Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Daytime running light system (Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced
intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the position.
Turn the
headlight switch to the position
for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate.
The daytime running lights illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
Headlight control switch
Lighting
1 When turning the switch to the
position,
the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
2 When turning the switch to the
position,
the headlights com ...
Instrument brightness control
Push the “+” button A to increase the brightness
of instrument panel lights when driving at
night.
Push the “-” button B to decrease the brightness
of instrument panel lights when driv ...
Other materials:
Pre-inspection for diagnostic
Basic Inspection
The engine start function, door lock function, power distribution system and
NATS-IVIS/NMS in the Remote
Keyless Entry system are closely related to each other regarding control. Narrow
down the functional area in
question by performing basic inspection to identify which func ...
Replacement operations
Description
This section is prepared for technicians who have attained a high level of
skill and experience in repairing collision-
damaged vehicles and also use modern service tools and equipment. Persons
unfamiliar with body
repair techniques should not attempt to repair collision-damaged v ...
Can communication system
System Description
• CAN communication is a multiplex communication system. This enables the
system to transmit and receive
large quantities of data at high speed by connecting control units with two
communication lines (CAN-H and
CAN-L).
• Control units on the CAN network transmit si ...