NISSAN Altima Hybrid Quick Reference Guide 2008
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2008 ALTIMA HYBRID
SHIFT_efficiency
POWER METER
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUS
METER
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL*
*See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (behind
steering wheel)
TWIN TRIP ODOMETER (behind steering
wheel)
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO
CONTROL/BLUETOOTH姞
CRUISE CONTROL
TRUNK LID OPENER*
INTELLIGENT KEY PORT
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN (behind steering wheel)*
HOOD RELEASE*
FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS
LIGHT
AUDIO SYSTEM AND NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)*
CLIMATE CONTROLS
AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT JACK*
Unique Hybrid Characteristics ..........................2
Power Meter ....................................2
High Voltage Battery Status Meter .......................2
Energy Monitors (Navigation System only) ...................2
Low Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) ....................3
Intelligent Key System...............................3
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch .......................5
Headlight and Turn Signal Control .......................5
Steering Wheel Switches for Audio Control/Bluetooth姞
(if so equipped) ..................................6
Cruise Control ...................................7
Auto Climate Control ...............................7
FM/AM/XM姞 Radio with CD Changer (if so equipped) ...........9
Clock Set/Adjustment ..............................10
Twin Trip Odometer ...............................11
Vehicle Information Display ...........................11
Front-Passenger Air Bag Status Light ....................11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................12
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime......................12
Child Safety Rear Door Lock ..........................12
Moonroof Controls (if so equipped) ......................13
Fuel-Filler Door Release.............................13
Trunk Lid Cancel Switch ............................13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Front Seat Adjustments .............................14
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ......................14
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) . .15
Homelink姞 Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ..............15
Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System
(Without Navigation System – if so equipped)................16
Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone System
(Navigation System only – if so equipped) ..................19
NISSAN Voice Recognition System (Navigation System only) ......21
Navigation System (if so equipped) ......................22
This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully
appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle.
However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s
Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand the
important safety warnings, features, operation, and maintenance of your
vehicle.
UNIQUE HYBRID CHARACTERISTICS
The Altima Hybrid vehicle has unique characteristics. Some of the unique features of this
vehicle are:
䡲 If the READY light is on, you can begin driving even when the gasoline engine is not
running.
䡲 The gasoline engine may shut off while driving or stopping.
䡲 The vehicle will not run if the high voltage battery is discharged.
POWER METER
䡲 The power meter indicates the total amount of power the Hybrid
System is producing to move the vehicle. In the start position, the
READY light illuminates and the vehicle can be started and
driven.
䡲 When the power meter reads less than 0, the Hybrid System
high voltage battery is being charged
NOTE: The maximum power output may be reduced when the outside temperature is extremely high or low, or when climbing hills.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUS METER
The meter indicates the amount of power that is left in the high voltage
battery.
ENERGY MONITORS (Navigation System only)
Energy flow for various operating modes can be displayed on the navigation system monitor.
The screen must be set to the Energy Flow mode or the Energy/Fuel History mode.
ENERGY FLOW MODE
This is a representative example of the Energy Flow display. The Energy Flow display
might vary, depending on the operating condition of the vehicle. The graphic does not
reflect the actual motion of the vehicle.
The Energy Flow will display:
䡲 When the vehicle is powered only by the
traction motor.
䡲 When the vehicle is powered by both the traction motor and the gasoline engine.
䡲 When the vehicle is powered only by the gasoline engine.
䡲 When the vehicle is regenerating and charging the high voltage battery.
䡲 When there is no energy flow in the vehicle.
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ENERGY/FUEL HISTORY MODE
The Energy/Fuel History can be displayed on
the navigation system monitor. The screen
must be set to the Energy Flow mode or the
Energy/Fuel History mode. This displays the
vehicle’s average fuel consumption and regenerative electric power at 5 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen indicate
general driving conditions. Accuracy varies
with driving habits and road conditions.
Regenerated energy in the past 30 minutes: The regenerated energy in the past 30
minutes is indicated with symbols. One symbol indicates 50 watt hours. The energy
of 50 watt hours illuminates a 50 watt bulb for an hour.
Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes: Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes
is displayed.
Current fuel consumption (“Latest” column): The current fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on distance and fuel consumption.
LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT (Blue)
䡲 The low temperature indicator light illuminates blue when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
䡲 When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the low tempera-
ture indicator light will illuminate. The light will turn off after the engine
coolant has warmed up.
䡲 If the low temperature indicator light remains illuminated after the engine has warmed up,
it may indicate that the engine coolant system is not functioning properly and may need
servicing.
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key System allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and turn the Hybrid System ON.
NOTE: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you
(that is, in your pocket or purse).
䡲 The operating range of the door and trunk lock/unlock func-
tion is approximately 31 in (0.8 m).
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䡲 Locking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request Switch once.
䡲 Unlocking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request
Switch
Push the door handle Request Switch
seconds; all other doors will unlock.
once. The corresponding door will unlock.
again within 5
TURNING THE HYBRID SYSTEM ON
䡲 Depress the brake pedal.
䡲 Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
䡲 The READY light will illuminate in the meter.
䡲 Once the READY light is illuminated, you may begin driving
the vehicle even though the engine is not running.
TURNING THE HYBRID SYSTEM OFF
䡲 Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position and apply
the parking brake.
䡲 Push the ignition switch to turn the Hybrid System off.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
䡲 If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost discharged, the
guide light of the Intelligent Key port blinks and the Intelligent Key insertion indicator is displayed in the vehicle
information display.
䡲 To start the engine, insert the Intelligent Key into the key
port in the direction indicated until it latches into place.
䡲 To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the
ignition switch to turn the engine off and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
䡲 The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the low
battery indicator, replace the battery in the Intelligent Key.
OPENING THE TRUNK
䡲 To open the trunk, using the request switch, your Intelligent
Key must be with you.
䡲 Push the request/release switch
䡲 Pull up and out on the handle to open the trunk.
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under the trunk handle.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
䡲 The ignition switch must be in the ON position to
activate the windshield wipers.
䡲 Move the lever to the following positions to oper-
ate the windshield wipers:
Intermittent (INT) – Front wipers operate
intermittently and can be further adjusted by
twisting the time control ring
Low Speed (LO) – Continuous low-speed
operation of front wipers.
High Speed (HI) – Continuous high-speed
operation of front wipers.
Mist (MIST) – Lift the lever up for one sweep of the front wipers.
䡲 Pull the lever toward you to activate front washer fluid and several sweeps of the wipers.
.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM (if so
equipped):
Turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO position
to activate the autolight system. The autolight system can:
䡲 Turn the headlights on automatically when it is dark.
䡲 Turn the headlights off automatically when it is light.
䡲 Keep the headlights on for 45 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to OFF and all
doors are closed.
TO DEACTIVATE THE AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM:
䡲 Turn the headlight control switch to the OFF , or position.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
䡲 Turn the headlight control switch to the position to turn on the front parking,
tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
䡲 Turn the headlight control switch
other lights remain on.
to the position to turn on the headlights. All
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FOG LIGHT OPERATION
NOTE: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
䡲 Turn the switch (inside collar)
to the position to turn on the fog lights.
䡲 Turn the switch (inside collar)
to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
䡲 Move the headlight control switch up or down
to signal a turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
䡲 To signal a lane change, move the headlight control
switch up or down
indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight con-
trol switch does not latch.
to the point where the
HIGH BEAM
䡲 Push the headlight control switch forward to
select the high beam function. The blue
tor light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to
the original position to select the low beam. The
blue indicator light goes off.
䡲 Pull and release the headlight control switch
flash the headlight high beams on and off.
indica-
to
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR AUDIO CONTROL/
BLUETOOTH姞 (if so equipped)
䡲 Press the SOURCE button to turn the radio sys-
tem on.
䡲 To choose Preset A, B, C, CD or AUX, press
SOURCE repeatedly.
䡲 The tune up or down
perform the following:
● Push the
change to a preset station.
● Push and hold the
broadcasting radio station.
● Push the
change tracks on the CD.
● If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the
than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
䡲 Push the + or – control switch to increase or decrease the volume.
switch for less than 1.5 seconds to
switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5 seconds to
switch can be used to
switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or previous
switch for more
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CRUISE CONTROL
䡲 To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF
switch. The indicator light in the instrument panel
will illuminate.
䡲 To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate.
䡲 To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold
the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
䡲 To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Release the
switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
䡲 To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch or tap the brake pedal. The SET
indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
䡲 To resume a preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle
returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h) .
䡲 To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch. Both the CRUISE indicator light and
the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
● Press the AUTO button
the desired temperature. This will allow the fan speed, air flow distribution and
temperature to be automatically maintained.
● When AUTO is pressed, AUTO will illuminate. When DUAL
will illuminate.
● To disable auto mode, press one of the air flow mode control buttons
fan speed control dial
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the driver’s temperature control dial left for cold air or right for hot air.
. Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial to
is pressed, DUAL
or press the front defroster control button .
, turn the
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DUAL BUTTON
Press the DUAL button to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off. This
will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independently from driver’s
side control.
PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the passenger’s temperature control dial left for cold air or right for hot air; doing so
will activate dual mode.
AIR FLOW MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
Press the buttons to select the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side, and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL/OFF BUTTON
Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (slower) or right (faster) to manually control fan
speed. Press OFF to cancel fan speed operation and turn off climate control operation.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
● Press the defroster control button
to turn the system on. The A/C automatically
turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
● Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
● To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed control dial all the way to the right.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW AND (if so equipped) OUTSIDE HEATED MIRROR
Push the rear window defroster switch
on. Push the switch again to manually turn
the defroster off. This function automatically turns off in approximately 15 minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON
Press the A/C button to manually turn the A/C on or off.
AIR RECIRCULATION BUTTON
● Press the air recirculation button
● Press the air recirculation button
to recirculate air inside the vehicle.
again to turn air recirculation off.
● The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control mode is in the
following positions:
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or .
FM/AM/XM姞 RADIO WITH CD CHANGER (if so equipped)
RADIO BUTTON
Pressing the RADIO button will change the band to either FM, AM, or XM姞 radio
stations.
SEEK/TRACK/CAT BUTTON
䡲 To scan quickly through each broadcasting station, press the SEEK/TRACK/CAT
button.
䡲 To skip from one track to another on a CD, press the SEEK/TRACK/CAT button.
TUNING AND AUDIO CONTROL KNOB
䡲 To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE·FOLDER knob. To adjust the Bass, Treble,
Balance and Fade, press the AUDIO knob until the desired mode appears in the
display. Then turn the TUNE·FOLDER knob to adjust to the desired level.
䡲 While playing an MP3 CD, turn the TUNE·FOLDER knob right or left to skip forward
or backward through the available folders. This function will only operate on an MP3
CD with multiple folders.
STATION AND CD SELECT BUTTONS
To store a station in the preset you must first select A, B, or C memory bank by pressing
the PRESET A·B·C button and tune to the desired FM, AM or XM姞 station. Then press
and hold the desired station select button for at least 2 seconds. When the preset
indicator illuminates, a beep will sound, indicating memorization is complete. To retrieve
a previously set station, select the memory bank where the preset was set, then press the
corresponding station select button.
PRESET A·B·C BUTTON
Press the PRESET A·B·C button until you reach the desired setting. The radio is
equipped with three separate banks, each with six station presets. You may store any
combination of FM, AM or XM姞 radio presets on each bank.
CD/AUX BUTTON
Press the CD/AUX button to play a CD loaded into the CD changer. Press the
CD/AUX button again to play a compatible device such as an MP3 player when it is
plugged into the auxiliary jack (cable not included).
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