Nissan Altima: Compass display (if so equipped)
This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates
the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON position,
press the 
button as described in
the
chart below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
For information about the automatic anti-glare feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
Press the button for about 1
second when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to
toggle the compass display 1 on or off. The
display will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s
heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked three complete circles.
Fuel gauge
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) af ...
Compass display
Press the button when the
ignition switch
is placed in the ON position. The direction will be
displayed. ...
See also:
AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver
performance
and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the ...
Engine cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine
NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) and 50% water
to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant
protection. Th ...
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when driving away and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle conditions,
such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
to physical lim ...
