For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
2021 ALTIMA SEDAN
OWNER’S MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
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reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
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WARNING
FOREWORDREAD FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoymany
miles (kilometers) 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 “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
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your vehicle, and clarif y your rights under your state's lemon law.
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questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
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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!
Follow these important driving 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 give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems.
Preteen 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.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its performance, safety, emissions or durability
and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not
recommend or endorse the use of any
aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically approved by NISSAN.
The vehicle warranty may not cover
damage caused by any aftermarket
plug-in device.
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features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed on your vehicle.
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the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
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fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
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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.
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Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
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these call attention to an item in the illustration.
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ADVISORY
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The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer
to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.
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Table of
Illustrated table of contents
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contents
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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10
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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ..........................1-31
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH .....................1-33
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts ............. 1-37
Booster seats ...............................1-42
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........1-46
Precautions on SRS .........................1-46
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........1-67
Supplemental air bag warning light .........1-67
SEATS
WARNING
• Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries.
Youcould also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
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• For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat properly. For additional information, see “Precautions on seat belt
usage” (P. 1-12).
• After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
• Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in
serious accidents.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
• Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
• The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seatback
is reclined, the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and being injured is
increased.
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CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for
passenger’s seat)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For additional information about adjusting the seats, refer to the steps outlined
in this section.
LRS3029LRS3030
Forward and backward
Pull the center of the bar up and hold it
while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the
bar to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up
and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body
forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. For additional information, see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-12). Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is stopped and the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(for driver’s seat and if so
equipped for passenger’s seat)
Operating tips
WARNING
Before driving the vehicle, return the
seatback to an upright seating position
after manually releasing it. Also, make
sure the seat is locked in place. Failure to
dosomaycausetheseattomoveina
collision or sudden stop. This may result
in damage to the seat or personal injury.
Reclining
Move the recline switch as shown until the
desired angle is obtained.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help obtain
proper seat belt fit. For additional information, see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-12). Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle
is stopped and the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
LRS2662
• The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds
then reactivate the switch.
• Do not operate the power seat switch for
a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
For additional information, see “Memory
Seat” (P. 3-31).
Forward and backward
Moving the switch as shown will slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
1-4 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS2636LRS2270LRS3286
Seat lifter (driver’s seat)
Move the switch as shown to adjust the
angle and height of the seat cushion.
Lumbar support (if so equipped
for driver's seat)
The lumbar support feature provides adjustable lower back support to the driver.
Push the switch as shown to adjust the
seat lumbar area.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
LRS3157
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the driver
side and passenger side of the rear seat for
loading and unloading, as shown.
1. Move the front passenger seat to the
most forward position.
2. Open the access cover on the rear parcel shelf.
3. Insert a key or another suitable tool
(such as a pen or a screw driver) into the
slot, then slide the recessed lever in the
direction of the arrow
4. Fold down the passenger's side seat-
back
O
2
.
O
1
.
NOTE:
To access the trunk in case of a dead
battery, use a key or another suitable
tool (such as a pen or screw driver), to
slide recessed lever in the direction of
the arrow.
WARNING
• Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in serious injury or death in an accident or
sudden stop.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shif ting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
• When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.
• Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked in
the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked,
with the rear seatback and trunk lid
securely latched when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys.
1-6 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS3163LRS3287
To fold down either side of the rear seat,
open the trunk and pull on the knob on that
A
O
.
side
CENTER ARMREST
Pull the armrest down as shown.
HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable head restraints/
headrests must be adjusted properly,
as specified in this section. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat. Do not attach anything to the
head restraint/headrest stalks or remove the head restraint/headrest. Do
not use the seat if the head restraint/
headrest has been removed. If the head
restraint/headrest was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the
effectiveness of the head restraints/
headrests. This may increase the risk of
serious injury or death in a collision.
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
LRS2695LRS2300
The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints/
headrests.
䉱 Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a head restraint.
쮿 Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not
equipped with a head restraint or headrest
(if applicable).
• Your vehicle is equipped with a head
restraint/headrest that may be integrated, adjustable or non-adjustable.
• Adjustable head restraints/headrests
have multiple notches along the stalk(s)
to lock them in a desired adjustment position.
• The non-adjustable head restraints/
headrests have a single locking notch to
secure them to the seat frame.
• Proper Adjustment:
– For the adjustable type, align the head
restraint/headrest so the center of
your ear is approximately level with the
center of the head restraint/headrest.
– If your ear position is still higher than
the recommended alignment, place
the head restraint/headrest at the
highest position.
• If the head restraint/headrest has been
removed, ensure that it is reinstalled and
locked in place before riding in that designated seating position.
ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Multiple notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
1-8 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS2299LRS2302
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Single notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position.
REMOVE
Use the following procedure to remove the
head restraint/headrest:
1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to
the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint/headrest
from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint/headrest prop-
erly in a secure place so it is not loose in
the vehicle.
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9
LRS2303WRS0134LRS2351
INSTALL
1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks
with the holes in the seat. Make sure that
the head restraint/headrest is facing the
correct direction. The stalk with the
notch (notches)
the hole with the lock knob
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint/headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint/
headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position.
1
must be installed in
O
O
2
.
ADJUST
For adjustable head restraint/headrest
Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the
center is level with the center of your ears. If
your ear position is still higher than the
recommended alignment, place the head
restraint/headrest at the highest position.
1-10 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is
positioned so the lock knob is engaged in
the notch before riding in that designated
seating position.
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