2012 NISSAN ALTIMA fuel

Coupe
1. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-29)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)
4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
5. Opener operation (P. 3-23)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-25, P. 9-3)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)

Sedan
1. Rear window and outside mirror (if soequipped) defroster switch (P. 2-29)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)
4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
5. Opener operation (P. 3-23)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-25, P. 9-3)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)
9. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-6)

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-10
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-14
Audible reminders ............................. 2-16
Vehicle information display ......................... 2-17
How to use the Vehicle Information Display .......2-17
Security systems ................................. 2-26
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-26
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-28
Switch operation .............................. 2-28
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch. . ..................2-29Xenon headlights (if so equipped)
...............2-29
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-31
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-33
Instrument brightness control ...................2-33
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-34
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-34
Horn ............................................ 2-35
Heated seat (if so equipped) .......................2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-36
Power outlet ..................................... 2-36
Storage ......................................... 2-37
Map pockets .................................. 2-37
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-38
Storage pouch (if so equipped) .................2-38
Sunglasses
holder............................. 2-38
Cup holders . . . ............................... 2-39
Glove box .................................... 2-41
Console box .................................. 2-41
Storage box (if so equipped) ....................2-42
Covered storage box ........................... 2-42
Grocery hooks ................................ 2-42
Cargo net (if so equipped) ......................2-43

20. Vehicle information display controls(P. 2-17)
21. Hood release (P. 3-23)
22. Trunk opener (P. 3-23) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-36)
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ port (P. 5-7)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Odometer/twin trip odometer
6. Twin trip odometer change button 7. Vehicle information display
8. Instrument brightness control

FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) . The

●No key warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low windshield-washer fluid warning
● Parking brake release warning
● Door/trunk open warning
● Loose fuel cap
● Check tire pressure warning

Fuel economy mode
The fuel economy mode can be selected to dis-
play the instant fuel economy since the last reset.Average speed mode
The average speed mode can be selected to
display the average miles per gallon and miles per
hour since the last reset.Time/Miles (km) mode
The time/miles (km) mode can be selected to
show the time and distance driven since the last
reset.

Range mode
The range mode can be selected to give you an
estimation of the distance that can be driven
before refueling. The range is constantly calcu-
lated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank
and the actual fuel consumption.Exterior temperature mode
The exterior temperature mode can be selected
to provide you with the temperature outside of
your vehicle.
Setting mode
The setting mode allows you to set reminders or
preferences for alerts, maintenance intervals or
language displays.
In the setting mode screen press