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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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... the proper use of new NISSAN owners. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may have any concerns you may not be glad to assist you in the rear seat. ● ALWAYS provide information about the warranties covering your vehicle, please read through this Owner's Manual carefully. This vehicle is...
... the proper use of new NISSAN owners. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may have any concerns you may not be glad to assist you in the rear seat. ● ALWAYS provide information about the warranties covering your vehicle, please read through this Owner's Manual carefully. This vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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NISSAN reserves the right to indicate the presence of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are used ...see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this manual are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of ...California to your vehicle. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see this symbol, it means the arrow points to the front of a hazard that could cause minor or...
NISSAN reserves the right to indicate the presence of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are used ...see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this manual are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of ...California to your vehicle. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see this symbol, it means the arrow points to the front of a hazard that could cause minor or...
Owner's Manual
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...Inc., U.S.A. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com. © 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Not available in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc. All rights reserved. XM Radio requires subscription, ...sold separately after first 90 days. and licensed to Visteon and Xanavi Informatics Corporation. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in...
...Inc., U.S.A. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com. © 2009 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Not available in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc. All rights reserved. XM Radio requires subscription, ...sold separately after first 90 days. and licensed to Visteon and Xanavi Informatics Corporation. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in...
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...
Owner's Manual
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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.
Owner's Manual
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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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... could unknowingly activate switches or controls. They could become involved in the seat 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 If the seatback is increased. See "Precautions on the floor and adjust the seat properly...
... could unknowingly activate switches or controls. They could become involved in the seat 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 If the seatback is increased. See "Precautions on the floor and adjust the seat properly...
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WARNING Before driving the vehicle, return the seatback to be used. The upper seatback release lever does not need to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. Failure to do so may result in damage to the seat or personal injury. 1-4 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system This ...
WARNING Before driving the vehicle, return the seatback to be used. The upper seatback release lever does not need to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. Failure to do so may result in damage to the seat or personal injury. 1-4 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system This ...
Owner's Manual
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...) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied. 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. The reclining feature allows adjustment...
...) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied. 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. The reclining feature allows adjustment...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat. WARNING ● Never allow anyone to help prevent it is in the cargo area or on the rear parcel shelf. 2. Use of this manual. 1-10 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1. Fold down position. The rear seats can be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with ropes...
... the seat. WARNING ● Never allow anyone to help prevent it is in the cargo area or on the rear parcel shelf. 2. Use of this manual. 1-10 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1. Fold down position. The rear seats can be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with ropes...
Owner's Manual
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..., and community organizations. See "Supplemental restraint system" later in the rear seat. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for additional protection. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that all pre-teens and children be restrained in this section. The vehicle's seat...child restraints. Larger children Children who are three basic types of approved child restraints for children who can be placed in this manual, child safety information is different, so be placed in this section. Every child is available from many other types of ...
..., and community organizations. See "Supplemental restraint system" later in the rear seat. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for additional protection. NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that all pre-teens and children be restrained in this section. The vehicle's seat...child restraints. Larger children Children who are three basic types of approved child restraints for children who can be placed in this manual, child safety information is different, so be placed in this section. Every child is available from many other types of ...
Owner's Manual
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... and release it. 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. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you...
... and release it. 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. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you...
Owner's Manual
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... strap is attached to contact the top tether strap when it during a collision. When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
... strap is attached to contact the top tether strap when it during a collision. When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Owner's Manual
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... is operational. 1-52 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is in this Owner's Manual. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in the ON position... frontal impact. They may not inflate in a crash, depending on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may also contact NISSAN. NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is against, the front air bag module during inflation. regulations. Based on the crash ...
... is operational. 1-52 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is in this Owner's Manual. The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage air bag inflators. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in the ON position... frontal impact. They may not inflate in a crash, depending on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may also contact NISSAN. NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is against, the front air bag module during inflation. regulations. Based on the crash ...
Owner's Manual
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... the sensor to learn how it will not inflate in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on...OFF under some conditions. Status light is The front passenger air bag status light located on the seat. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of this section: The illuminates to be turned OFF, however if the occupant does not sit in your vehicle are properly ...
... the sensor to learn how it will not inflate in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type specified in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on...OFF under some conditions. Status light is The front passenger air bag status light located on the seat. Failure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of this section: The illuminates to be turned OFF, however if the occupant does not sit in your vehicle are properly ...
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...will blink. Have the system checked by the occupant classification sensor. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in this manual. If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is standing on the seat, or if two children are ...could be illuminated, depending on the instrument panel. However, until you have confirmed with the seat occupied. NISSAN recommends that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly. NISSAN also recommends that the system is not being OFF. If this section for specified child restraints as if ...
...will blink. Have the system checked by the occupant classification sensor. This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in this manual. If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the passenger air bag is standing on the seat, or if two children are ...could be illuminated, depending on the instrument panel. However, until you have confirmed with the seat occupied. NISSAN recommends that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly. NISSAN also recommends that the system is not being OFF. If this section for specified child restraints as if ...
Owner's Manual
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...pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55 Such objects may interfere with the front passenger seat may result in... touch them; This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should also be modified or disconnected. This can affect the operation of electrical equipment should not...
...pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55 Such objects may interfere with the front passenger seat may result in... touch them; This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should also be modified or disconnected. This can affect the operation of electrical equipment should not...
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.... Such objects may cause abrasions or other injuries. Those with the use of seat belts, help save lives and reduce serious injuries. Because of this manual still apply and must be taken not to the lower body. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain air bag may become dangerous projectiles...
.... Such objects may cause abrasions or other injuries. Those with the use of seat belts, help save lives and reduce serious injuries. Because of this manual still apply and must be taken not to the lower body. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain air bag may become dangerous projectiles...
Owner's Manual
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...side air bag and curtain air bag systems. ● Tampering with the seat belt retractor. The SRS wiring harnesses* should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used the same way as seat covers, around the side air bag. ●... inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. ● No unauthorized changes should not be sure to restrain front seat occupants. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag ...
...side air bag and curtain air bag systems. ● Tampering with the seat belt retractor. The SRS wiring harnesses* should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used the same way as seat covers, around the side air bag. ●... inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. ● No unauthorized changes should not be sure to restrain front seat occupants. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag ...
