2015 NISSAN ALTIMA Quick Reference Guide

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CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock on the display:
1. Press the
button 1.
2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the “System” key.
4. Touch the “Clock” key.

The following settings can be adjusted:
• Time Format: The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.
• Date Format: The date can be changed to 1 of 5 different formats.
• Clock Mode: From here, the clock mode options are:
· Manual: Allows for the option “Set Clock Manually”. Touch this to begin setting
the clock manually using the “+” or “–” to adjust the hours, minu\
tes, day and
month up or down.
· Time Zone: Touch the “Time Zone” key

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to choose from the applicable time zone
list and/or touch “Daylight Savings Time” to
switch between ON and OFF.
· Auto: Automatically sets the clock to the
vehicle’s current location.

Press the BACK button 3 to return to the previous screen.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTE M
The NISSAN Intelligent Key® system allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and remotely start the engine. It is important
to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you (that is, in your pocket
or purse).
REMOTE ENGINE START* (if so equipped)

The remote start operating range is approximately 200 ft (60 m)
from the vehicle. The remote engine start feature will not operate
if the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. The effective operating
range may be shorter if there are walls or other obstructions
between the key and the vehicle.

For remote start to function, the vehicle must be in the P (PARK)
position with the ignition off and all doors must be closed and
locked. Please see your Owner’s Manual for additional information.

To start your vehicle remotely:
1. Press the
button 1.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the engine start
button 2 for at least
2 seconds.

The engine will start, and the parking lights will turn on.

Automatic climate control will begin heating or cooling the vehicle, dep\
ending on the
outside temperature.

The engine will run for 10 minutes and then turn off.
• You must wait at least 6 seconds before remotely starting the engine again.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to extend the time for an additional 10-minute period.
• After 2 remote starts, the ignition switch must be cycled before remote start can be
used again.

To start driving, depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch
START/STOP button.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations before using this feature.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE

The lock and unlock operating range of the
Intelligent Key is within 31.5 in (80 cm) from
each request switch.

To lock the vehicle, push either door handle
request switch

3 once or press the
button 1 on the key fob.
To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the following procedures:
• Push either door handle request switch

3 once; the corresponding door will
unlock. Push the door handle request switch 3 again within 60 seconds; all other
doors will unlock, or
• Press the

button
4 on the key fob to unlock the driver’s side door. Press the

button 4 again; all other doors will unlock.
TRUNK LID RELEASE

To open the trunk, press the
button
5 for more than 1 second.
The trunk lid release button will not operate when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
PANIC ALARM

The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by pressing and
holding the
button
6 for more than 0.5 seconds. Once activated, the panic alarm
and headlights will stay on for a period of time.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the Key Battery Low indicator
7 appears
in the vehicle information display, replace the
battery as soon as possible.

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged,
the indicator
8 appears in the vehicle
information display, or if environmental
conditions interfere with the Intelligent Key
operation, start the engine according to the
following procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the
P (PARK) position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key, and a chime will sound.
4. Within 10 seconds after the chime sounds,
push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal and the engine will start.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” and the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
TRUNK LID RELEASE
Use one of the following methods to open the trunk:

Push the trunk opener request switch
1,
located under the trunk handle, for more than 1
second while carrying the NISSAN Intelligent Key
® with you
(that is, in your pocket or purse).

Press the trunk release button
2 on the Intelligent Key
for more than 1 second.

From inside the vehicle, push the trunk lid release switch
3
located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTS (if so equipped)
To slide the seat forward or backward, push the
switch
1 forward or backward.

To adjust the angle of the seatback, push the
switch
2 forward or backward.
SEAT LIFTER (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

To adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion, push the front or rear end of the switch
1 up or down.
LUMBAR SUPPORT (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

To adjust the seat lumbar area, push the front or rear end of the switch 3.
For more information, refer to the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (se\
ction 1)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH
To select the right or left side mirror, move the
control switch

1 right or left.

To adjust the mirror angle, push the control
switch

2 up, down, right or left.

To prevent accidentally moving the mirror,
set
the control switch
1 to the middle
(neutral) position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL

Turn the headlight control switch to the

position 1 to turn on the front parking, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to
the
position
2 to turn on the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is\
dark and off
when it is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you
turn the ignition off and all the doors are closed.

To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO
position
3 then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system,
turn the headlight control switch to the OFF, position 1 or
position
2.
HIGH BEAM SELECT

Push the headlight control switch forward
4 to

select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull
the headlight control switch back to the original
position to select the low beam. The
blue indicator will extinguish.

Pull and release the headlight control switch
5
to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
It is important to make sure the NISSAN Intelligent
Key® is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).

Depress the brake pedal.
• If the brake pedal is not depressed, pushing the
ignition switch once enters the ACC mode.
• If the ignition is pushed a second time, the
vehicle will enter the ON mode.

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position.

Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.

Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to turn the engine off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

The headlights must be on and the low beams

selected for the fog lights to operate.

Turn the switch (inside collar) to the
position
6 to turn the fog lights on.

Turn the switch (inside collar)
to the OFF
position to turn the fog lights off.
LANE CHANGE SIGNAL

Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash but th\
e lever does not
latch to signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane change is completed.

Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash but th\
e lever does not
latch and release the lever. The turn signal will automatically flash 3 times.

Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane change based on the road and
traffic conditions.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
Move the lever to one of the following positions
to operate the windshield wipers:

1 Mist (MIST) – One sweep operation of the
front wipers.

2 Intermittent (INT) – Move the lever down
to the INT position and then rotate the
control ring
3 to increase or decrease
wiper speed.

4 Low (LO) – Wipers operate at a continuous
low-speed.

5 High (HI) – Wipers operate at a continuous
high-speed.

6 Washer
– Pull the lever toward you to
activate the washer. The wipers will operate
several times.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS (if so equipped)
1 AUTO BUTTON/DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

The automatic mode may be used year-round. Press the AUTO button to turn the
system on, and the system will automatically control the inside temperat\
ure
(automatic cooling and/or dehumidified heating), air flow distribu\
tion and fan speed.

Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial to the left for cooler air or right for \
warmer air.
2 DUAL BUTTON/PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

Press the D UAL button to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off.
This will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independently from
the driver’s side by turning the passenger’s side temperature control dial.

Turn the passenger’s side temperature control dial left for cooler air or right for
warmer air.
3 DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS

Press the defroster control button
to turn the system on. The A/C automatically
turns on when the defroster mode is selected. This feature removes humidity from
the air.

Turn the temperature control dial 1 to set the desired temperature.

To defrost the front and side windows, set the temperature control 1 and fan
speed control 6 to their maximum settings.
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH

Press the rear window defroster switch
to turn the system on or off.

This function automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
5 ON•OFF BUTTON

Press the button to turn the climate control system on or off.
6 FAN SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS

Press the left button to decrease fan speed or the right
button to increase
fan speed.
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FM/AM/SiriusXM®* SATELLITE RADIO WITH CD PLAYER
(if so equipped)
1 POWER BUTTON/VOL (volume) CONTROL KNOB
To turn the system on or off, press the POWE R button.

To increase or decrease the volume, turn the VOL (volume) control knob right
or left.
*SiriusXM® Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with an optional s\
atellite radio subscription service.
XM radio signal may be interrupted by buildings, bridges and tunnels depe\
nding on the position of the XM satellites and
signal repeaters relative to your vehicle.
7 MODE BUTTON

Press the MODE button
to cycle through the following air flow outlets:

Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side and foot vents.

Air flows mainly from the foot vents.

Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
8 A/C BUTTON

Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioner system on or off. This system helps
cool and dehumidify the air inside the cabin and defog the windows.
9 FRESH AIR INTAKE BUTTON

Press the fresh air intake button
to draw outside air into the passenger
compartment. The indicator light on the button will illuminate.
10 AIR RECIRCULATION BUTTON

Press the air recirculation button
to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
The indicator light on the button will illuminate. This system is used to avoid certain
outside odors and to help adjust the inside vehicle temperature more eff\
ectively.

The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the climate control s\
ystem is
in the front defroster mode

or the front defroster and foot vent mode
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For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” \
of
your Owner’s Manual.
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