2010 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID start stop button

exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in
the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when
unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and
park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the intelligent key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request switch,
power door lock switch or mechanical key.
4. Confirm that the security indicator light comes on. The security light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati- cally shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by
the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position, the sys-
tem will not arm.
● Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position, the system will be
released.Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
● The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
the driver’s door or trunk lid with the key, or
by pressing the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key. The alarm is activated by:
● opening the door or trunk lid without using
the key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is
unlocked by releasing the door inside lock
switch) .
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door or the trunk lid with the key, pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key, or press-
ing the request switch on the driver’s or passen-
ger’s door with the Intelligent Key in range of the
door handle.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the Hybrid System to start without the use
of a registered key.
Statement related to Section 15 of FCC
Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions;
2-26Instruments and controls

When the RADIO button is pressed while the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the
radio will come on at the station last played.
If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO
button is pressed, the compact disc will auto-
matically be turned off and the last radio station
played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio automatically changes
from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE/FF·REW (tuning)button:
Press the TUNE/FF·REW button
orfor manual tuning. To move quickly through the
channels, hold the tuning buttons down.
SEEK (tuning) button:
Press the SEEK/TRACK button
orto tune from high to low or low to high frequen-
cies and stop at the next broadcasting station.
SCAN (tuning) button:
Press the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the
display window. Scan tuning begins from low to
high frequencies. Scan tuning stops for 5 sec-
onds at each broadcasting station that has suffi- cient signal strength. When scanning, SCAN
blinks in the display. Pressing the SCAN button
again during this 5 second period stops scan
tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.
Station memory operations:
18 stations can be set for the FM and AM radio to
the A, B and C preset button in any combination
of AM or FM stations.
1. Press the PRESET A·B·C button to change between storage banks. The radio displays
the icon A, B or C to indicate which set of
presets are active.
2. Tune to the desired station using manual TUNE or SEEK tuning. Press and hold any of
the desired station memory buttons (1 – 6)
until a beep sound is heard. (The radio mutes
when the select button is pressed.)
3. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Programming is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same man- ner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position, and carefully insert the compact disc
into the slot with the label side up. The compact
disc is automatically pulled into the slot and starts
to play.
If the radio is already operating, it automatically
turns off and the compact disc begins to play.
CD button:
When the CD button is pressed with a compact
disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns
off and the last used compact disc starts to play.
TUNE/FF·REW (Fast Forward, Rewind)
button:
When the TUNE/FF·REW button
oris pressed while the compact disc is playing, the
compact disc plays at an increased speed while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is
released, the compact disc returns to normal play
speed.
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If the title information of the track being recorded
is stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, the
title is automatically displayed on the screen. For
title acquisition from the hard drive, music recog-
nition technology and related data are provided
by Gracenote.
To view the details of the track, touch the “Text”
key on the screen. The track name and album title
are displayed on the screen.
If a track is not recorded successfully due to
skipping sounds, the
symbol is displayed
behind the track number.
The Music Box audio system cannot perform
recording under the following conditions:
● There is not enough space in the hard drive.
● The number of albums reaches the maximum
of 500.
● The number of tracks reaches the maximum
of 3,000.
Automatic recording:
If the “Automatic Recording” function is turned to
ON, recording starts when a CD is inserted. For
more information, see “Music Box settings” in this
section. Stopping recording:
To stop the recording, touch the “Stop REC” key
on the screen. If the CD is ejected, the audio
system is turned off or the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position, the recording also
stops.
Playing recorded songs
Select the Music Box audio system by using one
of the following methods:
● Press the SOURCE select switch on the
steering wheel.
For information, see “Steering wheel switch
for audio control” in this section.
● Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until
the center display changes to the Music Box
mode.
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The shift selector cannot be moved out of P
(Park) and into any of the other gear posi-
tions if the ignition switch is pushed to the
LOCK or ACC position.To move the shift selector:
Push the button while depressing the brake
pedal
Push the button to shift
Shift without pushing button
Shifting
After starting the vehicle, fully depress the brake
pedal and move the shift selector from P (Park) to
any of the desired shift positions.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the shift selec-
tor is in any position while the READY
light is OFF. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal injury
or property damage.
P (Park):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the
P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the P (Park) selector position when the ve-
hicle is parked or when turning the Hybrid Sys-
tem ON. Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped. The brake pedal must be de-
pressed to move the shift selector from N
(Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park) .
Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill,
apply the parking brake first, then shift the shift
selector into the P (Park) position.
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R (Reverse):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the
P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake
pedal must be depressed to move the shift
selector from P (Park) , N (Neutral) or any
drive position to R (Reverse) .
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. Do
not leave the shift selector in the N (Neutral)
position for a long period of time. In the N (Neu-
tral) position, the gasoline engine operates but
electricity cannot be generated. The high voltage
battery will be discharged requiring unnecessary
engine power to recharge.
Depending on the status of the engine before
shifting into the N (Neutral) position, the engine
may not operate. D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
B (Brake) low gear:
Downshift into the B position with your foot off
the accelerator pedal to use engine braking while
driving.
You may feel that engine braking is less effective
than a conventional vehicle when driving at higher
speeds.
Driving with the transmission in the B position for
long periods of time may cause a decrease in fuel
economy.
Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
shift selector may not be moved from the P (Park)
position even with the brake pedal depressed
and the shift selector button pushed.
It will be necessary to jump start or have your
battery charged, see “Jump starting” in the “In
case of emergency” section. Contact your
NISSAN dealer or a professional towing service.
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10 Index
12-volt battery.................8-15
A
Air bag
(See supplemental restraint system) .....1-34
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-42
Air bag warning light ...........1-49, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-22
Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls . . . .4-20
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-22
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-25
Anchor point locations .............1-21
Antenna .....................4-85
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-21
Armrests .....................1-5
Audible reminders ...............2-17
Audio system ..................4-22
Bluetooth audio..............4-78
Compact disc (CD)
player ..........4-40, 4-46, 4-52, 4-58 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
Audio System iPod Player .............4-66, 4-68
Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system ....................4-71
Audio system Radio ....................4-22
Audio System Settings ...................4-49
Audio system USB interface ............4-60, 4-62
Autolight switch .................2-30
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-42
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................5-13
Automatic
anti-glare inside mirror .......3-24
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUX jack .................4-41, 4-47
B
Battery Charge warning light ........2-11, 2-13
Before starting the vehicle ...........5-10
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-15
Block heater Engine ....................5-25 Bluetooth
audio................4-78
Bluetooth hands-free phone
system .................4-86, 4-101
Booster seats ..................1-31
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-21
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-25
Brake system ................5-19
Brake warning light .........2-10, 2-12
Brake wear indicators ........2-17, 8-19
Parking brake operation ..........5-14
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-19
Brakes ......................8-19
Break-in schedule ...............5-17
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-32
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-12
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-9
Bulb replacement ................8-25
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-85
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning .............4-81
CD player
(See audio system) . . . .4-40, 4-46, 4-52, 4-58
Child restraint with top tether strap ......1-21
Child restraints .......1-16,
1-16, 1-17, 1-19

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
I
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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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
10-5