Nissan Altima Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2016 ALTIMA

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Behind

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Vehicle Information Display

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

Headlight and Turn Signal Switch

Paddle Shifters*

Wiper and Washer Switch

6 Steering Wheel Switches for

Audio*/Bluetooth

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.

7 Vehicle Information Display Switch

Intelligent Cruise Control Switches

Instrument Brightness Control*

Trip Computer Reset Switch Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone

System Controls

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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

OFF Switch*

Trunk Opener Release Switch

Heated Steering Wheel Switch

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column

Fuel-ﬁller Door Release

Hood Release*

Front Passenger Air Bag

Status Light*

Control Panel Display Screen Heater and Air Conditioner

(automatic)

USB Port/Aux Jack

Power Outlet*

NEW SYSTEM FEATURES

NissanConnectSM Services (if so equipped) ...........................................2

Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (if so equipped) ..................................4

RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ...................................................4

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross Trafﬁc Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped)............5

Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) ....................................5

Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped) ..............................................5

Siri

Eyes Free (if so equipped) .....................................................6

SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Trafﬁc (if so equipped) ...............................6

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert..........................7

Loose Fuel Cap...................................................................8

Fuel-ﬁller Door....................................................................8

Clock Set/Adjustment .............................................................8

FIRST DRIVE FEATURES

Nissan Intelligent Key® System .....................................................10

Trunk Lid Release ................................................................12

Front Power Seat Adjustments (if so equipped) .......................................12

Outside Mirror Control Switch .....................................................12

Starting/Stopping the Engine ......................................................13

Headlight Control Switch..........................................................13

Wiper and Washer Switch.........................................................14

Heater and Air Conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped) ................................15

FM/AM/SiriusXM USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/Aux Jack and iPod

Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel..................................................18

Cruise Control (if so equipped).....................................................18

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped).......................................19

SYSTEM GUIDE

Vehicle Information Display ........................................................20

NissanConnect Bluetooth

• System Operating Tips........................................................22

Bluetooth Bluetooth

Navigation System (if so equipped) .................................................26

HomeLink

Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) .......................16

Mobile Apps (if so equipped) .......................................21

Hands-free Phone System ...............................................22

System without Navigation (if so equipped).................................22

System with Navigation (if so equipped) ...................................24

Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) .....................................27

Interface (if so equipped)...17

Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www.NissanUSA.com.

Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information and system operation limitations.

• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

• Always wear your seat belt.

• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.

• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to their age and weight.

For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (section 1)”, the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.

• Do not drink and drive.

NEW SYSTEM FEATURES

NISSANCONNECTSM SERVICES1 (if so equipped)

NissanConnectSM Services combines personalized convenience and personal

security features, adding innovation to your daily drive. Your vehicle will connect to the NissanConnect Services Data Center and NissanConnect Services Response Center using the TCU (Telematics Control Unit) installed in your vehicle. For more details on NissanConnect Services or to enroll your vehicle, please visit www.NissanUSA.com/connect or call 855-426-6628.

Available services include:

Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation – In the event

of an air bag deployment, vehicle information is sent to the emergency response center. The Emergency Response Agent attempts to contact the vehicle’s occupant and sends appropriate emergency services.

Emergency Call – This service provides

emergency assistance by connecting the subscriber to a NissanConnect Services Specialist.

• In case of an emergency, press the in-vehicle telematics SOS button

• A Response Specialist will provide assistance based on the situation described by the vehicle’s occupant.

Roadside Assistance – Roadside Assistance

can be accessed by:

1. In-vehicle menu (headset button

map screen)

2. NissanConnect Services companion app

3. Calling the Roadside Assistance

Provider directly

• This service allows subscribers to receive assistance for a non-emergency incident, such as towing, or a third party response.

In-vehicle Messaging – Enables NISSAN to send service reminders, marketing,

renewal and other messages to subscribers directly into the vehicle.

Vehicle Health Report – Get a monthly overview of your vehicle’s overall health

delivered to your email.

Dealer Service Scheduling – Provides the subscriber with information and a

mechanism to allow him or her to contact a Nissan dealer to schedule service for the vehicle.

on the

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

Stolen Vehicle Locator – A Response Specialist will attempt to obtain location

information from a reported stolen vehicle and provide that information to local law enforcement agencies to assist in the recovery of your stolen vehicle.

Remote Door Lock/Unlock – Remotely access your vehicle via a NissanConnect

Services Response Specialist, the NissanConnect Services companion app or website to remotely lock or unlock your vehicle.

Remote Engine Start – Start your engine remotely using the NissanConnect Services

companion app or website.

Remote Sound Horn and Flash Lights – Sound the horn and ﬂash the lights remotely

using the NissanConnect Services companion app or website.

Alarm Notiﬁcation – This system will notify you when the factory-installed vehicle alarm

system has been activated.

Maintenance Alert – Receive notiﬁcations via a selected method of a vehicle system

malfunction that triggers instrument panel warning lights.

Connected Search – Select “Connected Search” from the Destination menu on the

vehicle’s Navigation System to conduct a Point Of Interest (POI) search within a certain distance of the vehicle’s location.

Assisted Search – Allows the subscriber to verbally request POI destination data from

a live operator.

Destination Download – Use the NissanConnect Services companion app or website

to search for and send destinations directly to the vehicle.

Journey Planner – Send a route with up to ﬁve waypoints and a destination directly to

the vehicle.

Boundary Alert – Monitor the movement of your vehicle within a speciﬁed region. Set

up boundaries in the Monitoring section of the NissanConnect Services web portal.

Speed Alert – Set up a maximum speed on the NissanConnect Services web portal.

You will receive notiﬁcations if your vehicle exceeds the maximum speed setting.

Account Management – Speak with a live agent regarding your NissanConnect

Services account.

Curfew Alert – Specify curfew limits via the NissanConnect Services companion app

or website and be notiﬁed via a selected method if curfew is violated.

Only use NissanConnectSM Services powered by SiriusXM® and NissanConnectSM Mobile Apps when safe to

do so. NissanConnect packaging, and/or options. See www.NissanUSA.com/connect for complete product and service availability details. Late availability for some features. Compatible smartphone required to operate NissanConnect Services require an operating vehicle device and cellular and GPS coverage. Cellular network and GPS signals are not available in all areas and/or at all times. Neither NISSAN nor SiriusXM are responsible for associated costs, if any, for continued operation due to cellular network termination/changes. Cellular provider may terminate/restrict service without notice. Certain services require a PIN for activation. Applicable Subscription Agreement required. See www.NissanUSA.com/connect for details and service limitations. Enrollment is required to receive the full suite of services. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.

For more information, refer to the “Other settings (section 5)” and the “General system information (section 6)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

Services and Mobile Apps availability is dependent on vehicle model, trim level,

Mobile Apps.

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

NEW SYSTEM FEATURES

HANDS-FREE TEXT MESSAGING ASSISTANT

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(if so equipped)

This system allows for sending and receiving text

messages through the vehicle’s interface.

Using predeﬁned or custom messages, send a

text to an entry stored in your Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System

Once enabled, the text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the control

panel display when the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Text messages have the option of being read aloud at all vehicle speeds.

Many cellular phones may require special permission to enable text messaging.

Check the cellular phone’s screen during Bluetooth phones, you need to enable “Notiﬁcations” in the cellular phone’s Bluetooth

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pairing. For some cellular

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menu for text messages to appear on the touch-screen display. For more information and instructions, refer to your cellular phone’s Owner’s Manual.

Text message integration requires that the cellular phone support Message Access

Proﬁle (MAP) for both receiving and sending text messages. Some cellular phones may not support all text messaging features. Please see www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for compatibility information as well as your device’s Owner’s Manual.

Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech”. Some of the applications and features, such

as social networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using these features.

Compatible smartphone required. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.

Availability of speciﬁc features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone owner’s

manual for details. Bluetooth NISSAN is under license. See www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for details.

For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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REARVIEW MONITOR (if so equipped)

When the shift lever is moved to the

R (REVERSE) position, the front display will automatically change to show the rear view area 1 directly behind the vehicle.

With the shift lever in the R (REVERSE) position, press the

CAMERA button 2 to toggle the guidelines on or off.

The colored lines on the display screen indicate

approximate distances to objects.

• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft (2 m) and 10 ft (3 m).

For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) WITH REAR CROSS TRAFFIC

ALERT (RCTA) (if so equipped)

The BSW system helps to alert the driver when

another vehicle moves into the vehicle’s detection zone.

An indicator light located near the outside mirrors

will illuminate if the radar sensors detect a

vehicle in the detection zone.

The indicator light 2 will illuminate after the ignition switch is

on and the BSW system is enabled.

The RCTA system helps to alert the driver of an approaching

vehicle when the driver is backing out of a parking space. The system operates when the shift lever is in the R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving (section

5)” of your Owner’s Manual.

FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB) (if so equipped)

The FEB system can assist the driver when there is a risk of a forward

collision with a vehicle ahead in the traveling lane.

The FEB operates at speeds greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).

If there is a risk of a forward collision, an audible tone will sound and

the vehicle ahead detection indicator light

will illuminate. If the driver applies the brakes after the warning and the FEB system detects that there is still the possibility of a forward collision, the system will automatically increase the braking force. If the driver does not take action, the FEB system will issue a second visual warning

, an audible warning and

also apply partial braking.

For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)

Push the heated steering wheel switch 1 to

warm the steering wheel after the engine starts. The indicator light will illuminate.

Once activated, the heated steering wheel

will automatically turn on and off to maintain a temperature above 68°F (20°C).

When the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68°F (20°C) and the

heated steering wheel switch wheel. This does not indicate a malfunction.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.

on the switch

is turned on, the system will not heat the steering

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

NEW SYSTEM FEATURES

SIRI® EYES FREE1 (if so equipped)

If you have a compatible iPhone

you can link your iPhone® to the Siri® Eyes Free function in your vehicle’s Bluetooth

If you have a compatible iPhone® connected to

the system, press and hold the button 1 on the steering wheel for a few seconds and Siri® will be activated in Eyes Free mode.

Siri® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Availability of speciﬁc features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone owner’s

manual for details. Bluetooth NISSAN is under license. See www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for details.

For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual and visit www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth.

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SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK* AND SiriusXM TRAFFIC* (if so equipped)

Your vehicle’s Navigation System is equipped

with SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Trafﬁc capabilities.

SiriusXM Travel Link provides access to real-time

weather information and forecasts, nearby fuel prices, movie listings, sports scores and stock quotes.

SiriusXM Trafﬁc provides information that may

help to avoid delays due to trafﬁc incidents. Trafﬁc jams, roadwork, road closures around the current location, etc., are represented graphically on the map by icons depicting the nature of the event. Incidents on the route are automatically displayed as they are approached.

* These features, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Travel Link and Trafﬁc, require an active subscription. Multiple subscriptions

may be necessary to activate the various features.

For more information, refer to the “Navigation (section 4)” and the “General system information (section 6)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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system.

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WITH EASY FILL TIRE ALERT

A Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning

message will appear in the vehicle information display 1 and the low tire pressure warning light 2 will illuminate when one or more tires are low in pressure and air is needed.

• The tire pressures should be checked when the tires are cold. The tires are considered cold after the vehicle has been parked for 3 hours or more or driven less than 1 mi (1.6 km) at moderate speeds.

When adding air to an under-inﬂated tire, the TPMS with Easy Fill

Tire Alert provides visual and audible signals to help you inﬂate the tire to the recommended COLD tire pressure.

To use the Easy Fill Tire Alert system:

1. Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do not start the engine.

3. Add air to the under-inﬂated tire, and within a few seconds, the hazard warning

lights will start ﬂashing.

4. When the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once and the

hazard warning ﬂashers will stop.

5. Repeat this procedure for any additional under-inﬂated tires.

After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h).

The Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning message and low tire pressure warning light 2 will extinguish.

When the low tire pressure warning light 2 ﬂashes for approximately 1 minute and

then remains on, the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a Nissan dealer for this service.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation

and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire, which can cause a lower tire inﬂation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light 2 to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates, check the tire pressure in your tires.

• Check the tire pressure (including the spare tire) often and always prior to long distance trips.

The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer to

the “Technical and consumer information (section 9)” of your Owner’s Manual for the location of the Tire and Loading Information label.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

LOOSE FUEL CAP

A LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message will

display in the vehicle information display 1 when the fuel-ﬁller cap is not tightened correctly.

To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single

click is heard.

The warning message will extinguish when the

vehicle detects the fuel-ﬁller cap is properly tightened and the reset button 2 on the steering wheel is pressed for about 1 second.

If the cap is not properly tightened, the

Malfunction Indicator Light may also illuminate.

For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls

(section 2)” and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.

FUEL-FILLER DOOR

To open the fuel-ﬁller door, pull the release lever

located on the instrument panel to the left of

the steering wheel.

The fuel-ﬁller door is located on the driver’s side

of the vehicle.

For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.

CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT

FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (Type A) (if so equipped)

1. Press the MENU button

“Adjust Clock: NO” appears on the display.

2. Turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob

change it to “Adjust Clock: Yes”.

3. Press the MENU button

4. When “Change Hour” appears, turn the

TUNE/FOLDER knob

5. Press the MENU button

6. When “Change Minute” appears, turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob

adjust the minutes.

7. Press the MENU button

To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,

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to adjust the hours.

to ﬁnish.

please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

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