Nissan Altima: 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.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is in the
or position, the headlights will
turn off after
5 minutes.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feat ...
Instrument brightness control
The instrument cluster illuminates when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
AUTO or
positi ...
See also:
Jump starting
If jump starting is necessary, see Jump starting in the In case of emergency
section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery
may have to be replaced.
Contact a ...
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
The disc brake pad wear warning indicators on the disc brakes give a warning
noise when the brake pads are worn.
If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard from the disc brakes while braking,
im ...
Engine Coolant Check
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant for information on adding ...
