the ignition key in the OFF position,
press and hold the two outside buttons,
and release when the indicator light be-
gins to flash (approximately 20 seconds).
This procedure erases the factory set
default codes and does not have to be
followed when programming additional
hand-held transmitters.
2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter
(from the device you wish to train) ap-
proximately 2 to 5 inches (50 to 127 mm)
away from the surface of HomeLinkT
keeping the indicator light in view.
3. Using both hands, simultaneously push the
hand-held transmitter button and the de-
sired HomeLinkTbutton. Do not release the
buttons until step 4 has been completed.
NOTE:
Some garage door openers may require
the procedures noted under ``Canadian
Programming''.
4. The HomeLinkTindicator light will flash,
first slowly and then rapidly. When the
indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. The rapid flashing light
indicates the HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver has been successfully programmed.
To program the remaining two buttons, fol-
low steps 2 through 4.
If, after repeated attempts, you do not suc-
cessfully program the HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver to learn the signal of the hand-
held transmitter, refer to ``Rolling Code Pro-
gramming'' later in this section.
PROGRAMMING HomeLinkTFOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required
hand-held transmitters to stop transmitting
after 2 seconds. To program your hand-held
transmitter to HomeLinkT, continue to press
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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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