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    ® 2012 AL TI MA OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our safety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2012 N I SSAN AL TI MA L32-D L32-D Printing : February 2012 (20) Publication No.: OM0E 0L32U2 Printed in U .S.A. OM2E 0L32U2 ...

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    W elcome 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 under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea ...

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    MODIFICA TION OF Y OUR 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 per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all options ...

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    CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 W ARNING 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 de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chem ...

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    NISSAN CARE S... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Y our satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Y our 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 c ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 6

    T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer in ...

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    0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 5 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 7 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 8 Engine compartment check ...

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    1. T op tether strap anchor (P . 1-26) 2. Rear seat belts (P . 1-13) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P . 1-40) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P . 1-40) 5. Head Restraints (P . 1-9) 6. Front seat belts (P . 1-13) 7. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s side shown; passenger’s side similar) (P . ...

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    Coupe 1. P ower windows (P . 2-43) 2. Windshield (P . 8-21) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-27) 4. Engine hood (P . 3-24) 5. Tie down (P . 6-14) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-34) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P . 2-29) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 9. Tire pressure (P . 8-38) 10. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 11. Tire chains ...

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    Sedan 1. P ower windows (P . 2-43) 2. Windshield (P . 8-21) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-27) 4. Engine hood (P . 3-24) 5. Tie down (P . 6-14) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-34) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P . 2-29) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 9. Tire pressure (P . 8-38) 10. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 11. Tire chains ...

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    Coupe 1. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P . 2-28) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P . 3-25) 3. T runk lid (P . 3-24) 4. V ehicle loading (P . 9-12) 5. Opener operation (P . 3-24) 6. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-26, P . 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P . 3-26) WII0125 EXTERIOR ...

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    Sedan 1. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P . 2-28) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P . 3-25) 3. T runk lid (P . 3-24) 4. V ehicle loading (P . 9-12) 5. Opener operation (P . 3-24) 6. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-26, P . 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P . 3-26) 9. Child safety ...

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    1. Interior trunk access (P . 1-8) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-46) 3. Sun visors (P . 3-29) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P . 2-49) 5. HomeLink 姞 universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P . 2-51) 6. Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror (if so equipped) (P . 3-30) 7. Glove box (P . 2-41) 8. Cup holders (P . 2-39) 9. Console box (P ...

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    1. V ents (P . 4-18) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-29) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth 姞 Hands-free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-104, P . 4-100, P . 4-114) 4. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-40, P . 2-35) 6. Cruise control main ...

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    20. V ehicle information display controls (P . 2-17) 21. Hood release (P . 3-24) 22. T runk opener (P . 3-24) V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P . 2-36) NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ port (P . 5-7) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped) . See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating det ...

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    QR25DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P . 8-15, 8-15) 4. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 5. Fuse block (P . 8-23) 6. Battery (P . 8-16) 7. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-23) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 10. Driv ...

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    VQ35DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-10) 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P . 8-15, 8-15) 4. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 5. Fuse block (P . 8-23) 6. Battery (P . 8-16) 7. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-23) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 10. Driv ...

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    W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-11 or Brake warning light 2-11 Charge warning light 2-11 Continuously V ari- able T ransmission (CVT) check warn- ing light (if so equipped) 2-12 Engine oil pressure warning light 2-12 W arning light Name Page Low tire pressure warning light 2-12 Master warning light 2-13 ...

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    1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . ...........................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped for driver’s seat) ..................1 - 4 Folding rear seat ...............................1 - 8 He ...

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    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. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti ...

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    Forward and backward Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to loc ...

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    FRONT POWER SEA T ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Operating tips WARNING Before driving the vehicle, return the seat- back to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. Also, make sure the seat is locked in place. Failure to do so may cause the seat to move in a collision or sudden stop. This may result in damage to th ...

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    Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the de- sired angle is obtained. T o bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. The reclining feature ...

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    Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push the switch (T ype A) forward or backward or move the lever (T ype B) up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. Entry to the rear seat from outside of the vehicle (if so equipped for Coupe models) Pull the seat recliner lev ...

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    Operating tips: ● The seatback and track will not lock until the seatback is returned rearward. ● The seatback will return to the first locking notch when using the seat recliner lever. CAUTION ● When returning the seat to its original position, confirm that the seat and seat- back are locked properly. ● Be careful not to pinch your hand or ...

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    FOLDING REAR SEA T Interior trunk access The trunk can be accessed from the passenger side of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown. 1. Open the access cover on the rear parcel shelf. 2. Push down on the button on the rear parcel shelf. 3. Fold down the passenger’s side seatback. T o remove or reinstall the seatback release but- ton a ...

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    T o fold down the driver’s side of the rear seat, reach through the opening and pull on the strap 䊊 1 located behind the seat. The rear seats can be locked using the mechani- cal key to prevent unauthorized access. For more information on keys, refer to “K eys” in the “Pre- driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual. Center ...

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    The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. All of the head restraints are adjustable. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint. Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks 5. Release knob Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the ce ...

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    T o raise the head restraint, pull it up. T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob and release knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Stor ...

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    Install 1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. 3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Front-seat Active Head Restraints The Active Head Restraint moves fo ...

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    PRECAUTIONS ON SEA T BEL T USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up ...

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    WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a ...

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    WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too h ...

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    PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific reco ...

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    䊊 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock dur- ing a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulle ...

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    Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly. ...

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    WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chanc ...

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    ● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth. ● Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly . If loose parts, deterioration ...

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    INF ANTS Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recom- mends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. Y ou should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu- fact ...

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    PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: – The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restrain ...

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    – Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted. – Never use the anchor points for adult seat belts or harnesses. – A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat. – Keep seatbacks as upright as pos- sible after fitting the child restr ...

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    LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) S Y STEM Y our vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle sea ...

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    Installing child restraint LA T CH lower anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- ...

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    T op tether anchor point locations The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LA T CH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “In- stalling top tether strap” later in this section. If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. Anchor ...

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    3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA T CH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. 4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the cente ...

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    6. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 5. REAR-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING THE SEA T BEL TS WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR ...

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    Refer to all W arnings and Cautions in the “Child safety” and “Child restraints” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seats: 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used ...

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    4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. After attaching the child restraint, test ...

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    7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. FORW ARD-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING LA T CH Refer to all W arnings ...

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    3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA T CH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See “Installing top tether strap” i ...

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    5. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 6. Tighten the tether ...

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    Refer to all W arnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a forward-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 54

    4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in ...

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    8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 56

    INST ALLING T OP TETHER STRAP First, secure the child restraint with the LA T CH lower anchors (rear outboard seat positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable. 1. Flip up the anchor cover 䊊 1 from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat. 2. Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback 䊊 2 . 3. Secure t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 57

    Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 58

    Booster seat installation CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in the Automatic Locking Retractor mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts. Refer to all W arnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” , “Child Restraint” and “Booster Seats” sections before installing a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a booster ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 59

    4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the seat belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portio ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 60

    Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side-impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are de- ...

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    ● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us- age then inflates the air bags as needed. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. ● Th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 62

    WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43 ...

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    WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat, if possible. ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the fron ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 64

    WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags: ● The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of ...

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    SSS0159 SSS0162 1-46 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ...

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    Coupe LRS2057 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-47 ...

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    1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags 3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag modules 4. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 5. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s side shown; passenger’s side similar) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 7. C ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 68

    NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still a ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 69

    Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con ...

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    wearing the seat belt properly for the most effec- tive protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag. NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil- dren be properly restrained in a rear seat. NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant cl ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 71

    ● Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. Also, do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave per- manent impressions in the seat. Such objects can damage the seat or occu- pant classification sensor (pattern sen- sor) . This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury. ● Do not use w ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 72

    Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 73

    ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. ● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and cur ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 74

    The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts. When a pretensioner activates, smoke is re- leased and a loud noise may be heard. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those wi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 75

    If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing: ● The supplemental air bag warning light re- mains on after approximately 7 seconds. ● The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently . ● The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on ...

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    MEMO Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57 ...

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    2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2 - 4 T achometer ....................................2 - 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 5 Fuel gauge .................................... ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 78

    Windows ........................................ 2-43 P ower windows ............................... 2-43 Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-46 Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-46 Interior light ...................................... 2-49 Console light (if so equipped) . .................. 2-49 Personal Lights ... ...

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    1. V ents (P . 4-18) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-29) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth 姞 Hands-free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-104, P . 4-100, P . 4-114) 4. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-40, P . 2-35) 6. Cruise control main ...

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    20. V ehicle information display controls (P . 2-17) 21. Hood release (P . 3-24) 22. T runk opener (P . 3-24) V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P . 2-36) NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ port (P . 5-7) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped) . See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating det ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 81

    1. Speedometer 2. Change button 3. Odometer/twin trip odometer SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer 䊊 1 indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h) . Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer recor ...

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    T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into the red zone 䊊 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE The gauge indica ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 83

    FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Re ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 84

    Press the button for about 1 second when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the compass display 䊊 1 on or off. The display will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s heading. N: North E: East S: South W: W est If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at less t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 85

    ● If a magnet is located near the com- pass or the vehicle is driven where the terrestrial magnetism is disturbed, the compass display may not indicate the correct direction. ● In places where the terrestrial magne- tism is disturbed, the correction of the direction starts automatically. Inaccurate compass direction: The compass display is equi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 86

    ● The compass may not indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep hill. (The compass returns to the correct compass point when the ve- hicle moves to an area where the geomag- netism is stabilized.) CAUTION ● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc ., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 87

    or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Security indicator light Charge warning light Continuously Variable T ransmission (CVT) position indicator light (if so equipped) Slip indicator light Continuously Variable T r ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 88

    W ARNING LIGHTS or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 89

    CAUTION ● Do not ground electrical accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will bypass the variable control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. Refer to “Variable voltage control system” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section later in this manual. ● Do not continue driving if the generat ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 90

    TPMS malfunction: If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi- mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The light will remain on after the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning does not appear if the low tire pressur ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 91

    ● No key warning ● Low fuel warning ● Low windshield-washer fluid warning ● Parking brake release warning ● Door/trunk open warning ● Loose fuel cap ● Check tire pressure warning Seat belt warning light and chime The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 92

    Cruise main switch indicator light The light comes on when the cruise control main switch is pushed. The light goes out when the main switch is pushed again. When the cruise main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise control system is operational. Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 93

    – avoid steep uphill grades. – if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinking and come on steady . Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. Y ou do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without hav- ing the emission control s ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 94

    Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. T urn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle. NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ door buzzer The Intelligent K ey door buzzer sounds if the Intelligent Key is left i ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 95

    Fuel economy mode The fuel economy mode can be selected to dis- play the instant fuel economy since the last reset. Average speed mode The average speed mode can be selected to display the average miles per gallon and miles per hour since the last reset. Time/Miles (km) mode The time/miles (km) mode can be selected to show the time and distance dri ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 96

    Range mode The range mode can be selected to give you an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The range is constantly calcu- lated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. Exterior temperature mode The exterior temperature mode can be selected to provide you with the temperature outsid ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 97

    Alert mode The alert mode allows you to set alerts notifying you of time to rest or icy conditions. The time to rest alert lets you know when you have been traveling for a long time and may need a break. The icy alert notifies you that icy driving condi- tions may exist. Reset mode The reset mode can be selected in any screen that allows for prefer ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 98

    For additional information, see “Indicators for maintenance” later in this section. Options mode The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when selecting the “Language/Unit” key and pressing . Language: English or French Unit: US — mile, °F , MPG Metric — km, °C, l/km Y ou can select the language and unit using the button and pressing . Th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 99

    Indicators for maintenance 1. Engine oil replacement indicator This indicator appears when the customer set distance comes for changing the engine oil. Y ou can set or reset the distance for changing the engine oil. See “Maintenance mode” earlier in this section. 2. Oil filter replacement indicator This indicator appears when the customer set d ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 100

    V ehicle information display warnings and indicators 1. Door and trunk open warning 2. Push warning (CVT models) 3. Low fuel warning 4. Low windshield-washer fluid warning 5. No key warning 6. Parking brake warning 7. Shift P warning (CVT models) 8. Engine start operation indicator (CVT models) 9. Engine start operation indicator (M/T models) 10. N ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 101

    Door and trunk open warning This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk has been opened when the engine is running. Push warning (CVT models) After the Shift P warning illuminates, the Push warning will illuminate if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC position when the shift selec- tor is moved to the P (Park) position. See “Shift P w ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 102

    Engine start operation indicator (M/T models) This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is placed in the L OCK, OFF , ACC or ON position with the shift selector in neutral and the parking brake on. This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the clutch and the brake pedal depressed. NISSAN Intellige ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 103

    The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al- ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key in the vehicle, and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 104

    NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER S Y STEM The NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered key . Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Statement related to Section 15 of FCC Rules for NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer Sys- tem This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Ca ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 105

    䊊 2 Low — continuous low speed operation 䊊 3 High — continuous high speed operation Push the lever up 䊊 4 to have one sweep opera- tion of the wiper. Pull the lever toward you 䊊 5 to operate the washer. The wiper will also operate several times. WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solu- tion may freeze on the windshield and obsc ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 106

    NO TE: 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 system. XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so equipped) WARNING c HIGH VOL T AGE ● When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. T o prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or dis ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 107

    HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWIT CH Lighting 䊊 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. 䊊 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. T ype A LIC1085 T ype B LIC1064 T ype C LIC1063 2-30 Instruments and controls ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 108

    CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatic ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 109

    Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor located on the top side of the instrument panel. The autolight sen- sor controls the autolight ; if it is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the ignition switch placed in the O ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 110

    WARNING When the daytime running light 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 The instrument cluster illuminates when the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON position. The inst ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 111

    FOG LIGHT SWIT CH (if so equipped) T o turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the position. T o turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUTO position (if so equipped) , the head- lights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the position. T o turn the fog lights of ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 112

    T o sound the horn, push near the horn icon of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. T am- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. 1. Start the engine. 2 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 113

    ● If any malfunctions are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. ● The battery could run down if the seat heater is operated while the engine is not running. The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing conditions. If t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 114

    Open the lower half of the console box to access the power outlet. Refer to “Console box” in this section. CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your NISSAN deal ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 115

    SEA TBACK POCKETS (if so equipped) The seatback pockets are located on the back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets can be used to store maps. ST ORAGE POUCH (if so equipped) A storage pouch is located on the front of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. WARNING Do not store angular, sharp, heavy objects or objects that cannot ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 116

    CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses. CUP HOLDERS T o open the front cup holders, push the cup holder lid. T o close, lower the cup holder lid and push down until it clicks in place. The plastic insert (i ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 117

    The rear center cup holders are located in the rear fold-down armrest (sedan) or in the rear arm rest (coupe) . CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 118

    GL OVE BO X Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key when locking 䊊 1 or unlocking 䊊 2 the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. CONSOLE BOX Upper half Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the upper half of the console box. The mat may be re ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 119

    ST ORAGE BO X (if so equipped) COVERED ST ORAGE BO X Push the center of the lid to open. GROCER Y HOOKS The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and can be used to hang a standard size plastic grocery bag. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 20 lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook. LIC1477 LIC1597 LIC0748 2-42 Instruments and controls ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 120

    CARGO NET (if so equipped) WARNING Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un- secured cargo could cause personal injury. The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo area from moving around while the vehicle is in motion. T o install the cargo net, attach the net ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 121

    1. Window lock button 2. P ower door lock switch 3. Front passenger side (automatic switch, if so equipped) 4. Right rear passenger side (sedan only) 5. Left rear passenger side (sedan only) 6. Driver side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the win ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 122

    Rear power window switch (sedan only) The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down 䊊 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up 䊊 2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver’s side window can be opened or cl ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 123

    When power window switch does not operate If the power window automatic function (closing only) does not operate properly, perform the fol- lowing procedure to initialize the power window system: 1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 2. Open the window more than halfway by operating the power window switch. 3. Pull the power window switc ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 124

    CAUTION ● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand from the moonroof before opening. ● Do not place heavy objects on the moonroof or surrounding area. Resetting the moonroof switch The moonroof switch may not operate properly and need to be reset if any of the following conditions have occurred: ● the moonroof has been manually moved, ● the mo ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 125

    WARNING ● In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open moonroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints. ● Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the moonroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the moonroof is closing. CAUTION ● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand f ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 126

    The interior light has a three-position switch and operates regardless of ignition switch position. ● When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 1 , the interior light illuminates, regardless of door position. The light will go off after a period of time unless the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. ● When the switch is in the center ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 127

    T o turn the rear personal lights on, press the switch. T o turn them off, press the switch again. T o turn the map lights on, press the light lens. T o turn them off, press the lens again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. Rear personal lights (sedan only) LIC1083 Fr ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 128

    The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off. The light will go off after a period of time if the trunk lid is left open, unless the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte- rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and do-it-your ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 129

    PROGRAMMING HOMELINK 姞 1. T o begin, press and hold the two outer HomeLink 姞 buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light 䊊 1 blinks (after 20 seconds) . Release both buttons. 2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink 姞 surface. 3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 130

    7. Within 30 seconds of pressing and releas- ing the garage door opener’s program but- ton, quickly and firmly press and release the HomeLink 姞 button you’ve just programmed. Press and release the HomeLink 姞 button up to 3 times to complete the training. 8. Y our HomeLink 姞 button should now be pro- grammed. (T o program the remaining Hom ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 131

    ROLLING CODE PROGRAMMING Rolling code garage door openers (or other roll- ing code devices) which are “code protected” and manufactured after 1996, may be deter- mined by the following: ● Reference the garage door opener Owner’s Manual for verification. ● The hand-held transmitter appears to pro- gram the HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiv ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 132

    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 interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly appr ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 133

    MEMO 2-56 Instruments and controls ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 134

    3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ........................3 - 2 NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3 - 3 Doors ............................................3 - 4 Locking with key ................................3 - 4 Locking with inside lock knob .. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 135

    1. T wo Intelligent K eys 2. Mechanical keys (inside Intelligent K eys) 3. K ey number plate NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ Y our vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent K ey which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelli- gent Key components and NISSAN V ehicle Im- mobilizer System components. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many as ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 136

    Mechanical key The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key. T o remove the mechanical key , release the lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key . T o install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to the lock position. Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors, trunk lid, glove bo ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 137

    When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors can not be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent per ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 138

    L OCKING WITH INSIDE L OCK KNOB T o lock the door without the key , move the inside lock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 , then close the door. T o unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊 2 . L OCKING WITH POWER DOOR L OCK SWIT CH T o lock all the doors without a key , push the door lock switch (driver? ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 139

    4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once. 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change. When the automatic door unlock system is deac- tivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 140

    CAUTION ● Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle. ● Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. The Intelligent Key is always communicating with the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intel- ligent Key transmits weak radio waves. Environ- mental conditions may interfere with ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 141

    If an Intelligent K ey is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli- gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer. OPERA TING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be used whe ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 142

    DOOR L OCKS/UNL OCKS PRECAUTION ● Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated. The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent K ey system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelli- gent Key is outside the vehicle. ● After locking with the door handle request switch ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 143

    Locking doors 1. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and make sure you carry the Intelli- gent Key with you. 2. Close all doors. 3. Push any door handle request switch 䊊 1 while carrying the Intelligent Key with you. 4. All doors and the trunk will lock. 5. The hazard warning lights f ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 144

    NO TE: The doors may not lock when the Intelli- gent Key is in the same hand that is oper- ating the request switch to lock the door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or your other hand. CAUTION The lockout protection may not function under the following conditions: ● When the Intelligent Key is placed on top of the instrument panel. ? ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 145

    The interior light timer illuminates for a period of time when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position. The interior light can be turned off without waiting by performing one of the following operations. ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. ● Locking the doors with the remote controller. ● Switching ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 146

    Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once. 5. All doors will be locked. CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 147

    The interior light illuminates for a period of time when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position. The light can be turned off without waiting by performing one of the following operations: ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. ● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key . ● Switching the room light ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 148

    The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for a period of time, or ● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent K ey. ● Pushing the request switch on the driver or passenger door with the Intelligent Key in range of the door handle. Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the Intelligent Key . ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 149

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent K ey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis- pl ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 150

    Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the door handle request switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for approximately 2 seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or trunk. Carry the Intelligent Key with you. A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely. The door handle request switch is pushed before the door is c ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 151

    WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use. ● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pressed. The FA A advises the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and comm ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 152

    CAUTION Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the Intelligent Key: ● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to come into contact with water or salt water. This could affect the system function. ● Do not drop the Intelligent Key. ● Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against anoth ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 153

    Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once. 5. All doors will be locked. CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 154

    The interior light illuminates for a period of time when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position. The light can be turned off without waiting by performing one of the following operations: ● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. ● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key . ● Switching the room light ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 155

    Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the Intelligent Key . T o deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. T o activate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 156

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent K ey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis- pl ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 157

    䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly . 䊊 2 Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood. 䊊 3 Remove the support rod from the clamp. 䊊 4 Insert the support rod into the hole on the passenger’s side of the hood. 䊊 5 When cl ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 158

    ● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys. T o open the trunk lid, push the opener switch down. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 159

    T o open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi- nated release handle until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk compart- ment on the interior of the trunk lid. OPENER OPERA TION The fuel-fil ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 160

    ● Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. T o reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: – Always place the container on the ground when filling. – Do not use electronic devices ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 161

    Loose Fuel Cap warning The L OOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the vehicle information display when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few driving trips for the message to be displayed. T o turn off the warning, perform the following: 1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as soon as ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 162

    TIL T OPERA TION Pull the lever 䊊 1 all the way toward you and adjust the steering wheel up or down 䊊 2 to the desired position. Lock the wheel by releasing the lever and ensure that the lever has returned to its original position. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accid ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 163

    䊊 3 Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped) in or out as needed. CAUTION Do not store the sun visor before returning the extension to its original position. V ANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped) T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror c ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 164

    AUT OMA TIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims during night time conditions and ac- cording to the intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare feature is activated when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The indicator light will ill ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 165

    OUTSIDE MIRRORS WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects. Electric control type The outside mirror remote cont ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 166

    MEMO Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-33 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 167

    4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons — color screen with Navigation System (if so equipped) ..................4 - 2 How to use the touch screen ....................4 - 3 How to select menus on the screen ..............4 - 5 How to use the INFO button .....................4 - 5 How to use the SETTING ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 168

    iP od 姞 * player operation without Navigation System (T ype B) (if so equipped) ................ 4-80 iP od 姞 * player operation with Navigation System (if so equipped) ........................ 4-82 Music Box 姞 (if so equipped) .................... 4-85 Bluetooth 姞 streaming audio (if so equipped) ...... 4-93 CD care and cleaning .......... ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 169

    WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice a ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 170

    *For Navigation system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. When you use this system, make sure the engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long time, it will discharge the battery, and the engine will not start. Reference symbols: “Example” — Words ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 171

    Adjusting the item: T ouch the “+” key 䊊 1 or the “ ⫺ ” key 䊊 2 to adjust the settings of an item. T ouch the up arrow 䊊 3 to scroll up the page one item at a time, or touch the double up arrow 䊊 4 to scroll up an entire page. T ouch the down arrow 䊊 5 to scroll down the page one item at a time, or touch the double down arrow ? ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 172

    HOW T O SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the center dis- play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec- tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different areas on the screen provide you with important information. See the following for details. 1. Header: Shows the path used to get to the current screen (for example, pres ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 173

    W eather Info Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual for information regarding this item. Map Update Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual for information regarding this item. Navigation Version Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual for information regarding this item. GPS Position For G ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 174

    Display settings Select the “Display” key . On the screen above, select the “Display Adjustment” key. The Display Adjustment screen will appear. Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the display background. T ouch the “+” or “-” key to adjust the brigh ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 175

    T o turn the screen on: ● Press the SETTING button and select the “Display” key and then select the “Display ON” key, or ● Press the button and the message “resuming display” will appear and the “Dis- play ON” key will be automatically turned on (no amber indicator) . Background color: Select the “Background Color” key; the ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 176

    Clock Format (24h) : When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi- nated) , the clock format will change from the default 12-hour display to a 24-hour display. Offset (hour) : Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing the hours. Offset (minute) : Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing the minutes. Daylight Savings Time: When this item i ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 177

    Others settings Select the “Others” key. Comfort settings, lan- guage and units and V oice Recognition settings will be displayed. Comfort settings Select the “Others” key, then select the “Com- fort” key. The Comfort settings screen will be displayed. Y ou can set the following operating conditions by selecting the key for the desired ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 178

    Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Select to turn on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati- cally according to the vehicle speed. Selective Door Unlock: When this item is turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first after the door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 179

    Select Units: Select the “US” (mi, °F , MPG) key or the “Metric” (km, °C, L/100 km) key to change the units shown on the display . V oice Recognition: For V oice Recognition settings, refer to “NISSAN V oice Recognition system” in this section. Navigation settings Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er’s Manual for informat ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 180

    Press and hold the button for more than two seconds to turn the display off. Press the button again to turn the display on. When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows a rearward view from the vehicle. WARNING ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary ob- jects t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 181

    They are indicated as reference distances to objects. The lines and colors in the display indi- cate distances from the back bumper line 䊊 A in the illustration. 䊊 1 1.5 ft (0.5 m) red 䊊 2 3 ft (1 m) yellow 䊊 3 7 ft (2 m) green 䊊 4 10 ft (3 m) green The vehicle clearance lines are wider than the actual clearance. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDIC ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 182

    Backing up on a steep uphill When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the dis- tance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown closer than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the place 䊊 A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on the hill is the place 䊊 B . Note that any object on the hill is further ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 183

    Backing up behind a projecting object The position 䊊 C is shown farther than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is actually at the same distance as the position 䊊 A . The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to the position 䊊 A if the object projects over the actual backing up course. ADJUSTING THE SCREEN The ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 184

    ● Do not adjust the Brightness or Contrast of the RearView Monitor while the vehicle is moving. For vehicles with a touch screen (T ype B): ● T o adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Display ON/OFF and Color of the RearView Moni- tor, press the SETTING button and then select the “Display” key with the RearView Monitor on. When the display adjus ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 185

    Adjust air flow direction by moving the vent slides. Open or close the vents by using the dial. Move the dial toward the to open the vents or toward the to close them. Right and Left WHA0736 Center WHA0737 Rear (sedan, if so equipped) WHA0688 VENTS 4-18 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 186

    WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 187

    — Air flows from center and side vents and foot outlets. — Air flows mainly from foot outlets. — Air flows from defroster outlets and foot outlets. — Air flows mainly from defroster outlets. T emperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. T o lower the temperature, turn the dial ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 188

    3. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position. ● T o quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, turn the fan control dial to the highest setting and the temperature control to the full HO T position. ● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (the indi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 189

    ● For quick cooling when the outside tem- perature is high, push the button to the ON position. Be sure to return the to the OFF position for normal cooling. MAX A/C may be used for quick cooling. Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air. 1. Press the button to the OFF position. 2. Press the air flow control button. 3 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 190

    LHA2082 WHA1409 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-23 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 191

    LHA2034 LHA2083 4-24 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 192

    LHA2036 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-25 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 193

    1. Driver temperature control dial 2. Air flow control buttons 3. Passenger temperature control dial 4. DUAL button 5. Rear defrost button 6. Front window defrost button 7. Fan speed dial/system OFF button 8. Air recirculation button 9. A/C ON/OFF button 10. AUT O button WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 194

    ● The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off are also controlled automatically . ● A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal- function. Dehumidified defrosting or defogg ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 195

    OPERA TING TIPS ● When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera- ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally . The sunload sensor, located on the top of t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 196

    RADIO With the ignition placed in the ACC or ON posi- tion, press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the ignition should be placed in the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 197

    SA TELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) When the satellite radio is used for the first time or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a mal- function. W ait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 198

    ● CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with finger- prints may not work properly. ● The following CDs may not work prop- erly: ● Copy control compact disc s (CCCD) ● Recordable compact disc s (CD-R) ● Rewritable compact disc s (CD-RW) ● Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunc- ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 199

    ● Recordable compact disc s (DVD±R, DVD±R DL) ● Rewritable compact discs (DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL) ● Do not use the following CDs/DVDs as they may cause the CD/DVD player to malfunction. ● 3.1 in (8 cm) disc s ● CDs/DVDs that are not round ● CDs/DVDs with a paper label ● CDs/DVDs that are warped, scratched, or have abnormal edges ● Th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 200

    ● This copyright protected technology cannot be used without a permit from Macrovision Corporation. It is limited to personal use, etc., as long as the permit from Macrovision Corporation is not issued. ● Modifying or disassembling is prohib- ited. ● Dolby digital is manufactured under li- cense from Dolby Laboratories, Inc . ● Dolby and th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 201

    ● If you are using an iPod 姞 (3rd Generation with Dock connector) , do not use very long names for the song title, album name or artist name to avoid the iPod 姞 resetting itself. iP od 姞 is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Bluetooth 姞 streaming audio (if so equipped) ● Some Bluetooth 姞 audio devic ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 202

    ● Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of bits per second used by a digital music file. The size and quality of a compressed digital audio file is determined by the bit rate used when encoding the file. ● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency is the rate at which the samples of a signal are converted from analog to digital (A/D conversi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 203

    Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA V ersion WMA7, WMA8, WMA9 Sampling fr ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 204

    T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player wil ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 205

    CD, DVD or USB with Compressed Audio Files (models with Navigation System) The file types supported by this system are MP3, WMA , AAC/M4A and A TRAC3. Explanation of terms: ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well known compressed digital audio file format. This format allows for near “CD qual ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 206

    Playback order: Music playback order of a CD, DVD or USB device with compressed audio files is as illus- trated. ● The folder names of folders not containing compressed audio files are not shown in the display . ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc/USB, “Root Folder” is displayed. ● The playback order is the order in which th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 207

    Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB 2.0 Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. * Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista 姞 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 208

    T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the CD/DVD/USB device was inserted correctly. Check if the CD/DVD is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 209

    Compressed Video Files (models with Navigation System) Explanation of terms: ● DivX – DivX refers to the DivX 姞 codec owned by Div, Inc. used for a lossy compres- sion of video based on MPEG-4. ● A VI – A VI stands for Audio Video Interleave. It is standard file format originated by Micro- soft Corporation. A .divx encoded file can be sav ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 210

    Requirements for Supporting Video Playback: Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW , DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory File Systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge (UDF1.02+ISO9660) , UDF1.5, UDF2.0 * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. * Files saved using the ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 211

    1. SEEK/TRACK button 2. CD insert slot 3. TUNE/FF·REW button 4. CD eject button 5. AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADE and BALANCE) 6. CL OCK button 7. AUX IN jack 8. SCAN button 9. RDM/RPT button 10. PWR/VOL control knob 11. AUX button 12. RADIO button 13. CD button 14. DISP button 15. PRESET A·B·C button 16. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 17. pau ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 212

    AUDIO button (Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance) Press the AUDIO button to change the mode as follows: Bass → T reble → Fade → Balance → Beep ON/OFF → Audio → Bass T o adjust Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance press the AUDIO button until the desired mode ap- pears in the display . Press the TUNE/FF·REW or to adjust Bass and T reble to the d ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 213

    FM/AM radio operation FM/AM band select : Pressing the RADIO button will change the band as follows: AM ←→ FM When the RADIO button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will come on at the station last played. If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO button is pressed, the compact disc will auto- matic ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 214

    TUNE/FF·REW (Fast For- ward, Rewind) button: When the TUNE/FF·REW button or is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc returns to normal play speed. SEEK/TRACK button: When is pressed while the compact disc is playing, ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 215

    1. SCAN button 2. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 3. CD insert slot 4. Display screen 5. iP od 姞 MENU button 6. CD eject button 7. SEEK/CA TEGORY button 8. SETTING/ENTER button, SCROLL/ TUNE knob 9. AUX IN jack 10. AUX button 11. CD button 12. AM-FM button 13. RPT button 14. VOL/ON-OFF control knob 15. RDM button *No satellite radio reception is a ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 216

    T o turn the system off, press the VOL/ON·OFF control knob. T urn the VOL/ON·OFF control knob to adjust the volume. This vehicle may be equipped with Speed Sen- sitive V olume (SSV) for audio. When this feature is active, the audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. Setting control knob (Audio, Display and Clock) : Press the SETTING but ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 217

    Display settings: T o adjust the brightness or contrast of the display screen, press the SETTING button until the cho- sen setting is displayed. Use the SCROLL/TUNE knob to adjust the display to the desired level. On-screen Clock: The clock is shown in the upper right corner of the screen. T o turn this feature off or to re-enable the clock display ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 218

    iPod 姞 MENU button This button can only be used for iP od 姞 opera- tions. See “iP od 姞 player operation without Navi- gation System” later in this section for details about the function of this button. FM/AM/SA T radio operation AM·FM button: Press the AM·FM button to change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM If another audi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 219

    If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Compact disc (CD) player operation If the radio is already operating, it automatically turns off and the compact disc begins to play. CD button: When the CD button is pressed with the system off and the compact dis ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 220

    SCROLL/TUNE knob (MP3/WMA CD only) : If an MP3/WMA CD with multiple folders is play- ing, turn the SCROLL/TUNE knob to change folders. T urn the knob to the left to skip back a folder. T urn the knob to the right to skip ahead a folder. RPT button: When the RPT button is pressed while a com- pact disc is playing, the play pattern can be changed as ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 221

    1. CD·AUX button 2. FM·AM band select button 3. CD eject button 4. XM 姞 band select button 5. DISP (display) button 6. Color display 7. iP od 姞 MENU button 8. Rewind button for SEEK/TRACK 9. Radio SCAN tuning button 10. Fast forward button for SEEK/TRACK 11. BACK button 12. PWR (power) button/VOL (volume) control knob 13. CD RPT (repeat) play ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 222

    Audio main operation Head unit : The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and high frequency ranges automatically in both radio reception and CD playback. PWR/V olume control: Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, and then press the PWR button to turn the audio system on. The mode (the radio or CD player for example) that was playi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 223

    DISP button: The display screen can be turned off by pressing the DISP button. Y ou can listen to music while the display is off. If you want to turn the screen on, either press the DISP button or press the FM·AM, XM or CD·AUX button. Switching the display: Pressing the CD·AUX button switches the dis- plays as follows: CD → iPod 姞 /USB → A ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 224

    4. Preset: XX is displayed on the screen. Memorizing is now complete. 5. Other buttons can be set in the same man- ner. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the radio memory will be erased. In that case, reset the desired stations/channels. Compact Disc (CD) player operation Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 225

    CD EJECT: When the CD EJECT button is pressed with the CD loaded, the CD ejects and the last source plays. The CD automatically reloads if it is not removed from the slot to protect the CD. AUX IN jack: The AUX IN jack is located on the audio unit. The AUX IN audio input jack accepts any standard analog audio input such as from a portable cas- sett ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 226

    1. OPEN/TIL T button (Screen tilts down to expose CD/DVD insert slot) 2. Display screen 3. SETTING button 4. AUDIO button/control knob 5. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 6. Seeking button 7. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 8. DISC·AUX button 9. XM button* 10. FM·AM button 11. button *No satellite radio reception is available when the XM button is pressed ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 227

    This vehicle has Speed Sensitive V olume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driv- ing speed changes. AUDIO control knob (Bass, T reble, Bal- ance and Fade) : Press the AUDIO control knob to change the mode as follows: Bass → T reble → Balance → Fade T o adjust Bass, T reble, Balance and Fade, press the AUDIO control knob until t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 228

    Display album cover art : When an audio source encoded with album cover art is played, the album cover art can be displayed on the screen. T o toggle this feature on or off, touch the “Display Album Cover Art” key. When the feature is activated, the amber indica- tor next to the word ON will illuminate. CD, DVD or USB with compressed audio file ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 229

    The FM stereo indicator STEREO will illuminate during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automati- cally change from stereo to monaural reception. XM band select : Press the XM button to change the band as follows: XM1* → XM2* → XM3* → XM1 (satellite, if so equipped) When the XM button is pressed whi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 230

    Menu (XM , if so equipped) Select the “Menu” key to see a list of options: ● Preset List – Displays the list of presets. Press and hold the key on the touchscreen to save a preset. ● Customize Channel List – deselect chan- nels to skip while using the TUNE/FOLDER knob. ● Favorite Artist & Songs – T ags the current artist or song ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 231

    If the system has been turned off while the com- pact disc was playing, pressing the VOL/ON·OFF control knob will start the compact disc. DISC·AUX button: When the DISC·AUX button is pressed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play . When the DISC·AUX button is pressed with ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 232

    ● Play Mode This option allows you to alter the play pattern of the CD. T ouch the key of the mode you wish to apply . The modes change the play pattern as follows: 1 T rack Repeat - the current track is repeated. 1 Disc Random- tracks from the entire disc are played randomly . 1 Folder Repeat (compressed audio files CD only) - the current folder ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 233

    ● T rack List The tracks on the disc are displayed. Select the key of a track name to begin playing that track. ● Title T ext Priority ● Record to Music Box, Automatic Recording, Recording Quality For more information about these options, see “Music Box 姞 ” in this section. CD EJECT button: T o eject a CD, press the OPEN/TIL T button to ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 234

    AUX (auxiliary) input jacks The auxiliary input jacks are located inside the center console 䊊 1 . NTSC compatible devices such as video games, camcorders and portable video players can be connected to the auxiliary input jacks. Audio devices, such as some MP3 players, can also be connected to the system through the auxiliary input jacks. The auxi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 235

    For more information about the Music Box 姞 fea- ture available with this system, see “Music Box 姞 ” in this section. For more information about the Bluetooth 姞 streaming audio feature available with this sys- tem, see “Bluetooth 姞 streaming audio” in this section. DIGIT AL VERSA TILE DISC (DVD) PLA YER OPERA TION (models with Naviga ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 236

    Playing a DVD Inserting/Ejecting the DVD The CD/DVD insert slot is located behind the display screen. T o insert the DVD, press the OPEN/TIL T button on the audio unit. The display screen will automatically move down to expose the CD/DVD insert slot. Insert the DVD into the slot with the label side facing up. The DVD will be guided automatically in ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 237

    PLA Y : Select the key to start playing the DVD or resume playing the DVD after it has been paused. ST OP: Select the key to stop playing the DVD. NEXT/PREVIOUS CHAPTER: Select the key to skip the chapter(s) of the disc forward. Select the key to skip the chapter(s) of the disc backward. The chapters will advance forward or backward the number of t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 238

    ● Angle Mark (DVD-VIDEO) When this item is turned on, an angle mark will be shown on the bottom of the screen if the scene can be seen from a different angle. ● Menu Skip (DVD-VIDEO) DVD menus are automatically configured and the contents will be played directly when the “Menu Skip” key is turned on. Note that some discs may not be played d ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 239

    Audio file operation AUX button: Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position and press the AUX button to switch to the USB input mode. If another audio source is plugged in through the AUX IN jack on the radio, the AUX button toggles between the two sources. Play information Information about the audio files being played can be displayed on ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 240

    RDM button: When the RDM button is pressed while an audio file on the USB device is playing, the play pattern can be changed as follows: ALL RDM → 1 FOLDER RDM → OFF ALL RDM: all tracks on the USB device will be played randomly . 1 FOLDER RDM: all tracks in the current folder will be played randomly . OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 241

    Audio main operation: Place the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Then, press the CD·AUX button repeat- edly to switch to the USB device mode. If the audio system is turned off while the USB device is playing, the USB device plays when the audio system is turned back on. If the audio system is off, pressing the CD·AUX button turns the au ...

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    USB INTERFACE (models with Navigation System) Connecting a device to the USB input jack The USB input jack is located in the center con- sole. Open the protective cover 䊊 1 on the USB jack, then insert the USB device into the jack. When a compatible storage device is plugged into the jack, compatible audio and video files on the storage device ca ...

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    Press the side of the seeking button while an audio file on the USB device is playing to advance one track. Press the side of the seeking button several times to skip forward sev- eral tracks. If the last track in a folder on the USB device is skipped, the first track of the next folder is played. Folder selection: T o change to another folder in t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 244

    Movie file operation Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the USB memory while watching the images. DISC-AUX button: When the DISC-AUX button is pushed with the system off and the USB memory inserted, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and the USB memory is inserted, press the DISC-AUX ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 245

    Settings: Select the “Settings” key to adjust the following settings: ● Audio File Playback Switch to the audio playback mode. This item is displayed only when the USB memory contains audio files. ● Play Mode Choose between the “Normal” or “1 T rack Repeat” play modes. ● 10 Key Search Select the “10 Key Search” key to open the ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 246

    tery will be charged while connected to the ve- hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position. While connected to the vehicle, the iPod 姞 can only be operated by the vehicle audio controls. T o disconnect the iP od 姞 from the vehicle, remove the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on the vehicle, then remove the cable from the iP ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 247

    ALL RPT : all songs in the current list are re- peated. RPT OFF: no repeat play pattern is applied. RDM button: Press the RDM button while a track is playing to change the play pattern as follows: TRK SHUFFLE → ALBUM SHUFFLE → SHUFFLE OFF TRK SHUFFLE: the tracks in the current list will be played randomly . ALBUM SHUFFLE: the albums in the curr ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 248

    ● Second and third generation iP od touch 姞 (Firmware version 3.1.2 or later) ● First generation iPod nano 姞 (Firmware ver- sion 1.3.1 or later) ● Second generation iP od nano 姞 (Firmware version 1.1.3 or later) ● Third generation iPod nano 姞 (Firmware ver- sion 1.0.2 or later) ● Fourth generation iPod nano 姞 (Firmware version 1 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 249

    Repeat Off: no repeat play pattern is applied. RANDOM (RDM) : When the RDM button is pressed while a track is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: Shuffle Off → T rack Shuffle → Album Shuffle → Shuffle Off T rack Shuffle: the tracks in the current list will be played randomly . Album Shuffle: the albums in the current lis ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 250

    ● iPod 姞 Nano - 4th generation (firmware ver- sion 1.0.4 or later) ● iPod 姞 Nano - 5th generation (firmware ver- sion 1.0.1 or later) * Some features of this iPod 姞 may not be fully functional. Make sure that your iPod 姞 firmware is updated to the version indicated above. Audio main operation Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON p ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 251

    Interface: The interface for iPod 姞 operation shown on the vehicle center display is similar to the iPod 姞 in- terface. Use the touchscreen to control your fa- vorite settings. The following items can be chosen from the menu list screen. For further information about each item, see the iPod 姞 Owner’s Manual. ● Now Playing ● Playlists ? ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 252

    When the or side of the seeking button is pressed for more than 1.5 seconds while the iP od 姞 is playing, the iP od 姞 will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the iPod 姞 will return to the normal play speed. Scrolling menus: While navigating long lists of artists, albums or songs in the music menu, it is poss ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 253

    Recording CDs 1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. For information on playing CDs, see “Com- pact Disc (CD) player operation” in this sec- tion. 2. T ouch the “Start REC” key. REC CD ap- pears on the screen. NO TE: ● The system starts playing and recording the 1st track on the CD when the “Start REC” key is selected. ● Individu ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 254

    Stopping recording: T o stop the recording, touch the “Stop REC” key on the screen. If the CD is ejected, the audio system is turned off or the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position, the recording also stops. Playing recorded songs Select the Music Box audio system by using one of the following methods: ● Press the SOURCE select switc ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 255

    TUNE/FOLDER knob: The TUNE/FOLDER knob skips from album to album unless it is playing “ All Songs” from the Music Library menu. When playing “ All Songs” , the TUNE/FOLDER knob changes the track in- stead of the album. The upper right corner of the screen indicates if the TUNE/FOLDER knob is changing by track or album. Music Box menu There ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 256

    ● My Playlists Displays the playlists stored in the system. T ouch the “Edit” key next to a playlist to perform the following operations for that playlist: – Add Current Song - adds the song cur- rently playing to the playlist. – Add Songs by Album - adds songs to the playlist by album. – Add Songs by Artist - adds songs to the playlist ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 257

    ● Play Mode Alters the play mode of the playlist. T ouch the key of the mode you wish to apply. The modes change the play pattern as follows: – Normal - no play pattern is applied. – 1 Album Repeat - the songs in the current album are repeated. – 1 T rack Repeat - the current track is re- peated. – 1 Album Random - the songs in the cur- r ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 258

    Music Box settings T o set up the Music Box system to your preferred settings, touch the “Menu” key during playback, then touch the “Music Box Settings” key. ● Music Box Used/Free Space: Displays the number of tracks and albums stored on the hard drive. The percentage of hard drive space taken up and the amount of remaining recording time ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 259

    Gracenote 姞 NO TE: ● The information contained in the Gracenote 姞 Database is not fully guaran- teed. ● The service of the Gracenote 姞 Database on the Internet may be stopped without prior notice for maintenance. End-User License Agreement USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEP- T ANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW. Gracenote 姞 MusicID™ T erms of Use ...

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    CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAM- AGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. Copyright : Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote 姞 . Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technol- ogy and related content delivery. For more infor- mation visit www .gracenote.com. CD and music-related data from ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 261

    4. A screen will appear asking if you are con- necting the device to use with the hands- free phone system. Select the “No” key. 5. Enter a PIN of your choice. It will be needed by your Bluetooth 姞 audio device to com- plete the connection process. See the Bluetooth 姞 audio device’s owner’s manual for more information. Audio main operat ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 262

    Bluetooth 姞 audio settings T o adjust the Bluetooth 姞 audio settings, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Select the “Bluetooth” key. 3. Select the “Connected Devices” key. 4. Select the “ Audio Player” key. 5. A list of the connected Bluetooth 姞 audio players is displayed. Select ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 263

    6. The Device Name and Device Address are displayed on the screen. Select the “Select” key to make this device the active Bluetooth 姞 audio player. Select the “Edit” key to edit the details of the player, such as Device Name. Select the “Delete” key to delete the device. CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 264

    1. Source select and Power on switch 2. T uning switch 3. V olume control switch 1. Source select and Power on switch 2. T uning switch 3. V olume control switch 1. Source select and Power on switch 2. Menu control switch/ENTER button 3. V olume control switch STEERING WHEEL SWIT CH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped) POWER on switch With the igniti ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 265

    SOURCE select switch Push the source select switch to change the mode in the following sequence: T ype A Switch: PRESET BANK A → PRESET BANK B → PRE- SET BANK C → CD* → AUX* → PRESET BANK A. * These modes are only available when compat- ible media storage is inserted into the device. While in one of the preset radio station banks (A , B o ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 266

    XM (if so equipped) : ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the preset station. ● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to go to the next or previous category. ● Press the ENTER button to show the XM Menu. iPod 姞 : ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number. ● Press the ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 267

    When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle op- eration. So ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 268

    Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth 姞 enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth 姞 wireless technology, you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular p ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 269

    – Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quali ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 270

    Operating tips T o get the best performance out of the NISSAN V oice Recognition system, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly . ● W ait unt ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 271

    – NO T “One eight hundred six six two sixty two hundred,” and – NO T “One eight oh oh six six two sixty two hundred” ● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to ente ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 272

    Y ou can also use the button to interrupt the system feedback and give a command at once. See “List of voice commands” and “During a call” in this section for more information. PHONE/END While the voice recognition sys- tem is active, press and hold the button for 5 seconds to quit the voice recognition system at any time. TUNING SWIT CH Wh ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 273

    3. Say: “ Add phone” 䊊 B . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate connecting from the phone handset 䊊 C . The connecting procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Own- er’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instruc- t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 274

    LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” “Phonebook” “Recent Calls” “Connect Phone” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these commands and the com- mands in each sub-menu. Remember to wait for the tone before speaking. After the m ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 275

    If a call back number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to call back” and ends the VR session. During a call During a call there are several command options available. Press the button on the steering wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com- mands. ● “Help” — The system announces the avail- able commands. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 276

    “T ransfer Entry” 䊊 A Use the T ransfer Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry. For example, say: “Mary.” If the name is too long or too short, the system tells you, then prompts you for a name again. Also, if the name sounds too much like a name alre ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 277

    NO TE: Each phone has its own separate phone- book. Y ou cannot access Phone A’s phone- book if you are currently connected with Phone B . “List Names” 䊊 A Use the List Names command to hear all the names and locations in the phone book. The system recites the phone book entries but does not include the actual phone numbers. When the playba ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 278

    “Delete Phone” 䊊 C Use the Delete Phone command to delete a phone that is connected to the vehicle. The sys- tem will list the names assigned to each phone and then prompt you for the phone you wish to delete. Deleting a phone from the vehicle will also delete that phonebook for that phone. “T urn Bluetooth OFF” 䊊 D Use the T urn Blueto ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 279

    ● next entry ● dial star two one seven oh ● yes ● no ● select ● missed ● dial eight five six nine two ● Bluetooth on ● outgoing ● call three one nine oh two ● nine seven pause pause three oh eight ● cancel ● call back number ● call star two zero nine five ● delete phone ● dial eight three zero five one ● record nam ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 280

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly ...

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    WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop you ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 282

    phone module when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position with the connected cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. Y ou can register up to 5 different Bluetooth 姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. NISSAN Voice Recognition system supports the phone co ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 283

    REGULA T ORY INFORMA TION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: T o maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regula- tions. – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: 1. This device ma ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 284

    2. Select the “Connect Bluetooth” key. 3. A popup box will appear on the screen, prompting you to confirm that the connec- tion is for the phone system. Select the “Y es” key . 4. When a PIN code appears on the screen, operate the Bluetooth 姞 cellular phone to enter the PIN code. The connecting procedure of the cellular phone varies accor ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 285

    VEHICLE PHONEBOOK This vehicle has two phonebooks available for your use. Depending on your phone, the system may automatically download your entire cell phone’s phonebook into the “Handset Phone- book” . For the details on downloading your phonebook, see “Handset phonebook” in this section. If your phonebook does not automati- cally down ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 286

    ● Copy from Call History The system will show a list of your incoming, outgoing or missed calls that were down- loaded from your cell phone (depending on your phone’s compatibility) . Y ou may select one of these entries to save in the vehicle phonebook. ● Copy from the Handset The system will show your cell phone’s phonebook that was downl ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 287

    ● V oicetag Confirm and store the voicetag. Voicetags allow easy dialing using the NISSAN V oice Recognition system. For more information, see “NISSAN V oice Recognition System” in this section. T o delete an entry, select the “Delete” key at step 3. HANDSET PHONEBOOK Many phones will support an automatic down- load of the cellular phone? ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 288

    MAKING A CALL T o make a call, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. The “Phone” screen will appear on the display . 2. Select one of the following options to make a call: ● V ehicle Phonebook: Select the name from an entry stored in the vehicle phonebook. ● Handset Phonebook: Select the name from an entry s ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 289

    Hold Call: Put an incoming call on hold. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call. T o finish the call, follow one of the procedures listed below: a. Select the “Reject Call” key on the display. b. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel switches. DURING A CALL There are some options available during a call. Select one of the followin ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 290

    ENDING A CALL T o finish the call, perform one of the following procedures: ● Select the “Hang up” key on the “Call in Progress” display. ● Push the switch on the steering wheel. PHONE SETTINGS T o set up the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System to your preferred settings, press the SET - TING button on the instrument panel and select ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 291

    V olume & Ringtone: Adjust the volume level of the ringtone, incoming call sound and outgoing call sound. When the “ Automatic Hold” option is turned on, an incom- ing call will be placed on hold automatically after several rings. When the “V ehicle Ringtone” op- tion is turned on, a specific ringtone that is differ- ent from the cellul ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 292

    CALL VOLUME Adjusting the incoming or outgoing call volume may improve clarity if reception between callers is unclear. ● Incoming call — adjusting this setting allows you to hear a difference in volume. ● Outgoing call — adjusting this setting allows the person you are talking with to hear a difference in volume. T o access the settings, p ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 293

    T o improve the recognition success rate when Alternate Command Mode is active, try using the Speaker Adaptation Function available in that mode. See “Speaker Adaptation Function” in this section. Otherwise, it is recommended that Alter- nate Command Mode be turned off and Standard Mode be used for the best recognition perfor- mance. While usin ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 294

    Available items: ● Getting Started Describes the basics of how to operate the V oice Recognition system. ● Let’s Practice Initiates a practice session that demon- strates how to improve voice recognition by the system. ● Using the Address Book T utorial for using the Address Book ● Finding a Street Address T utorial for entering a destina ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 295

    Let’s Practice The system is equipped with a tutorial that allows you to practice saying commands and receive feedback on the volume, speed and timing of your speech. T o initiate a practice session, access the User Guide and select the “Let’s Practice” key. Follow the on-screen prompts until the session is com- plete. After the session is ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 296

    V oice recognition settings The available settings of the NISSAN Voice Rec- ognition system are described. 1. Select “Voice Recognition”. 2. Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen. USING THE S Y STEM Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, NISSAN V oice Recognition is initialized, which takes a few secon ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 297

    2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information, Audio or Help?” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts and speak after the tone sounds until your desired operation is comp ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 298

    Standard Mode command list Category Command: COMMAND ACTION Phone Displays Phone function commands. Navigation Displays Navigation function commands. Information Displays Vehicle Information. Audio Displays Audio commands. Help Displays User Guide. Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Chan ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 299

    Navigation Command: COMMAND ACTION Home Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental US and Canada only) . Places Sets a route to a facility near the current vehicle location. Address Book Searches for a location stored in the Address ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 300

    V oice command examples Some basic voice command examples are de- scribed here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Example 1 — Placing a call to the phone number 800-662-6200: 1. Press the switch located on the steer- ing wheel. 2. The system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Naviga ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 301

    4. Say “Dial Number”. 5. Say “800”. 6. The system announces, “Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number.” 7. Say “662”. LHA1334 LHA1335 LHA1336 4-134 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ...

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    8. The system announces, “Please say the last four digits or say change number.” 9. Say “6200”. 10. The system announces, “Dial or Change Number?” 11. Say “Dial”. 12. The system makes a call to 800-662- 6200. NO TE: ● Y ou can also speak “800-662-6200” (10 continuous digits) or “662-6200” (7 con- tinuous digits) , if the a ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 303

    Example 2 — Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333: 1. Press the switch located on the steer- ing wheel. 2. The system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information, Au- dio or Help?” 3. Say “Phone”. 4. Say “International Call”. LHA0768 LHA1333 LHA1334 4-136 Monitor, climate, audio ...

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    5. Say “011811112223333”. 6. Say “Dial”. 7. The system makes a call to 011-81-111- 222-3333. NO TE: Any digit input format is available in the International Number input process, as well as the special characters such as star (*) , pound (#) , and plus (+) . NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION AL TERNA TE COMMAND MODE The Alternate Command Mode enable ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 305

    Activating Alternate Command Mode 1. Press the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Select the “Others” key on the display. 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Select the “ Alternate Command Mode” key. 5. The confirmation message is displayed on the screen. Select the “OK” key to activate the Alternate Command Mode. 6. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 306

    Only manual controls such as the touchscreen can navigate the command list menu. As an alternative to the voice command “Help” , you may access the command list using the fol- lowing steps: 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. NO TE: Y ou can skip steps 1 and 2 if you say “Help” . 3. S ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 307

    Alternate Command Mode command list Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. V ehicle Phonebook Makes a call to a contact in the vehicle phonebook. Handset Phonebook Makes a call to a contact in the handset phonebook. International Call Makes an international call by allowing more than 10 digi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 308

    COMMAND ACTION Planview Map Changes the Map display to a 2-dimensional view. North Up Changes the Map display to keep north pointing up on the screen. Heading Up Changes the Map display to keep the direction of the vehicle pointing up on the screen. Zoom In <1 to 13> Changes the map scale to a smaller number. Zoom Out <1 to 13> Changes ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 309

    Displaying user guide Y ou can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which con- tains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 3. Select the “User Guide” key. 4. Select an item. Available items: ● ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 310

    Before starting T o get the best performance from NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate the surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing the voice commands cor- rectly . ● When the cli ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 311

    Operating tips ● Say a command after the tone. V oice com- mands cannot be accepted when the icon is . ● If the command is not recognized, the sys- tem repeats the announcement. Repeat the command in a clear voice. ● Press the switch on the steering wheel to return to the previous screen. ● If you want to cancel the command, press and hold ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 312

    User Guide: The user guide provides basic instructions for using V oice Recognition and accessing some voice commands. NO TE: The user guide can also be accessed from within the INFO menu after pressing the INFO button. Speaker Adaptation: Starts a system training procedure to learn the specific sounds of your voice. See “Speaker ad- aptation fun ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 313

    5. Select a category to be learned by the sys- tem from the following list: ● Phone ● Navigation ● Information ● Audio ● Help The voice commands in the category are displayed. 6. Select a voice command to train. The V oice Recognition system starts. 7. The system requests that you repeat a com- mand after a tone. This command is also disp ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 314

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message S ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 315

    MEMO 4-148 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 316

    5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5 - 5 Off-road recovery ........................... ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 317

    WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 318

    CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 319

    Additional information: ● The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire. ● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving) . ● The low tire pressure warning light does not automatica ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 320

    ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 321

    avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including pre- scription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness) . Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so. Se ...

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    3. When appropriate, slowly release the accel- erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle. 4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from traffic if possible. 5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually stop the vehicle. 6. T urn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emergency service to change ...

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    When the ignition switch is pushed without de- pressing the brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (M/T) , the ignition switch position will illu- minate as follows: Push center ● once to change to ACC. ● two times to change to ON. ● three times to return to OFF . The ignition switch will automatically return to the L OCK position when any doo ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 324

    The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any of the following occur: ● any door is opened. ● shift selector is moved out of the P (Park) . ● ignition switch changes position. ON (Normal operating position) : This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories. CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition switch i ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 325

    NO TE: The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the low battery indicator, replace the battery as soon as possible. See “Battery replace- ment” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section. CAUTION ● Never place anything except the Intelli- gent Key in the Intelligent Key port. Do- ing so may ca ...

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    1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) model: Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N (Neutral) . P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift selector is in any of the driving positions. Manual transmission (M/T) model: Move the shift selector to N (Neutral) . De- press the clutch p ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 327

    CONTINUOUSL Y V ARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , Ds (Drive Sport) or (M) Manual shift mode. Al- ways depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an ...

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    ● Ds (Drive Sport) mode - Move the shift se- lector over from D (Drive) to the left into the manual shift gate. The position indicator in the meter shows a “Ds” . In Ds (Drive Sport) mode, transmission operation changes to ⬙ Sporty” driving shift operation, creating a more aggressive acceleration feeling than the D (Drive) mode and a gear ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 329

    WARNING Apply the parking brake if the shift selec- tor is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. P (Park) : CAUTION T o prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the ve ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 330

    Manual shift mode (if so equipped) When the shift selector is in the Ds (Drive Sport) position, the transmission is ready for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manu- ally by moving the shift selector up (+) or down (–) . T o cancel the Ds mode, return shift selector to the D (Drive) position. The transmission returns to automati ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 331

    ● In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion may shift up automatically to a higher range than selected if the en- gine speed is too high. When the ve- hicle speed decreases, the transmis- sion automatically shifts down and shifts to 1st gear before the vehicle comes to a stop. ● CVT operation is limited to automatic drive mode when CVT fluid ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 332

    Accelerator downshift — in D position — For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel- erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis- sion down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed. High fluid temperature protection mode This transmission has a high fluid temperature protection mode. If the fluid temperature be- comes too h ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 333

    Shifting T o change gears or when upshifting or down- shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully , shift into the appropriate gear, then release the clutch slowly and smoothly . T o ensure smooth gear changes, fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift selec- tor. If the clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the transmission is sh ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 334

    Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly , or if you need to accelerate. Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed (shown below) in any gear. For level road driving, use the highest gear suggested for that speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and drive according to the road condition ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 335

    3. T ype A , firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release. T ype B, while pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button and lower completely 䊊 B . 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. 1. CANCEL switch 2. ACCEL/RES switch 3. COAST/SET switch 4. ON/OFF switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 336

    T o set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel comes on. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. Y our vehicle maintains the set speed. ● T o pass another vehicle, depress the ac- celerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 337

    CAUTION During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) , follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and en- sure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in short- ened engine life and reduced engine performance. ● Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, e ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 338

    WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) for CVT models or in an appropriate gear for manual transmission models. Fail- ure to do so co ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 339

    The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds. WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 340

    T o dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes function correctly. ANTI-L OCK BRAKING S Y STEM (ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a sophisticated device, but i ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 341

    Normal operation The ABS operates at speeds abov e3-6M P H( 5 - 10 km/h) . The speed varies according to road conditions. When the ABS senses that 1 or more wheels are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This action is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly . Y ou may feel a pulsation in the brake ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 342

    When the VDC switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC system still operates to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by transferring power to a non slipping drive wheel. The indicator flashes if this occurs. All other VDC functions are off and the indicator will not flash. The VDC system is automatically reset to on when the ignition switch i ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 343

    FREEING A FROZEN DOOR L OCK T o prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de- icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the remote keyless entry function on the Intelligent Key . ANTI-FREEZE In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem- perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 344

    ● Whatever the condition, drive with cau- tion. Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction. ● Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement. ● Allow greater following distances on slippery roads. ● Wa ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 345

    MEMO 5-30 Starting and driving ...

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    6 In case of emergency Emergency engine shut off .........................6 - 2 Flat tire ...........................................6 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 2 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 3 Jump starting .....................................6 - 8 Push starting ............................. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 347

    T o shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform the following procedure: – Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or – Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds. TIRE PRESSURE MONIT ORING S Y STEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tir ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 348

    ● Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS. ● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors. CHANGING A FLA T TIRE If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions be- low: Stopping the vehicle ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 349

    Getting the spare tire and tools Open the trunk. Lift the trunk floor carpeting and spare tire cover. Remove the jack 䊊 1 and wheel nut wrench 䊊 2 from the tool box. Sedan LCE0137 Coupe WCE0200 Sedan WCE0193 6-4 In case of emergency ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 350

    T urn the clamp to remove the spare tire. Remove the spare tire. Removing the bolt-on wheel cover (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheel caps or wheel covers. Doing so could re- sult in personal injury. The wheel covers are held on by the wheel nuts. The wheel cover will be removed along with the wheel when the nuts are rem ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 351

    Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is nec- essary to work under the vehicle, sup- port it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 352

    Always refer to the proper illustrations for the correct placement and jack-up points for your specific vehicle model and jack type. Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instruc- tions. 1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nut ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 353

    4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated ( 䊊 A , 䊊 B , 䊊 C , 䊊 D , 䊊 E ) . Lower the vehicle completely. WARNING ● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off. Thi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 354

    ● Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (for example, goggles or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean over the battery when jump starting. ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause se- rious injury. ● Y our vehicle ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 355

    CAUTION ● Always connect positive ( ⫹ ) to positive ( ⫹ ) and negative ( ⫺ ) to body ground (for example, strut mounting bolt, engine lift bracket, etc .) — not to the battery. ● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine com- partment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal. 5. Start the engine ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 356

    3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. WARNING If steam or water is coming from the en- gine, stand clear to prevent getti ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 357

    For information about towing your vehicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV) , refer to “Flat towing” in the “T echnical and consumer information” sec- tion of this manual. T OWING RECOMMENDED B Y NISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as il ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 358

    CAUTION ● Never tow Continuously V ariable T rans- mission (CVT) models with the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. If it is nec- essary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised always use towing dollies under the front wheels. ? ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 359

    VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) Pulling a stuck vehicle WARNING T o avoid vehicle damage, serious per- sonal injury or death when recovering a stuck vehicle: ● Contact a professional towing service to recover the vehicle if you have any questions regarding the recovery procedure. ● Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to tow or free a st ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 360

    7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 361

    In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 362

    REMOVING SPO TS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBOD Y In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the u ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 363

    ● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel temperature should be the same as am- bient temperature. ● Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is applied. CHROME PARTS Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non- abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. TIRE DRESSIN ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 364

    CAUTION ● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi- lar material. ● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and damaging to leather surfaces and should be removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- gents or ammonia-based cleaners as they may damage the leather’s natural finish. ● Never ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 365

    SEA T BEL TS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution. Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen- tal restraint system” section of this manual. WARNING Do not allow wet seat belts to roll ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 366

    CAUTION ● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de- bris from the passenger compartment by washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom. ● Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic compo- nents inside the vehicle as this may damage them. Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are extremely corr ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 367

    8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system ............ ...

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    Y our NISSAN has been designed to have mini- mum maintenance requirements with long ser- vice intervals to save you both time and money. However, some day-to-day and regular mainte- nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emis- sions and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 370

    When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely . Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* Whe ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 371

    Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely . Check the belt web- bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange nois ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 372

    When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 373

    QR25DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse block 6. Battery 7. Fuse/Fusible link box 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Radiator cap 10. Drive belt location 11. Engine coolant reservoir 12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir LDI0553 ENGINE COMP A ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 374

    VQ35DE engine 1. P ower steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse block 6. Battery 7. Fuse/Fusible link box 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Radiator cap 10. Drive belt location 11. Engine coolant reservoir 12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir LDI0552 Maintenance a ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 375

    The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cool- ing system additives are not necessary. WARNING ● Never remove th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 376

    CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the MIN level 䊊 B , add coolant to the MAX level 䊊 A . If the reservoir is empty , check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 377

    CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. 3. T urn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way. 5. Remove the di ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 378

    CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Op- erating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it o ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 379

    WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ● T ry to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. ● Keep used engine oil out of reach of children. CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 6. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 380

    CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage. 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. Screw on th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 381

    The fluid level should be checked using the HO T MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° - 80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid tempera- tures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C) . If the fluid is at or below the MIN line, add Genu- ine NISSAN PSF to HOT MA ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 382

    BRAKE FLUID Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently , the system should be checked by a NISSAN dealer. CLUT CH FLUID (if so equipped) Chec ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 383

    Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving conditions require an increased amount of windshield-washer fluid. Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- shield W asher Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- freeze or equivalent. CAUTION ● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for windshield-washer fluid. This may result in damage to the pai ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 384

    1. Remove the vent caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery case. 2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler opening. Do not overfill. Reinstall the vent caps. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe co ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 385

    CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will by- pass the variable voltage control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Y our vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. T ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 386

    1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer. 2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule found in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”. 1. P ow ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 387

    WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re- move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can damage the spark plugs. NO TE: The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace the air cleaner filter according to the maintenance log ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 388

    WARNING ● Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or oth- ers to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops the flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, and be careful when working on the engine with the a ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 389

    6. Return the wiper to its original position and release it until it has made contact with the windshield. CAUTION ● After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original position; otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened. ● Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be dam- aged from wind pres ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 390

    Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed. For more information regarding brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte- nance schedule information in the “NISSAN Ser- vice and Maintenance Guide” . T wo types of fuses are used. T ype 䊊 A is used in the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. T ype 䊊 B is used in the passenger compa ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 391

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system 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 headlight switch are OFF . 2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 392

    P ASSENGER COMP ARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Pull the fuse box cover to rem ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 393

    Extended storage switch If any electrical equipment does not operate, remove the extended storage switch and check for an open fuse. NO TE: The extended storage switch is used for long term vehicle storage. Even if the ex - tended storage switch is broken it is not necessary to replace it. Replace only the open fuse in the switch with a new fuse. H ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 394

    CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery or removed parts. NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol- lows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key . 2. Insert a small screwdriver 䊊 A into the slit 䊊 B of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower pa ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 395

    4. Close the lid securely as illustrated 䊊 C 䊊 D . 5. Operate the buttons to check the operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance 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) ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 396

    CAUTION ● Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer. ● 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 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 397

    EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.* 1 Headlight assembly * 2 Low (Halogen) 55 H11 Low (Xenon) 35 D2R High 65 H9 Park 5 WY5W Park/T urn 28/8 3457NAK Sidemarker Sedan 5 WY5W Coupe 5 W5W Front fog light (if so equipped) * 2 55 H11 Step light 3.8 194 Rear combination light T ail/Stop 27/8 3157K T urn 27 3156 Backup (reversing) Sedan ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 398

    Coupe 1. Mirror-mounted turn signal light (if so equipped) 2. Interior light 3. Map light 4. Headlamp assembly 5. Fog light (if so equipped) 6. Step light 7. High-mount stoplight 8. T runk light 9. License plate light 10. Rear combination light WDI0626 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-31 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 399

    Sedan 1. Rear map light 2. Front map light 3. Step light 4. Headlamp assembly 5. Fog light (if so equipped) 6. High-mount stoplight (if so equipped) 7. T runk light 8. Spoiler mounted stoplight (if so equipped) 9. Rear combination light 10. License plate light 11. Mirror-mounted turn signal light (if so equipped) WDI0680 8-32 Maintenance and do-it- ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 400

    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 installation Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. WDI0306 Step light LDI0341 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-33 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 401

    Use a cloth to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Map light WDI0723 Personal light (if so equipped) WDI0670 Interior light WDI0632 8-34 Maintenance and do-it-yourself ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 402

    Rear combination light T o access the bulbs in the rear combination light: 䊊 1 Remove the fasteners. Carefully push back the carpet. 䊊 2 Remove the 2 nuts and pull out the rear combination light. 䊊 3 Rotate the bulb(s) counterclockwise and pull out to remove: 䊊 A T urn signal light 䊊 B Sidemarker light 䊊 C T ail/stop light 䊊 D Backup ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 403

    CAUTION Never force the covers into place because the hinge pins can be damaged. Follow the removal and installation instructions to prevent inoperability of the covers. REMOVING COVERS FROM REAR P ARCEL SHELF Remove the top tether anchor cover or key cylin- der cover as follows: 1. Lift the cover to the full open position. T runk light WDI0343 LDI ...

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    2. Rotate the cover in the direction shown, disengaging the hinge at 䊊 1 and slide the second pin from the hinge 䊊 2 and remove the cover. INST ALLING COVERS T O REAR P ARCEL SHELF CAUTION Make sure that the hinge is completely aligned with the pin. If the pin is forced into position, it may break. Install the top tether anchor cover or key cyl ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 405

    3. Close the cover. If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light i ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 406

    Incorrect tire pressure, including un- der inflation, may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling. WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. ● The Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is located on the F .M .V .S.S./C .M.V.S.S. certifica- tion label. The vehicle weight ca- pacity is indicated on the Tir ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 407

    Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. 䊊 2 V ehicle load limit: See “Vehicle load- ing information” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section. 䊊 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factor ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 408

    Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 409

    Size Cold Tire Inflation Pres- sure Front Original Tire P215/60R16 220 kPa, 32 PSI P215/55R17 230 kPa, 33 PSI P235/45R18 Rear Original Tire P215/60R16 220 kPa, 32 PSI P215/55R17 230 kPa, 33 PSI P235/45R18 Spare Tire T135/90R16 420 kPa, 60 PSI T135/90D16 TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the s ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 410

    䊊 1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles (not all tires have this information) . 2. Three-digit number (215): This num- ber gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to side- wall edge. 3. T wo-digit number (65): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 411

    䊊 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of T ransportation” . The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Number. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark. 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size. 4. Three ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 412

    䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears whi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 413

    studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS CAUTION Only certain SAE class “S” tire chains can be used on this vehicle. Using the wrong Class “S” chains on this vehicle will cause damage to the vehicle. If you plan to use tire chain ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 414

    CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) . See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer- gency” section of this manual for tire re- placing procedures. As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 ft-lb ( ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 415

    ● The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When the wear indicators are visible, the tire(s) should be replaced. ● Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, including the spare, over 6 years old checked by a qualified technician because some tire damage may not be ob- vious. Replace the tires as neces- sary to prevent tire fail ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 416

    ● Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel or tire even if it has been re- paired. Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail with- out warning. ● The use of retread tires is not recommended. ● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In- formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa- ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 417

    ● Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE ONL Y spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the standard tire. Replace the spare tire as soon as the tread wear indicators appear. ● Do not use the spare tire on other vehicles. ● Do not use more than one spare tire at the same time. ● Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO- RAR Y USE ONL Y spare tire is ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 418

    9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 5 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 6 Specifications ................................. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 419

    The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 75. ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 420

    FUEL RECOMMENDA TION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 421

    E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) . Do not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the a ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 422

    ENGINE OIL AND OIL FIL TER RECOMMENDA TIONS Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improv ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 423

    Y our engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. Y ou do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance drivin ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 424

    ENGINE Model QR25DE VQ35DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 151.82 (2,488) 213.45 (3,498) Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–2–3–4–5–6 Idle speed ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 425

    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel type Size Offset in (mm) Aluminum/Steel 16 x 7J 1.77 (45) Aluminum 17 x 7.5J 1.77 (45) Aluminum 18 x 7.5JJ 1.77 (45) T type (Spare) 16 x 4T 1.57 (40) Tire size P215/60R16 P215/55R17 P235/45R18 Spare tire Alloy T135/90R16 T135/90D16 Steel T135/90R16 T135/90D16 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Coupe Sedan Overall length in (mm) 180.9 (4, ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 426

    When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 427

    ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICA TION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V.S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross V ehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle Weig ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 428

    EMISSION CONTROL INFORMA TION LABEL The emission control information label is at- tached to the underside of the hood as shown. TIRE AND L OADING INFORMA TION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. WTI0189 Sedan LTI0224 Coupe LTI0225 T echnical and consumer information 9-11 ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 429

    AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICA TION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed to the underside of the hood as shown. T o mount the front license plate, attach the li- cense plate bracket 䊊 1 to the plastic finisher at the location marks (small dimples) using the two 6 mm screws provided. WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 430

    ● GVW (Gross V ehicle W eight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rat- ing) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas- sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. This information is lo- cated on the F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. certifi ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 431

    Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 432

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 433

    WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Y our engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 434

    T emperature conditions can also affect towing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating. The engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage, could activate and automati- cally decrease engine power. V ehicle speed may decrease under ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 435

    T owing capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. The vehicle and trailer need to be weighe ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 436

    Always verify that available capacities are within the required ratings. T OWING L OAD/SPECIFICA TION T OWING LOAD / SPECIFICA TION UNIT : lb (kg) MAXIMUM TOWING L OAD 1,000 (454) MAXIMUM TONGUE L OAD 100 (45) T OWING SAFETY T railer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the ve ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 437

    Y ou may add Class I trailer hitch equipment that has a 2,000 lb (907 kg) maximum weight rating to the vehicle, but your vehicle is only capable of towing the maximum trailer weights shown in the T owing Load/Specification chart earlier in this section. CAUTION ● Do not use axle-mounted hitches. ● The hitch should not be attached to or affect t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 438

    WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system di- rectly to the vehicle brake system. Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition; check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or othe ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 439

    T o drive away: 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 3. Shift the transmission into gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks. 6. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ● While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pus ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 440

    ● Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits. ● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con- nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa- ter level to go over ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 441

    DO T (Department of T ransportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction A A Temperature A T readwear The treadwear gra ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 442

    Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty 2. Emissions Performance Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your W arranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is l ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 443

    Additional information concerning motor vehicle safety may be obtained from T rans- port Canada’s Road Safety Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at www .tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak- ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French speakers) . T o notify NISSAN of any safety concerns please contact our Consumer Information Centre t ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 444

    the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. T o read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read th ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 445

    MEMO 9-28 T echnical and consumer information ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 446

    10 Index A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........ 5 - 2 5 Air bag (See supplemental restraint s y s t e m ) ..................... 1 - 4 0 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) ............... 1 - 4 9 A i r b a g w a r n i n g l i g h t ........... 1 - 5 5 , 2 - 1 4 Air cleaner housing filter ............ 8 - 2 0 Air c ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 447

    Precautions on child restraints ......... 1 - 2 2 , 1 - 2 8 , 1 - 3 3 , 1 - 3 7 T op tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26 Child safety rear door lock ............ 3 - 6 Chimes, audible reminders ........... 2 - 1 6 C l e a n i n g e x t e r i o r a n d i n t e r i o r ........... 7 - 2 C l o c k ................... 4 - 4 5 , 4 - 5 0 (models ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 448

    Continuously Variable T ransmission (CVT) fluid ...................... 8 - 1 3 Engine coolant ................. 8 - 8 Engine oil ................... 8 - 1 0 Power steering fluid ............. 8 - 1 4 F .M.V .S.S. certification label ........... 9 - 1 0 F o g l i g h t s w i t c h ................. 2 - 3 4 Front air bag system (See supplemental rest ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 449

    Emission control information label ..... 9 - 1 1 Engine serial number ............ 9 - 1 0 F .M.V .S.S. certification label ......... 9 - 1 0 Tire and Loading Information label ..... 9 - 1 1 V ehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9 W arning labels (for SRS) .......... 1 - 5 5 LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) System ....... ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 450

    Phone, Bluetooth 姞 hands-free s y s t e m ................. 4 - 100, 4-114 Power Power door locks ............... 3 - 5 Power outlet ................. 2 - 3 6 Power rear windows ............. 2 - 4 5 Power steering fluid ............. 8 - 1 4 Power steering system ........... 5 - 2 4 Power windows ............... 2 - 4 3 Rear power windows ...... ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 451

    S u n r o o f ...................... 2 - 4 6 Sunroof (see Moonroof) ............. 2 - 4 6 Sun visors .................... 3 - 2 9 Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-55, 2-14 Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-49 Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels ....... 1 - 5 5 Precautions on supplemental restraint s y ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 452

    Engine oil pressure warning light ...... 2 - 1 2 Hazard warning flasher switch ....... 2 - 3 4 L o w f u e l w a r n i n g l i g h t ........ 2 - 1 3 , 2 - 2 4 Low tire pressure warning light ....... 2 - 1 2 Low windshield-washer fluid warning l i g h t ...................... 2 - 2 4 Passenger air bag and status light ..... 1 - 5 0 Seat belt warnin ...

  • Nissan Altima Coupe (2012) - page 453

    RECOMMENDED FUEL: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be us ...

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