Nissan 2006 Altima Automobile User Manual


 
NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff is adjust-
able for vehicles with navigation system.
See “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems”section later in this manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi-
tion
1
.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a
door is opened and left open, the headlights
remain ON for 5 minutes. If another door is
opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5 minute
timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
,or position.
Be sure you do not put anything on top of
the autolight sensor
1
located on the top
side of the instrument panel. The autolight
sensor controls the autolight; if it is cov-
ered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is
dark out and the headlights will illuminate.
If this occurs while parked with the engine
off and the key in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become discharged.
Headlight beam select
1
To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
2
Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
3
Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is turned OFF while the
headlight switch is in the
or posi-
tion, the headlights will turn off after 5 minutes.
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2006 Altima (l30)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
02/23/06—arosenma