2020 ALTIMA SEDAN OWNER’S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. Owner’s Manual Supplement The information contained within this supplement revises or adds to the following information within the 2019 Qashqai, 2020 Altima and 2020 Rogue Owner’s Manual: ∙ “WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS” in the “Illustrated table of contents” section ∙ “WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the “Instruments and controls” section ∙ “WARNING LIGHTS” in the “WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” section in the “Instruments and controls” section ∙ “INDICATOR LIGHTS” in the “WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” section in the “Instruments and controls” section Read carefully and keep in vehicle. Printing: August 2019 Publication No. SU20EA 0T32U0 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake warning 2 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have Brake warning light (red) the warning system checked. It is rec- light (red) or ommended that you visit a NISSAN or dealer for this service. or Electronic parking brake warning light (yellow) (if so equipped) WARNING Electronic parking 3 ∙ Your brake system may not be work- ing properly if the warning light is on. brake warning WARNING LIGHTS Driving could be dangerous. If you or light (yellow) (if so or Brake warning judge it to be safe, drive carefully to equipped) light (red) the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed This light functions for both the parking because driving it could be brake and the foot brake systems. dangerous. Parking brake indicator (if so equipped) ∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the en- gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid When the ignition switch is placed in the ON level may increase your stopping dis- position, the light comes on when the park- tance and braking will require greater ing brake is applied. pedal effort as well as pedal travel. Low brake fluid warning light ∙ If the brake fluid level is below the When the ignition switch is placed in the ON MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake position, the light warns of a low brake fluid fluid reservoir, do not drive until the level. If the light comes on while the engine is brake system has been checked. It is running with the parking brake not applied, recommended that you visit a NISSAN stop the vehicle and perform the following: dealer for this service. 1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional infor- mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do- it-yourself” section of this manual. or Electronic parking When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the electronic parking brake brake warning warning light illuminates. When the engine light (yellow) (if so is started and the parking brake is released, equipped) the warning light turns off. The electronic parking brake system warn- If the parking brake is not released, the ing light functions for the electronic park- electronic parking brake warning light re- ing brake system. If the warning light illumi- mains illuminated. Ensure the electronic nates, it may indicate the electronic parking brake warning light has turned off parking brake system is not functioning before driving. properly. Have the system checked. It is If the electronic parking brake warning light recommended that you visit a NISSAN illuminates or flashes while the electronic dealer for this service. parking brake system warning light For additional information, refer to “Parking or (yellow) illuminates, it may indicate brake” in the “Starting and driving” section that the electronic parking brake system is of this manual. not functioning properly. Have the system INDICATOR LIGHTS checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. or Electronic parking For additional information, refer to “Parking brake indicator brake” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. light (red) (if so equipped) This light illuminates when the electronic parking brake system is operating. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY This manual was prepared to help you un- warnings, cautions and instructions con- Before driving your vehicle, please read this derstand the operation and maintenance cerning proper use of such accessories Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- familiarity with controls and maintenance miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. cessory. It is recommended that you visit a requirements assisting you in the safe op- Please read through this manual before NISSAN dealer for details concerning the eration of your vehicle. operating your vehicle. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. WARNING A separate Warranty Information Book- let explains details about the warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance REMINDERS! and schedules” section of this manual Follow these important driving rules to explains details about maintaining and help ensure a safe and comfortable trip servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a for you and your passengers! separate Customer Care/Lemon Law ∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al- Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- cohol or drugs. solve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- ∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits der your state’s lemon law. and never drive too fast for conditions. When you require any service or have any questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to ∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to assist you with the extensive resources driving and avoid using vehicle fea- available to them. tures or taking other actions that could distract you. In addition to factory-installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with ∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- additional accessories installed prior to de- propriate child restraint systems. Pre- livery. It is recommended that you visit a teen children should be seated in the NISSAN dealer for details concerning the rear seat. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, WHEN READING THE MANUAL ∙ ALWAYS provide information about WARNING This manual includes information for all the proper use of vehicle safety fea- features and equipment available on this Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di- tures to all occupants of the vehicle. model. Features and equipment in your ve- agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses hicle may vary depending on model, trim ∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual the port during normal driving, for ex- level, options selected, order, date of pro- for important safety information. ample remote insurance company duction, region or availability. Therefore, monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, you may find information about features or MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE telematics or engine reprogramming, equipment that are not included or in- may cause interference or damage to This vehicle should not be modified. stalled on your vehicle. Modification could affect its vehicle systems. We do not recommend performance, safety, emissions or du- or endorse the use of any aftermarket All information, specifications and illustra- OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically rability and may even violate govern- tions in this manual are those in effect at approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war- the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the mental regulations. In addition, dam- ranty may not cover damage caused by age or performance problems right to change specifications, perfor- any aftermarket plug-in device. mance, design or component suppliers resulting from modifications may not without notice and without obligation. be covered under NISSAN warranties. From time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this manual to provide Owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and retain with this manual all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac- cess to accurate and up-to-date informa- tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver- sions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the NISSAN website at https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/ navigation/manualsGuide. If you have questions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. For contact information, refer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO- GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT these call attention to an item in the illus- THIS MANUAL tration. You will see various symbols in this manual. CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE They are used in the following ways: ADVISORY WARNING Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat- teries, may contain perchlorate material. This is used to indicate the presence of The following advisory is provided: “Per- a hazard that could cause death or seri- chlorate Material – special handling may ous personal injury. To avoid or reduce apply. For additional information, refer the risk, the procedures must be fol- APD1005 to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ lowed precisely. If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do perchlorate/”. this” or “Do not let this happen.” CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or If you see a symbol similar to these in an moderate personal injury or damage to illustration, it means the arrow points to your vehicle.