2003 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s dooris opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the windows is canceled. To open
a window, push the switch and hold it down. To
close a window, pull the switch up. To stop the
opening or closing function at any time, simply
release the switch.
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Front passenger power window switch
The passenger window switch operates only the
corresponding passenger window. To open the
window push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Rear power window switch
The rear passenger window switches open or
close only the corresponding passenger window.
To open the window, push the switch and hold it
down
s1. To close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it again to cancel the window lock function.
Automatic operation
To fully open the driver or passenger side win-
dow, press the driver window switch down (only
driver side shown) to the second detent and
release it; it need not be held. The window auto-
matically 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 imme-
diately lowered.
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
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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 driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
This sunroof operates with the ignition switch in
the ON position, or for about 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the OFF 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, partially
open, closed, partially vented and vented) , push
and hold the button in the forward position until
the sunroof vents in the full-up position. Thisresets the sunroof motor memory and now the
sunroof will operate correctly.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the sunroof, push the switch toward
DOWN/OPEN.
To close the sunroof, push the switch toward
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 for-
ward or backward.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
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cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
in motion or while the sunroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position
s1,
the interior light illuminates, regardless of
door position. The light will go off after 30
minutes unless the ignition key is in the ACC
or ON position.
cWhen the switch is in the center O position,
the front and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate under the following conditions:
– driver’s door is unlocked.
remain on for a maximum of 30 seconds.– driver’s door is opened.
remain on for a maximum of 30 seconds after
driver’s door is closed.
– ignition key is removed from key cylinder.
remain 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 30 minutes when
doors are open.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position
s2,
the interior light does not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
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To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.
For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Bulb
replacement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
Models without sunroof
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The interior lights illuminate when a front or rear
door is opened. Once the doors are closed,
these lights turn off in 30 seconds or turn off
immediately when the key is turned to the ON
position.
BATTERY SAVER
If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and the
interior lights remain illuminated, they eventually
turn off automatically to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged. Interior lights that illumi-
nate when doors are opened turn off after ap-
proximately 30 minutes.The HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of up
to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver:
cWill operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.
cIs powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLinkTwill retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases) . Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information refer to “Programming
the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver” later
in this section.
WARNING
cDo not use the HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and re-
verse features as required by federal
safety standards. (These standards be-
came effective for opener models
manufactured after April 1, 1982) . A ga-
rage door opener which cannot detect
an object in the path of a closing garage
door and then automatically stop and
reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death.
cDuring the programming procedure
your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range) . Make sure that people or
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.
cYour vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while programming the HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT
1. With the ignition key in the OFF position,
press and hold the two outside buttons, and
release when the indicator light begins to
flash (approximately 20 seconds) . This pro-
cedure erases the factory set default codes
and does not have to be followed when
programming additional hand-held transmit-
ters.
2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter
(from the device you wish to train) approxi-
mately2-5inches (50 - 127 mm) away from
the surface of HomeLinkTkeeping the indi-
cator 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 Pro-
gramming.”
4. The HomeLinkTindicator 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 Transceiver has
been successfully programmed.
To program the remaining two buttons, follow
steps 2 through 4.
If , after repeated attempts, you do not success-
fully program the HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver to learn the signal of the hand-held trans-
mitter, refer to “Rolling Code Programming” later
in this section.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINKTFOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand-
held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2 sec-
onds. To program your hand-held transmitter to
HomeLinkT, continue to press and hold the
HomeLinkTbutton (note step2-4under “Pro-
gramming HomeLinkT”) while you press and re-
press (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitters every
2 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly
(indicating successful programming) .
NOTE:
When programming a garage door opener,
etc., it is advised to unplug the device dur-
ing the “cycling” process to prevent pos-
sible damage to the garage door opener
components.
OPERATING THE HOMELINKT
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER
The HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver (once pro-
grammed) may now be used to activate the ga-
rage door, etc. To operate, simply press the ap-
propriate programmed HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver button. The red indicator light will
illuminate while the signal is being transmitted.
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PROGRAMMING TROUBLE-
DIAGNOSIS
If the HomeLinkTdoes not quickly learn the hand-
held transmitter information:
creplace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
cposition the hand-held transmitter with its
battery area facing away from the
HomeLinkTsurface.
cpress and hold both the HomeLinkTand
hand-held transmitter buttons without inter-
ruption.
cposition the hand-held transmitter 1- 3
inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLinkTsurface. Hold the transmitter in
that position for up to 15 seconds. If
HomeLinkTis not programmed within that
time, try holding the transmitter in another
position – keeping the indicator light in view
at all times.
If you continue to have programming difficulties,
please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs
Department. The phone numbers are located in
the Foreword of this manual.
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED
INFORMATION
Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However,
to clear all programming, press and hold the two
outside buttons and release when the indicator
light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds) .
ROLLING CODE PROGRAMMING
Rolling code garage door openers (or other roll-
ing code devices) which are “code protected”
and manufactured after 1996, may be deter-
mined by the following:
cReference the garage door opener Owner’s
Manual for verification.
cThe hand-held transmitter appears to pro-
gram the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
but does not activate the garage door.
cPress and hold the trained HomeLinkTbut-
ton. If the garage door opener has the rolling
code feature, the HomeLinkTindicator light
will flash rapidly, then remains on after 2
seconds.
To program the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
to a garage door opener with the rolling code
feature, follow these instructions after completing
the “Programming HomeLink” (the aid of a sec-
ond person may make the following procedures
quicker and easier) .1. Locate the training button on the garage
door opener motor unit. Exact location and
color of the button may vary by garage door
opener brand. If there is difficulty locating
the training button, reference the garage
door opener Owner’s Manual.
2. Press the training button on the garage door
opener motor until (which may activate a
training light) .
NOTE:
Following step 2, there are 30 seconds in
which to initiate step 3.
3. Firmly press and release the programmed
HomeLinkTbutton a second time to com-
plete the training process. (Some garage
door openers may require you to do this
procedure a third time to complete the train-
ing.)
The garage door opener should now recognize
the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver and acti-
vate when the HomeLinkTbutton is pressed. The
remaining two buttons may now be programmed
(if not yet programmed, follow steps 2 through 4
in the “Programming HomeLinkT” procedures
earlier in this section) .
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