2020 NISSAN ALTIMA mirror

1. Power windows (P. 2-61)
2. Windshield (P. 8-19)
3. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-43)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-22)
5. Front view camera (if so equipped)(P. 4-11)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-45)
Turn signal switch (P. 2-45)
7. Headlight switch (P. 2-45) LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (if so equipped) (P. 2-50)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-29) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-29)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-30) Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-11)
10. Door locks (P. 3-4) NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-7)
Keys (P. 3-2)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2559
EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-44)
2. Trunk lid (P. 3-23)
3. Sonar sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 5-175)
4. Rearview camera (P. 4-3)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)
6. Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-25) Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)
Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)
7. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-4)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LIC4027
EXTERIOR REAR
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1. Power moonroof (if so equipped)(P. 2-64)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-29)
3. Interior lights (P. 2-66)
4. HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-67)
Rearview mirror (P. 3-30)
5. Glove box (P. 2-58)
6. Cup holders (P. 2-58) Console box (P. 2-58)
7. Rear armrest (P. 1-2) Cup holders (P. 2-58)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2563
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) ...................... 2-7
Variable Compression Turbo
(if so equipped) ...............................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................2-9
Checking lights .............................. 2-10
Warning lights ............................... 2-10
Indicator lights .............................. 2-15
Audible reminders ........................... 2-18
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-20
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the drive computer ................2-21
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-21
Settings ..................................... 2-22
Vehicle information display indicators .......2-30
Vehicle information display warnings ........2-33 Security systems
............................... 2-40
Vehicle security system .....................2-40
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-42
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-43
Switch operation ............................ 2-43
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ................2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-45
Headlight control switch .....................2-45
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (if so equipped) ......................2-50
Instrument brightness control ...............2-50
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-50
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-51
Horn ........................................... 2-52
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-52
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . 2-53
S
teering Assist switch (for vehicles with
ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) ................2-54
E-call (SOS) button (if so equipped) .............2-54
Rear Door Alert ................................. 2-55
Power outlet .................................... 2-56
Extended storage switch .......................2-57
Storage ........................................ 2-58

NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted 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 ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward
A(faster) orB(slower).
2Low — continuous low speed opera-
tion
3High — continuous high speed opera-
tion
Push the lever up
4to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times. To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirrors (if so equipped), place the igni-
tion switch in the ON position 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 af ter approximately 15 minutes.CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage 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 sys-
tem.
LIC4039
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
2-44Instruments and controls

– When the headlights of the on-coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu- ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road that has
level differences.
– When driving on a road with many curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc. ∙ The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
– The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
– The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the lead-
ing vehicle.
– When only one light on the oncom- ing vehicle or the leading vehicle is
illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and the amount of luggage. High Beam Assist operation
To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition
1and push the lever forward2
(high beam position). TheHigh Beam
Assist indicator light in the meter will illumi-
nate while the headlights are turned on.
If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
LIC3696
2-48Instruments and controls

When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h), the head-
light uses the low beam.
To turn off the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
posi-
tion or select the low beam position by
placing the lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensor
1for the High
Beam Assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To maintain the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure
to observe the following:
∙ Always keep the windshield clean.
∙ Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor. ∙ Do not strike or damage the areas
around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is lo-
cated on the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system (if so
equipped)
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is in
the
orposition, the headlights
will turn off af ter a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.
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Instruments and controls2-49

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 .................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........3-6
Child safety rear door lock .................... 3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................... 3-7
Operating range ..............................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ............3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-14
Warning signals ............................. 3-16
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-17
Remote Engine Start ........................... 3-19
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-19
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-20
Extending engine run time ..................3-20Canceling a Remote Engine Start
............3-20
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-21
Hood ........................................... 3-22
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-23
Opener operation ........................... 3-23
Interior trunk lid release .....................3-24
Interior trunk access ........................ 3-24
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-25
Opener operation ........................... 3-25
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-25
Steering wheel ................................. 3-28
Tilt operation ................................ 3-28
Telescopic operation ........................ 3-28
Sun visors ...................................... 3-29
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-29
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............................. 3-31