User manual NISSAN ALTIMA-1998

[. . . ] Foreword The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers. Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. A separate Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle and vehicle maintenance schedules. [. . . ] Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. ASD1001 To engage: pull the lever up. Manual transmission models: Place the shift selector lever in the N (neutral) position. Automatic transmission models: Move the shift selector lever to the P (park) position. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button and lower completely. Starting and driving 5-11 CRUISE CONTROL on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc. ). Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident. CAUTION On manual transmission models, do not shift into neutral without depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is on. Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal and turn the main switch off immediately. The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 30 to 90 MPH (48 to 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. The CRUISE light in the instrument cluster ASD1005 Precautions If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The cruise light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. If the cruise light in the instrument panel blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. The cruise indicator light in the instrument panel may blink when the cruise control main switch is turned ON while pushing the RES/ACCEL, COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch (located on the steering wheel). To properly set the cruise control system, perform the preceding steps in the order indicated. WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driving under the following conditions: it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed. When you release the pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously set speed. The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills. To cancel the preset speed, use one of the following three methods: a) Push the CANCEL button; the CRUISE light in the instrument cluster goes out. Both the ON indicator on the main switch and CRUISE light in the instrument cluster go out. The cruise control is automatically cancelled and the CRUISE light in the instrument panel goes out if: you depress the brake or clutch pedal while pushing the RES/ACCEL or COAST/SET switch. the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed. you depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission), or move the shift selector lever to N (Neutral) (automatic transmission). [. . . ] 2-3 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Owner's manual/service manual order forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 AM-FM radio with compact disc player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]