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Owner’s Manual Supplement
The information contained within this supplement revises the “NISSAN Advanced
Air Bag System (front seats)” information in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of the 2015 Altima Owner’s Manual:
Read carefully and keep in vehicle.
Printing: April 2015 (01)
Publication No. SU15EA 0L33U0
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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)
1. Top tether strap anchor
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag inflators
3. Rear seat belts
4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag
5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag
6. Head restraints/headrests
7. Front seat belts
8. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s side
shown; passenger’s side similar)
9. Supplemental front-impact air bags
10. Seats
11. Occupant Classification Sensor (weight
sensor)
12. Seat belt with pretensioner
13. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system
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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
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Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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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
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1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-20)
2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-11)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag (P. 1-41)
5. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7)
6. Front seat belts (P. 1-11)
7. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s
side shown; passenger’s side similar)
(P. 1-41)
8. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P. 1-41)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-41)
11. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-41)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-20)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents
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QR25DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Fuse block/Fusible links (P. 8-24)
7. Battery (P. 8-17)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-20)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Fuse block/Fusible links (P. 8-24)
7. Battery (P. 8-17)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-20)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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Illustrated table of contents0-9