2004 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the
master key when locking
s1or unlockings2the
glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or
unlock the glove box.
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 outlet 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 elec-
trical accessory.
Armrest
Push the button to elevate the armrest. To return
armrest to regular position, push armrest rear-
ward until locked.
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Upper half
Pull up on the lever to open the upper half of the
console box. The felt mat may be removed for
cleaning.
The upper half of the console box may be used for
storage of cellular phones. An access hole is
provided at the bottom of the upper half of the
console box for phone cord routing to the power
outlet.To route a phone cord to the power outlet:
1. Open the upper half of the console box.
2. Remove the felt mat, and then remove the
cutout area from the mat.
3. Remove the access hole cover.
4. Install the felt mat.
5. Route the phone cord through the access
hole and plug into the power outlet.
Lower half
Pull up on the lever to open the lower half of the
console box. A power outlet is located inside the
console box and there is storage for compact
discs.
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COVERED STORAGE BOX
Push the bottom center of the lid to open.
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CARGO NET (if so equipped)
The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while the vehicle is in
motion.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers.
To remove the cargo net, detach the hooks from
the cargo net retainers.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
cBe sure to secure all four 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 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 (automatic switch,
if so equipped)
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
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OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door
is 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.
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.
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Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, press the window switch down (only
driver’s 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.
To fully close a window equipped with automatic
operation, pull the switch up to the second detent
and release it; it need not be held.
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
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.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position. The automatic sunroof
is operational for about 45 seconds, even if the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or OFF position.
If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the sunroof is canceled.
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Sliding the sunroof
Type A
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN. Release the switch when
the sunroof is in the desired position.
To close the sunroof, push and hold the switch
toward UP/CLOSE until the sunroof is fully
closed.
Type B
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch toward
the
positions1.To fully close the sunroof, push and hold the
switch toward the
positions2.
Tilting the sunroof
Type A
To tilt the sunroof up, first close the sunroof by
pushing the switch toward UP/CLOSE. Release
the switch, then push the switch toward
UP/CLOSE. The sunroof will tilt up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch toward
DOWN/OPEN.
Type B
To tilt the sunroof up, push the tilt switch toward
the
positions3.
To tilt the sunroof down, push and hold the tilt
switch toward the
positions4.
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 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.
Restarting the sunroof sliding switch
The sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the electri-
cal supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
detected. Use the following reset procedure to
return sunroof operation to normal.
Type A
1. From any sunroof position (full open, partially
open, closed, partially vented or vented) ,
push and hold the button in the forward
position until the sunroof vents in the full-up
position.
The sunroof should now operate normally.
Type B
1. From any sunroof position (full open, partially
open, closed, partially vented or vented) ,
push and hold the tilt switch toward
the
positions3until the sunroof vents
in the full-up position.
The sunroof should now operate normally.
Type B
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Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
s1, the
interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes
unless the ignition key is in the ACC or ON
position.
When the switch is in the center O position, the
interior lights will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
cThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the power door lock switch while all doorsare closed and the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
cThe driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
cThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The lights will turn off while the 30 second timer is
activated when:
cThe driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key, or the power door lock switch.
cThe ignition switch is turned ON.
When the switch is in the OFF position
s2, the
interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door
position.
The lights will turn off automatically after 30 min-
utes while doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
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