2023 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.
Fuses are used in the passenger and en-
gine compartment. Spare fuses are pro-
vided and can be found in the passenger
compartment fuse box.
When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is
installed in the fuse box securely.ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not come
on, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the head-
light switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the tab and lif ting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the center of
the fuse block in the passenger
compartment.
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5. If the fuse is openOA, replace it with a
new fuse
OB.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and fuses are in good condition, check
the fusible links. If any of these fusible links
are melted, replace with only Genuine
NISSAN parts.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the head-
light switch are in the OFF position.
2. Remove the fuse box cover
OAwith a
suitable tool. Use a cloth to avoid dam-
aging the trim.
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3. Remove the fuse with the fuse pullerOB. 4. If the fuse is openOC, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
OD.
5. Push the fuse box cover to install.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swal-
low the battery or removed parts.
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NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:
1. Remove the mechanical key from theIntelligent Key.
2. Insert a small screwdriver
OAinto the slit
OBof the corner and twist it to separate
the upper part from the lower part. Use a
cloth to protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2032 or
equivalent.• Do not touch the internal circuit and electric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.
• Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points
will seriously deplete the storage
capacity.
• Make sure that the + side faces the bottom of the lower part.
4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with
OCandOD.
5. Operate the buttons to check the operation.
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It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service if you need assis-
tance for replacement.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference. (2) This de-
vice must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.HEADLIGHTS
For additional information on headlight
bulb replacement, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.
Replacing the halogen headlight
bulb (if so equipped)
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable headlight (halo-
gen) bulb. They can be replaced from inside
the engine compartment without remov-
ing the headlight assembly.
If headlight bulb replacement is required, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
• Aiming is not necessary af ter replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. •
Do not leave the headlight assembly
open without a bulb installed for a
long period of time. Dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. entering the headlight
body may affect bulb performance.
Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly just before a replacement
bulb is installed.
• Only touch the base when handling
the bulb. Never touch the glass enve-
lope. Touching the glass could sig-
nificantly affect bulb life and/or
headlight performance.
• High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
• Use the same number and wattage
as shown in the chart.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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Replacing the LED headlight bulb
(if so equipped)
If LED headlight bulb replacement is re-
quired, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.
Replacing the LED fog light bulb
If LED fog light bulb replacement is re-
quired, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.*
Headlight assembly (Type A) (if so equipped*
)Low (Halogen) 55H11
High (Halogen) 60HB3
Side marker 5W5W
Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so equipped)* Low/High ——
Park/Daytime running ——
Side marker ——
Fog light (if so equipped)* ——
Turn signal/park (if so equipped) light* 28/87444NA
Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)* ——
Step light (if so equipped) 3.8194
Map light* 8—
Vanity mirror light* 1.8—
Courtesy light (if so equipped)* ——
Personal light* 8—
Trunk light 3.4158
High-mounted stop light* ——
Rear combination light* Stop/Tail 21/5W21/5W
Turn 21W21W
Side marker 5W5W
Backup (reversing) assembly* Backup 16921
Tail 5W5W
License plate light* ——
* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.
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1. Headlight assembly
2. Map light
3. Door mirror turn signal light (if soequipped) 4. Step light (if so equipped)
5. Turn signal/park (if so equipped) light
6. Fog light (if so equipped)
7. Personal light 8. High-mount stop light
9. Trunk light
10. License plate light
11. Backup (reversing) assembly
12. Rear combination light
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Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the
lens, light and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installationUse a cloth
O1to protect the housing.
Rear combination light
Bulb replacement requires the removal of
the rear combination light assembly. If re-
placement is required, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
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Step light (if so equipped)
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Trunk light
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