2015 NISSAN ALTIMA warning

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, and clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any ques-
tions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed by NISSAN or by a NISSAN
dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,
cautions and instructions concerning proper useof such accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for de-
tails concerning the particular accessories with
which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may
even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance prob-
lems resulting from modifications may
not be covered under NISSAN warranties.This manual includes information for all features
and equipment available on this model. Features
and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend-
ing on model, trim level, options selected, order,
date of production, region or availability. There-
fore, you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed on
your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of print-
ing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifi-
cations, performance, design or component sup-
pliers without notice and without obligation. From
time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this
manual to provide Owners with the most accurate
information currently available. Please carefully
read and retain with this manual all revision up-
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access to accurate and up-to-date information re-
garding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle
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at
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. If you have ques-
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Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See
the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
page in this Owner’s Manual for contact informa-
tion.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.
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or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
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and DC. SiriusXM
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also available in
Canada; see
www.siriusxm.ca.
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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning/indicator lights ........................... 0-10

1. Instrument brightness control/Tripcomputer reset switch (P. 2-35, P. 2-4)
2. Vents (P. 4-24)
3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-31) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-41, P. 2-36)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6. Paddle shift controls (if so equipped)
(P. 5-15) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-29)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-48)
10. Audio system controls/Navigation
system* (P. 4-35)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
12. Glove box (P. 2-43)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-40 )
14. Heater and air conditioner (manual or
automatic) (P. 4-25, P. 4-32)
15. Shift lever (P. 5-13 )
16. USB port/Aux jack (P. 4-68) (P. 4-46)
17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-8)
18. Cruise control main/set switch/
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(P. 5-27/P. 4-78)
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-34)
20. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Vehicle information display
controls (P. 4-81, P. 2-18)
21. Fuel filler door release/Hood release)
(P. 3-32, P. 3-29)
LIC2829
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

22. Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF switch(P. 2-39)
Trunk opener release switch (P. 3-30)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
Warning system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
* Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s manual
(if so equipped)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents0-7

Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-11
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light
2-11
Low tire pressure
warning light2-12
Master warning light 2-13
Power steering
warning light2-13
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped) 2-14
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-14
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-14
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-15
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-15
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Overdrive OFF indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-16
Security indicator
light
2-16
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green)2-16
Slip indicator light 2-16
SPORT mode indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-16
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-16
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-10Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-4
Folding rear seat ...............................1-5
Head restraints/headrests ..........................1-7
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ...................................1-8
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ...................................1-8
Remove .......................................1-9
Install .........................................1-9
Adjust ........................................ 1-10
Seat belts ....................................... 1-11
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-11
Seat belt warning light ......................... 1-14
Pregnant women .............................. 1-14
Injured persons ................................ 1-14
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-14
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-18
Child safety ...................................... 1-18
Infants ........................................ 1-19Small children
................................. 1-19
Larger children ................................ 1-19
Child restraints ................................... 1-20
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ............................. 1-22
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................. 1-27
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-30
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-33
Booster seats ................................. 1-37
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..............1-41
Precautions on SRS ........................... 1-41
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag systems ...................1-56
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ........1-58
Supplemental airbag

warning labels .............1-59
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-59