2008 NISSAN ALTIMA cruise control

1. Vents (P. 4-10)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-27)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/BluetoothThands-free
phone system (if so equipped)
(P. 4-43, P. 4-46, P. 4-60)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-39, P. 2-33)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
(P. 5-17)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
8. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-6)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-32)
10. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-48)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
12. Glove box (P. 2-39)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
14. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-10, P. 4-18)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
16. Audio system controls (P. 4-20)
17. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-20)
18. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-16)
19. Hood release (P. 3-16)
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1. Vents (P. 4-10)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-27)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/BluetoothThands-free
phone system (if so equipped)
(P. 4-43, P. 4-46, P. 4-60)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-39, P. 2-33)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
(P. 5-17)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
8. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-6)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-32)
10. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-48)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
12. Glove box (P. 2-39)
13. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
14. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-10, P. 4-18)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
16. Audio system controls (P. 4-20)
17. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-20)
18. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-16)
19. Hood release (P. 3-16)
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Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle dynamic control off
indicator light (if so equipped)
This indicator light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the vehicle dynamic control system is
not operating.
Push the vehicle dynamic control off switch again
or restart the engine and the system will operate
normally. See “Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
The vehicle dynamic control light also comes on
when you push the push-button ignition switch to
the ON position. The light will turn off after about
2 seconds if the system is operational. If the light
stays on or comes on along with the SLIP indica-
tor light while you are driving, have the vehicle
dynamic control system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
While the vehicle dynamic control system is op-
erating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the
system working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or
OFF position or pushed to the OFF or LOCK
position with the Intelligent Key left in the Intelli-
gent Key port. Make sure the ignition switch is
pushed to the LOCK position, and take the Intel-
ligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if
the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.The vehicle information display
s1is located to
the left of the speedometer. It displays such items
as:
ccruise control system information
cIntelligent Key operation information
csome indicators and warnings
cother information
For details about the Intelligent Key system, see
“Intelligent Key system” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
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Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators
1. Door and trunk open warning
2. Push warning
3. Low fuel warning4. Low windshield washer fluid warning
5. No key warning
6. Parking brake indicator
7. Shift P warning8. Cruise main switch indicator
9. Cruise set switch indicator
10. Engine start operation indicator (CVT mod-
els)
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11. Engine start operation indicator (MT mod-
els)
12. Intelligent Key insertion indicator
13. Intelligent Key removal indicator
14. Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator
15. Steering lock release malfunction indicator
Door and trunk open warning
This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk
has been opened when the engine is running.
Push warning (CVT models)
After the Shift P warning illuminates, the Push
warning will illuminate if the ignition switch in the
ACC position when the shift selector lever is
moved to the P (Park) position.
See “Shift P warning” in this section for additional
information.
To turn off the Push warning, push the ignition
switch to the ON position and then to the LOCK
position.
Low fuel warning
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches E (Empty) .There will be a small re-serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty) .
Low windshield washer fluid warning
This warning illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield
washer fluid as necessary. See “Window washer
fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
No key warning
This warning illuminates following two condi-
tions:
1. When the ignition switch is pushed and the
Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. If this warning illuminates, you can-
not start the engine.
Check for the following causes and perform
the assigned remedies:
– The battery of the Intelligent Key carried
with you is discharged completely. Re-
place the battery with a new one.
– The Intelligent Key carried with you is not
registered to the system. Use the regis-
tered Intelligent Key.
– You do not have an Intelligent Key with
you. Carry an Intelligent Key with you.2. When the door is closed with the Intelligent
Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position. A
chime will also sound.
Parking brake warning
This warning illuminates when the parking brake
is set and the vehicle is driven.
SHIFT P warning (CVT models)
This warning illuminates when the ignition switch
is pushed to stop the engine with the selector
lever in any position except in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
If this warning illuminates, the ignition switch is in
the OFF position. Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position or push the ignition switch to the
ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound.
If the shift selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position, the Push warning will appear. Refer to
“Push warning” in this section.
For additional information about Intelligent Key,
see “Intelligent Key system” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.
Cruise main switch indicator
This indicator illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The indicator turns off
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when the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Engine start operation indicator (CVT mod-
els)
This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with
the selector lever in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the push-button ignition switch with the
brake pedal depressed.
Engine start operation indicator (MT mod-
els)
This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with
the manual transmission gear selector lever in
neutral and the parking brake on.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the push-button ignition switch with the
clutch and the brake pedal depressed.Intelligent Key insertion indicator
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port.
(For example, the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.)
If this indicator illuminates, insert the Intelligent
Key into the Intelligent Keys port in the correct
direction. See “Push-button ignition switch” in
the “Starting and driving” section.
Intelligent Key removal indicator
This indicator illuminates when the driver’s door
is opened with ignition switch in the OFF position
and the Intelligent Key placed in the Intelligent
Key port. A key reminder chime also sounds.
If this indicator illuminates, remove the Intelligent
Key from the Intelligent Key port and take it with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. See “Intelligent Key battery” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Steering lock release malfunction indica-
tor
This indicator illuminates when the steering
wheel cannot be released from the LOCK posi-
tion.
If this indicator illuminates, push the push-button
ignition switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and left.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Push-Button Ignition Switch........................5-6
Push-button ignition switch positions.............5-7
Intelligent key battery discharge..................5-7
Before starting the engine..........................5-8
Starting the engine................................5-9
Driving the vehicle................................5-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped)...............................5-10
Manual transmission (if so equipped)............5-14
Parking brake....................................5-16
Cruise control....................................5-17
Precautions on cruise control...................5-17
Cruise control operations.......................5-17Break-in schedule................................5-18
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-19
Parking/parking on hills............................5-20
Power steering...................................5-21
Brake system....................................5-21
Brake precautions.............................5-21
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................5-22
Traction control system (TCS) (if so equipped).......5-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-24
Cold weather driving..............................5-25
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-25
Anti-freeze....................................5-25
Battery.......................................5-25
Draining of coolant water.......................5-26
Tire equipment................................5-26
Special winter equipment.......................5-26
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-26
Engine block heater (if so equipped).............5-27
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1. CANCEL switch
2. ACCEL/RES switch
3. COAST/SET switch
4. ON/OFF switch
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
cIf the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light in the instrument panel then blinks to
warn the driver.
cIf the SET indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control switch off and have the sys-
tem checked by a NISSAN dealer.cThe SET indicator light may blink when the
cruise control switch is turned ON while
pushing the ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET, or
CANCEL switch. To properly set the cruise
control system, use the following proce-
dures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
cWhen it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
cIn heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
cOn winding or hilly roads.
cOn slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) .
cIn very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control,push the main
switch. The CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment panel comes on.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 comes on. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set
speed.
cTo pass another vehicle,depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
cThe vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed,use one of the
following three methods.
cPush the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the instrument panel goes out.
cTap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.
cTurn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and SET indicator light in the
instrument panel go out.
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