2009 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Changing engine coolant Checking engine coolant level. Engine coolant temperature gauge .

Corrosion protection . Cruise control . Cup holders .

.9-2
.8-9
.8-8
.2-5
.7-6
.5-19
.2-40

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . Defroster switch

.2-32

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .

.2-28
.9-9
Dimensions and weights . .2-32
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . .4-2
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . Door locks . .3-4
Drive belt .8-17
Driving

Cold weather driving . Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . Driving with manual transmission . Precautions when starting and driving .

.5-27

.5-11
.5-16
.5-2

Economy - fuel Emission control information label . Emission control system warranty . Engine

Before starting the engine . Block heater. Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Changing engine coolant Changing engine oil Changing engine oil filter. Checking engine coolant level. Checking engine oil level

.5-21
.9-12
.9-26

.5-10
.5-29

.9-2
.8-9
.8-10
.8-12
.8-8
.8-9

Engine compartment check locations. Engine coolant temperature gauge . Engine cooling system . Engine oil . Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . Engine oil pressure warning light Engine oil viscosity . Engine serial number . Engine specifications. Starting the engine . English/metric setting . Event data recorders . Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) Eyeglass case .

.8-6
.2-5
.8-8
.8-9
.9-5
.2-12
.9-5
.9-11
.9-7
.5-10
.4-6
.9-28
.5-2
.2-38

Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch). Flat tire . Floor mat positioning aid. Fluid

.2-33
.6-2
.7-5

Brake fluid . Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Clutch fluid . Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid . Engine coolant . Engine oil . Power steering fluid. Window washer fluid .

F.M.V.S.S. certification label . Fog light switch .

.8-14

.9-2
.8-14

.8-13
.8-8
.8-9
.8-13
.8-15
.9-11
.2-33

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Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint system) Front seats . Fuel

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants. Fuel economy . Fuel gauge . Fuel octane rating . Fuel recommendation . Fuel-filler cap . Fuel-filler door and cap . Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. Fuel-filler lid .

Fuses . Fusible links .

.1-50
.1-2

.9-2
.5-21
.2-6
.9-4
.9-3
.3-26
.3-26
.3-26
.3-26
.8-22
.8-23

Instrument panel dimmer switch . Intelligent Key system

.2-32

Active Head Restraint

Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth姞 . Hazard warning flasher switch . Head restraints .

Headlight and turn signal switch. Headlight control switch . Headlights . Heated seats . Heater

Heater and air conditioner controls . Heater operation .

HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver . Hood release . Horn .

.4-46, 4-61
.2-33
.1-11
.1-12
.2-29
.2-29
.8-27
.2-34

.4-11, 4-18
.4-12, 4-19
.2-51
.3-24
.2-34

Key operating range . Key operation . Mechanical key . Remote keyless entry operation. Troubleshooting guide . Warning signals .

Interior light . Interior trunk lid release. ISOFIX child restraints .

.3-8, 3-19
.3-9
.3-3
.3-12, 3-19
.3-16, 3-23
.3-16, 3-23
.2-48
.3-25
.1-23

Jump starting .

.6-7

Garage door opener, HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver Gas cap . Gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge . Fuel gauge . Odometer . Speedometer . Tachometer . Trip odometer .

General maintenance . Glove box . Glove box lock . Grocery hooks .

.2-5
.2-6
.2-4
.2-4
.2-5
.2-4
.8-2
.2-41
.2-41
.2-43

.2-51
.3-26

Ignition Switch

Push-Button Ignition Switch.

Immobilizer system . Important vehicle information label. In-cabin microfilter . Increasing fuel economy . Indicator lights and audible reminders (See warning/indicator lights and audible reminders) . Inside automatic anti-glare mirror . Inside mirror . Instrument brightness control Instrument panel

.5-7
.2-26, 3-3
.9-11
.8-19
.5-21

.2-10
.3-30
.3-29
.2-32
.0-8, 2-2

Keyfob battery replacement . Keyless entry

With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent Key system). Keys, For Intelligent Key system .

.8-25

.3-12, 3-19
.3-2

Labels

Air conditioner specification label . C.M.V.S.S. certification label . Emission control information label . Engine serial number . F.M.V.S.S. certification label . Tire and Loading Information label.

.9-12
.9-11
.9-12
.9-11
.9-11
.9-12
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . Warning labels (for SRS).

.9-10
.1-57
.4-6
Language setting . LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System. .1-23
License plate

Installing the license plate .

.9-13

Light

Air bag warning light. .1-57, 2-14
Brake light (See stop light). .8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel. .2-10
Bulb replacement . .8-28
Charge warning light . .2-11
Console light . .2-49
Fog light switch . .2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch. .2-29
Headlight control switch . .2-29
Headlights . .8-27
Interior light . .2-48
Light bulbs. .8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .2-12
Low washer fluid warning light. .2-23
Passenger air bag and status light. .1-51
Security indicator light . .2-15
.2-50
Spotlights (See map light) . Trunk light . .2-50
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .