Nissan Altima (2018 year). Manual

Soft bottle holder

CAUTION

∙ Do not use bottle holder for any other

objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.

∙ Do not use bottle holder for open liq-

uid containers.

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING

∙ Make sure that all passengers have

their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before closing
the windows. Use the window lock
switch to prevent unexpected use of
the power windows.

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not leave
children, people who require the as-
sistance of others or pets unattended
in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature 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.

The power windows operate when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position, or
for a period of time after the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position. If the driver’s
or passenger’s door is opened during this
period of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.

Soft bottle holder (front)

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Soft bottle holder (rear)

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WINDOWS

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Window lock button

Front passenger side switch

Right rear passenger side switch

Left rear passenger side switch

Driver’s side automatic switch

Driver’s side power window
switch

The driver’s side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all of the
windows.

To open a window, push the switch to the
detent and continue to hold down until the
desired window position is reached. To
close a window, pull the switch to the de-
tent and continue to hold up until the de-
sired window position is reached.

Front passenger’s power window
switch

The passenger’s window switch operates
only the corresponding passenger’s win-
dow. To open the window, push the switch
to the first detent

䊊

and continue to hold it

down until the desired window position is
reached. To close the window, pull the
switch to the first detent

䊊

and continue

to hold it up until the desired window posi-
tion is reached.

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Instruments and controls

Rear power window switch

The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding windows. To
open the window, push the switch and hold
it down

䊊

. To close the window, pull the

switch up

䊊

Locking passengers’ windows

When the window lock switch is depressed,
only the driver’s side window can be
opened or closed. Push it again to cancel
the window lock function.

Automatic operation

To fully open a window equipped with au-
tomatic

operation,

push

the

window

switch down to the second detent and re-
lease it; it need not be held. The window
automatically opens all the way. To stop
the window, lift the switch up while the win-
dow is opening.

To fully close a window equipped with au-
tomatic operation, pull the switch up to the
second detent and release it; it need not be
held. The window automatically closes all
the way. To stop the window, push the
switch down while the window is closing.

Auto-reverse function

If the control unit detects something
caught in the window as it is closing, the
window will be immediately lowered.

The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when the window is closed by auto-
matic operation when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position or for a period of
time after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position.

Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the window occurs.

WARNING

There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
window.

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When power window switch does
not operate

If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the power window system:

1. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition.

2. Open the window more than halfway

by operating the power window switch.

3. Pull the power window switch and hold

it to close the window, and then hold
the switch more than 3 seconds after
the window is closed.

4. Release the power window switch. Op-

erate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete. The power window auto-
matically opens or closes depending
on if the automatic down or up func-
tion is selected.

5. Perform steps 2 through 4 above for

other windows.

If the power window function does not op-
erate properly after performing the above
procedure have the system checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

POWER MOONROOF

The moonroof will only operate when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
The power moonroof is operational for a
period of time, even if the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or OFF position. If the
driver’s door or the front passenger’s door
is opened during this period of time, the
power to the moonroof is canceled.

Sliding the moonroof

To fully open or close the moonroof, push
the switch to the open

䊊

or close

䊊

posi-

tion and release it; it need not be held. The
roof will automatically open or close all the

way. To stop the roof, push the switch once
more while it is opening or closing.

Tilting the moonroof

To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then
push the switch to the tilt up position

䊊

and release it; it need not be held. To tilt
down the moonroof, push the switch to the
tilt down position

䊊

Resetting the moonroof switch

If the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the moonroof operation system.

1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by

repeatedly

pushing

the

moonroof

switch to the close position

䊊

to tilt the

moonroof up.

2. Push and hold the switch to the close

position

䊊

3. Release the moonroof switch after the

moonroof moves slightly up and down.

4. Push and hold the switch to the open

position

䊊

to fully tilt the moonroof

down.

5. Check if the moonroof switch operates

normally.

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MOONROOF (if so equipped)

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Instruments and controls

If the moonroof does not operate properly
after performing the procedure above,
have your vehicle serviced. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

Auto-reverse function (when
closing or tilting down the
moonroof)

The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when the moonroof is closed or
tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition or for a period of time after the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF position.

Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the moonroof occurs.

WARNING

There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
moonroof.

When closing

If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it moves to the
front, the moonroof will immediately open
backward.

When tilting down

If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the
moonroof will immediately tilt up.

If the auto-reverse function malfunctions
and repeats opening or tilting up the
moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down
switch within 5 seconds after it happens;
the moonroof will fully close gradually.
Make sure nothing is caught in the moon-
roof.

WARNING

∙ In an accident you could be thrown

from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.

∙ Do not allow anyone to stand up or

extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.

CAUTION

∙ Remove water drops, snow, ice or

sand

from

the

moonroof

before

opening.

∙ Do not place heavy objects on the

moonroof or surrounding area.

Sunshade

Open and close the sunshade by sliding it
forward or backward.

If the moonroof does not close

Have your moonroof checked and re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

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䊊

The interior light can be turned ON re-
gardless of door position. The light will
go off after a period of time unless the
ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition when any door is opened.

䊊

The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off
the interior lights when a door open,
push the switch, the interior lights will
not illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion.
The lights will go off when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or
the driver’s door is closed and locked.
The lights will also go off after a period
of time when the doors are open.

NOTE:

The step lights illuminate when the
driver and passenger doors are opened
regardless of the interior light switch po-
sition. These lights will turn off auto-
matically after a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.

CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)

The console light will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

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Instruments and controls

MAP LIGHTS

To turn the map lights on, push the
switches. To turn them off, push the
switches again.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.

PERSONAL LIGHTS

To turn the rear personal lights on, push the
switch. To turn them off, push the switch
again.

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light goes off.

The light will go off after a period of time if
the trunk lid is left open, unless the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.

For additional information, refer to “Exterior
and interior lights” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.

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LIC1083

TRUNK LIGHT

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The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-
held transmitters into one built-in device.

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:

∙ Will operate most radio frequency de-

vices such as garage doors, gates,
home and office lighting, entry door
locks and security systems.

∙ Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No

separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle’s battery is discharged or is dis-
connected, HomeLink® will retain all
programming.

When the HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver is programmed, retain the original
transmitter for future programming pro-
cedures (Example: new vehicle pur-
chases). Upon sale of the vehicle, the
programmed

HomeLink®

Universal

Transceiver buttons should be erased for
security purposes. For additional infor-
mation,

refer

“Programming

HomeLink®” in this section.

WARNING

∙ Do not use the HomeLink® Universal

Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and re-
verse features as required by federal
safety standards. (These standards
became effective for opener models
manufactured after April 1, 1982). A
garage door opener which cannot de-
tect an object in the path of a closing
garage door and then automatically
stop and reverse, does not meet cur-
rent federal safety standards. Using a
garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious
injury or death.

∙ During the programming procedure

your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range). Make sure that people
or objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.

∙ Your

vehicle’s

engine

should

turned off while programming the
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. Do
not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
tain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®

If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

NOTE:

Place the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion when programming HomeLink®. It is
also recommended that a new battery
be placed in the hand-held transmitter
of the device being programmed to
HomeLink® for quicker programming
and accurate transmission of the radio
frequency.

HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)

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Instruments and controls

1. Position the end of your hand-held

transmitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from
the HomeLink® surface, keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light

䊊

in view.

2. Using

both

hands,

simultaneously

press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and hand-held transmitter but-
ton.

NOT

release

until

the

HomeLink® indicator light

䊊

flashes

slowly and then rapidly. When the indi-
cator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. (The rapid flashing
indicates successful programming.)

NOTE:

Some devices may require you to replace
Step 2 with the cycling procedure noted
in “Programming HomeLink® for Cana-
dian customers and gate openers” in this
section.

3. Press

and

hold

the

programmed

HomeLink® button and observe the in-
dicator light.

∙ If

the

indicator

light

䊊

solid/continuous, programming is
complete and your device should
activate when the HomeLink® button
is pressed and released.

∙ If the indicator light

䊊

blinks rapidly

for 2 seconds and then turns to a
solid/continuous

light,

continue

with Steps 4-6 for a rolling code de-
vice. A second person may make the
following steps easier. Use a ladder or
other device. Do not stand on your
vehicle to perform the next steps.

4. At the receiver located on the garage

door opener motor in the garage, lo-
cate the “learn” or “smart” button (the
name and color of the button may vary
by manufacturer but it is usually lo-
cated near where the hanging an-

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2-57

tenna wire is attached to the unit). If
there is difficulty locating the button,
reference the garage door opener’s
manual.

5. Press and release the “learn” or “smart”

button.

6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press

and hold the trained HomeLink® but-
ton for 2 seconds and release. Repeat
the “press/hold/release” sequence up
to three times to complete the training
process. HomeLink® should now acti-
vate your rolling code equipped device.

7. If you have any questions or are having

difficulty

programming

your

HomeLink®

buttons,

refer

the

HomeLink®

web

site

at:

www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-
3515.

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS AND GATE
OPENERS

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission –
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink® to pick up the signal during
training. Similar to this Canadian law, some

U.S. gate operators are designed to “tim-
eout” in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having diffi-
culties training a gate operator or garage
door opener by using the “Training” proce-
dures, replace “Programming HomeLink®”
Step 2 with the following:

NOTE:

When

programming

garage

door

opener, etc., unplug the device during
the “cycling” process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener com-
ponents.

1. For additional information, refer to “Pro-

gramming HomeLink®” step 1 in this
section.

2. Using

both

hands,

simultaneously

press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and the hand-held transmitter
button. During training, your hand-held
transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting. Continue to press and
hold the desired HomeLink® button
while you press and re-press (“cycle”)
your

hand-held

transmitter

every

2 seconds until the frequency signal
has been learned. The HomeLink® indi-
cator light will flash slowly and then

rapidly after several seconds upon
successful training. DO NOT release un-
til the HomeLink® indicator light flashes
slowly and then rapidly. When the indi-
cator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. The rapid flashing in-
dicates successful training.
Proceed

with

“Programming

HomeLink®” step 3 to complete.
If the device was unplugged during the
programming procedure, remember
to plug it back in when programming is
completed.

OPERATING THE HOMELINK®
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER

The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, after
it is programmed, can be used to activate
the programmed device. To operate, sim-
ply press and release the appropriate pro-
grammed HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver button. The amber indicator light will
illuminate while the signal is being trans-
mitted.

For convenience, the hand-held transmit-
ter of the device may also be used at any
time.

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Instruments and controls

PROGRAMMING TROUBLE-
DIAGNOSIS

If the HomeLink® does not quickly learn the
hand-held transmitter information:

∙ Replace the hand-held transmitter bat-

teries with new batteries.

∙ Position the hand-held transmitter with

its battery area facing away from the
HomeLink® surface.

∙ Press and hold both the HomeLink®

and hand-held transmitter buttons
without interruption.

∙ Position the hand-held transmitter 1 -

3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLink® surface. Hold the transmit-
ter in that position for up to 15 seconds.
If HomeLink® is not programmed within
that time, try holding the transmitter in
another position – keeping the indicator
light in view at all times.

If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED
INFORMATION

The following procedure clears the pro-
grammed information from both buttons.
Individual buttons cannot be cleared. How-
ever, individual buttons can be repro-
grammed. For additional information, refer
to “Reprogramming a single HomeLink®
button” in this section.

To clear all programming:

1. Press

and

hold

the

two

outer

HomeLink® buttons until the indicator
light begins to flash in approximately
10 seconds. Do not hold for longer than
20 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

HomeLink® is now in the programming
mode and can be programmed at any
time

beginning

with

“Programming

HomeLink®” - Step 1.

REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
HOMELINK® BUTTON

To reprogram a HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver button, complete the following:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink®

button. DO NOT release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash

after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
HomeLink® button, proceed with “Pro-
gramming HomeLink®” - Step 1.

For

questions

comments,

contact

HomeLink®

at:

www.homelink.com

1–800–355–3515 (except Mexico).

The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver but-
ton has now been reprogrammed. The
new device can be activated by pressing
the HomeLink® button that was just pro-
grammed. This procedure will not affect
any other programmed HomeLink® but-
tons.

IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN

If your vehicle is stolen, you should change
the codes of any non-rolling code device
that

has

been

programmed

into

HomeLink®. Consult the Owner’s Manual of
each device or call the manufacturer or
dealer of those devices for additional infor-
mation.

When your vehicle is recovered, you will
need to reprogram the HomeLink® Uni-
versal Transceiver with your new trans-
mitter information.

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FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

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Instruments and controls

Intelligent Keys (two sets)

Mechanical key

Key number plate (one plate)

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®

Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to
your vehicle’s Intelligent Key system com-
ponents and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System components.

Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. The
new keys must be registered prior to use

with the Intelligent Key system and NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System of your vehicle.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. Since the registra-
tion process requires erasing all memory in
the Intelligent Key components when reg-
istering new keys, be sure to take all Intelli-
gent Keys that you have to the NISSAN
dealer.

A key number plate is supplied with your
keys. Record the key number and keep it in
a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the
vehicle. If you lose your keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

duplicates by using the key number.
NISSAN does not record key numbers so it
is very important to keep track of your key
number plate.

A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, it can
be duplicated without knowing the key
number.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the Intelli-
gent Key:

∙ Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which

contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.

∙ Do not drop the Intelligent Key.

∙ Do not strike the Intelligent Key

sharply against another object.

∙ Do not change or modify the Intelli-

gent Key.

Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

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KEYS

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∙ Wetting may damage the Intelligent

Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely
dry.

∙ Do not place the Intelligent Key for an

extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).

∙ Do not attach the Intelligent Key with

a key holder that contains a magnet.

∙ Do not place the Intelligent Key near

equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment
and personal computers.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may
prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli-
gent Key to operate the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing procedure, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.

Mechanical key

The Intelligent Key contains the mechani-
cal key.

To remove the mechanical key, release the
lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.

To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it
into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob
returns to the lock position.

Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors and glove box.

For additional information, refer to “Doors”
in this section, “Storage” in the “Instruments
and controls” section, and “Seats” in the
“Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.

CAUTION

Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key slot.

Valet hand-off

When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep
the mechanical key with you to protect
your belongings.

To prevent the glove box from being
opened during valet hand-off, follow the
procedures below:

1. Remove the mechanical key from the

Intelligent Key.

2. Lock the glove box with the mechani-

cal key.

3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet

and keep the mechanical key with you.

For additional information, refer to “Stor-
age” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.

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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS

You can only drive your vehicle using the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System com-
ponents in your vehicle.

The mechanical key can be used for all the
locks.

Never leave the keys in the vehicle.

Additional or replacement keys:

If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your ex-
isting key can be duplicated without know-
ing the key number. As many as four
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
can be used with one vehicle. You should
bring all NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem keys that you have to the NISSAN
dealer for registration. This is because the
registration process will erase the memory
of all key codes previously registered into
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. Af-
ter the registration process, these compo-
nents will only recognize keys coded into
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
during registration. Any key that is not

given to the dealer at the time of registra-
tion will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not allow the immobilizer system
key, which contains an electrical tran-
sponder, to come into contact with wa-
ter or salt water. This could affect sys-
tem function.

When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.

WARNING

∙ Always have the doors locked while

driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.

∙ Before opening any door, always look

for and avoid oncoming traffic.

DOORS

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Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Nissan Altima (2018 year). Manual - part 9