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2009 NISSAN ALTIMA L32-D
2009 ALTIMA
OWNER'S MANUAL
Printing : March 2009 (10)
Publication No.: OM9E-0L32U2
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
Printed in U.S.A. L32-D
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FOREWORD READ FIRSTTHEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle, please read this Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with Owners Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- This vehicle should not be modified. iarity with controls and maintenance require- confidence. It was produced using the latest Modification could affect its techniques and strict quality control. ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING some information that does not apply to your vehicle. WARNING All information, specifications and illustrations in Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, this manual are those in effect at the time of and certain vehicle components contain printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change or emit chemicals known to the State of specifications
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BLUETOOTHt is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Visteon and Xanavi Informatics Corporation. XM Radiot requires subscription, sold separately after first 90 days. Not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com. © 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. All rights reserved. No part of this Owners Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, r
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at: dealer cannot assist you with or y
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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0 Contents SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8 Technical and consumer information 9 Index 10
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0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2 Instrument panel...................................0-8 Exterior front......................................0-3 Engine compartment check locations ...............0-10 Exterior rear.......................................0-5 Warning/indicator lights...........................0-12 Passenger compartment ...........................0-7 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 Altima (alt) Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna) 02/0
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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-27) 2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-15) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) 5. Head Restraints (P. 1-11 ) 6. Front seat belts (P. 1-15) 7. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-43) 8. Seats (P. 1-2) 9. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P. 1-52) 10. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-57) 11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Te
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EXTERIOR FRONT Coupe 1. Power windows (P. 2-44) 2. Windshield (P. 8-20) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27) 4. Engine hood (P. 3-23) 5. Tie down/towing hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-12) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-29) 8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) 9. Tire pressure (P. 8-34) 10. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 11. Tire chains (P. 8-42) 12. Mirrors (P. 3-28) 13. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key (if so equipped) , keys (P. 3-4, 3-2, 3-2)
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Sedan 1. Power windows (P. 2-44) 2. Windshield (P. 8-20) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27) 4. Engine hood (P. 3-23) 5. Tie down/towing hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-12) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-29) 8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) 9. Tire pressure (P. 8-34) 10. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 11. Tire chains (P. 8-42) 12. Mirrors (P. 3-28) 13. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key (if so equipped), keys (P. 3-4, 3-2, 3-2) See the page nu
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EXTERIOR REAR Coupe 1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-28) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24) 3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23) 4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) 5. Opener operation (if so equipped) (P. 3-23) 6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-25, P. 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25) WII0125 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 Altima (alt) Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna) 02/03/09—debbie X
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Sedan 1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-28) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-24) 3. Trunk lid (P. 3-23) 4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) 5. Opener operation (if so equipped) (P. 3-23) 6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-25, P. 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25) 9. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-6) LII0095 0-6 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY—2009 Altima (alt) Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna) 02/03/09—debbie X
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-9) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46) 3. Sun visors (P. 3-27) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-48) 5. HomeLinkT (if so equipped) (P. 2-51) 6. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (if so equipped) (P. 3-28) 7. Glove box (P. 2-41) 8. Front cup holders (P. 2-40) 9. Front console (P. 2-41) 10. Front seat (P. 1-2) 11. Rear seat (P. 1-9) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. WII0126 Illustrated table of c
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-43, P. 2-34) 6. Cruise control main/set switch (P. 5-19) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-27) 8. Ignition switch (P. 5-7) 9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33) 10. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-53) 11. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) 12. Glove box (P. 2-41) 13. Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2) 14. Heater and air conditioner (manual or automatic) (P. 4-11, P. 4-18) 15. Shift selector (P.
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20. Traction Control System (TCS) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-25) Trunk opener (P. 3-23) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35) Intelligent Key port (P. 5-7) *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- ers Manual. See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. Illustrated table of contents 0-9 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 Altima (alt) Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna) 02/03/09—debbie X
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS QR25DE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14, 8-14) 4. Air cleaner (P. 8-19) 5. Fuse block (P. 8-22) 6. Battery (P. 8-15) 7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) 9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8) 10. Drive belt location (P. 8-17) 11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8) 12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) See the page nu
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VQ35DE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14, 8-14) 4. Air cleaner (P. 8-19) 5. Fuse block (P. 8-22) 6. Battery (P. 8-15) 7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) 9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8) 10. Drive belt location (P. 8-17) 11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8) 12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page light light light Anti-lock Braking 2-11 Master warning light 2-13 Malfunction Indica- 2-14 System (ABS) warn- tor Light (MIL) or ing light NISSAN Intelligent 2-13 Security indicator 2-26 Key warning light light Brake warning light 2-11 Seat belt warning 2-13 Slip indicator light (if 2-15 light and chime or so equipped) Supplemental air 1-58 Traction Control 2-35 bag warning light System off indicator Charge warni
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1 SafetySeats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1-2 Precautions on child restraints ..................1-23 Front manual seat adjustment....................1-2 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Front power seat adjustment CHildren) System .............................1-25 (if so equipped for drivers seat)..................1-4 Top tether strap child restraint ..................1-27 Folding rear seat ...............................1
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SEATS c The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the pas- senger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased. CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ARS1152 ADJUSTMENT c For the most effective protection when WARNING the vehicle is i
