2023 NISSAN ALTIMA warning

Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-70).
Timer Alert Time for a
break?
This message appears when the set time
is reached. This time can be set up to six
hours. For additional information, see
“Driver Assistance” (P. 2-38)
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, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P. 2-13) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
Transmission Shif t Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
AWD Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning prop-
erly while the engine is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop
Vehicle
This warning may appear while trying to
free a stuck vehicle due to increased oil
temperature. The driving mode may
change to 2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this
warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling, as soon as it is safe to do
so. Then if the warning turns off, you can
continue driving.
Tire Size Incorrect See
Owner’s Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tirepressure is correct and that the tires are
not excessively worn.
CVT (AT) Malfunction
Service now
This warning appears when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this
warning appears, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
CVT (AT) hot Power reduced
This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
climbing steep grades in high tempera-
tures with heavy loads, such as when tow-
ing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased automatically to reduce the
chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be reduced.
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WARNING
When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode operation occurs, vehicle
speed may be gradually reduced. The
reduced speed may be lower than
other traffic, which could increase the
chance of a collision. Be especially
careful when driving. If necessary, pull
to the side of the road at a safe place
and allow the transmission to return to
normal operation; or have it repaired if
necessary.
CVT (AT) Stop the vehicle
This message appears 30 seconds before
the vehicle is shut down due to an above
normal operating transmission tempera-
ture. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
and malfunction warning (red) will illumi-
nate. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer im-
mediately for this service.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
emergency warning
indicator
This indicator appears along, with an au-
dible warning, when the system detects
the possibility of a forward collision.
For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-135).
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
indicator
This indicator appears when the BSW sys-
tem is engaged.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-46).
Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will appear to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If
you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.
Currently not available
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist or the Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI) system is automatically canceled:
• When the VDC system is turned off
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and
VDC system is off.)
Driver Attention Alert
Malfunction
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not func-
tioning properly. For additional information,
see “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)”
(P. 5-162).
Driver Attention Alert—
TakeaBreak?
This alert appears when the system has
detected that the driver may be displaying
fatigue or a lack of attention.
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Forward Driving Aids temporarily
disabled Front Sensor blocked See
Owner’s Manual
This message appears when the front ra-
dar sensor may be obstructed due to:
• mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc.
• inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
All forward driving aids are temporarily dis-
abled until the system detects that the
front radar sensor is no longer obstructed.
For additional information, see:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) withPedestrian Detection (P. 5-135)
• ProPILOT Assist (P. 5-94)
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I- FCW) (P. 5-147)
Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) indicators (if so
equipped)
These indicators show the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system status. The sta-
tus is shown by color. For additional infor-
mation, see “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
(P. 5-71).
Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) indicator
This indicator shows when the I-LI system
is engaged.
For additional information, see “Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-40).
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator
This indicator shows when the LDW system
is engaged.
For additional information, see “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33) and “Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-40).
Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) withPedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
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. For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-135) or “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW) (P. 5-147).
Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
• 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.
Not Available Parking Brake On
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ProPILOT
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• The electronic parking brake is applied.
The above system cannot be used when
the electronic parking is activated.
For additional information, see "ProPILOT
Assist (P. 5-94) and “Parking brake” (P. 5-25).
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Not Available Poor Road Conditions
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) system is automatically
canceled:
• When the VDC system is turned off
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and
VDC system is off.)
Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ProPILOT
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
The above system cannot be used when
the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Not Available System Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly.
• ProPILOT
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
If one or more of these warnings appear,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
For additional information, see ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-94), “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)”
(P. 5-46), “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)”
(P. 5-33) or “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-
LI)” (P. 5-40).
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion, see “Rear Sonar System (RSS)”
(P. 5-180).
ProPILOT Assist indicators
These indicators show the ProPILOT Assist
system status. The status is shown by
color. For additional information, see “Pro-
PILOT Assist” (P. 5-94).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) indicator
This indicator appears to indicate the sta-
tus of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-127).
Speed Limit Sign indicator
This message may appear when the Traffic
Sign Recognition system is engaged.
For additional information, see “Traffic Sign
Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-30).
Steering Assist Alert
This message may appear when the Steer-
ing Assist system is engaged.
It will be displayed under the following
condition:
• When not holding the steering wheel or
when there is no steering wheel
operation
Please hold on the steering wheel immedi-
ately. When the steering operation is de-
tected, the warning turns off and the steer-
ing assist function is automatically
restored.
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Steering Assist indicator
This indicator appears when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-94).
Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature
This message appears when the camera
detects an interior temperature of more
than 104°F (40°C). For additional informa-
tion, see “Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-135),
“ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-94), “Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-40), “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33) or “Traffic Sign Rec-
ognition (TSR) . (P. 5-30).
Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction
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, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-46) or “Rear Cross Traf-
fic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-58).
Vehicle ahead detection
indicator
This indicator shows when the following
systems are engaged and have detected a
vehicle:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) withPedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-135) or “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-147).
Your vehicle may have two types of security
systems:
• Vehicle security system
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors or trunk when the system
is armed. It is not, however, a motion detec-
tion type system that activates when a ve-
hicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
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If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System as
soon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds. •
Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir with windshield-
washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol
based windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
• Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid
concentrates with water to the
manufacturer's recommended lev-
els before pouring the fluid into the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the windshield-
washer fluid concentrate and water.
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.
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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High Beam Assist
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam
automatically.
WARNING
• The High Beam Assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
• The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle. –
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
leading vehicle.
– When only one light on the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle 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.
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If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
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 posi-
tion when the engine is not running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The LED DRL automatically 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 any position. When
you turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination, the LED DRL
illuminate at a lower intensity. 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.
At dusk, the headlights, interior controls
and switches will automatically illuminate if
the headlight switch is in the AUTO
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
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” button to decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
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