Nissan 2006 Altima Owner's manual

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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
Before driving your vehicle please read this Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and complete trip for
you and your passengers!
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for
important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from
modifications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design without notice and with-
out obligation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
© 2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar-
dena, California.
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL
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NISSAN CARES...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:
Your name, address, and telephone number
Vehicle identification number (attached to the
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
side)
Date of purchase
Current odometer reading
Your NISSAN dealer’s name
Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
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Table of
Contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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Airbags, seat belts and child restraints ...............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5
Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ................0-8
Warning/indicator lights ...........................0-10
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1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-25)
2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-9)
3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags (P. 1-34)
4. Supplemental side impact air bags
(P. 1-34)
5. Front head restraint (P. 1-7, P. 1-8)
6. Front seat belts (P. 1-9)
7. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P. 1-34)
8. Seats (P. 1-2)
9. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-41)
10. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-47)
11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-24)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-21)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-19)
5. Windshield (P. 8-24)
6. Power windows (P. 2-38)
7. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
8. Mirrors (P. 3-15)
9. Tire pressure (P. 8-39)
10. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
11. Tire chains (P. 8-47)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-25)
13. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-20)
2. Trunk lid (P. 3-10)
3. Vehicle loading (P.9-12)
4. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
6. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-12, P. 9-3)
7. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-12)
8. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)
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EXTERIOR REAR
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1. Glove box (P. 2-33)
2. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-15)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-14)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-41)
5. Front seat (P. 1-2)
6. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-40)
7. Interior trunk access (P. 1-6)
8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)
9. Front console (P. 2-33)
10. Front cup holders (P. 2-32)
11. Parking brake, parking on hills
(P. 5-14, P. 5-17)
12. HomeLinkT (if so equipped) (P. 2-43)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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1. Driver, center and passenger ventila-
tors (P. 4-11)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-21)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-40)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-34, 2-26)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
6. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-14)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-19)
8. Storage (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)
9. Glove box (P. 2-33)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-34)
11. Heater and air conditioner
(manual or automatic) (P. 4-11, P.
4-20)
12. Power outlet or cigarette lighter
(if so equipped) (P. 2-28, P. 2-29)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-27)
14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-7)
15. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-26)
16. Storage or ashtray (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30, P. 2-29)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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17 Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-43)
18. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-23)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-4)
20. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-13)
21. Traction control system (TCS) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-28)
22. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-24)
23. Trunk opener (P. 3-10)
24. Meters and guages (if so equipped)
(P. 2-3)
25. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
26. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Spark plug caps (P. 8-20)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Battery (P. 8-17)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-13)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)
12. Fuse block (P. 8-26)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
14. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
15. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0488
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Battery (P. 8-17)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-26)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-15)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)
12. Fuse block (P. 8-26)
13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
14. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning
light
Name Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
(if so equipped)
2-11
Automatic
transmission
check warning
light (if so
equipped)
2-12
or
Brake warning
light
2-12
Charge warning
light
2-12
Door open
warning light
2-12
Warning
light
Name Page
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light
2-12
Low fuel warn-
ing light
2-13
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
2-13
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime
2-13
Supplemental
air bag warning
light
1-49
Trunk lid open
warning light
2-14
Indicator
light
Name Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light (A/T
models)
5-4
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)
5-14
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)
5-14
Front passenger
air bag status
light
2-14
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicator
light
Name Page
High beam in-
dicator light
(blue)
2-14
Malfunction
indicator light
(MIL)
2-14
Slip indicator
light (if so
equipped)
2-15
Traction control
system off indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)
2-15
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-15
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MEMO
1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment ....................1-2
Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped
for driver’s seat) ................................1-4
Folding rear seat ...............................1-6
Head restraint adjustment .......................1-7
Active head restraint (front seats).................1-8
Seat belts ........................................1-9
Precautions on seat belt usage...................1-9
Child safety...................................1-11
Pregnant women ..............................1-13
Injured persons................................1-13
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-13
Seat belt extenders ............................1-16
Seat belt maintenance .........................1-16
Child restraints...................................1-17
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-17
Child restraint installation on rear seat center
or outboard positions ..........................1-19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system..............................1-24
Top tether strap child restraint ..................1-25
Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat..........................................1-26
Booster seats ....................................1-29
Precautions on booster seats ...................1-29
Booster seat installation on rear seat center
or outboard positions ..........................1-32
Booster seat installation on front passenger
seat..........................................1-33
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-34
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................1-34
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-49
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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. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat properly. See
“Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later
in this section.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
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SEATS
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