Nissan Altima (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9

Low Fuel

This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).

There will be

a small reserve of fuel in the tank when
the fuel gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).

Low outside temperature
indicator

This indicator appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Fahren-
heit or Celsius. For additional information,
see “Unit” (P. 2-27).

Low Washer Fluid

This

warning

appears

when

the

windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For

additional

information,

see

“Windshield-washer fluid” (P. 8-13).

Power will turn off to save the battery

This message appears after a period of
time if the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For ad-
ditional information, see “Push-button igni-
tion switch positions” (P. 5-14).

Power turned off to save the battery

This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button igni-
tion switch positions” (P. 5-14).

Press Brake Pedal

This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronic

parking brake manually without depress-
ing the brake pedal.

• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and

there is a possibility of moving back-
wards, even if the electronic parking
brake is applied.

• The vehicle moves while the automatic

brake hold is activated.

For additional information, see “Electronic
parking brake” (P. 5-25).

Push brake and start
switch to drive

This indicator appears when the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position and the vehicle
has not been started. Start the engine by
pushing the ignition switch with the brake
pedal depressed. You can start the engine
from any position of the ignition switch.

This message also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start function (if so equipped). Push
the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed to place the ignition switch in
the ON position. For additional information,
see “Remote Engine Start” (P. 3-19).

Release Parking Brake

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

Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights

This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-57)

Shift to Park

This warning appears when the ignition
switch is in the AUTO ACC or OFF position
and the shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position. Also, a chime sounds when the
ignition switch is in the AUTO ACC or OFF
position.

If this warning appears, move the shift lever
to the P (Park) position and start the engine.

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Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse

This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-70).

Timer Alert Time for a
break?

This message appears when the set time
is reached. This time can be set up to six
hours. For additional information, see
“Driver Assistance” (P. 2-38)

Tire Pressure Low - Add Air

This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P. 2-13) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).

Transmission Shift Position
indicator

This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.

AWD Error: See Owner’s
Manual

This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning prop-
erly while the engine is running.

AWD High Temp. Stop
Vehicle

This warning may appear while trying to
free a stuck vehicle due to increased oil
temperature.

The

driving

mode

may

change to 2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this
warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling, as soon as it is safe to do
so. Then if the warning turns off, you can
continue driving.

Tire Size Incorrect See
Owner’s Manual

This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire

pressure is correct and that the tires are
not excessively worn.

CVT (AT) Malfunction
Service now

This warning appears when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this
warning

appears,

have

the

system

checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

CVT (AT) hot Power reduced

This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
climbing steep grades in high tempera-
tures with heavy loads, such as when tow-
ing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased

automatically

to

reduce

the

chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be reduced.

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WARNING

When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode operation occurs, vehicle
speed may be gradually reduced. The
reduced speed may be lower than
other traffic, which could increase the
chance of a collision. Be especially
careful when driving. If necessary, pull
to the side of the road at a safe place
and allow the transmission to return to
normal operation; or have it repaired if
necessary.

CVT (AT) Stop the vehicle

This message appears 30 seconds before
the vehicle is shut down due to an above
normal operating transmission tempera-
ture. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
and malfunction warning (red) will illumi-
nate. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer im-
mediately for this service.

Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
emergency warning
indicator

This indicator appears along, with an au-
dible warning, when the system detects
the possibility of a forward collision.

For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-135).

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
indicator

This indicator appears when the BSW sys-
tem is engaged.

For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-46).

Cruise control indicator

This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.

When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will appear to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If
you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If

cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.

Currently not available

This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) system is engaged.

Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist or the Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI) system is automatically canceled:
• When the VDC system is turned off

The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and
VDC system is off.)

Driver Attention Alert
Malfunction

This warning appears when the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not func-
tioning properly. For additional information,
see “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)”
(P. 5-162).

Driver Attention Alert—
Take a Break?

This alert appears when the system has
detected that the driver may be displaying
fatigue or a lack of attention.

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Forward Driving Aids temporarily
disabled Front Sensor blocked See
Owner’s Manual

This message appears when the front ra-
dar sensor may be obstructed due to:
• mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc.
• inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

All forward driving aids are temporarily dis-
abled until the system detects that the
front radar sensor is no longer obstructed.

For additional information, see:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with

Pedestrian Detection (P. 5-135)

• ProPILOT Assist (P. 5-94)
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-

FCW) (P. 5-147)

Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) indicators (if so
equipped)

These

indicators

show

the

Intelligent

Cruise Control (ICC) system status. The sta-
tus is shown by color. For additional infor-
mation, see “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
(P. 5-71).

Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) indicator

This indicator shows when the I-LI system
is engaged.

For additional information, see “Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-40).

Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator

This indicator shows when the LDW system
is engaged.

For additional information, see “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33) and “Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-40).

Malfunction

This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with

Pedestrian Detection

• Intelligent

Forward

Collision

Warning

(I-FCW)

If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-135) or “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW) (P. 5-147).

Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual

This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
• Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)

If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

Not Available Parking Brake On

This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system is engaged.

Under the following condition, the ProPILOT
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• The electronic parking brake is applied.

The above system cannot be used when
the electronic parking is activated.

For additional information, see "ProPILOT
Assist (P. 5-94) and “Parking brake” (P. 5-25).

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Not Available Poor Road Conditions

This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) system is engaged.

Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) system is automatically
canceled:
• When the VDC system is turned off

The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and
VDC system is off.)

Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened

This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system is engaged.

Under the following condition, the ProPILOT
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened

The above system cannot be used when
the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

Not Available System Malfunction

This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly.
• ProPILOT
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)

If one or more of these warnings appear,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

For additional information, see ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-94), “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)”
(P. 5-46), “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)”
(P. 5-33) or “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-
LI)” (P. 5-40).

Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual

This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion,

see

“Rear

Sonar

System

(RSS)”

(P. 5-180).

ProPILOT Assist indicators

These indicators show the ProPILOT Assist
system status. The status is shown by
color. For additional information, see “Pro-
PILOT Assist” (P. 5-94).

Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) indicator

This indicator appears to indicate the sta-
tus of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-127).

Speed Limit Sign indicator

This message may appear when the Traffic
Sign Recognition system is engaged.

For additional information, see “Traffic Sign
Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-30).

Steering Assist Alert

This message may appear when the Steer-
ing Assist system is engaged.

It will be displayed under the following
condition:
• When not holding the steering wheel or

when

there

is

no

steering

wheel

operation

Please hold on the steering wheel immedi-
ately. When the steering operation is de-
tected, the warning turns off and the steer-
ing

assist

function

is

automatically

restored.

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Steering Assist indicator

This indicator appears when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.

For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-94).

Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature

This message appears when the camera
detects an interior temperature of more
than 104°F (40°C). For additional informa-
tion, see “Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-135),
“ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-94), “Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-40), “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-33) or “Traffic Sign Rec-
ognition (TSR) . (P. 5-30).

Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction

This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems become unavailable be-
cause a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-46) or “Rear Cross Traf-
fic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-58).

Vehicle ahead detection
indicator

This indicator shows when the following
systems are engaged and have detected a
vehicle:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with

Pedestrian Detection

• Intelligent

Forward

Collision

Warning

(I-FCW)

For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-135) or “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-147).

Your vehicle may have two types of security
systems:
• 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 when the system
is armed. It is not, however, a motion detec-
tion type system that activates when a ve-
hicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.

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The system helps deter vehicle theft but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys 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 protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance 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 and the moonroof.

The system can be armed even if the
windows

and

moonroof

(if

so

equipped) 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, or power door lock switch..

4. Confirm that the

indicator light

comes on. The

indicator stays

illuminated for a period of time indicat-
ing that the system is in the pre-armed
phase.
The

indicator light will blink every

3 seconds once the security system is
armed.
If during the pre-armed phase one of
the following occurs, the system will not
arm:

• Any door is unlocked with the Intelligent

Key or door request switch.

• The ignition switch is placed in the ON

position.

•

Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate when all the doors, hood and
trunk are locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in the
AUTO 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 a

period of time. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by press-
ing the

button on the Intelligent Key.

The alarm is activated by:
• opening the door or trunk without using

Intelligent Key (even if the door is un-
locked by releasing the door inside lock
knob switch).

How to stop an activated alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
by pressing the

button on the Intelli-

gent Key or pushing the request switch on
the driver's or passenger's door with the
Intelligent Key in range of the door handle.

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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

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

If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch placed in the

ON

position

for

approximately

5

seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the de-

vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

contains

licence-exempt

transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference (2) This de-
vice must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.

Security indicator light

The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF,
LOCK or AUTO ACC position.

This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.

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

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If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System as
soon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

SWITCH OPERATION

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the wind-
shield 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
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.

•

Do not fill the windshield-washer
fluid

reservoir

with

windshield-

washer fluid concentrates at full
strength.

Some

methyl

alcohol

based windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates may permanently stain the
grille

if

spilled

while

filling

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

•

Pre-mix

windshield-washer

fluid

concentrates

with

water

to

the

manufacturer's recommended lev-
els before pouring the fluid into the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the windshield-
washer fluid concentrate and water.

NOTE:

If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.

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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

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The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

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

䊊

1

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

O

A

(faster) or

O

B

(slower).

䊊

2

Low — continuous low speed operation

䊊

3

High

—

continuous

high

speed

operation

Push the lever up

O

4

to have one sweep

operation (MIST) of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you

O

5

to operate the

washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.

NOTE:

The Wiper with Speed and Wiper Guid-
ance features may be disabled. For addi-
tional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display-5 inch (13 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-18) or “Vehicle information display-7
inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-34).

To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirrors (if so equipped), place the igni-
tion switch in the ON position 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
damage 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.

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH

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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

Lighting

䊊

1

Rotate the switch to the

position,

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

will illuminate in the meter.

䊊

2

Rotate the switch to the

position,

and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.

NOTE:

The Light Guidance feature may be dis-
abled. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display-5 inch (13
cm) Type A” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle informa-
tion display-7 inch (18 cm) Type B”
(P. 2-34).

CAUTION

Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.

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Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

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Type C (if so equipped)

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

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Autolight system

The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto-
light system can:
• Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,

license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.

• Turn off all the lights when it is light.
• Keep all the lights on for a period of time

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

NOTE:

Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff can be
adjusted.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display-5 inch (13 cm) Type
A” (P. 2-18) or “Vehicle information
display-7 inch (18 cm) Type B” (P. 2-34).

To turn on the autolight system:

1.

For USA:

Turn the headlight switch to the

AUTO position

O

1

.

For CAN:

Turn the headlight switch to the

AUTO

O

1

or

position.

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 a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.

To turn the autolight system off:

For USA:

Turn the switch to the OFF (if so

equipped),

, or

position.

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Type D (if so equipped)

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For CAN:

Turn the switch to the

position.

The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the wind-
shield wiper is operated continuously).

If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.

Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side

O

1

of the instrument panel. The au-

tolight sensor 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 engine off and the ignition
switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle's

battery

could

become

discharged.

Headlight beam select

䊊

1

To select the high beam function, put
the headlight switch in the

posi-

tion and push the lever forward. The
high beam lights come on and the
light illuminates in the meter.

䊊

2

Pull the lever back to select the low
beam.

䊊

3

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

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High Beam Assist

The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will

be

switched

to

the

low

beam

automatically.

WARNING

•

The High Beam Assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure

safe

driving

practices

and

switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.

•

The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.

–

During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).

–

When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle.

–

When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.

–

When there is a sudden, continu-
ous change in brightness.

–

When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.

–

When driving on a road with many
curves.

–

When a sign or mirror-like surface
is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.

–

When the container, etc. being
towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.

–

When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.

–

When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc.

•

The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may change
under the following situations.

–

The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.

–

The movement and direction of
the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.

–

When only one light on the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle is illuminated.

–

When the oncoming vehicle or the
leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.

–

Road conditions (incline, curve,
the road surface, etc.).

–

The number of passengers and
the amount of luggage.

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High Beam Assist operation

To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition

O

1

and push the lever forward

O

2

(high beam position). The

High Beam

Assist indicator light in the meter will illumi-
nate while the headlights are turned on.

If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h), the head-
light uses the low beam.

To turn off the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the

posi-

tion or select the low beam position by
placing the lever in the N (Neutral) position.

Ambient image sensor maintenance

The ambient image sensor

O

1

for the High

Beam Assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To maintain the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure
to observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans-

parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.

• Do not strike or damage the areas

around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is located
on the ambient image sensor.

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If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.

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 a period of time.

CAUTION

Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
after a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF posi-
tion when the engine is not running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The LED DRL automatically illuminate at
100% intensity when the engine is started
and the parking brake released. The LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) operate with
the headlight switch in any position. When
you turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination, the LED DRL
illuminate at a lower intensity.

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

At dusk, the headlights, interior controls
and switches will automatically illuminate if
the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position.

WARNING

When the LED DRL 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

Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.

Press the “-” button to decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.

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