2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID immobilizer

CAUTION
●Never place anything except the Intelli-
gent Key in the Intelligent Key port. Do-
ing so may cause damage to the
equipment.
● Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the
correct direction when inserting it to
the Intelligent Key port. The engine may
not start if it is in the wrong direction.
● Remove the Intelligent Key from the
Intelligent Key port after the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer system will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device on the key
ring) , restart the engine using the following pro-
cedure:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position, and wait approximately 10
seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices. ●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield–washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Lock all doors.
● Position seat and adjust head restraints.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
BEFORE STARTING THE HYBRID
SYSTEM
5-10Starting and driving

F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-10
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-43
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-17
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-20
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-20
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Fuel octane rating ...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-26, 3-20
Fuses .......................8-20
Fusible links ...................8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-48
Gascap .....................3-20
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-5
High voltage battery status meter . .2-5, HEV-4
Odometer ...................2-3
Power meter .............2-4, HEV-4
Speedometer .................2-3
Trip odometer .................2-3
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glove box .....................2-39
Glove box lock ..................2-39
Grocery hooks ..................2-40 H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth .................4-85, 4-99
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-30
Headlight control switch ............2-30
Headlights ....................8-25
Heated seats ...................2-35
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-19
Heater

operation ...............4-20
High voltage battery status meter . . . .2-5, HEV-4
High voltage components ...........HEV-8
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-48
Hood release ...................3-18
Horn .......................2-34
Hybrid System Energy flow .................HEV-4
Energy/fuel history .............HEV-5
Stops operating while driving .........6-7
Vehicle does not start .............6-7
Hybrid vehicle characteristics .........HEV-9
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-7
Immobilizer system .........2-28, 3-3, 5-10
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
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 ..........2-33
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-33
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 ....................2-46
Interior trunk lid release .............3-19
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level .......8-10
Inverter cooling system ...........8-10
iPod Player................4-65,
4-67
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-20
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
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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L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Emission control information label .....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-49
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-20
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Light Air bag warning light .........1-50, 2-15
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-9
Bulb replacement ..............8-26
Charge warning light .........2-11, 2-13
Console light .................2-46
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Headlights ..................8-25
Interior light ..................2-46
Light bulbs ..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-25
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-44
Personal lights ................2-47
Security indicator light ............2-17
Spotlights (See map light) .........2-47
Trunk light ..................2-47 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
...................2-9
Lights Map lights ..................2-47
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ...................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-20
Glove

box lock ................2-39
Power door locks ...............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-18
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-26, 3-20
Low fuel warning light .......2-13, 2-14, 2-25
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-25
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Map lights ....................2-47
Map pocket ....................2-36
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-24
Inside mirror .................3-24 Outside mirrors
...............3-25
Vanity mirror .................3-23
Moonroof .....................2-44
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system . . .4-69
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ .............3-7
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-28, 3-3, 5-10
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-110
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-3
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil ............ .8-12
Changing

engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine oil ...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Outside mirrors .................3-25
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-26
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-26
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P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-14
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-18
Personal lights ..................2-47
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free
system ...................4-85, 4-99
Power Power door locks ...............3-5
Power outlet .................2-35
Power rear windows .............2-42
Power steering system ...........5-19
Power windows ...............2-41
Rear power windows ............2-42
Power meter ...............2-4, HEV-4
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-18, 1-24, 1-28, 1-32
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-35
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Programmable features ..............4-6
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-84
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-37
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-47 FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player
..................4-41
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-25
Rear power windows ..............2-42
RearView Monitor ................4-13
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-30
Recorders Event data ..................9-26
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . . .9-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-24
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-18,
1-24, 1-28, 1-32
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-24
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seatback pockets ................2-37
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-17
Infants and small children ..........1-17
Injured Person ................1-13
Larger children ................1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-10
Pregnant women ...............1-13
Seat belt extenders .............1-16
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Seat belts ...................1-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-15Three-point type with retractor
.......1-13
Seat belt warning light ..............2-14
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Front seats ...................1-2
Heated seats .................2-35
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-2
Security indicator light ..............2-17
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-28, 3-3, 5-10
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-19
Service manual order form ...........9-26
Servicing air conditioner .............4-21
Setting button ...................4-6
Shifting Electronically controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (eCVT) ........5-12
Shift lock release .................5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-15
Spark plug replacement .............8-17
Speedometer ...................2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ...........2-47
SRS

warning label ................1-49
Starting Before starting the vehicle .........5-10
Jump starting .................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the vehicle .............5-11
Steering Power steering system ...........5-19
Stop light .....................8-26
Storage ......................2-36
Sunglasses case .................2-37
Sunglasses holder ................2-37
Sunroof ......................2-44
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Sunroof (see Moonroof).............2-44
Sun visors ....................3-23
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-50, 2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-43
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-49
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-35
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-35
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-31
Automatic power window switch ......2-43
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-30
Turn signal switch ..............2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-29
T
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-28, 3-3, 5-10
Three-way catalyst ................5-3
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-4, 8-42
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tire placard ..................9-11
Tire pressure .................8-32
Tire rotation ..................8-40 Types of tires
.................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-23
Wheels and tires ...............8-32
Wheel/tire size .................9-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Towing Flat towing ..................9-22
Towing load/specification ..........9-19
Tow truck towing ...............6-11
Trailer towing .................9-16
T

ransceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-48
Transmission Driving with Electronically controlled
Continuously Variable Transmission
(eCVT) ....................5-11
Electronically controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (eCVT) fluid .....8-14
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-9
Trip odometer ...................2-3
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-18
Trunk light ....................2-47
Turn signal switch ................2-33
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-23
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-60, 4-62
Video file operation .............4-63 V
Vanity mirror ...................3-23
Vehicle Before starting the vehicle .........5-10
Starting the vehicle .............5-11
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 .............2-27
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-28, 3-3, 5-10
Ventilators ....................4-18
Visors .......................3-23
Voice recognition system ...........4-110
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-50, 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 .......2-34
Low fuel warning light .....2-13, 2-14, 2-25
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
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