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Nissan Altima Coupe (2013 year). Instruction - part 23

CAUTION

Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery or removed parts.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY

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Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol-
lows:

1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli-

gent Key.

2. Insert a small screwdriver

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into the slit

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of the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.

3. Replace the battery with a new one.

Recommended battery: CR2032 or equiva-
lent.

● Do not touch the internal circuit and elec-

tric terminals as doing so could cause a
malfunction.

● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding

the battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.

● Make sure that the + side faces the bot-

tom of the case.

4. Close the lid securely as illustrated

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5. Operate the buttons to check the operation.

See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance for
replacement.

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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 harmful 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 authority to operate the
equipment.

For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.

HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb (if
so equipped)

WARNING

HIGH VOLTAGE

When xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disas-
semble. Always have your xenon head-
lights replaced at a NISSAN dealer. For
additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section.

Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
(if so equipped)

The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Be-
cause the headlight assembly must be removed
from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your
NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION

● Aiming is not necessary after replacing

the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.

● Do not leave the headlight assembly

open without a bulb installed for a long
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke,
etc. entering the headlight body may
affect bulb performance. Remove the
bulb from the headlight assembly just
before a replacement bulb is installed.

● Only touch the base when handling the

bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.
Touching the glass could significantly
affect

bulb

life

and/or

headlight

performance.

● High pressure halogen gas is sealed

inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.

● Use the same number and wattage as

shown in the chart.

Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.

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FRONT PARK/TURN/SIDEMARKER
LIGHT

Bulb replacement requires the removal of the
headlight assembly. If replacement is required,
see your NISSAN dealer.

FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)

Replacing the fog light bulb

If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer.

CAUTION

● High pressure halogen gas is sealed

inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.

● When handling the bulb, do not touch

the glass envelope.

● Use the same number and wattage as

originally installed as shown in the
chart.

● Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light

for a long period of time as dust, mois-
ture and smoke may enter the fog light
body and affect the performance of the
fog light.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

Item

Wattage (W)

Bulb No.*

Headlight assembly *

Low (Halogen)

H11

Low (Xenon)

D2R

High

Park/Turn

28/8

3457AK

Sidemarker

W5W

Mirror-mounted turn signal light (if so equipped) *

—

Front fog light (if so equipped) *

H11

Step light

3.8

194

Rear combination light

Tail/Stop

27/8

3157K

Turn

3156

Backup (reversing)

912

License plate light *

W5W

High-mounted stop light *

—

Front map light

U89

Rear personal light

U88

Trunk light

3.4

158

Vanity mirror light

—

HTU–14v

Glove box light *

—

Console light *

—

Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.

* See a NISSAN dealer for assistance.

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Coupe

Mirror-mounted turn signal light
(if so equipped)

Interior light

Map light

Headlamp assembly

Fog light (if so equipped)

Step light

High-mount stoplight

Trunk light

License plate light

10. Rear combination light

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Replacement procedures

All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, light
and/or cover.

Indicates bulb removal

Indicates bulb installation

Use a cloth

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to protect the housing.

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Step light

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Use a cloth to protect the housing.

Use a cloth

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to protect the housing.

Use a cloth

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to protect the housing.

Map light

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Personal light

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Interior light

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Rear combination light

To access the bulbs in the rear combination light:

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Remove the fasteners. Carefully push back
the carpet.

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Remove the 2 nuts and pull out the rear
combination light.

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Rotate the bulb(s) counterclockwise and
pull out to remove:

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Turn signal light

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Sidemarker light

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Tail/stop light

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Backup light

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CAUTION

Never force the covers into place because
the hinge pins can be damaged. Follow
the removal and installation instructions
to prevent inoperability of the covers.

REMOVING COVERS FROM REAR
PARCEL SHELF

Remove the top tether anchor cover or key cylin-
der cover as follows:

1. Lift the cover to the full open position.

Trunk light

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CYLINDER COVERS

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2. Rotate the cover in the direction shown,

disengaging the hinge at

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and slide the

second pin from the hinge

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and remove

the cover.

INSTALLING COVERS TO REAR
PARCEL SHELF

CAUTION

Make sure that the hinge is completely
aligned with the pin. If the pin is forced
into position, it may break.

Install the top tether anchor cover or key cylinder
cover as follows:

1. With the pin on one end kept free of its hinge

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, align the pin of the other end and slide it

into the hinge

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2. With the first pin in position

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, align the

second pin with its hinge slot

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and push

down on the cover to completely engage it.
A snap sound will be heard.

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3. Close the cover.

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the
“In case of emergency” section of this
manual.

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit and the “CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE” warning appears in the ve-
hicle information display, one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated.

The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de-
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving).

For more details, refer to “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” in the “Instruments and
controls” section, “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section, and “Flat tire” in the “In
case of emergency” section.

Tire inflation pressure

Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) often and always prior to long dis-
tance trips. The recommended tire pres-
sure specifications are shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
or the Tire and Loading Information label
under the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading.
The Tire and Loading Information label is
affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire
pressures should be checked regularly
because:

● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
● Tires can lose air suddenly when

driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.

The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.

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Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
der inflation, may adversely affect
tire life and vehicle handling.

WARNING

● Improperly inflated tires can fail

suddenly and cause an accident.

● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR)

located

the

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.

certifica-

tion label. The vehicle weight ca-
pacity is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do
not load your vehicle beyond this
capacity. Overloading your ve-
hicle may result in reduced tire
life, unsafe operating conditions
due to premature tire failure, or
unfavorable handling character-
istics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading be-
yond the specified capacity may
also result in failure of other ve-
hicle components.

● Before taking a long trip, or

whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge
to ensure that the tire pressures
are at the specified level.

● For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire

Safety

Information”

(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.

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Tire and loading information label

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Seating capacity: The maximum num-
ber of occupants that can be seated
in the vehicle.

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Vehicle load limit: See “Vehicle load-
ing information” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section.

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Tire size – refer to “Tire labeling” later
in this section.

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Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to
this pressure when the tires are cold.
Tires are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for 3 or more
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km) at moderate speeds. The recom-
mended cold tire inflation is set by the
manufacturer to provide the best bal-
ance of tire wear, vehicle handling,
driveability, tire noise, etc., up to the
vehicle’s GVWR.

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Spare tire size.

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Original tire size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at
the factory.

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Checking tire pressure

1. Remove the valve stem cap from the

tire.

2. Press the pressure gauge squarely

onto the valve stem. Do not press too
hard or force the valve stem side-
ways, or air will escape. If the hissing
sound of air escaping from the tire is
heard while checking the pressure,
reposition the gauge to eliminate this
leakage.

3. Remove the gauge.

4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge

stem and compare to the specifica-
tion shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.

5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too

much air is added, press the core of
the valve stem briefly with the tip of
the gauge stem to release pressure.
Recheck the pressure and add or
release air as needed.

6. Install the valve stem cap.

7. Check the pressure of all other tires,

including the spare.

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Size

Cold Tire Inflation Pressure

Front Original Tire

P215/55R17

230 kPa, 33 PSI

Rear Original Tire

P215/55R17

230 kPa, 33 PSI

Spare Tire

T135/90R16
T135/90D16

420 kPa 60 PSI

TIRE LABELING

Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information iden-
tifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also pro-
vides the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The TIN
can be used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.

Example

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Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)

1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de-

signed for passenger vehicles (not all
tires have this information).

2. Three-digit number (215): This num-

ber gives the width in millimeters of
the tire from sidewall edge to side-
wall edge.

3. Two-digit number (65): This number,

known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.

4. R: The “R” stands for radial.

5. Two-digit number (15): This number

is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.

6. Two- or three-digit number (95): This

number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight
each tire can support. You may not
find this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.

7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not

drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.

Example

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TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a

new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)

1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-

ment Of Transportation”. The symbol
can be placed above, below or to the
left or right of the Tire Identification
Number.

2. Two-digit

code:

Manufacturer’s

identification mark.

3. Two-digit code: Tire size.

4. Three-digit code: Tire type code

(Optional).

5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufac-

ture.

6. Four numbers represent the week

and year the tire was built. For ex-
ample, the numbers 3103 means the
31st week of 2003. If these numbers
are missing, then look on the other
sidewall of the tire.

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Tire ply composition and material

The number of layers or plies of rubber-
coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufactur-
ers also must indicate the materials in the
tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and others.

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Maximum permissible inflation pres-

sure

This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should be put in the tire. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible in-
flation pressure.

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Maximum load rating

This number indicates the maximum load
in kilograms and pounds that can be car-
ried by the tire. When replacing the tires
on the vehicle, always use a tire that has
the same load rating as the factory in-
stalled tire.

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Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”

Indicates whether the tire requires an in-
ner tube (“tube type”) or not (“tubeless”).

Example

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