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2009 ALTIMA OWNER'S MANUAL For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
2009 ALTIMA OWNER'S MANUAL For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. This vehicle is delivered to you with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under NISSAN warranties. This manual was produced using vehicle features or taking other actions that you . ● ALWAYS use of vehicle safety features to all... fast for important safety information. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may even violate governmental regulations. The "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. only) will explain how to resolve any questions,...
... Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. This vehicle is delivered to you with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under NISSAN warranties. This manual was produced using vehicle features or taking other actions that you . ● ALWAYS use of vehicle safety features to all... fast for important safety information. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may even violate governmental regulations. The "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. only) will explain how to resolve any questions,...
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..., and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to these indicate movement or action. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are used to the State of printing. In addition, certain fluids contained in an illustration, it means "Do not do this" or... not let this symbol, it means the arrow points to the front of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. NISSAN reserves the right to your vehicle. If you see this happen." CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may ...
..., and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to these indicate movement or action. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are used to the State of printing. In addition, certain fluids contained in an illustration, it means "Do not do this" or... not let this symbol, it means the arrow points to the front of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. NISSAN reserves the right to your vehicle. If you see this happen." CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may ...
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For more information, visit www.xmradio.com. © 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. All rights reserved. No part of Nissan North America, Inc. and licensed to Visteon and Xanavi Informatics Corporation. XM Radio requires subscription, sold separately after first 90 days. Not available in any... Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam.
For more information, visit www.xmradio.com. © 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. All rights reserved. No part of Nissan North America, Inc. and licensed to Visteon and Xanavi Informatics Corporation. XM Radio requires subscription, sold separately after first 90 days. Not available in any... Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam.
Owner's Manual
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...) Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-53) Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) Glove box (P. 2-41) Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2) Heater and air conditioner (manual or automatic) (P. 4-11, P. 4-18) Shift selector (P. 5-11) Audio system controls (if so equipped)/ Storage (if so equipped) (P. 4-21, P.2-42) Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls (P. 3-27...
...) Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-53) Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-43) Glove box (P. 2-41) Navigation system* (if so equipped) (P. 4-2) Heater and air conditioner (manual or automatic) (P. 4-11, P. 4-18) Shift selector (P. 5-11) Audio system controls (if so equipped)/ Storage (if so equipped) (P. 4-21, P.2-42) Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls (P. 3-27...
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Illustrated table of contents 0-9 See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 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 Owner's Manual. 20.
Illustrated table of contents 0-9 See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. 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 Owner's Manual. 20.
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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 ...1-9 Head restraints...1-11 Seat belts ...1-15 Precautions on seat belt ...
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 ...1-9 Head restraints...1-11 Seat belts ...1-15 Precautions on seat belt ...
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... it and receive neck or other serious injuries. CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be upright. Unattended children could unknowingly activate switches or controls. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1-2 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The shoulder belt will not be dangerous. Seat belts are most effective protection when the...
... it and receive neck or other serious injuries. CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be upright. Unattended children could unknowingly activate switches or controls. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1-2 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The shoulder belt will not be dangerous. Seat belts are most effective protection when the...
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... switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of the vehicle to return the seatback to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. Also, make sure the seat is off. WRS0841 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for access to items behind the front seat...
... switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of the vehicle to return the seatback to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. Also, make sure the seat is off. WRS0841 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for access to items behind the front seat...
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... the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is obtained. WRS0751 Sedan CAUTION ● Do not operate the power recline switch when the seatback has been manually released using the upper seatback release lever 1 . To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move forward. Forward and backward Moving the...
... the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is obtained. WRS0751 Sedan CAUTION ● Do not operate the power recline switch when the seatback has been manually released using the upper seatback release lever 1 . To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move forward. Forward and backward Moving the...
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... fold-down the driver's side of the rear seat, reach through the opening and pull on the strap 1 located behind the seat. Use of this manual. 1-10 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system If they could cause personal injury. ● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be...
... fold-down the driver's side of the rear seat, reach through the opening and pull on the strap 1 located behind the seat. Use of this manual. 1-10 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system If they could cause personal injury. ● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be...
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... small children. Always use a front-facing child restraint. See "Child Restraints" later in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recommends that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. According to accident statistics, children are... not fit them . In addition to the general information in this section. See "Supplemental restraint system" later in this manual, child safety information is especially important because your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use . You...
... small children. Always use a front-facing child restraint. See "Child Restraints" later in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recommends that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. According to accident statistics, children are... not fit them . In addition to the general information in this section. See "Supplemental restraint system" later in this manual, child safety information is especially important because your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and use . You...
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... hips as shown. The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of the retractor. WRS0738 LRS0594 2 LRS0595 3 4 Manual front seat shown Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See "Seats" earlier in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from...
... hips as shown. The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of the retractor. WRS0738 LRS0594 2 LRS0595 3 4 Manual front seat shown Fastening the seat belts 1. Adjust the seat. See "Seats" earlier in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from...
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... seat belts or harnesses. ● Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it must be seriously injured or killed in this manual and those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
... seat belts or harnesses. ● Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it must be seriously injured or killed in this manual and those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
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...air bag inflating can help protect the front occupants. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off ). However, all of your NISSAN dealer. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. If you may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are ...not indicate improper performance of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver and front passenger seats. After placing the ignition switch in this manual still apply and must be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as it ) is unoccupied, the light will ...
...air bag inflating can help protect the front occupants. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off ). However, all of your NISSAN dealer. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. If you may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are ...not indicate improper performance of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver and front passenger seats. After placing the ignition switch in this manual still apply and must be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as it ) is unoccupied, the light will ...
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...If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it operates. WRS0475 The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of position), this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to turn OFF. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag... and is designed to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF to be automatically turned OFF. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of injury in an accident. ● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The illuminates...
...If the front passenger air bag is OFF, it operates. WRS0475 The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of position), this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to turn OFF. For example, if a child is in the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag... and is designed to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF to be automatically turned OFF. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of injury in an accident. ● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section: The illuminates...
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... the regulations. The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is positioned properly. NISSAN also recommends that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used properly and the occupant is unoccupied. The light will ...the seat, contrary to inflate in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may be properly restrained in this manual. If a child restraint must be properly installed in the passenger seat status. Make sure that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be used...
... the regulations. The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is positioned properly. NISSAN also recommends that the child restraint is installed properly, the seat belt is used properly and the occupant is unoccupied. The light will ...the seat, contrary to inflate in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may be properly restrained in this manual. If a child restraint must be properly installed in the passenger seat status. Make sure that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be used...
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...of electrical equipment should be done by installing additional trim material around the front air bag system should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. Tampering includes changes to the supplemental air bag system. ●... in serious personal injury. ● Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will leave permanent impressions in this Owner's Manual. Such objects may result in serious personal injury. ● Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam cleaners) on the...
...of electrical equipment should be done by installing additional trim material around the front air bag system should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. Tampering includes changes to the supplemental air bag system. ●... in serious personal injury. ● Immediately after inflation, several front air bag system components will leave permanent impressions in this Owner's Manual. Such objects may result in serious personal injury. ● Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot steam cleaners) on the...
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... the risk of injury to help to cushion the impact force to the lower body. They may cause abrasions or other injuries. Because of this manual still apply and must be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the door finishers and side...
... the risk of injury to help to cushion the impact force to the lower body. They may cause abrasions or other injuries. Because of this manual still apply and must be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the door finishers and side...
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... No unauthorized changes should also be made to or accidental activation of the pretensioners. Installation of electrical equipment should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Working with the seat belt retractor. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57 When selling your vehicle, we ...a pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in this Owner's Manual. ● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems...
... No unauthorized changes should also be made to or accidental activation of the pretensioners. Installation of electrical equipment should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Working with the seat belt retractor. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57 When selling your vehicle, we ...a pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in this Owner's Manual. ● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems...