2016 NISSAN ALTIMA belt

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 prior to delivery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for details
concerning the particular accessories with which
your vehicle is equipped. It is important that youfamiliarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,
cautions and instructions concerning proper use
of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for details 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
REMINDERS!
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

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
Index
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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 and indicator lights .......................0-10

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-22)
2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-12)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-42)
4. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-42)
5. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-7)
6. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-12, 1-42)
7. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s
side shown; passenger’s side similar)
(P. 1-42)
8. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P. 1-42)
9. Front seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-42)
11. Rear seats (P. 1-2)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-22)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LII2377
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents

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. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-22)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box(P. 8-25)
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
parentheses for operating details.
LDI2111
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

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. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-22)
6. Fuse/Fusible link box(P. 8-25)
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.
LDI2112
Illustrated table of contents0-9

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-11
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light
2-11
Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if
so equipped)2-12
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-12
Master warning light 2-13
Warning
light Name Page
Power steering
warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-15
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
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-16
WARNING AND 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) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-4
Folding rear seat ...............................1-6
Center armrest .................................1-7
Head restraints/headrests ..........................1-7
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ...................................1-8
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ...................................1-9
Remove .......................................1-9
Install ........................................ 1-10
Adjust ........................................ 1-10
Seat belts ....................................... 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-12
Seat belt warning light ......................... 1-14
Pregnant women .............................. 1-15
Injured persons ................................ 1-15
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-15
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-18Seat belt maintenance
......................... 1-19
Child safety ...................................... 1-19
Infants ........................................ 1-20
Small children ................................. 1-20
Larger children ................................ 1-20
Child restraints ................................... 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system .............................. 1-24
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-26
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................. 1-28
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-31
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-34
Booster seats ................................. 1-38
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..............1-42
Precautions on SRS ........................... 1-42
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-59
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-59