2019 Nissan Altima Sedan | Owner's Manual and Maintenance
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2019 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 updates the following informa- tion in the 2019 NISSAN Altima Owner’s Manual: ∙ “VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY” in the “Instruments and controls” section of the Owner’s Manual ∙ “LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of the Owner’s Manual ∙ “INTELLIGENT LANE INTERVENTION” in the “Starting and driving” section of the Owner’s manual Read carefully and keep in vehicle. Printing: October 2018 Publication No. SU19EA 0L34G0 VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY Driver Assistance (if so equipped) The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids. Menu item Result Emergency Brake Displays available emergency braking options. Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Intelligent Emergency Braking” , “Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Lane (if so equipped) Displays available lane options. Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Blind Spot (if so equipped) Displays available blind spot options. Blind Spot Warning Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Side Indicator Brightness Allows user to change the brightness of the side indicator. Parking Aids (if so equipped) Displays available parking aids. Auto Show Sonar Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, refer to “Rear Sonar System (RSS)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Rear Allows user to turn the rear sonar on or off. Distance Allows user to set the distance sensor range to Long/Medium/Short. Volume Allows the user to set the parking sensor volume to High/Medium/Low. Rear Cross Traffic Alert Allows user to turn the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Driver Attention Alert (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness on or off. For additional information, refer to “Intelligent Driver Alertness” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Timer Alert (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the set the timer alert. Low Temperature Alert (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off. Chassis Control (if so equipped) Displays available chassis control options. LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) (if so equipped) The LDW system will operate when the ve- hicle is driven at speeds of approximately 70 km/h (45 mph) and above, and only when the lane markings are clearly visible on the road. The LDW system monitors the lane mark- ers on the traveling lane using the camera unit ᭺A located above the inside mirror. The LDW system warns the driver that the vehicle is beginning to leave the driving lane with an indicator and a steering wheel vibration. For additional information, refer to “LDW system operation” in this section. LSD3213 WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use of the LDW system could result in serious injury or death. ∙ This system is only a warning device to inform the driver of a potential un- intended lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the ve- hicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of the vehicle at all times. LDW SYSTEM OPERATION The LDW system provides a lane departure warning function when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 70 km/h (45 mph) and above and the lane markings are clear. When the vehicle approaches ei- ther the left or the right side of the traveling lane, the steering wheel will vibrate and the LDW indicator on the instrument panel will blink to alert the driver. The warning function will stop when the vehicle returns inside of the lane markers. LSD3291 HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE LDW SYSTEM Perform the following steps to enable or disable the LDW system. 1. Press the button until “Settings” displays in the vehicle information dis- play. Use the button to select “Driver Assistance.” Then press the OK button. 2. Select “Lane” and press the OK button. 3. Select “Lane Departure Warning” and press the OK button to turn the system on or off. LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS WARNING Listed below are the system limitations for the LDW system. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the LDW system could result in serious injury or death. ∙ The system will not operate at speeds below approximately 70 km/h (45 mph) or if it cannot detect lane markers. LSD3215 ∙ Do not use the LDW system under the ∙ The system may not function prop- – When traveling close to the vehicle following conditions as it may not erly under the following conditions: in front of you, which obstructs the function properly: lane camera unit detection range. – On roads where there are multiple – During bad weather (rain, fog, parallel lane markers; lane mark- – When rain, snow, dirt or an object snow, etc.). ers that are faded or not painted adheres to the windshield in front clearly; yellow painted lane mark- of the lane camera unit. – When driving on slippery roads, ers; non-standard lane markers; or such as on ice or snow. – When the headlights are not bright lane markers covered with water, due to dirt on the lens or if the aim- – When driving on winding or un- dirt, snow, etc. ing is not adjusted properly. even roads. – On roads where the discontinued – When strong light enters the lane – When there is a lane closure due to lane markers are still detectable. camera unit. (For example, the light road repairs. – On roads where there are sharp directly shines on the front of the – When driving in a makeshift or curves. vehicle at sunrise or sunset.) temporary lane. – On roads where there are sharply – When a sudden change in bright- – When driving on roads where the contrasting objects, such as shad- ness occurs. (For example, when lane width is too narrow. ows, snow, water, wheel ruts, the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel – When driving without normal tire seams or lines remaining after or under a bridge.) conditions (for example, tire wear, road repairs. (The LDW system low tire pressure, installation of could detect these items as lane spare tire, tire chains, nonstandard markers.) wheels). – On roads where the traveling lane – When the vehicle is equipped with merges or separates. non-original brake parts or sus- – When the vehicle’s traveling direc- pension parts. tion does not align with the lane – When you are towing a trailer or marker. other vehicle. SYSTEM TEMPORARILY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION UNAVAILABLE If the LDW system malfunctions, it will can- If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight cel automatically and “Not Available Sys- under high temperature conditions (over tem Malfunction” will appear in the vehicle approximately 40°C [104°F]) and then information display. If “Not Available Sys- started, the LDW system may be deacti- tem Malfunction” appears in the vehicle in- vated automatically and the following formation display, pull off the road to a safe message will appear in the vehicle infor- location and stop the vehicle. Place the mation display: “Unavailable: High Cabin shift lever in the P (Park) position and the Temperature.” ignition switch in the OFF position and re- When the interior temperature is reduced, start the engine/motor. If “Not Available the LDW system will resume operating au- System Malfunction” continues to appear tomatically. in the vehicle information display, have the system checked. It is recommended that LSD3216 The LDW system is not designed to warn you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. under the following conditions: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ∙ When you operate the lane change sig- The lane camera unit ᭺1 for the LDW sys- nal and change traveling lanes in the tem is located above the inside mirror. To direction of the signal. (The LDW system keep the proper operation of the LDW sys- will become operable again approxi- tem and prevent a system malfunction, be mately 2 seconds after the lane change sure to observe the following: signal is turned off.) ∙ Always keep the windshield clean. ∙ When the vehicle speed lowers to less than approximately 70 km/h (45 mph). ∙ Do not attach a sticker (including trans- After the above conditions have finished parent material) or install an accessory and the necessary operating conditions near the camera unit. are satisfied, the LDW functions will resume. INTELLIGENT LANE INTERVENTION (if so equipped) ∙ Do not place reflective materials, such ∙ The Intelligent Lane Intervention sys- as white paper or a mirror, on the instru- tem is primarily intended for use on ment panel. The reflection of sunlight well-developed freeways or high- may adversely affect the camera unit’s ways. It may not detect the lane mark- capability of detecting the lane mark- ers in certain road, weather, or driving ers. conditions. ∙ Do not strike or damage the areas The Intelligent Lane Intervention system around the camera unit. Do not touch must be turned on with the dynamic driver the camera lens or remove the screw assistance switch, every time the ignition is located on the camera unit.