Nissan Altima 2002 User Manual

Foreword

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
understand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles of driving pleasure. Please read
through this manual before operating your
vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Book­let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide” ex­plains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to
resolve any concerns youmayhavewith
your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve­hicle best. When you require any service or
have any questions, they will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.

READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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 op­eration of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important rules to help
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for
you and your passengers!

● NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed lim­its and never drive too fast for con­ditions.

●

ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.

● ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea­tures to all occupants of the vehicle.

●

ALWAYS review this owner’s manual
for important safety information.

The insidepages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification could affect its perfor­mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from modifications
may not be covered under NISSAN
warranties.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all

options available on this model. Therefore,
you may find some information that does
not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustra­tions in thismanualarethoseineffectatthe
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right
to change specifications or design without
notice and without obligation.

The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.

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
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed 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 be followed
carefully.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu­ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm.

APD1005

If you see this symbol, it means ‘‘Do not do
this’’ or ‘‘Do not let this happen.’’

© 2002 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

GARDENA, CALIFORNIA

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, mechanical, photo­copying, recording or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of Nissan North
America, Inc., Gardena, California.