Nissan Altima (2018 year). Instruction

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 un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarify your rights un-
der your state’s lemon law.

When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.

In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INFORMATION

REMINDERS!

Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable 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 give your full attention to

driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.

∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-

propriate child restraint systems. Pre-
teen children should be seated in the
rear seat.

FOREWORD

READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

∙ ALWAYS provide information about

the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures 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, emissions or du-
rability and may even violate govern-
mental regulations. In addition, dam-
age

performance

problems

resulting from modifications may not
be covered under NISSAN warranties.

WARNING

Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample

remote

insurance

company

monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war-
ranty may not cover damage caused by
any aftermarket plug-in device.

This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, perfor-
mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with
the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
with this manual all revision updates sent
to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac-
cess to accurate and up-to-date informa-
tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver-
sions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner
section

the

NISSAN

website

https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide. If you have
questions concerning any information in
your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Con-

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

sumer Affairs. For contact information, re-
fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO-
GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.

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 seri-
ous personal injury. To avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be fol-
lowed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the

procedures

must

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
illustration, 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 illus-
tration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals

known

the

State

California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.

APD1005

Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
engine

exhaust,

carbon

monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the en-
gine except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands fre-
quently when servicing your vehicle.
For

more

information

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium
batteries, may contain perchlorate ma-
terial. The following advisory is provided:
“Perchlorate Material – special handling
may apply. For additional information,
refer

www.dtsc.ca.gov/

hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.

BLUETOOTH® is a
trademark owned
by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and licensed
to Visteon.

SiriusXM® services
require a subscrip-
tion after trial
period and are
sold separately or
as a package. The
satellite service is
available only in
the 48 contiguous
USA and DC.
SiriusXM® satellite
service is also
available in
Canada; see
www.siriusxm.ca.

© 2017 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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, me-
chanical, photocopying, recording or oth-
erwise, without the prior written permis-
sion of Nissan North America, Inc.

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 con-
tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment 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

You can write to NISSAN with the informa-
tion at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.com

If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers)
or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-23)

Rear seat belts (P. 1-12)

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)

Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-44)

Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-8)

Front seat belt with pretensioner(s)
and shoulder height adjuster
(P. 1-12, 1-44)

Side-impact pressure sensor
(driver’s side shown; passenger’s
side similar) (P. 1-44)

Supplemental air bags (P. 1-44)

Front seats (P. 1-2)

10. Occupant classification sensor

(weight sensor) (P. 1-44)

11.

Rear seats (P. 1-2)

12.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) system (P. 1-23)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

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Illustrated table of contents

Power windows (P. 2-49)

Windshield (P. 8-19)

Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-34)

Engine hood (P. 3-23)

Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)
Daytime running light system
(Type A) (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)

Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-35)
Daytime running light system
(Type B) (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)

Tire pressure (P. 8-30)
Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-30)

Mirrors (P. 3-30)

Door locks (P. 3-4)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-7)
Keys (P. 3-2)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-35)

Trunk lid (P. 3-24)

Rearview camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-3)

Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)

Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-26)
Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)
Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26)

Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-4)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

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Power moonroof (if so equipped)
(P. 2-52)

Sun visors (P. 3-29)

Interior lights (P. 2-54)

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
Rearview mirror (P. 3-30)

Glove box (P. 2-45)

Cup holders (P. 2-45)
Console box (P. 2-45)

Rear armrest (P. 1-2)
Cup holders (P. 2-45)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

LII2380

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-35)
Trip computer reset switch (P. 2-3)

Vents (P. 4-11)

Headlight/fog light (if so
equipped)/turn signal switch
(P. 2-35)

Driver supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
Horn (P. 2-40)

Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-10)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-18)

Paddle shift controls (if so
equipped) (P. 5-14)

Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-34)

Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)

Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 1-44)

10.

Navigation system*
(if so equipped)

11.

Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-44)

12.

Glove box (P. 2-45)

13.

Power outlet (P. 2-43)

14.

Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-12)

LIC3763

INSTRUMENT PANEL

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15.

Shift lever (P. 5-14)

16.

USB connection port
(if so equipped) (P. 4-23)
Aux jack (P. 4-23)

17.

Push-button ignition switch
(P. 5-9)

18.

Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-43)
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone
System (P. 4-2, 4-53)

19.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
controls (P. 3-28)

20.

Vehicle information display
controls (P. 2-18)
Steering wheel switch for audio
control (P. 4-47)

21.

Hood release (P. 3-23)

22.

Trunk opener (P. 3-24)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-42)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-42)

*: For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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QR25DE engine

Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)

Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)

Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)

Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)

Battery (P. 8-13)

Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)

Radiator cap (P. 8-5)

10.

Drive belt location (P. 8-16)

11.

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

LDI2111

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

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VQ35DE engine

Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)

Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)

Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)

Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)

Battery (P. 8-13)

Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)

Radiator cap (P. 8-5)

10.

Drive belt location (P. 8-16)

11.

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

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Warning

light

Name

Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light

2-11

Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) system
warning light

2-11

Brake warning
light

2-11

Charge warning
light

2-12

Low tire pressure
warning light

2-12

Master warning
light

2-14

Warning

light

Name

Page

Power steering
warning light

2-14

Seat belt warning
light and chime

2-14

Supplemental air
bag warning light

2-14

Indicator

light

Name

Page

Front fog light in-
dicator light (if so
equipped)

2-15

Front passenger
air bag status
light

2-15

High beam indi-
cator light (blue)

2-15

Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)

2-15

Indicator

light

Name

Page

Overdrive OFF
indicator light (if
so equipped)

2-16

Security indicator
light

2-16

Side light and
headlight indica-
tor light (green)

2-17

Slip indicator light

2-17

Turn signal/
hazard indicator
lights

2-17

Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light

2-17

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Nissan Altima (2018 year). Instruction - part 1