2002 NISSAN ALTIMA roof

WARNING
Supplemental side air bag and curtain
air bag:
cThe supplemental side air bag and
curtain air bag ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a frontal im-
pact, rear impact, rollover or lower
severity side collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the
risk or severity of injury in various
kinds of accidents.cThe seat belts and the supplemental
side air bags and curtain air bags are
most effective when you are sitting
well back and upright in the seat.
The side air bag and curtain air bag
inflate with great force. Do not allow
anyone to place their hand, leg or
face near the side air bag on the side
of the seatback of the front seat or
near the side roof rails. Do not allow
anyone sitting in the front seats or
rear outboard seats to extend their
hand out of the window or lean
against the door. Some examples ofdangerous riding positions are
shown in the previous illustrations.
When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the supplemental side air bag
inflates, you may be seriously in-
jured. Be especially careful with chil-
dren, who should always be properly
restrained.
cDo not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
supplemental side air bag inflation.
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Supplemental side air bag and cur-
tain air bag system (if so equipped)
The supplemental side air bags are located
in the outside of the seatback of the front
seats. The supplemental curtain air bags
are located in the roof side rails. These
systems are designed to meet voluntary
guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to
out-of-position occupants.However, all of
the information, cautions and warnings
in this manual still apply and must be
followed.The supplemental side air bags
and curtain air bags are designed to inflate
in higher severity side collisions, althoughthey may inflate if the forces in another type
of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity side impact. They are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is
impacted. They may not inflate in certain
side collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of
it) is not always an indication of proper
supplemental side air bag operation.
When the supplemental side air bag and
curtain air bag inflate, a fairly loud noise
may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not
to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental side air bags, along with the
use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact
force on the chest of the front occupants.
Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact
force to the head of occupants in the front
and rear outboard seating positions. They
can help save lives and reduce serious
injuries. However, an inflating side air bag
and curtain air bag may cause abrasions or
other injuries. Supplemental side air bags
and curtain air bags do not provide restraint
to the lower body.The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as
far as practical away from the side air bag.
Rear seat passengers should be seated as
far away as practical from the door finishers
and side roof rails. The side air bags and
curtain air bag inflate quickly in order to help
protect the front occupants. Because of this,
the force of the side air bag and curtain air
bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if
the occupant is too close to, or is against,
these air bag modules during inflation. The
side air bag and curtain air bag will deflate
quickly after the collision is over.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates. The air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if
the system is operational.
WARNING
cDo not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door
finisher and the front seat. Such ob-
jects may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if the side
air bag inflates.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel ....................................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .............................2-3
Trip computer ....................................................2-3
Tachometer........................................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................2-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................................................................2-8
Checking bulbs ..................................................2-8
Warning lights ....................................................2-8
Indicator lights .................................................2-11
Audible reminders............................................2-12
Security systems ..................................................2-13
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS) ..............................................................2-13
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ........2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-17
Switch operation ..............................................2-17
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-17
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-18
Xenon headlights .............................................2-18Headlight switch ..............................................2-19
Autolamp system (if so equipped)...................2-20
Turn signal switch............................................2-21
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ..........................2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-23
Horn ......................................................................2-23
Heated seats (if so equipped) ..............................2-24
Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch
(if so equipped) ....................................................2-25
Power outlet .......................................................2-25
Storage .................................................................2-26
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..................2-26
Seatback side pockets (if so equipped) ..........2-26
Sunglasses case .............................................2-26
Cup holders .....................................................2-27
Glove box ........................................................2-28
Console box ....................................................2-28
Covered storage box .......................................2-29
Cargo net (if so equipped) ..............................2-30
Windows ...............................................................2-31
Power windows................................................2-31
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-33
ZX

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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SUNROOF
(if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-33
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Operating tips
cKeep the windows and sun roof closed
while the air conditioner is in operation.
cAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
three minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger compart-
ment. Then, close the windows. This
allows the air conditioner to cool the
interior more quickly.
cThe air conditioner system should be
operated for approximately ten min-
utes at least once a month. This helps
prevent damage to the system due to
lack of lubrication.
cIf the engine coolant temperature gauge
exceeds the H (hot) position, turn the air
conditioner off. See ``If your vehicle over-
heats'' in the ``In case of emergency''
section of this Owner's Manual for addi-
tional information.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The charts on the following pages show the
switch and lever positions forMAXIMUM
and QUICKheating, cooling, or defrosting.
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Tilting steering wheel............................ 3-13
Storage ...................................................... 2-26
Sunglasses case........................................ 2-26
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-33
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels ............ 1-19
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).................... 1-8
Switch
Autolamp switch ................................... 2-20
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-32
Front fog light switch ............................ 2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-18
Ignition switch ......................................... 5-4
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-17
T
Tachometer .................................................. 2-6
Three-way catalyst....................................... 5-2
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 3-13
Tire
Flat tire.................................................... 6-2
Spare tire....................................... 6-5, 8-42
Tire chains ............................................ 8-39
Tire placard........................................... 9-12
Tire pressure ............................... 8-38, 9-16
Tire rotation .......................................... 8-40
Uniform tire quality grading .................. 9-18
Wheels and tires................................... 8-38Wheel/tire size ........................................ 9-9
Towing
Tow truck towing .................................... 6-9
Towing load/specification chart ............ 9-16
Trailer towing ........................................ 9-15
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-14
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-4
Driving with manual transmission ........... 5-5
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country)......................................... 9-10
Trip odometer .............................................. 2-3
Trunk access through the rear seat ............ 1-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........................ 3-10
Trunk light .................................................. 2-35
Turn signal switch (See headlight and turn
signal switch) .................................... 2-18, 2-21
U
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-18
V
Vanity mirror .............................................. 3-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights ................. 9-9
Vehicle identification .................................. 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(chassis number) ....................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ........................................................... 9-10Vehicle loading information ....................... 9-13
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 6-11
Vehicle security system ............................. 2-14
Ventilators .................................................... 4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light ............ 1-14, 1-19, 2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-23
Vehicle security system ........................ 2-14
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-19
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................................................ 2-8
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ...... 9-9
Wheels and tires ........................................ 8-38
Wheel/tire size ............................................. 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country ...................................... 9-10
Window washer fluid.................................. 8-17
Windows
Locking passengers' windows .............. 2-32
Power windows..................................... 2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-17
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-17
Wiper blades......................................... 8-24
10-5
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