User manual NISSAN ALTIMA-2005

FOREWORD Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them. READ FIRST--THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read this Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete trip for you and your passengers! NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat. ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this owner's manual for important safety information. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and without obligation. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: APD1005 WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. If you see this symbol, it means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen." If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. © 2004 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. GARDENA, CALIFORNIA All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gardena, California. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and has led the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and -- most importantly -- through an awareness that people are the central element in quality control. From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for maintenance, the service technician will perform his work according to the quality standards that have been established by NISSAN. Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety systems that will help protect you and your passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every time you drive the vehicle. The NISSAN story of growth and achievement reflects our major goal: to provide you, our customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsmanship -- a product that we can be proud to build and you can be proud to own. WFW0002 Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a successful worldwide company that manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them in 170 nations. NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates worldwide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other diversified products. NISSAN has made a substantial and growing investment in North America. NISSAN's commitment is over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Canton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than 21,000 people throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North America. NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppliers and over 150 dealers employ approximately 4,500 people. These include company employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with materials and services ranging from the operation of port facilities and transportation services, to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES . . . Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number: For U.S. customers The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: You can write to NISSAN with the information at: For U.S. customers ­ Your name, address, and telephone number ­ Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver's side) ­ Date of purchase ­ Current odometer reading ­ Your NISSAN dealer's name ­ Your comments or questions OR 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191 For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122 Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Illustrated table of contents Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6 Engine compartment locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10 AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS Supplemental front impact air bags (P. 1-33) 2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag (if so equipped) (P. 1-33) 3. Supplemental side impact air bag (if so equipped) (P. 1-33) 4. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-46) 5. Front seat belts (P. 1-9) 6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9) 7. Top tether anchor point (P. 1-25) 8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-24) 9. Seats (P. 1-2) 10. Front head restraint (P. 1-7) 11. Rear head restraint (P. 1-7) 12. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P.1-40) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 1. WII0046 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Engine hood (P. 3-9) Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-21) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30) Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-19) Windshield (P. 8-24) Power windows (P. 2-36) Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) Mirrors (P. 3-15) Tire pressure (P. 9-11) Flat tire (P. 6-2) Tire chains (P. 8-45) Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-25) Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LII0044 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 EXTERIOR REAR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-20) Trunk lid (P. 3-10) Vehicle loading (P.9-12) Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30) Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-12, P. 9-25) Fuel filler lid (P. 3-12) Child safety locks (P. 3-5) LII0023 0-4 Illustrated table of contents PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Glove box (P. 2-31) Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (if so equipped) (P. 3-15) 3. Sun visors (P. 3-14) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-39) 5. Front seat (P. 1-2) 6. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-38) 7. Interior trunk access (P. 1-6 8. Rear seat (P. 1-6) 9. Front console (P. 2-31) 10. Front cup holders (P. 2-30) 11. Park brake, parking on hills (P. 5-14, P. 5-18) 12. HomeLink (if so equipped) (P. 2-41) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 1. 2. LII0026 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. WIC0745 Driver, center and passenger ventilators (P. 4-11) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/ turn signal switch (P. 2-21) Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P. 4-42) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-33, 2-26) Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Cruise control main/set switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-15) Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-19) Storage (if so equipped) (P. 2-29) Glove box (P. 2-31) Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-33) Heater and air conditioner (manual or automatic) (P. 4-12, P. 4-20) Power outlet or cigarette lighter (if so equipped) (P. 2-27, P. 2-28) Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-26) Shift selector lever (P. 5-7) Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-25) 0-6 Illustrated table of contents 16. 17 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Storage or ashtray (if so equipped) (P. 2-29, P. 2-28) Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-42) Audio system controls (if so equipped) (P. 4-23) Ignition switch (P. 5-4) Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls (P. 3-14) Traction control system (TCS) off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-27) Instrument brightness control (P. 2-24) Trunk opener (P. 3-10) Meters and guages (if so equipped) (P. 2-3) Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2) Navigation system* controls (if so equipped) (P. 4-2) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Illustrated table of contents 0-7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS QR25DE engine 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) Spark plug caps (P. 8-20) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16) Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-16) Air cleaner (P. 8-21) Battery (P. 8-17) Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26) Transmission dipstick (A/T models) (P. 8-13) Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) Radiator cap (P. 8-8) Fuse block (P. 8-26) Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-16) Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8) Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) NOTE: Engine cover removed for clarity. See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LDI0418 0-8 Illustrated table of contents VQ35DE engine 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16) Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-16) Air cleaner (P. 8-21) Battery (P. 8-17) Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26) Transmission dipstick (A/T models) (P. 8-15) Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) Radiator cap (P. 8-8) Fuse block (P. 8-26) Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-16) Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8) NOTE: Engine cover removed for clarity. See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LDI0417 Illustrated table of contents 0-9 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning light Name Anti-lock brake warning light (if so equipped) Automatic transmission check warning light (if so equipped) Page 2-11 Warning light Name Engine oil pressure warning light Page 2-12 Indicator light Name Automatic transmission position indicator light (A/T models) CRUISE main switch indicator light (if so equipped) Cruise SET switch indicator light (if so equipped) Front passenger air bag status light Page 5-4 or 2-12 or Low fuel warning light 2-13 5-15 or Brake warning light 2-12 Low windshield washer fluid warning light Seat belt warning light and chime 2-13 2-13 5-15 Charge warning light Door open warning light 2-12 2-12 Supplemental air bag warning light Trunk lid open warning light 1-48 2-14 or 2-13 0-10 Illustrated table of contents Indicator light Name High beam indicator light (blue) Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Slip indicator light (if so equipped) Traction control system off indicator light (if so equipped) Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Page 2-14 2-14 2-15 2-15 2-15 Illustrated table of contents 0-11 MEMO 0-12 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped for driver's seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Child restraint installation on rear seat center or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Child restraint installation on front passenger seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Precautions on supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 SEATS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ARS1152 WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat properly. See "Precautions on Seat Belt Usage" later in this section. 1-2 Safety--Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system