2007 NISSAN ALTIMA Quick Reference Guide

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Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
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VEHICLE INFORMATION

DISPLAY
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TWIN TRIP ODOMETER
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TRUNK LID OPENER*CRUISE CONTROL
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
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STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
FOR AUDIO CONTROL AND
BLUETOOTH®
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*See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
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FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
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HOOD RELEASE*
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STEERING WHEEL TILT AND TELESCOPIC

ADJUSTMENT*
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CLIMATE CONTROLSAUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM

(if so equipped)*
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AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT JACK*
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HE ADLIGHT SWITCH
 Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn
on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument
panel lights.
 Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn
on the headlights. All other lights remain on.
HIGH BE AM
 Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue
indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to
select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
 Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
 Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction. When
the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
 To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the point
where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch does not
latch.
FOG LIGHT OPER ATION (if so equipped)
NOTE:
The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to
operate.
 Turn the switch to the position to turn on the fog lights.
 Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
 The ignition switch must be in the ON position to
activate the windshield wipers.
 Push the lever down to operate the windshield
wipers.
 Switch operation includes:
Intermittent – Wipers operate intermittently
and can be adjusted by turning the time

control. Also, the intermittent operation speed
varies in accordance with the vehicle speed. (For example, when the vehicle
speed is high, the intermittent operation speed will be faster.)
Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
Mist – Lift the lever up for one sweep operation of the wiper.
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Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
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CRUISE CONTROL
 To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF
switch. The indicator light in the instrument panel will
illuminate.
 To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the
desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and
release it. The set indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate.
 To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold
the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle reaches the speed you desire, release the
switch.
 To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Release
the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
 To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch or tap the brake pedal. The SET
indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
 To resume a preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle
returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is 25 MPH (40 km/h) or
over.
 To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch. Both the CRUISE indicator light
and the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
 Press the SOURCE button to turn the radio
system on.
 To choose Preset A, B, C, CD or AUX press
SOURCE repeatedly.
 The tuning up or down switch can be used to
perform the following:
• Push the
switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a preset station.
• Push and hold the
switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or
previous broadcasting radio station.
• Push the
switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5 seconds
to change tracks on the CD.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the
switch for
more than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
TWIN TRIP ODOMETER
 The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
 Press the button 01 to change the display as
follows: Trip A Trip B Trip A.
 Press and hold the button for more than 1 second to
reset the trip odometer to zero.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
When the selection button 01 is pressed, the
following modes will display on the screen:
 Setting
 Warnings (if there are any)
 MPG (instant fuel economy)
 MPG/MPH (average fuel
economy and speed)
 Time/Miles (elapsed time since last reset)
 Range (average distance to empty)
 Exterior temperature
SETTING MODE
When the setting mode 02 is selected, you are able to set reminders for alerts,
maintenance intervals or language displays.
 The ALERT mode allows you to set alerts notifying yourself of time to rest or icy
traveling conditions.
 The MAINTENANCE mode allows you to set alerts for the reminding of
maintenance intervals for engine oil, oil filter, tires and others.
 The DISPLAY mode allows you to change the language (English or French) or unit
of measurement (US or metric) display.
SUNROOF CONTROLS (if so equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to operate
the sunroof.
TILTING THE SUNROOF
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To tilt the sunroof up, push the tilt switch toward the
01 position.
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To tilt the sunroof down, push the tilt switch toward the
02 position.
SLIDING THE SUNROOF
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To fully open the sunroof, push the switch toward the 02 position.
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To fully close the sunroof, push the switch toward the 01 position.
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To open or close the sunroof part way, push the switch in either direction (01 or 02)
while the sunroof is sliding to stop it in the desired position.
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INTELLIGENT K EY SYSTEM
This system allows you to lock or unlock your vehicle and start
the engine with an Intelligent Key unit which may be carried in
a pocket or purse.
NOTE
: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is “on
your person” (i.e., pocket or purse) when locking or unlocking
the doors.
 The operating range of the door and trunk lock/unlock
function is approximately 31 in (0.8 m).
 Locking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request
Switch 01 once.
 Unlocking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request
Switch 01 once. The corresponding door will unlock.
Push the door handle Request Switch 01 again within 5
seconds; all other doors will unlock.
OPENING THE TRUNK
 To open the trunk release using the Request Switch, your
Intelligent Key must be with you.
 Push the Request/Release Switch 02 located to the far
right under the trunk handle.
 Pull up and out on the handle to open the trunk.
STARTING THE ENGINE
 Depress the brake pedal (CVT) or clutch pedal (MT).
 Push the ignition switch to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
 Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position (CVT) or to
the N (Neutral) position (MT) and apply the parking brake.
 Push the ignition switch to turn the engine off.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
 If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost discharged,
the guide light of the Intelligent Key port blinks and the
Intelligent Key insertion indicator is displayed in the vehicle
information display.
 To start the engine, insert the Intelligent Key into the key port in the direction
indicated until it latches into place.
 To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the ignition switch to turn the
engine off and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
 The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the
low battery indicator, replace the battery as soon as possible. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for detailed information regarding changing the battery.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
This system monitors tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, check the tire pressure in all four tires.
Adjust the low tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. After tire pressures are adjusted, the vehicle will need to be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light.
FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System. Under some conditions, depending on the type of occupant or object detected in the front passenger seat by the occupant classification sensor, the front-passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF. When the front-passenger air
bag is OFF, the front-passenger air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
 When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small
adult, child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the
will illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
 When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the will not illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger air bag is OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME
 The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition key is turned to the ON or START position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
 The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding seat belt usage.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
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AUTO BUTTON
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Press the AUTO button 01. Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial 02 to the desired temperature. This will allow the fan speed, air flow distribution
and temperature to be automatically maintained.
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To disable auto mode, press one of the air flow mode control buttons 05, turn
the fan speed control dial 06or press the front defroster control button 07.
 When AUTO is pressed, AUTO will illuminate. When DUAL is pressed, DUAL
will illuminate.
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the driver’s temperature control dial left for cold air or right for hot air.
DUAL BUTTON
Press the DUAL button to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off.
This will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independently from
driver’s side control.
PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the passenger’s temperature control dial left for cold air or right for hot air;
doing so will activate dual mode.
AIR FLOW MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
Press the buttons to select the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side, and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL
Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (slower) or right (faster) to manually
control fan speed. Press OFF to cancel fan speed operation and turn off climate
control operation.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
 Press the defroster control button to turn the system on. The A/C
automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
 Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial left or right to set the desired
temperature.
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