2023 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

Release Parking Brake
This warning appears when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Shif t to Park
This warning appears 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 appears, move the shif t lever
to the P (Park) position and start the engine.
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).
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.
Service CVT
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 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 thechance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be reduced.
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) Malfunction Service now
This warning appears when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this
warning comes on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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)
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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.
Engine Stalled: Stop safely
This message appears 30 seconds before
the vehicle is shut down due to an above
normal operating exhaust temperature.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and
malfunction warning (red) will illuminate.
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer im-
mediately for this service.
Engine Malfunction Power reduced
Service now
This warning appears when the engine is
not operating under normal conditions. If
this warning appears, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Engine Malfunction Service now
This warning appears when there is a
problem with the engine. If this warning
appears, have the system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Engine hot Power reduced
This engine has a high fluid temperature
protection mode. If the fluid temperature
becomes too high (for example, climbing
steep grades in high temperatures with
heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer),
engine power and, under some conditions,
vehicle speed will be decreased automati-
cally to reduce the chance of engine dam-
age. Vehicle speed can be controlled with
the accelerator pedal, but the engine and
vehicle speed may be reduced.
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 engine to return to nor-
mal operation; or have it repaired if
necessary.
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
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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.
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).
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I- FCW) (P. 5-147).
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).
Intelligent Driver
Alertness— Take a break?
This alert appears when the system has
detected that the driver may be displaying
fatigue or a lack of attention.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator
This indicator appears when the LDW sys-
tem is engaged.
For additional information, see “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33).
Malfunction See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when one of the fol-
lowing systems (if so equipped) is not func-
tioning properly:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) withPedestrian Detection
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Driver Attention Alert
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 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), “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” (P. 5-46), “Intelligent Driver Alertness
(I-DA)” (P. 5-162), “Intelligent Forward Colli-
sion Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-147), “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33), “Rear Auto-
matic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-127) and “Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-58).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).
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).
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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) or
“Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33).
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). The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
such items as:
• Vehicle settings
• Indicators and warnings
• Information/warning messages
• Tire pressure information
• Drive computer information
• Cruise control system information
• Driving Aids (if so equipped)
• ProPILOT (if so equipped)
• NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation
information • Audio information
• Compass and navigation information (if
so equipped)
• Variable Compression Turbo information (if so equipped)
• Shif t position
• Distance to empty
• Odometer/twin trip odometer
• Clock and outside temperature
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY —7
INCH (18 cm) TYPE B (if so equipped)
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the,, and OK buttons located on the steer-
ing wheel.
1- Use these buttons
to navigate the vehicle information
display.
2OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
3— Returns to the previous menu. The OK,
andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions
in some conditions. Most screens and
menus offer instruction prompts of the
steering switch buttons to indicate how to
control the vehicle information display.
Dots on the right side of the vehicle infor-
mation display will appear if there is more
than one page of menu items or warning
messages. The OK button changes the au-
dio source and the
buttons also
control voice recognition manual mode.
The OK button can be used to change the
audio source when the audio screen is dis-
played. The
buttons can be used
when controlling voice recognition
prompts manually. For additional informa-
tion, refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON posi-
tion the vehicle information display may
display the following screens (if so
equipped):
• Home
• Drive Computer — Speed, Fuel Economy, Trip Distance & Time
• Convenience
• Tire Pressure • Variable Compression Turbo
• Speed Limit Sign
• Compass and Navigation
• Audio/telephone
• ProPILOT
• Driving Aids
• Settings
• Warnings*
*Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display warnings”
(P. 2-45).
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, see “How to use the
vehicle information display” (P. 2-35).
RESETTING THE DRIVE COMPUTER
The drive computer is divided across three
screens:
• Average Speed
• Average Fuel Economy
• Trip Distance & Time
1. Press the
buttons
until you reach the desired drive com-
puter mode.
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2. Press and hold the OK button for ap-proximately 1 second to reset the infor-
mation on the currently displayed
screen.
NOTE:
If you wish to reset all drive computer
values at once, press and hold the OK
button for approximately 3 seconds until
a reset menu appears; and follow the
instructions.
OIL CONTROL SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
The oil control system can be accessed in
the Maintenance portion of the vehicle in-
formation display settings.
Engine oil information informs the distance
to oil change. Never exceed one year or
7,500 miles (12000 km) between oil change
intervals for the 2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET
engine model) or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
between oil change intervals for the 2.5L 4
cylinder (PR25DD engine model).
Display when
ignition is ON Display timing Action Re-
quired
Engine Oil Ser-
vice due in xxx
miles Remaining oil
life is less than
940 miles (1500
km). Plan to have
your vehicle
serviced.
Engine Oil Ser-
vice due Remaining oil
lifeis0miles(0
km). Have your ve-
hicle serviced
within two
weeks or less
than 500 miles
(800 km).
The oil change interval cannot be adjusted
manually.
The distance to oil change interval is calcu-
lated depending on the driving conditions
and set automatically by the oil control sys-
tem. A reminder will be displayed when ap-
proaching the end of the service interval.
When the Factory Reset option is selected
in the vehicle information display, the oil
control system will also be reset to initial
value. Please change the engine oil when
Factory Reset is selected.
CAUTION
If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil within
two weeks or less than 500 miles (800
km).
Operating the vehicle with deteriorated
oil can damage the engine.
To reset oil control system:
1. Push ignition button to “ON” position.
2. Push the
andbuttons located
on the steering wheel until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the
buttons to select
“Maintenance”. Then, press the OK
button.
3. Select the “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.
For additional information, see “Oil control
system” (P. 9-7).
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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
• 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
Explanation
System Allows the user to turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P. 5-175).
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Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Steering Assist Allows user to turn the Steering Assist of the ProPILOT Assist system on or off. For additional information, please
see “ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-94).
Emergency Brake Displays available emergency braking options.
Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-135) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
(P. 5-147).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-127).
Lane Displays available lane options.
Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33).
Lane Departure Prevention Allows user to turn Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-40).
Blind Spot Displays available blind spot options.
Blind Spot Warning Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-46).
Side Indicator Brightness Allows user to change the brightness of the side indicator.
Speed Limit Sign Allows user to turn the Speed Limit Sign recognition on or off. For additional information, see “Traffic Sign Recogni-
tion (TSR)” (P. 5-30).
Parking Aids Displays available parking aids.
Auto Show Sonar Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, see “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P. 5-179).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear sonar on or off.
Distance Allows user to set the distance sensor range to Long/Medium/Short.
Volume Allows the user to set the parking sensor volume to High/Medium/Low.
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