2007 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID Owners Manual

The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if
so equipped) . The switches are located on the
center console.
1. Start the Hybrid System.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as
desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3.
When the seat is warmed or before you leave
the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
LIC1069WIC0905
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-33
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2007 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
11/27/06Ðdebbie
X

CAUTION
cDo not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
cDo not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
cDo not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
cAny liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
cWhen cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
cIf any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by your NISSAN dealer.
cThe battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the Hybrid Sys-
tem is not running.The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. The
console outlet is powered directly by the vehi-
cle’s battery.
CAUTION
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.cOnly certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. See your NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
cUse power outlets with the Hybrid Sys-
tem running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
Instrument panel Type A (if so equipped)
LIC1070
Instrument panel Type B (if so equipped)
LIC1071
POWER OUTLET
2-34Instruments and controls
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2007 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
11/27/06Ðdebbie
X

cAvoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.cWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
cDo not leave devices plugged in the
outlet for an extended period of time
because the constant supply of power
will drain the battery.
MAP POCKETSConsole
WIC1119LIC1073
STORAGE
Instruments and controls2-35
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2007 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
11/27/06Ðdebbie
X

SEATBACK POCKETS
The seatback pockets are located on the back of
the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets
can be used to store maps.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to prevent an accident.
CAUTION
cDo not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
cDo not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
LIC0016LIC1074
2-36Instruments and controls
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2007 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
11/27/06Ðdebbie
X

CUP HOLDERS
To open the front cup holders, push the cup
holder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid and
push down until it clicks in place.
The plastic insert may be removed to accommo-
date a larger cup size or for cleaning.
The rear cup holders are located in the fold-down
armrest in the rear seat back.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. When
locking
s1or unlockings2the glove box, use the
master key.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Front
LIC1075
Rear
WRS0167WIC1076
Instruments and controls2-37
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2007 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
11/27/06Ðdebbie
X

CONSOLE BOX
Upper half
Pull up on the driver’s side latch 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 rear 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 passenger’s side latch to open the
lower half of the console box. A power outlet is
located inside the console box and there is stor-
age for compact discs.
WIC1120WIC1121
2-38Instruments and controls
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2007 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
11/27/06Ðdebbie
X

COVERED STORAGE BOX
Push the center of the lid to open.
GROCERY HOOKS (if so equipped)
The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and
can be used to hang a standard size plastic
grocery bag.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 20
lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook.
Type A
LIC1090
Type B
LIC1078LIC0748
Instruments and controls2-39
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2007 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
11/27/06Ðdebbie
X

CARGO NET (if so equipped)
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.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 net to the
retainers.
To remove the cargo net, detach the net from the
cargo net retainers.
LIC1079LIC0802
2-40Instruments and controls
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2007 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
11/27/06Ðdebbie
X