2006 NISSAN ALTIMA steering

1. Driver, center and passenger ventila-
tors (P. 4-11)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-21)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-40)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-34, 2-26)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-19)
8. Storage (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)
9. Glove box (P. 2-33)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-34)
11. Heater and air conditioner
(manual or automatic) (P. 4-11, P.
4-20)
12. Power outlet or cigarette lighter
(if so equipped) (P. 2-28, P. 2-29)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-27)
14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-7)
15. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-26)
16. Storage or ashtray (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30, P. 2-29)
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17 Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-43)
18. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-23)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-4)
20. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-13)
21. Traction control system (TCS) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-28)
22. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-24)
23. Trunk opener (P. 3-10)
24. Meters and guages (if so equipped)
(P. 2-3)
25. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
26. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in paren-
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Spark plug caps (P. 8-20)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Battery (P. 8-17)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-13)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)
12. Fuse block (P. 8-26)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
14. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
15. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Battery (P. 8-17)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-15)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)
12. Fuse block (P. 8-26)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
14. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-
tion contains important information concerning
the driver and passenger supplemental front air
bags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) ,
supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact
air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.
Supplemental front impact air bag system:
The NISSAN advanced air bag system can help
cushion the impact force to the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger in certain frontal
collisions.
Supplemental side-impact air bag system
(if so equipped):This system can help cushion
the impact force to the chest and pelvic area of
the driver and front passenger in certain side
impact collisions. The supplemental side air bag
is designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
system (if so equipped):This system can help
cushion the impact force to the head of occu-
pants in front and rear outboard seating positions
in certain side impact collisions. The curtain side-
impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.These supplemental restraint systems are de-
signed tosupplementthe crash protection pro-
vided by the driver and front passenger seat belts
and arenot a substitutefor them. Seat belts
should always be correctly worn and the occu-
pant seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel, instrument panel and door finish-
ers. (See “Seat belts” earlier in this section for
instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
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WARNING
cThe supplemental front air bags ordi-
narily will not inflate in the event of a
side impact, rear impact, rollover, or
lower severity frontal collision. Always
wear your seat belts to help reduce the
risk or severity of injury in various kinds
of accidents.
cThe front passenger air bag will not
inflate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit or if the front passenger seat
is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this
section.cThe seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in
the seat. The front air bags inflate with
great force. Even with the NISSAN Ad-
vanced Air Bag System, if you are unre-
strained, leaning forward, sitting side-
ways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the supplemental
front air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back againstthe seatback and as far away as practi-
cal from the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel. Always use the seat belts.
cThe driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
advanced air bag system monitors the
severity of a collision and seat belt us-
age then inflates the air bags. Failure to
properly wear seat belts can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an
accident.
cThe front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) that turns the front
passenger air bag OFF under some
conditions. This sensor is only used in
this seat. Failure to be properly seated
and wearing the seat belt can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. See “Front Passenger air bag and
status light” later in this section.
cKeep hands on the outside of the steer-
ing wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk that they are injured when the
supplemental front air bag inflates.
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1. SRS curtain side-impact air bag mod-
ules (if so equipped)
2. SRS curtain side-impact air bags (if so
equipped)
3. Supplemental side air bag modules (if
so equipped)4. Diagnosis sensor unit
5. Supplemental front air bag modules
6. Crash zone sensor
7. Occupant classification system control
unit8. Seat belt buckle switches on driver’s
and passenger’s side
9. Occupant classification sensor (pres-
sure sensor)
10. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor
11. Side satellite sensor
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)
This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN ad-
vanced air bag system for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S. regu-
lations. It is also permitted in Canada.However,
all of the information, cautions and warn-
ings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.
The driver supplemental front air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel. The passenger
supplemental front air bag is mounted in the
dashboard above the glove box. The supplemen-
tal front air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they may in-
flate if the forces in another type of collision are
similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact.
They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.
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Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental front air bag
system operation.
The NISSAN advanced air bag system has dual
stage inflators. It also monitors information from
the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit,
seat belt buckle sensors, occupant classification
sensor (pressure sensor) and passenger seat
belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on
the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for
the driver. For the front passenger, it additionally
monitors the weight of an occupant or object on
the seat and seat belt tension. Based on informa-
tion from the sensors, only one front air bag may
inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity
and whether the front occupants are belted or
unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air
bag may be automatically turned OFF under
some conditions, depending on the weight de-
tected on the passenger seat and how the seat
belt is used. If the front passenger air bag is OFF,
the passenger air bag status light will be illumi-
nated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not
be illuminated, but the air bag will be off) . See
“Front passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section for further details. One front air bag
inflating does not indicate improper performance
of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, please contact NISSAN or your NISSANdealer. If you are considering modification of your
vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact
NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the
front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a supplemental front air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok-
ing. Those with a history of a breathing condition
should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the face and chest of the front occupants. They
can help save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, an inflating front air bag may cause
facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags
do not provide restraint to the lower body.
Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat belts
should be correctly worn and the driver and pas-
senger seated upright as far as practical away
from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The
supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this, the force of the front air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the front air bag module
during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.The supplemental front air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
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