2010 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID rear view mirror

1. Secondary trunk lid release (P. 3-19)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-23)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-45)
5. HomeLinkuniversal transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-24)
7. Glove box (P. 2-38)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-37)
9. Front console (P. 2-38)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0105
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described in the
chart below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Push and hold
the
button for about: Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
5 seconds Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section. Push thebutton for about 1 second when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to
toggle the compass display
1on or off. The
display will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s
heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by
driving the vehicle in three complete circles at
less than 5 MPH (8 km/h) . You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The com-
pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three
complete circles.
COMPASS DISPLAY
Push thebutton when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The direction will be
displayed.
LIC1487
COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
2-6Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ........................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3-3
Doors ............................................3-4
Locking with key ................................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob . ...................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .............3-5
Automatic door locks . . .........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ . . .........................3-7
Operating range ................................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ Operation ..............3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................... 3-16
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-17
Hood ........................................... 3-18Trunk lid
......................................... 3-18
Opener operation .............................. 3-18
Secondary trunk lid release .....................3-19
Interior trunk lid release ........................ 3-20
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-21
Opener operation .............................. 3-21
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-21
Tilt/telescopic steering ............................ 3-22
Tilt operation .................................. 3-22
Telescopic operation ........................... 3-23
Sun visors ....................................... 3-23
Vanity mirrors ................................. 3-24
Mirrors .......................................... 3-24
Rearview mirror (if so equipped) .................3-24
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-24
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-25

VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The night position1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during night time conditions and ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
feature is activated when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.WPD0141WPD0126
MIRRORS
3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments

WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
●Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle. ●
Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
● Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadvert-
ently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. ●
When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
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P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-14
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-18
Personal lights ..................2-46
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free
system ..................4-86, 4-101
Power Power door locks ...............3-5
Power outlet .................2-34
Power rear windows .............2-41
Power steering system ...........5-19
Power windows ...............2-40
Rear power windows ............2-41
Power meter ...............2-4, HEV-4
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-17, 1-23, 1-28, 1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage ........1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-34
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Programmable features ..............4-6
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-85
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-38
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-48 FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player
..................4-42
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-25
Rear power windows ..............2-41
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-29
RearView Monitor ................4-13
Recorders Event data ..................9-25
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . . .9-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-25
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-17,
1-23, 1-28, 1-31
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-25
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-16
Infants and small children ..........1-16
Injured Person ................1-12
Larger children ................1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage ........1-9
Pregnant women ...............1-12
Seat belt extenders .............1-15
Seat belt maintenance ............1-15
Seat belts ...................1-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-14
Three-point type with retractor .......1-12Seat belt warning light
..............2-14
Seatback pockets ................2-36
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Front seats ...................1-2
Heated seats .................2-34
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-2
Security indicator light ..............2-17
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start .........2-26, 3-3, 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-19
Service manual order form ...........9-26
Servicing air conditioner .............4-22
Setting button ...................4-6
Shift lock release .................5-13
Shifting Electronically controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (eCVT) ........5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-14
Spark plug replacement .............8-16
Speedometer ...................2-4
Spotlights (See map light) ...........2-46
SRS

warning label ................1-48
Starting Before starting the vehicle .........5-10
Jump starting .................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the vehicle .............5-10
Steering Power steering system ...........5-19
Stop light .....................8-25
Storage ......................2-35
Sun visors ....................3-23
Sunglasses case .................2-36
Sunglasses holder ................2-36
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