2010 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID trunk release

Releasing the trunk lid
Press thebutton for longer than 0.5 sec-
onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release
button will not operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position or when the trunk cancel
switch is in the OFF position. See “Cancel
switch” in this section.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for 25 seconds, or ●
Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
● Pushing the request switch on the driver or
passenger door with the Intelligent Key in
range of the door handle.
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1Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
2Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your
fingertips and raise the hood.
3Remove the support rod from the clamp.
4Insert the support rod into the hole on the
passenger’s side of the hood.
5
When closing the hood, return the hood rod to its
original position. Lower the hood approximately
12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and release it.
This allows proper engagement of the hood latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
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HOOD TRUNK LID
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●Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
To open the trunk lid, push the opener switch
down.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
NOTE:
You can open the trunk lid with the Intelli-
gent Key. Refer to “NISSAN Intelligent
Key™” in this section.
Cancel switch
When the cancel switch located inside the glove
box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with
the trunk lid release switch or with the Intelligent
Key.
SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat, fold down
the center armrest/cup holder to access the trunk
compartment access panel. Use your door key to
unlock and open the access panel. Pull the rear
seat trunk release handle
1. To close the trunk,
push the trunk lid down securely.
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NOTE:
In order to remove your key from trunk
compartment access panel, you must close
and lock the panel.
CAUTION
Do not leave the access panel open. Do
not store or place any items in the area
behind the seats. This area contains the
high voltage battery and other high volt-
age components. Storage of items in this
area could possibly short out the high
voltage battery and lead to Hybrid System
failure.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the
car locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk. To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-
nated release handle until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the interior of the trunk lid.
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Engine oil...................8-10
Inverter coolant ................8-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-10
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-42
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-17
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Fuel octane rating ...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-21
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-21
Fuses .......................8-19
Fusible links ...................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-47
Gascap .....................3-21
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-5
High voltage battery status meter . .2-5, HEV-4
Odometer ...................2-4
Power meter .............2-4, HEV-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glove box .....................2-38
Glove box lock ..................2-38
Grocery hooks ..................2-39 H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth ................4-86, 4-101
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-29
Headlight control switch ............2-29
Headlights ....................8-24
Heated seats ...................2-34
Heater Heater
and air conditioner controls .....4-20
Heater operation ...............4-20
High voltage battery status meter . . . .2-5, HEV-4
High voltage components ...........HEV-8
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-47
Hood release ...................3-18
Horn .......................2-33
Hybrid System Energy flow .................HEV-4
Energy/fuel history .............HEV-5
Stops operating while driving .........6-6
Vehicle does not start .............6-7
Hybrid vehicle characteristics .........HEV-9
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Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-7
Immobilizer system ..........2-26, 3-3, 5-9
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
In-cabin microfilter ................8-17
Increasing fuel economy .............5-17 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.....................2-9
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-24
Inside mirror ...................3-24
Instrument brightness control ..........2-32
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-32
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interior light ....................2-45
Interior trunk lid release .............3-20
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level .......8-10
Inverter cooling system ............8-9
iP

od Player ................4-66, 4-68
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-19
J
Jump starting ...................6-7
K
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys, For Intelligent Key system .........3-2
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Sunroof......................2-43
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-43
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-49, 2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-42
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-48
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-34
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-34
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-30
Automatic power window switch ......2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-29
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-29
Turn signal switch ..............2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
T
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ..............2-26, 3-3, 5-9
Three-way catalyst ................5-3
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3, 8-40
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-37
Tire placard ..................9-11
Tire pressure .................8-29
Tire rotation ..................8-38 Types of tires
.................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-23
Wheels and tires ...............8-29
Wheel/tire size .................9-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-21
Towing Flat towing ..................9-23
Tow truck towing ...............6-11
Towing load/specification ..........9-19
T
railer towing .................9-16
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-47
Transmission Driving with Electronically controlled
Continuously Variable Transmission
(eCVT) ....................5-11
Electronically controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (eCVT) fluid .....8-13
Selector lever lock release .........5-13
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country) ..................9-9
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-18
Trunk light ....................2-46
Turn signal switch ................2-32
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Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-23
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-61, 4-63
Video file operation .............4-64 V
Vanity mirror ...................3-24
Vehicle Before starting the vehicle .........5-10
Starting the vehicle .............5-10
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-8
Vehicle does not start ...............6-7
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-23
Vehicle identification ...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) .................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information ...........9-12
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start . .2-26, 3-3, 5-9
Ventilators ....................4-18
Visors .......................3-23
Voice recognition system ...........4-112
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Warning Air bag warning light .........1-49, 2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-10
Battery

charge warning light .....2-11, 2-13
Brake warning light ..........2-10, 2-12
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Low fuel warning light .....2-13, 2-14, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low washer fluid warning light .......2-24
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