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Nissan Altima Hybrid (2010 year). Manual - part 7

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 driven since the last
reset.

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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 outside of
your vehicle.

Setting mode

The setting mode allows you to set reminders or
preferences for alerts, maintenance intervals or
language displays.

In the setting mode screen press

to move

to:

● Alert
● Maintenance
● Display

and press

to select the menu.

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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 preferences to be programmed.
Once the screen is selected, you have the option
to reset the selected distances or time to a new
setting.

Maintenance mode

The maintenance mode allows you to set alerts
for the reminding of maintenance intervals for the
following:

● engine oil
● oil filter
● tires
● other

Set a desired interval by pushing

to high-

light the maintenance field and pressing

The reset mode will open up and allow you to
enter the desired distance.

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Display 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/100 km

You can select the language and unit using

the

button and pressing

The settings are automatically saved when you
exit the menu by pressing the BACK button or
any other mode button.

Warning mode

The warning mode can be selected to view any
warnings that may be present. Once the screen is
selected you have the option of skipping the
warning or viewing it in detail.

Warnings can be present for issues such as an
open door or low fuel. For more information about
potential warnings see “Vehicle information dis-
play warnings and indicators” later in this section.

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Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators

1. Door and trunk open warning

2. Push warning

3. Low fuel warning

4. Low windshield-washer fluid warning

5. No key warning

6. Parking brake indicator

7. Shift P warning

8. Cruise main switch indicator

9. Cruise set switch indicator

10. Hybrid system operation indicator

11. EV mode indicator

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12. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indicator

13. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indicator

14. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery discharge

indicator

Door and trunk open warning

This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk
has been opened when the engine is running.

Push warning

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 warning” in this section for additional
information.

To turn off the Push warning, place the ignition
switch in the ON position and then in the LOCK
position.

Low fuel warning

This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches E (Empty). There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty).

Low windshield-washer fluid warning

This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. See “Windshield-
washer fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.

No key warning

This warning illuminates following two condi-
tions:

1. When the ignition switch is pushed and the

Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. If this warning illuminates, you can-
not start the engine.

Check for the following causes and perform
the assigned remedies:

– The battery of the Intelligent Key carried

with you is discharged completely. Re-
place the battery with a new one.

– The Intelligent Key carried with you is not

registered to the system. Use the regis-
tered Intelligent Key.

– You do not have an Intelligent Key with

you. Carry an Intelligent Key with you.

2. When the door is closed with the Intelligent

Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition
switch is placed in the ACC or ON position.
A chime will also sound.

Parking brake warning

This warning illuminates when the parking brake
is set and the vehicle is driven.

SHIFT P warning

This warning may appear during the following
conditions:

– the ignition switch is pushed to stop the Hy-

brid System with the shift selector in any po-
sition except in the “P” position,

– the high voltage battery drops because the

transmission is in the “N” position,

– the driver’s door is opened with the shift se-

lector in “N”, “B” or “D”.

If this warning illuminates while the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position, move the shift
selector to the “P” position or place the ignition
switch in the ON position.

An inside warning chime will also sound. See
“NISSAN Intelligent Key™” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section.

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Cruise main switch indicator

This indicator illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The indicator turns off
when the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational.

Cruise set switch indicator light

The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.

Hybrid System operation indicator (ignition
switch placed in the LOCK or ACC position)

This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is placed in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position
with the shift selector in the “P” position.

This indicator means that the Hybrid System will
start by pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed.

EV mode indicator

This indicator illuminates when the Hybrid Sys-
tem is READY without the engine idling or when
the vehicle is driven without the gasoline engine
running.

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indica-
tor

This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port.
(For example, the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.)

If this indicator illuminates, insert the Intelligent
Key into the Intelligent Key port in the correct
direction. See “Push-button ignition switch” in
the “Starting and driving” section.

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indicator

This indicator illuminates when the driver’s door
is opened with the ignition switch placed in the
OFF position and the Intelligent Key placed in the
Intelligent Key port. A key reminder chime also
sounds.

If this indicator illuminates, remove the Intelligent
Key from the Intelligent Key port and take it with
you when leaving the vehicle.

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery discharge
indicator

This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.

If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. See “NISSAN Intelligent Key™” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

Your vehicle may have two types of security sys-
tems:

● Vehicle security system
● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or trunk lid when the system is armed. It is not,
however, a motion detection type system that
activates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.

The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or

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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 in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.

Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.

How to arm the vehicle security
system

1. Close all windows. (The system can be

armed even if the windows are open.)

2. Remove the intelligent key from the vehicle.

3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all

doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request switch,
power door lock switch or mechanical key.

4. Confirm that the security indicator light

comes on. The security light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-

cally shifts into the armed phase. The
security light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the driver’s door is unlocked by
the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position, the sys-
tem will not arm.

● Even when the driver and/or passen-

gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position, the system will be
released.

Vehicle security system activation

The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:

● The headlights blink and the horn sounds

intermittently.

● The alarm automatically turns off after ap-

proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
the driver’s door or trunk lid with the key, or
by pressing the

button on the Intelli-

gent Key.

The alarm is activated by:

● opening the door or trunk lid without using

the key or Intelligent Key (even if the door is
unlocked by releasing the door inside lock
switch).

How to stop an activated alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s
door or the trunk lid with the key, pressing
the

button on the Intelligent Key, or press-

ing the request switch on the driver’s or passen-
ger’s door with the Intelligent Key in range of the
door handle.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the Hybrid System to start without the use
of a registered key.

Statement related to Section 15 of FCC
Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC

Rules

and

RSS-210

Industry

Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions;

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(1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-
PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RE-
SPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPER-
ATE THE EQUIPMENT.

Security indicator light

The security indicator light blinks whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or
ACC position. This function indicates the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is opera-
tional.

If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, the light will remain on while the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

If the light still remains on and/or the Hy-
brid System will not start, see a NISSAN
dealer for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System service as soon as possible. Please
bring all registered keys that you have
when visiting your NISSAN dealer for ser-
vice.

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SWITCH OPERATION

The windshield wiper and washer switch oper-
ates when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:

䊊

Intermittent — intermittent operation can be
adjusted by turning the switch toward

䊊

(Slower) or

䊊

(Faster). Also, for vehicles

equipped with speed dependent wipers, the
intermittent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed. (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit-
tent operation speed will be faster.)

䊊

Low — continuous low speed operation

䊊

High — continuous high speed operation

Push the lever up

䊊

to have one sweep opera-

tion of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you

䊊

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
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.

CAUTION

● Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

● Do not operate the washer if the reser-

voir tank is empty.

● Do not fill the window washer reservoir

tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.

● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-

centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
reservoir

tank.

not

use

the

windshield-washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate and
water.

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To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped), start the Hybrid System
and push the rear window defroster switch on.
The rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.

The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.

NOTE:

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.

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

Lighting

䊊

When turning the switch to the

posi-

tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.

䊊

When turning the switch to the

posi-

tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.

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MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH

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CAUTION

Use the headlights with the Hybrid System
running 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:

● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,

license plate and instrument panel lights au-
tomatically when it is dark.

● Turn off all the lights when it is light.
● Keep all the lights on for 45 seconds after

you place the ignition switch in the OFF
position and all doors are closed.

To turn on the autolight system:

1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi-

tion

䊊

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

3. The autolight system automatically turns the

headlights on and off.

Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and a door is opened and left open, the
headlights remain ON for 5 minutes. If another
door is opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5
minute timer is reset.

To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to

the OFF,

, or

position.

Type B

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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 Hybrid
System off and the ignition switch placed
in the ON position, your vehicle’s battery
could become discharged.

Headlight beam select

䊊

To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the

light illuminates.

䊊

Pull the lever back to select the low beam.

䊊

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.

Battery saver system

If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is in the
or

position, the headlights will turn off after

5 minutes.

CAUTION

Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)

The headlights automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the

position. Turn the

headlight switch to the

position for full

illumination when driving at night.

If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position.

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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 instrument brightness control operates when
the

headlight

control

switch

the

AUTO,

position.

Turn the control left or right to adjust the bright-
ness of the instrument panel lights when driving
at night.

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Turn signal

䊊

Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal

䊊

To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to

move the vehicle well off the road.

● Do not use the hazard warning flashers

while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.

● Turn signals do not work when the haz-

ard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
placed in any position.

Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.

To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.

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The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches are located on the center console.

1. Start the Hybrid System.

2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as

desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.

3. When the seat is warmed or before you

leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.

CAUTION

● Do not use the seat heater for extended

periods or when no one is using the
seat.

● Do not put anything on the seat which

insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.

● Do not place anything hard or heavy on

the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.

● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat

should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.

● When cleaning the seat, never use

gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.

● If any abnormalities 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 Hybrid Sys-
tem is not running.

The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. The
console outlet is powered directly by the vehi-
cle’s battery.

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