2016 NISSAN ALTIMA audio

Table of Contents
Illustrated 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
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18. Audio system controls (P. 4-27)Cruise control main/set switch
(P. 5-39)
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-35)
20. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-17)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-27)
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-27)
21. Hood release (P. 3-29)
22. Trunk opener (P. 3-30) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-39)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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18. Audio system controls (P. 4-27)Cruise control main/set switch
(P. 5-39)
19. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-35)
20. Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-17)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-27)
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-27)
21. Hood release (P. 3-29)
22. Trunk opener (P. 3-30) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-39)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge 6. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC2254
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if the
Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when
locking the doors. When the buzzer sounds, be
sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent
Key. For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.The vehicle information display is located to the
left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:
● Vehicle settings
● Trip computer information
● Drive system warnings and settings (if so
equipped)
● Cruise control system information (if so
equipped)
● NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation informa-
tion ●
Indicators and warnings
● Tire Pressure information
● Audio information
● Navigation information (if so equipped)
LIC2205
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
Instruments and controls2-17

HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed
using the buttons
and ENTER located on
the steering wheel.
1.
— navigate through the items in ve-
hicle information
ENTER — change or select an item in the
vehicle information display
2.
— go back to the previous menu
3.
— select/enter the Vehicle information
menu items or to change from one display screen
to the next (i.e. trip, TPMS, Fuel economy)
The ENTER andbuttons also control audio
and control panel functions. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Steering wheel switch for audio
control” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section of this
manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
position the screens that display in the vehicle
information include:
● Active system status
● Tire pressures
● Trip computer
● Audio
● Navigation (if so equipped)
● Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
● Fuel economy
● Warnings
Warnings will only display if there are any pres-
ent. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display warnings and indicators” in
this section.
To control what items display in the vehicle infor-
mation display, refer to “How to use the vehicle
information display” in this section.
RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER
1. Press thebutton until you reach the
trip computer mode.
2. Press the
button again for more than
1.5 seconds to reset average fuel consump-
tion, average speed, distance to empty, and
journey time.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the infor-
mation displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play:
● Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
● Vehicle Settings
● Main Menu Selection
● Body Color
● Maintenance
● Alarms
● Language
● Unit
● Welcome Effects
● Factory Reset
LIC2322
2-18Instruments and controls

Main Menu Selection
The main menu selection menu allows the user to
customize the information that appears in the
vehicle information display.
Menu itemResult
Tire Pressures Allows user to turn the Tire Pressures display ON/OFF
Trip Computer Allows user to turn the Trip Computer display ON/OFF
Audio Allows user to turn the Audio display ON/OFF
Navigation (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Navigation display ON/OFF
Driver Assistance (if so equipped) Allows user turn the Driver Assistance ON/OFF
Fuel Economy Allows user to turn the Fuel Economy display ON/OFF
Body Color
The body color menu allows the user to custom-
ize the information that appears in the vehicle
information display.
Menu item Result
Body Color Allows user to select the color of the vehicle that appears in the vehicle information display
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●Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based windshield-
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while
filling the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir.
● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate 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. To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and
push the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.NOTE:
The top and bottom few rows of wires on
the rear window are not part of the rear
window defroster system. These wires
make up the antenna for the audio system.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2324
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2325
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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●Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen,
NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code
of that Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
This may prevent the unauthorized use of
the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle.
For information regarding the erasing
procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer.
Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key.
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the
doors, glove box and rear seatback lock. For additional information, refer to “Doors” in this
section, “Storage” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section, and “Seats” in the “Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed
in the Intelligent Key slot.
Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the me-
chanical key with you to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being opened
during valet hand-off, follow the procedures be-
low:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and keep the mechanical key with you.
For additional information, refer to “Storage” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
SPA1951
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-3