NISSAN 2012 Altima Sedan - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 8)

hEADLIGhT CONTROL SWITCh
HeAdLiGHT cOnTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the
position
01
to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to the
position
02
to turn on the headlights.
AuTOLiGHT SYSTeM
The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is dark and off when it is
light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you turn the ignition off
and all doors are closed.
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO position
03
then turn the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight
control switch to the OFF, 01
or position
02
.
HiGH BeAM SeLecT
Push the headlight control switch forward
04
to select
the high beam function. The blue indicator light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull the headlight
control switch back to the original position to select
the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
Pull and release the headlight control switch
05
to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
fOG LiGHT SWiTcH (if so equipped)
NOTE: The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the position
06
to turn the fog lights on.
Turn the switch (inside collar) to the OFF position to
turn the fog lights off.
for more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
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first drive features
TuRninG THe enGine Off
For a Continuously Variable Transmission, move the shift lever to the P (PARk) position, apply
the parking brake and push the ignition switch.
For a manual transmission, apply the foot brake, place the vehicle in 1 st gear, apply the
parking brake and push the ignition switch.
eMeRGencY enGine SHuT Off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform one of the following procedures:
Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times, or
Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds.
for more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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