2013 NISSAN ALTIMA window

1. Power windows (P. 2-42)
2. Windshield (P. 8-21)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-28)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-27)
5. Tie down (P. 6-13)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
7. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-30)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-35)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-43)
12. Mirrors (P. 3-33)
13. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key® ,
keys (P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-29)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-29)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-27)
4. Opener operation (P. 3-27)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation(P. 3-30, P. 9-3)
7. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-30)
8. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-6)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
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WARNING
●Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-39

WARNING
●The seat belts, the side air bags and
curtain air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in
the seat with both feet on the floor. The
side air bag and curtain air bag inflate
with great force. Do not allow anyone to
place their hand, leg or face near the
side air bag on the side of the seatback
of the front seat or near the side roof
rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the
front seats or rear outboard seats to
extend their hand out of the window or
lean against the door. Some examples
of dangerous riding positions are
shown in the previous illustrations.
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1-42Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-5
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 ................................ 2-10
Indicator lights ................................ 2-14
Audible reminders ............................. 2-16
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-17
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-17
Startup display ................................ 2-17
Settings ...................................... 2-18
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-23
Security systems ................................. 2-26
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-26
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-28Switch operation
.............................. 2-28
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-30
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) ...............2-30
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
Horn ............................................ 2-34
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-35
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-36
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-37
P ower

outlet ..................................... 2-37
Storage ......................................... 2-38
Map pockets .................................. 2-38
Seatback pockets (if so equipped) ..............2-39
Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-39
Cup holders . . . ............................... 2-40
Glove box .................................... 2-41
Console box .................................. 2-41

Grocery hooks................................ 2-42
Windows ........................................ 2-42
Power windows ............................... 2-42
Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-45
Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-45
Interior light ...................................... 2-46
Console light .................................. 2-47
Personal Lights ................................... 2-47
Map lights ....................................... 2-48
Trunk light ....................................... 2-48HomeLink® universal transceiver (if so equipped)
....2-48
Programming HomeLink® ......................2-49
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers ....................2-50
Operating the HomeLink® universal
transceiver .................................... 2-51
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-51
Clearing the programmed information ............2-51
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button ......2-52
If your vehicle is stolen ......................... 2-52

Your vehicle may has two types of security sys-
tems:● Vehicle security system
● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the
doors, trunk lid or the hood when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type
system that activates when a vehicle is moved or
when a vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or 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/liftgate. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch (if so equipped) , 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 a pe-
riod of time. 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 Intelligent Key.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
2-26Instruments and controls

WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the window with the de-
froster before you wash the window.
CAUTION
●Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
with washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while
filling the window washer reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir. Do
not use the window washer reservoir to
mix the washer fluid concentrate and
water. If the windshield wiper operation is interrupted by
snow or ice, the wiper may stop moving to protect
its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to
the OFF position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In approximately
1 minute, turn the switch on again to operate the
wiper.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward
A(Slower) orB(Faster) . Also, the inter-
mittent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed. (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit-
tent operation speed will be faster.)
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
2-28Instruments and controls