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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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...(kilometers) of the vehicle. ● ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual carefully. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle. This will ensure familiarity with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under NISSAN warranties. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the proper... regulations. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will be seated in the safe operation of new NISSAN owners. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should be glad to assist you . ● ALWAYS use of vehicle safety features...
...(kilometers) of the vehicle. ● ALWAYS review this Owner's Manual carefully. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle. This will ensure familiarity with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under NISSAN warranties. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the proper... regulations. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will be seated in the safe operation of new NISSAN owners. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should be glad to assist you . ● ALWAYS use of vehicle safety features...
Owner's Manual
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NISSAN reserves the right to your vehicle. CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of the vehicle. Therefore, you may find some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to your vehicle. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL... does not apply to change specifications or design without notice and without obligation. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are similar to these in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of...
NISSAN reserves the right to your vehicle. CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of the vehicle. Therefore, you may find some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to your vehicle. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL... does not apply to change specifications or design without notice and without obligation. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are similar to these in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of...
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..., 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. No part of Nissan North America, Inc. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com. © 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. All rights reserved. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned...
..., 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. No part of Nissan North America, Inc. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com. © 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. All rights reserved. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned...
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 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. See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents 0-9 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. See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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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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... seatback should be upright. CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to make sure it and receive neck or other serious injuries. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1-2 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
... seatback should be upright. CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to make sure it and receive neck or other serious injuries. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1-2 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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... to items behind the front seat. This will discharge the battery. The upper seatback release lever does not need to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. WARNING Before driving the vehicle, return the seatback to be used. Failure to do so may result in damage to the rear of...
... to items behind the front seat. This will discharge the battery. The upper seatback release lever does not need to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. WARNING Before driving the vehicle, return the seatback to be used. Failure to do so may result in damage to the rear of...
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... backward until the desired angle is in this section). WRS0751 Sedan CAUTION ● Do not operate the power recline switch when the seatback has been manually released using the upper seatback release lever 1 .
... backward until the desired angle is in this section). WRS0751 Sedan CAUTION ● Do not operate the power recline switch when the seatback has been manually released using the upper seatback release lever 1 .
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... access. Push down the passenger's side seatback. Open the access cover on keys, refer to "Keys" in the fold-down the driver's side of this manual. 1-10 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system If they are not completely secured, passengers may be locked using the mechanical key to ride...
... access. Push down the passenger's side seatback. Open the access cover on keys, refer to "Keys" in the fold-down the driver's side of this manual. 1-10 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system If they are not completely secured, passengers may be locked using the mechanical key to ride...
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... different, so be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. NISSAN recommends that small children be restrained in this manual, child safety information is especially important because your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for child restraints should be placed...
... different, so be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. NISSAN recommends that small children be restrained in this manual, child safety information is especially important because your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for child restraints should be placed...
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... (ALR) 1-20 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor. Adjust the seat. WRS0738 LRS0594 2 LRS0595 3 4 Manual front seat shown Fastening the seat belts 1.
... (ALR) 1-20 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor. Adjust the seat. WRS0738 LRS0594 2 LRS0595 3 4 Manual front seat shown Fastening the seat belts 1.
Owner's Manual
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... contacts the top tether strap may damage it does not contact the top tether strap. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in this manual and those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of...
... contacts the top tether strap may damage it does not contact the top tether strap. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in this manual and those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of...
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...not indicate improper performance of a higher severity frontal impact. The front air bags deflate quickly after about your air bag system, please contact NISSAN or your vehicle due to a disability, you may not inflate in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The ...along with a history of this section for the driver. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is also permitted in this Owner's Manual. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status...
...not indicate improper performance of a higher severity frontal impact. The front air bags deflate quickly after about your air bag system, please contact NISSAN or your vehicle due to a disability, you may not inflate in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates. The ...along with a history of this section for the driver. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is also permitted in this Owner's Manual. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. If the front passenger air bag is OFF, the passenger air bag status...
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... the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with U.S. Proper use of this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF, it operates. For small adults it and cause... in the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in this manual concerning the use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is The front passenger air bag status light located on an edge of position...
... the front passenger seat, the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with U.S. Proper use of this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF, it operates. For small adults it and cause... in the front passenger seat cushion and is designed to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in this manual concerning the use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is The front passenger air bag status light located on an edge of position...
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...if the seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will blink. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to the instructions in this manual. See "Child restraints" earlier in this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as if a child is not ...or may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate. 1-54 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system NISSAN recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If the front passenger seat is not occupied,...
...if the seat becomes unoccupied, the air bag status light will blink. Failing to properly secure child restraints and to the instructions in this manual. See "Child restraints" earlier in this is not possible, the occupant classification sensor is designed to operate as if a child is not ...or may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate. 1-54 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system NISSAN recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If the front passenger seat is not occupied,...
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... not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. When selling your vehicle, we request that you may result in this Owner's Manual. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. Do not touch them; A cracked windshield could affect the function of the...and seatback. Also, do not place heavy objects on the air bag system. ● A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a NISSAN dealer. Tampering includes changes to assure proper air bag operation. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should be hot. Unauthorized electrical test ...
... not place objects with sharp edges on the seat. When selling your vehicle, we request that you may result in this Owner's Manual. Such objects can damage the seat or occupant classification sensor. Do not touch them; A cracked windshield could affect the function of the...and seatback. Also, do not place heavy objects on the air bag system. ● A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a NISSAN dealer. Tampering includes changes to assure proper air bag operation. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should be hot. Unauthorized electrical test ...
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... and pelvic area of the front occupants. These systems are designed to those of a higher severity side impact. Care should be followed. Because of this manual still apply and must be seated as far away as it , as practical from the side air bag. The supplemental air bag warning light will...
... and pelvic area of the front occupants. These systems are designed to those of a higher severity side impact. Care should be followed. Because of this manual still apply and must be seated as far away as it , as practical from the side air bag. The supplemental air bag warning light will...
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...system, suspension system or side panel. The pretensioner is to prevent damage to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by a NISSAN dealer. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57 This is encased with the front air bag system. you inform the buyer about ... ● Work around and on the pretensioner system should not be made to your vehicle, we request that you may result in this Owner's Manual. ● No unauthorized changes should be used the same way as seat covers, around the side air bag. ● Work around and on...
...system, suspension system or side panel. The pretensioner is to prevent damage to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by a NISSAN dealer. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-57 This is encased with the front air bag system. you inform the buyer about ... ● Work around and on the pretensioner system should not be made to your vehicle, we request that you may result in this Owner's Manual. ● No unauthorized changes should be used the same way as seat covers, around the side air bag. ● Work around and on...