2009 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE Quick Reference Guide

With power seats (if so equipped):
The control lever
allows you to make the
following adjustments.
 Move thecontrol lever
forward or
backward toadjust theseat forward or
backward.
 Pull up or press down on the front of the
control lever
to adjust the front por-
tion of the driver’s seat cushion.
 Pull uporpress downonthe rear ofthe
control lever
toraise orlower the
rear portion of the driver’s seat cushion.
RECLINING
 Push the reclining switch
forward to
move the seatback forward; pull it back to move the seatback backward.
LUMBAR SUPPORT (driver’s seat, if so equipped)
 Push the adjusting lever/switch
repeatedly to adjust the lumbar support.
PASSENGER REAR SEAT ENTRY (Coupe only)
FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE
From the driver’s seat:
 Pull theupper seatback releaselever
,located onthe
inboard sideofthe passenger frontseat, tothe uppermost
position and slide the seat forward.
From the back seat:
 Step orpush down onthe lower seatback releaselever
located onthe backside lowerportion ofthe passenger seatandpush theseatback,
sliding it forward.
FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
From the driver’s side:
 Pull theupper seatback releaselever
,located onthe
outboard sideofthe driver’s frontseat. (Return theseatback
manually by pushing the seatback rearward.)
From the passenger side:
 Pull the seatback release lever
fully up until the seatback
releases, and push the seatback, sliding it forward. (Return the seatback manually by
pushing the seatback rearward.)
Coupe
Sedan
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FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS
FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE The rear seats canbelocked usingthemechanical keyto
prevent unauthorized access.
 Open the access cover and press the release button
to
fold down the center/passenger’s side rear seat.
 Reach through the opening and pull on the strap
located
behind the seat to fold down the driver’s side rear seat.
FROM THE TRUNK
 Pull thestrap
located behindtheseat tofold down the
center/passenger’s side rear seat.
 Pull on the strap
located behind the seat to fold down the
driver’s side rear seat.
HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
 Garage doors, electrical gates, entry doors, etc. will be activated during programming.
To avoid injury, make sure that people and objects are clear of all doors or gates during
programming. Yourvehicle’s engineshouldbeturned offwhile programming the
HomeLink Transceiver.
 To program your HomeLink Transceiver to operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device.
NOTE: Garage dooropeners (manufactured after1996) have“rolling codepro-
tection”. Toprogram agarage dooropener equipped with“rolling codeprotec-
tion”, you will need to use a ladder to get up to the garage door opener motor to
be able to access the “smart” or “learn” program button.
PROGRAMMING YOUR HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (Mirror,
Sun Visor or Overhead Console)
1. To begin, pressandhold thetwo
outer HomeLink buttons(toclear
the memory) until the indicator light
blinks slowly (after20seconds) .
Release both buttons.
2. Position theend ofthe hand-held
transmitter 1-3 in (26-76 mm) away
from the HomeLink surface.
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3.Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want
to program and the hand-held transmitter button. DO NOT release the buttons until
step 4 has been completed.
4. Hold down bothbuttons untiltheindicator lightonthe HomeLink flashes, changing
from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds. When
the indicator lightflashes rapidly, bothbuttons maybereleased. Therapidly flashing
light indicates successful programming. Toactivate thegarage doororother pro-
grammed device, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button - releasing when
the device begins to activate.
5. Ifthe indicator lightonthe HomeLink blinksrapidly fortwo seconds andthen turns
solid, HomeLink haspicked upa“rolling code” garage dooropener signal.Youwill
need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLink to complete the program-
ming, which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.
6. Press andrelease the“smart” or “learn” program buttonlocated onthe garage door
opener’s motor to activate the “training mode”. This button is usually located near the
antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire originates from under a light
lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.
NOTE: Onceyouhave pressed andreleased theprogram buttononthe garage
door opener’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which
to perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when
performing this step.
7. Quickly within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program
button, firmly press and release the HomeLink button you’ve just programmed. Press
and release the HomeLink button up to three times to complete the training.
8. Your HomeLink buttonshould now
beprogrammed. (T

oprogram theremaining
HomeLink buttons for additional door or gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only.)
BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (Without Navigation
System – if so equipped)
With anoverhead microphone andsound
transmitted throughtheaudio system
speaker, theBluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System utilizesBluetooth wirelesstechnol-
ogy and voice recognition toprovide hands-
free cellular phone communication.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
 Close allwindows. Surrounding noises
may interfere with system operation and
performance.
 Press the
button on the steering wheel to activate voice recognition.
 Wait for the tone before speaking.
 Begin speaking a command within 5 seconds of the tone.
 To go back to the previous command, say “Go back” or “Correction”.
 To cancel a voice recognition session, simply wait 5 seconds, say “Cancel” or “Quit”, or
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Toincrease ordecrease thevolume ofthe voice prompts, pushthe+or –(volume)
control buttons onthe steering wheelorturn theVOL (volume) knobonthe audio
system while the system is responding.
 Speak in a clear and natural voice without pausing between words.
 Ifthe Voice Recognition systemdoesnotrecognize yourvoice commands, trainthe
system using the Speaker Adaptation Mode. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for a list of
commands and further instructions.
 Some commands are not available while the vehicle is in motion.
 The “Help” command can be used in any menu to hear a list of available commands.
 Please refer to the cellular phone manufacturer Owner’s Manual for detailed information
regarding your Bluetooth phone.
 For recommended phones and detailed instructions, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth .
PAIRING YOUR PHONE
Touse thehands-free feature,youneed toset-up, orpair, thesystem torecognize your
compatible cellular phone(s) . Five Bluetooth-enabled phones can be paired. After set-up,
the system automatically connects with a paired phone when the ignition is in the ACC or ON
position, as long as the phone is on and in the vehicle.
PAIRING PROCEDURE
NOTE: The vehicle must be stationary when pairing the phone.
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel and wait for the tone.
2. Say “Setup”.
3. Wait for the tone, then say “Pair phone”.
4. Wait for the tone, then say “New phone”.
5. Initiate pairing from the phone.
 The pairing procedure varies according to each cellular phone model. For detailed
pairing instructions and a list of compatible phones, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth .
 When prompted for a PASSKEY code, enter “1234” from the handset. (The PASS-
KEY code is assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed.)
6. Say a name for the phone when the system asks you to provide one. You can give the
phone a name of your choice.
7. Say a number between 1 and 5 when the system asks you for a priority level. The priority
level determines whichphone interacts withthesystem whentwoormore paired
phones are active in the vehicle at the same time. Choose 1 if this is the only phone or
the primary phone.
8. Say “Yes” or “No” when the system asks if you would like to select a custom ring tone.
Follow the instructions provided by the system to choose a ring tone.
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SETTING UP YOUR PHONEBOOK – ADDING NEW ENTRIES
Each paired phone has its own dedicated phonebook. Each phonebook can store up to 40
names. Each name can have up to 4 locations/numbers: Home, Office, Mobile, and Other.
NOTE:The vehicle must be stationary when adding new entries.
1. Press the
button and wait for the tone.
2. Say “Phonebook”.
3. Wait for the tone, then say “New entry”.
4. When prompted, saythename forthe new entry. Forexample, say“Michelle”. Ifthe
name is too short or too long, or if it sounds too much like a name that is already stored
in the phonebook, the system tells you and prompts you to say a name again. Choose a
new name.
5. Say “Yes” or “No” when the system asks you to confirm the name is correct.
6. Say alocation (“Home,” “Office,” “Mobile” or “Other”)whenthesystem asksyouto
provide one. The system acknowledges the location.
 By Voice command -When prompted, sayaphone number forthe location. For
example, say“five fivefiveone twoone two”. Thesystem repeats thenumber and
prompts you for the next command.
 By Bluetooth transfer - When prompted, say “Transfer entry”. The system acknowl-
edges the command and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The
new contact phonenumber willbetransferred fromthecellular phoneviathe
Bluetooth communication link.Thetransfer procedure variesaccording toeach
cellular phone. See the cellular phone owner’s manual for details.
7. Say “Store” when you are finished entering numbers. The system confirms the name,
location, and number.
8. Say “Yes” or “No” when the system asks if you would like to store another location for the
same name. If you do not respond to the system prompt, the system ends the New Entry
session.
MAKING A PHONE CALL
1. Press thebutton.
2. After the tone, do one of the following:
 Say “Call [name] [location]”. For example, say “Call Michelle Home”.
 Say “Call [number]”. For example, say “Call 123-456-7891”.
 Say “Redial” to redial the previous phone number called by the system.
 Say “Call International” to dial more than 10 digits or any special characters.
RECEIVING/ENDING A PHONE CALL
When you receive a phone call, a ring tone sounds through the audio system.
 To accept the call, press the
button. To reject the call, press thebutton.
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HOW TO SAY NUMBERS
NISSAN voice recognition permits numbers to be spoken in a variety of ways. Say “zero” or “oh” for “0”. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – Say “one eight zero zero six six
two six two oh oh”.
 Say “pound” for“#”. Say“star” for“*”(available whenusingthe“Call International”
command, and the “Send” command during a call) .
 Say “plus” for “+” (available only when using the “Call International” command) .
 Say “pause” for a 2 second pause (available only when storing a phonebook number) .
BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (Navigation System
only – if so equipped)
With anoverhead microphone andsound
transmitted throughtheaudio system
speaker, theBluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System utilizesBluetooth wirelesstechnol-
ogy, touch-screen, andvoice recognition to
provide hands-free cellularphonecommuni-
cation.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
 Close allwindows. Surrounding noises
may interfere with system operation and
performance.
 Press the
button on the steering wheel to activate voice recognition.
 Wait for the “Please say a command” prompt and the listening tone before speaking.
 Begin speaking a command within 1.5 seconds of the listening tone.
 To cancel a voice recognition session, press and hold the
button or press the
button.
 Toincrease ordecrease thevolume ofthe voice prompts, pushthe+or –(volume)
control buttons onthe steering wheelorturn theVOL (volume) knobonthe audio
system while the system is responding.
 Speak in a clear and natural voice without pausing between words.
 Some commands are not available while the vehicle is in motion.
 The “Help” command will bring up the voice recognition command list.
 Please refer to the cellular phone manufacturer Owner’s Manual for detailed information
regarding your Bluetooth phone.
 For recommended phones and detailed instructions, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth .
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PAIRING YOUR PHONE
Before using the hands-free feature, you need to set-up, or pair, the system to recognize your
compatible cellular phone(s) . Five Bluetooth-enabled phones can be paired. After set-up,
the system automatically connects with a paired phone when the ignition is in the ACC or ON
position, as long as the phone is on and in the vehicle.
PAIRING PROCEDURE
NOTE:Thevehicle mustbestationary whenpairing
the phone.
INITIAL PAIRING
NOTE: Thisprocedure canonly beused topair the
first phone to the system.
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
2. A message is displayed. Press the
button again.
3. The system willdirect youtoSETUP –>Phone –>Bluetooth Setup–>Pair Phone
menu.
4. Touch one of the “None (Add New)” keys.
5. Initiate pairing from the phone.
 The pairing procedure for cellular phones varies according to each cellular phone
model. For detailed pairing instructions and a list of compatible phones, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth .
 The PINcode willappear onthe screen; enter“1234” from thehandset. (ThePIN
code is assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed.)
6. When thepairing iscomplete, thescreen willshow thephone’s listedname onthe
paired phone list screen.
PAIRING ADDITIONAL PHONES/INITIAL PAIRING
NOTE: Thisprocedure canbeused topair thefirst
phone and other additional phones to the system.
1. Press the SETUPbutton on the control panel.
2. Touch the “Phone” key on the touch-screen.
3. Scroll tothe bottom ofthe listand touch the
“Bluetooth Setup” key.
4. Touch the “Pair Phone” key, then touch one of the “None (Add New)” keys.
5. Initiate pairing from the phone.
 The pairing procedure forcellular phones variesaccording toeach cellular phone
model. For detailed pairing instructions and a list of compatible phones, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth .
 The PINcode willappear onthe screen, enter“1234” from thehandset. (ThePIN
code is assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed.)
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6.When thepairing iscomplete, thescreen willshow thephone’s listedname onthe
paired phone list screen.
SETTING UP YOUR PHONEBOOK - ADDING NEW ENTRIES
Up to 70 phone numbers can be stored in the phone-
book.
NOTE: Thevehicle mustbestationary whenadding
new entries.
1. Press the SETUPbutton, then touch the “Phone”
key.
2. Touch the “Phonebook” key.
3. Touch one of the “None (Add New)” keys from the
name listofthe phonebook. Therearedifferent
methods toinput aphone number. Selectoneof
the following options:
 Enter DatabyKeypad -Input thename and
phone number manually.
 Downloaded Phonebook-Select anentry fromalist ofphone numbers youhave
already transferred from your phone to your vehicle.
 Outgoing Calls - Store the name and phone number from the outgoing call list.
 Incoming Calls - Store the name and phone number from the incoming call list.
 Bluetooth - Transfers an entry from your cellular phone to the Downloaded Phone-
book in the vehicle. The memory sending procedure from the cellular phone varies
according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone owner’s manual for
more details.
MAKING A PHONE CALL
1. Press thebutton on the steering wheel.
2. After the tone, do one of the following:
 Say “Phone Dial” then follow the voice prompts
to input thephone number. Afterthephone
number has been said, say “Dial”.
 Say “Phonebook ”. For example, say “Phonebook Michelle”.
 Say “Phone Redial” to redial the previous phone number called by the system.
RECEIVING/ENDING A PHONE CALL
When youreceive aphone call,aring tone sounds
through the audio system (if enabled) .
 To accept thecall, press the
button onthe
steering wheel or touch the “Answer” key. To reject
the call, touch the “Reject Call” key.
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