2008 NISSAN ALTIMA automatic transmission

TAB LE O F C O NTE NTS
Intelligent Key System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Headlight and Turn Signal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering Wheel Switches for Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fuel-Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FM/AM/XM® Radio with CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clock/Set Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Twin Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . 8
6-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front-Passenger Air Bag Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) System Off Switch . . . . . . . 10
Rearview Monitor (Navigation System Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Child Safety Rear Door Lock (Sedan Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel-Filler Door Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trunk Lid Cancel Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sunroof Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Folding Down the Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Folding Down the Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Homelink® Universal Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Nissan Voice Recognition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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
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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.
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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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XTRONIC CONTINUOUSLY VARIA bLE
TRANSMISSION (CV T) (if so equipped)
 The Xtronic CVT does not produce a gear
change sensation like traditional automatic
transmissions.
 The transmission in your vehicle requires a
special fluid available only at your NISSAN
dealer. No other fluid will meet the exact
requirements of the Xtronic CVT.
MANUAL SHIF t MoDe
 When the shift selector lever is shifted from D
(Drive) to the manual shift gate, the
transmission enters the manual shift mode.
 In the manual shift mode, shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the meter.
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 When shifting up, move the shift selector lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher
range.)
 When shifting down, move the shift selector lever to the - (down) side. (Shifts to
lower range.)
 In manual shift mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to M1 (first) before
the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift to the
desired range.
 When canceling the manual shift mode, return the shift selector lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode.
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.
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6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(if so equipped)
Lo CK oUt
 In 6-speed manual transmission equipped
vehicles, the shift lever is equipped with
a Reverse lock-out feature that prevents
accidental selection of Reverse (instead of 1st
gear).
SHIF tING to R eVe RS e
 Lift up on the collar just below the shift knob,
then move it to the left and up into Reverse.

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.
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.
REARVIEW MONITOR (Navigation System only)
When the automatic transmission lever is moved to the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display will automatically change to show the area directly behind the vehicle.
The colored lines on the display screen indicate approximate distances to objects.
 Red 1.5 feet  Yellow 3 feet  Green 7 and 10 feet
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK (Sedan only)
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the LOCK posi-tion, the door can be opened only from the outside.
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(if so equipped)
The vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system is designed to help improve
driving stability. VDC detects wheel spin and controls braking and engine
output. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are trying to free a
vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
 Push the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch to deactivate the
VDC system. The light will illuminate in the instrument panel gauge area.
 Push the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch again to activate the VDC system.
The light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
 Vehicle dynamic control system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch
is pressed to turn it off.