Nissan 2010 Altima Coupe Automobile User Manual


 
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
Under some conditions, depending on the type of occupant or object
detected in the front-passenger’s seat by the occupant classification
sensor, the front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn
OFF. When the front passenger air bag is OFF, the front passenger
air bag status light will illuminate.* For example:
When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult, child
or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the
will illuminate to indicate that the
front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions
outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the
will not illuminate to indicate that the front
passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the front passen-
ger air bag status light will not illuminate, even though the front passenger air bag is OFF.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system monitors driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain conditions, it controls braking and engine output to help
the driver in handling the vehicle. VDC does not prevent accidents due to
careless or dangerous driving techniques. Always be mindful of vehicle speed
and driving conditions. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are
trying to free a vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch to deactivate the
VDC system. The
light will illuminate in the instrument panel gauge area.
Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch again to activate the VDC system.
The
light will turn off in the instrument panel gauge area.
The VDC system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch is pushed to turn off.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
LOCK OUT
In 6-speed manual transmission equipped vehicles, the shift
lever is equipped with a Reverse Lock-out feature that prevents
accidental selection of R (REVERSE) (instead of 1st gear).
SHIFTING TO REVERSE
Lift up on the collar just below the shift knob, then move the
shift lever left and up into R (REVERSE).