Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Power outlet
Instrument panel
The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. They are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The power outlets are powered only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Open the lower half of the console box to access the power outlet. Refer to “Console box” in this section.
Console box
CAUTION
● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use.
● Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your NISSAN dealer for additional information.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
● Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory.
● Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
● Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF.
● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may open.
● When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other liquid to contact the outlet.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driving
conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to r ...
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Other materials:
Rear and rear-wide view monitor with moving object detection (MOD) (if so
equipped)
When the shift lever is shifted into the R (Reverse)
position, the monitor display shows view to
the rear of the vehicle.
The system is designed as an aid to the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to help avoid
damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect
small objects below th ...
Headlights
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb (if
so equipped)
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they produce
a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disassemble.
Always have your xenon headlights
replaced at a NISSAN dealer. For
additional informati ...
Shift position indicator circuit
Description
• TCM sends position indicator signals to combination meter by CAN
communication line.
• Manual mode switch position is indicated on shift position indicator.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
1. Sta ...
