2019 NISSAN ALTIMA ignition

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC is turned off in the vehicle information
display. This indicates the VDC has been
turned off.
Turn the VDC on using the vehicle informa-
tion display, or by restarting the engine. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
The VDC light also comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will turn off af ter a period of time if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
VDC should remain on unless freeing a
vehicle from mud or snow.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
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 mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. 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
position, 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
leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door
buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if
the Intelligent Key is lef t inside the vehicle
when locking the doors. When the buzzer
sounds, be sure to check both the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section of this manual.
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OIL CONTROL SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
The oil control system can be accessed in
the Maintenance portion of the vehicle in-
formation display settings.
To reset oil control system:1. Press ignition button to the “ON” posi- tion.
2. Press the
buttons located
on the steering wheel until “Settings”
displays in the vehicle information dis-
play. Use
to select “Mainte-
nance”. Then, press the OK button. 3. Select “Oil Control System” and press
the OK button.
4. Press the OK button according to the reset instructions displayed at the bot-
tom of the “Oil Control System” mainte-
nance screen.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display. It also allows you to change
vehicle functions:
∙ VDC Setting
∙ Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
∙ TPMS Setting ∙ Clock
∙ Vehicle Settings
∙ Maintenance
∙ Customize Display
∙ Unit/Language
∙ Key-Linked Settings (if so equipped)
∙ Factory Reset
VDC Setting
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to
enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system.
Menu item
Result
System Allows the user turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” in the Starting and driving” section of this manual.
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to
change the settings for lights, wipers, lock-
ing, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Menu itemResult
Lighting Displays the available lighting options.
Welcome Headlight (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the welcome light on or off.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.
Accent Lighting (if so equipped) Allows user to adjust the accent lighting brightness.
Auto Headlight or Light Sensitivity (if so
equipped) Allows user to change when the auto headlights activate based on the exterior brightness.
Light Off Delay (if so equipped) Allows user to change the length of time the exterior lights remain on.
Turn indicator Displays the available turn indicator options.
3 Flashes (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the 3 flash pass feature on or off.
Continuous (if so equipped) Allows user to adjust the continuous feature.
Locking Displays the available locking options.
Ext Door Switch Allows user to turn the exterior door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is
activated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn selective unlock on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked af ter the
door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is
pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the
door unlock operation is performed again within 5 seconds. When this item is turned off, all the doors will be
unlocked af ter the door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Displays the auto door unlock options.
Shif t to P Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shif ted into P (Park).
IGN OFF Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
OFF Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
Horn beeps on lock Allows user to turn answer back horn on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators
will flash once when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
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Menu itemResult
Wipers Displays the available wiper options.
Speed Dependent Allows user to turn wiper with speed on or off.
Driving Position (if so equipped) Displays the available driving position options.
Exit Seat Slide Allows the user to turn the exit seat slide on or off. When turned on, this feature will move the driver’s seat
backward for an easy exit when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened. Af ter getting into
the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the driver’s seat will move to the previous set
position. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and ad-
justments” section of this manual.
Battery Saver (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the battery saver on or off. When turned on, the battery saver automatically turns off the
ignition af ter a period of time when the ignition switch is lef t in the ON position.
Rear Door Alert Displays the available rear door alert options. For additional information, refer to “Rear Door Alert” in this
section.
Horn & Alert When selected, the alert is displayed and horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
OFF When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Remote Engine Start on or off. When turned on, the engine can be restarted remotely.
For additional information, refer to “Remote Engine Start” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Key Battery Low
4. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
5. Key Registration Complete
6. Shif t to Park
7. Push ignition to OFF
8. Push brake and start switch to drive
9. Engine start operation for IntelligentKey system (if I-Key battery level is low)
10. Release Parking Brake
11. Low Fuel
12. Loose Fuel Cap
13. Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
14. Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
15. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
16. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
17. Door Open
18. Trunk Open 19. Timer Alert – Have a break?
20. Low Outside Temperature
21. Power will turn off to save the battery
22. Power turned off to save the battery
23. Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
24. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
25. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
26. Driver Attention Alert Malfunction
27. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
28. Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
29. Unavailable: High Camera Temperature (if so equipped)
30. Driver Attention Alert— Take a Break?
31. Malfunction (if so equipped)
32. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
33. Not Available: Parking Brake On (if so equipped)
34. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
35. Rear Door Alert is activated 36. Check Back Seat For All Articles
37. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indica-
tors (if so equipped)
38. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (for ve- hicles with ProPILOT Assist) indicators
(if so equipped)
39. Speed Limit Sign indicator (if so equipped)
40. System Fault (if so equipped)
41. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
42. Not Available System Malfunction (if so equipped)
43. Not Available: Seat Belt Not Fastened (if so equipped)
44. Not Available: Front Radar Blocked (if so equipped)
45. Currently not available (if so equipped)
46. Not Available Poor Road Conditions (if so equipped)
47. Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature (if so equipped)
48. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
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49. AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle (if soequipped)
50. AWD Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor- mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the light comes on while the engine
is stopped, it may be impossible to start
the engine.
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Key Registration Complete
This appears when a new Intelligent Key is
registered to the vehicle.
Shif t to Park
This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the AUTO ACC or OFF position
and the shif t lever is not in the P (Park)
position. Also, a chime sounds when the
ignition switch is in the AUTO ACC or OFF
position.If this warning illuminates, move the shif t
lever to the P (Park) position and start the
engine.
Push Ignition to OFF
Af ter the Push Ignition to OFF warning illu-
minates, the warning will illuminate if the
ignition switch is placed in the AUTO ACC
position when the shif t lever is moved to
the P (Park) position.
To turn off the Push warning, place the ig-
nition switch in the ON position and then in
the LOCK position.
Push brake and start switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
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Engine start operation for Intelligent
Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message
area of the vehicle information display
when the parking brake is set and the ve-
hicle is driven.
Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty). Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.
Low Oil Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display if low oil
pressure is detected. This gauge is not de-
signed to indicate low oil level.
The low oil
pressure warning is not designed to indi-
cate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi- nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with your TPMS. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door has
been opened.
Trunk Open
This warning illuminates when the trunk
has been opened.
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Timer Alert — Have a break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six
hours. For additional information, refer to
“Settings” in this section.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display af ter a period of time if the
ignition switch is in the AUTO ACC or the ON
position and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For
additional information, refer to “Push-
button ignition switch positions” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Rear Sonar System (RSS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Driver Attention Alert Malfunction
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not func-
tioning properly. For additional information,
refer to “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
∙ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
∙ Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
∙ Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction
(if so equipped)
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems become unavailable be-
cause a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Unavailable: High Camera Temperature
(if so equipped)
This message appears when the camera
detects an interior temperature of more
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