2016 NISSAN ALTIMA Intelligent Key

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key® is
discharged, or environmental conditions interfere
with the Intelligent Key operation, start the engine
according to the following procedure:1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.) After Step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the
brake pedal, the ignition switch position will
change to ACC.
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal within ten seconds after the
chime sounds. The engine will start.
NOTE: ● When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ACC or ON position or the engine is started
by the above procedure, the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator appears in the
vehicle information display even when the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To turn off the Intelligent
Key battery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent Key again.
● If the Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears, replace the battery as soon
as possible. For additional information, refer
to “Battery Replacement” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device on the key
ring) , restart the engine using the following pro-
cedure:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.
SSD0860
Starting and driving5-11

NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
REMOTE START (if so equipped)
Vehicles started with the remote start require the
ignition switch to be placed in the ON position
before the shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position. To place the ignition switch to the
ON position, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
WARNING
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , Ds (Drive
Sport) or manual shift mode (if so
equipped) . Always depress the brake
pedal until shifting is completed. Fail-
ure to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.
● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
● Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) while the vehicle is moving
forward and P (Park) or D (Drive) posi-
tion while the vehicle is reversing. This
could cause an accident or damage the
transmission.
CAUTION
● Except in an emergency, do not shift to
the N (Neutral) position while driving.
Coasting with the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
● To avoid possible damage to your ve-
hicle; when stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.
The CVT in your vehicle is electronically con-
trolled to produce maximum power and smooth
operation.
The CVT can operate in two different automatic
drive modes: ● D (Drive) mode - Move the shift lever to D
(Drive) , the transmission is in the normal
forward automatic driving mode. The posi-
tion indicator in the meter shows a “D”.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-13

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The sonar sensorsAandBare located on the
rear bumper. Always keep the area near the sonar
sensors clean.
The sonar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water, mist
or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
sonar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the sonar sensors. Do not attach stickers (including transparent ma-
terial) , install accessories or apply additional
paint near the sonar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
sonar sensors. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer if the area around the sonar sen-
sors is damaged due to a collision.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole or use the remote keyless entry function on
the Intelligent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
tery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
LSD2136
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-83

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-7
Engine cooling system .............................8-9
Checking engine coolant level ..................8-10
Changing engine coolant .......................8-10
Engine oil ........................................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level .......................8-11
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-12
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-15
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-15
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-16
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-16
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-16
Battery .......................................... 8-17
Jump starting ................................. 8-19
Variable voltage control system .....................8-19
Drive belt ........................................ 8-20
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-21Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-21
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-22
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-22
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-23
Cleaning ..................................... 8-23
Replacing .................................... 8-23
Brakes .......................................... 8-24
Fuses ........................................... 8-25
Engine compartment ........................... 8-25
Passenger compartment .......................8-26
Battery replacement .............................. 8-27
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................8-28
Lights ........................................... 8-29
Headlights .................................... 8-29
Fog

lights (if so equipped) ...................... 8-29
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-31
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-34
Tire pressure .................................. 8-34
Tire labeling ................................... 8-38
Types of tires .................................. 8-41
Tire chains .................................... 8-42
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-43

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol-
lows:1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key.
2. Insert a small screwdriver
Ainto the slitB
of the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2032 or equiva-
lent.
●Do not touch the internal circuit and elec-
tric terminals as doing so could cause a
malfunction.
● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding
the battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.
● Make sure that the + side faces the bot-
tom of the case. 4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with
C
andD.
5. Operate the buttons to check the operation.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance for
replacement.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s au-
thority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.
WDI0568
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-74
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-49
Airbagwarninglight...........1-59,2-14
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-59, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-22
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-19
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-25
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-27
Airflowcharts..................4-20
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-29
Anchor point locations .............1-26
Antenna .....................4-69
Antifreeze ....................5-83
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-74
Apps .......................4-69
Armrests .....................1-7
Audible reminders ...............2-17 Audio system
..................4-27
AMradioreception.............4-28
Bluetooth®audio..........4-65,4-66
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-66
Compact disc (CD)
player..........4-37,4-41,4-47,4-54
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-35
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .............4-39,4-43,4-49
FMradioreception.............4-27
iPod® Player .............4-60,4-62
iPod® player operation .......4-60,4-62
Radio ....................4-27
USB interface ............4-55,4-57
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-55,4-57
Autolight switch .................2-34
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-48
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-37
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-38,4-55
B
Battery ..................5-83,8-17
Chargewarninglight............2-11
Battery replacement ..............8-27
Keyfob ...................8-27
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-28
Before starting the engine ...........5-12 Belt (See drive belt)
..............8-20
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-19
Block heater Engine ....................5-85
Bluetooth® audio ............4-65,4-66
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..............4-74,4-89,4-100
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-66
Boosterseats..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-74
Brake fluid ..................8-16
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-31
Brake system ................5-74
Brakewarninglight.............2-11
Brakewearindicators........2-17,8-24
Parking brake operation ..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-24
Brake fluid ....................8-16
Brakes ......................8-24
Brake system ..................5-74
Break-inschedule ...............5-70
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-10
Bulbreplacement................8-31

Extendedstorageswitch ............2-41
Eyeglass case..................2-44
F
First aid kit .....................6-3
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire ....................6-3,6-4
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-6
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-15
Engine coolant .................8-9
Engine oil ...................8-11
Power steering fluid .............8-15
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-37
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-12
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-49
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-72
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-33
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-32
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4 Loose fuel cap warning
...........2-28
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-34
Fuel-filler door ..................3-32
Fuelgauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-25
Fusiblelinks ...................8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-52, 2-53, 2-54, 2-55, 2-55, 2-56
Gascap .....................3-33
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-43
Gloveboxlock..................2-43
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®............4-74,4-89,4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-33
Headlight control switch ............2-33
Headlights ....................8-29
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ...................2-37 Heated steering wheel
.............2-38
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-17,4-25
Heater operation ...........4-18,4-26
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-52, 2-53, 2-54, 2-55, 2-55, 2-56
Hood.......................3-29
Horn .......................2-37
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-8
Immobilizer system ............2-30,5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-22
Increasing

fuel economy .............5-72
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).................2-10,2-15
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-37
Instrument brightness control ..........2-36
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-36
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-39
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..........3-9,3-21
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation . . .3-13, 3-21
Troubleshooting guide ........3-18,3-25
Warning signals ............3-18,3-25
Interior light ....................2-50
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Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-31
iPod®Player ...............4-60,4-62
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-24
J
Jump starting ................6-8,8-19
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-27
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .....3-13,3-21
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-2,3-20
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-12
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-59LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System
......................1-24
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Light Air bag warning light .........1-59,2-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulbreplacement..............8-31
Charge warning light ............2-11
Consolelight.................2-51
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-31
Foglights...................8-29
Foglightswitch ...............2-37
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-33
Headlight control switch ..........2-33
Headlights..................8-29
Interiorlight..................2-50
Lightbulbs..................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Personal lights ................2-52
Security indicator light ............2-16
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-51
Trunklight ..................2-52
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-10,2-15
Lights.......................8-29 Maplights ..................2-51
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-32
Gloveboxlock................2-43 Power door locks
...............3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-30
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-28
Low fuel warning light ..........2-13,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-27
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............
8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-51
Mappocket....................2-42
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-36
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-37
Outside mirrors ...............3-38
Rearview ...................3-36
Vanity mirror .................3-36
Mirrors ......................3-36
Mobileapps ...................4-69
Moonroof .....................2-49
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