2018 NISSAN ALTIMA interior lights

1. Power moonroof (if so equipped)(P. 2-52)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-29)
3. Interior lights (P. 2-54)
4. HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
Rearview mirror (P. 3-30)
5. Glove box (P. 2-45)
6. Cup holders (P. 2-45) Console box (P. 2-45)
7. Rear armrest (P. 1-2) Cup holders (P. 2-45)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2380
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Illustrated table of contents0-5

Glovebox....................................2-46
Console box .................................2-47
Overhead sunglasses storage ...............2-47
Cup holders ................................. 2-48
Windows ....................................... 2-49
Power windows ............................. 2-49
Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................2-52
Power moonroof ............................ 2-52
Interior lights ................................... 2-54
Console light (if so equipped) ................2-54
Map lights ................................... 2-55
Personal lights .............................. 2-55
Trunk light ...................................... 2-55HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped)
................................. 2-56
Programming HomeLink® ...................2-56
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers ................2-58
Operating the HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .................................. 2-58
Programming trouble-diagnosis ............2-59
Clearing the programmed information ......2-59
Reprogramming a single HomeLink®
button....................................... 2-59
If your vehicle is stolen .......................2-59

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type A) (if so equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) portion
of the fog light assembly automatically illu-
minates when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The DRL oper-
ate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position. Turn the headlight switch to
the
position for full illumination when
driving at night. (The DRL will turn off.)
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate once the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch ON for interior controls and
switches to illuminate, as those remain
OFF while the switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (Type B) (if so
equipped)
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity when
the engine is started and the parking brake
released. The LED Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) operate with the headlight switch in
the OFF position. When you turn the head-
light switch to the
position for full illu-
mination, the LED lights switch from LED
DRL to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL will
remain on until the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch ON for interior controls and
switches to illuminate, as those remain
OFF while the switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
2-38Instruments and controls

1The interior light can be turned ON re-
gardless of door position. The light will
go off af ter a period of time unless the
ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition when any door is opened.
2The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off
the interior lights when a door open,
push the switch, the interior lights will
not illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion.
The lights will go off when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or
the driver’s door is closed and locked.
The lights will also go off af ter a period
of time when the doors are open.
NOTE:
The step lights illuminate when the
driver and passenger doors are opened
regardless of the interior light switch po-
sition. These lights will turn off auto-
matically af ter a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
2-54Instruments and controls

MAP LIGHTS
To turn the map lights on, push the
switches. To turn them off, push the
switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
PERSONAL LIGHTS
To turn the rear personal lights on, push the
switch. To turn them off, push the switch
again.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light goes off.
The light will go off af ter a period of time if
the trunk lid is lef t open, unless the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “Exterior
and interior lights” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.
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TRUNK LIGHT
Instruments and controls2-55

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-4
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key ..............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Automatic door locks.........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................... 3-7
Operating range ..............................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ............3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-13
Warning lights and audible reminders .......3-17
Warning signals ............................. 3-17
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-18
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-20
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-20
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-21Extending engine run time
..................3-21
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ............3-21
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-22
Hood ........................................... 3-23
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-24
Opener operation ........................... 3-24
Interior trunk lid release .....................3-25
Interior trunk access ........................ 3-25
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-26
Opener operation ........................... 3-26
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-26
Steering wheel ................................. 3-28
Tilt operation ................................ 3-29
Telescopic operation ........................ 3-29
Sun visors ...................................... 3-29
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-30
Mirrors ......................................... 3-30
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-30
Automatic

anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-30
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-32

Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch
1.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside chime sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch
1again within 60 seconds to unlock
all doors and trunk. The outside chime
sounds again. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking
the doors, that door may not be unlocked.
Returning the door handle to its original
position will unlock the door. If the door
does not unlock af ter returning the door
handle, push the door handle request
switch to unlock the door.
All doors will be locked automatically un-
less one of the following operations is per-
formed within one minute af ter pushing
the request switch:
∙ Opening any door.
∙ Pushing the ignition switch. The interior light timer illuminates for a pe-
riod of time when a door is unlocked and
the room light is switched ON when the
door opens.
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting by performing one of the following
operations:
∙ Placing the ignition switch in the ON po- sition.
∙ Locking the doors with the remote con- trol.
∙ Switching the room light switch to the OFF position.
LPD2622LPD2165
3-12Pre-driving checks and adjustments

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant .....................8-6
Engine oil ........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil ..........................8-8
Changing engine oil filter ....................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) .......................8-11
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-13
Battery......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ............................... 8-15
Variable voltage control system ................8-16
Drive belt ....................................... 8-16
Spark plugs .................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-17Air cleaner
...................................... 8-18
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-19
Cleaning .................................... 8-19
Replacing ................................... 8-20
Brakes.......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ....................8-23
Battery replacement ........................... 8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-25
Lights .......................................... 8-26
Headlights ................................... 8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-28
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-31
Tire pressure ................................ 8-31
Tir

e labeling ................................. 8-35
Types of tires ................................ 8-38
Tire chains .................................. 8-39
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-40