NISSAN 2011 Altima Sedan - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 6)

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
cOnTinuOuSLY VARiABLe TRAnSMiSSiOn
(if so equipped)
depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to P (PARk).
Push the ignition switch to START.
nOTe: it is important to make sure the niSSAn intelligent
key™ is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
MAnuAL TRAnSMiSSiOn (if so equipped)
depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever to n (neutral).
depress the clutch pedal to the floor.
Push the ignition switch.
TuRninG THe enGine Off
for a continuously Variable Transmission, move the shift lever to the P (PARk) position, apply
the parking brake and push the ignition switch.
for a manual transmission, apply the foot brake, place the vehicle in first gear, apply the
parking brake and push the ignition switch.
eMeRGencY enGine SHuT Off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform one of the following procedures:
Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times, or
Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds.
for more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Turn the headlight control switch 01
to the
position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate
and instrument panel lights.
Turn the switch 01
to the position to turn on
the headlights.
for more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
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first drive features