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Nissan 2009 ALTIMA User Manual

Nissan 2009 ALTIMA
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2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
2009 ALTIMA
OWNER'S MANUAL
L32-D
Printing : March 2009 (10)
Publication No.: OM9E-0L32U2
Printed in U.S.A.
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
L32-D
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Nissan 2009 ALTIMA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNissan
Model2009 ALTIMA
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOREWORD

READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Essential safety information and instructions before operating the vehicle.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

Warnings and advice against modifying the vehicle, potential warranty impacts.

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

SEATS

Adjusting seat positions for comfort and proper belt fit.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Proper adjustment and use of head restraints for safety in collisions.

SEAT BELTS

Precautions and proper usage of seat belts for occupant safety.

CHILD SAFETY

Guidelines for safely restraining infants, children, and larger children.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM

How to install child restraints using the LATCH system anchor points.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

Instructions for securing the top tether strap to the anchor point.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH

Steps for installing front-facing child restraints using the LATCH system.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS

Steps for installing front-facing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt.

BOOSTER SEATS

Precautions and installation guidelines for booster seats.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Important information regarding air bag systems and seat belt pretensioners.

2 Instruments and controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel layout and controls.

METERS AND GAUGES

Explanation of the tachometer, speedometer, fuel, and coolant gauges.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Identification and meaning of various dashboard warning lights and chimes.

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

Guide to using the vehicle information display and its modes.

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Information on vehicle security systems and arming procedures.

POWER OUTLET

How to use the vehicle's power outlets for accessories.

WINDOWS

Operation of power windows, including auto-reverse and lock functions.

AUTOMATIC MOONROOF

Operation and reset procedure for the automatic moonroof.

HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)

How to program and use the HomeLink system for garage doors.

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

KEYS

Information about Intelligent Keys, mechanical keys, and key number plates.

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAUTION

Precautions related to locking and unlocking vehicle doors with the Intelligent Key.

HOOD

How to open, close, and secure the vehicle hood.

FUEL-FILLER DOOR

How to open and close the fuel filler door and cap.

TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN

How to adjust the steering wheel position for tilt and telescopic operation.

MIRRORS

Operation and adjustment of rearview and outside mirrors.

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

REARVIEW MONITOR (if so equipped)

How to use the rearview monitor and read the displayed clearance lines.

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (manual) (if so equipped)

How to operate manual climate controls, including fan speed and temperature.

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (automatic) (if so equipped)

How to operate automatic climate control, including auto and manual modes.

RADIO

How to use the radio, including reception factors and AM/FM/SAT bands.

AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for using the CD player and compact discs.

Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System (if so equipped)

How to set up and use the Bluetooth hands-free phone system with navigation.

NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (if so equipped)

How to use the voice recognition system for hands-free operation.

5 Starting and driving

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

Important safety precautions before and during vehicle operation.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

How the TPMS works and warning indicators for low pressure or malfunction.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

Warnings about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

How to operate the push-button ignition switch and its different positions.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step instructions for starting the engine using the push-button ignition.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so equipped)

Operating procedures for the CVT, including starting and driving.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)

Shifting procedures and suggested upshift speeds for manual transmission.

PARKING BRAKE

Procedures for engaging and releasing the parking brake.

CRUISE CONTROL

How to operate cruise control, including precautions and setting speed.

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

Tips for improving fuel economy during driving.

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

Safe parking procedures, especially on inclines.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)

How the ABS works, its self-test feature, and warning lights.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) (if so equipped)

How the TCS maintains traction and indicator lights.

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM (if so equipped)

How the VDC system helps maintain traction and indicator lights.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

Precautions and procedures for driving in cold weather.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

Steps to take if the vehicle's engine overheats.

6 In case of emergency

FLAT TIRE

Information on the TPMS and instructions for changing a flat tire.

JUMP STARTING

Instructions and safety precautions for jump starting a vehicle with a booster battery.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

General information and precautions for towing a vehicle.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle)

Procedures for rocking a stuck vehicle and caution regarding towing hooks.

7 Appearance and care

CLEANING EXTERIOR

Proper methods for washing, waxing, and removing spots from the vehicle exterior.

CLEANING INTERIOR

How to clean interior surfaces like trim, plastic, seats, and meter lenses.

CORROSION PROTECTION

Factors contributing to corrosion and how to protect the vehicle.

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Overview of NISSAN's minimum maintenance requirements for vehicle longevity.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

Diagrams identifying key components in the engine compartment for QR25DE and VQ35DE engines.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Information on the cooling system, coolant type, and checking coolant level.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step instructions for checking and changing engine oil.

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID

Specifications and checks for brake and clutch fluid levels.

BATTERY

Information on battery maintenance, cleaning, and precautions.

DRIVE BELT

How to inspect the drive belt for wear and check its condition.

SPARK PLUGS

Information on iridium-tipped spark plugs and replacement procedures.

AIR CLEANER

How to replace the air cleaner filter and housing.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

How to clean and replace windshield wiper blades.

BRAKES

Information on self-adjusting brakes and brake pad wear indicators.

FUSES

How to locate and replace fuses in the engine and passenger compartments.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Steps for safely replacing the vehicle battery.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™

How to replace the battery in the Intelligent Key fob.

LIGHTS

Procedures for replacing headlight bulbs and other exterior/interior lights.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Information on tire pressure, TPMS, and tire inflation.

TIRE LABELING

Explanation of standardized information found on tire sidewalls.

TYPES OF TIRES

Information on all-season, summer, and snow tires.

TIRE CHAINS

Guidelines for using SAE Class "S" tire chains and precautions.

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES

Procedures for tire rotation, checking tire wear, and replacing wheels/tires.

9 Technical and consumer information

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS

Table of approximate fluid capacities and recommended types.

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Guidelines on recommended gasoline octane ratings and fuel types.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations for selecting engine oil and oil filters, and change intervals.

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for the engine, including type, displacement, and spark plugs.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Specifications for wheel types, sizes, offsets, and tire sizes.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Vehicle dimensions and weight ratings.

VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

Guidance on vehicle load limits, terms, and examples for safe loading.

TOWING A TRAILER

Warnings and guidelines for safely towing a trailer.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Explanation of tire quality grading for treadwear, traction, and temperature.

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