1998 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 112

1998 Nissan Altima Manual

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1) Move the shift selector lever into the P (Park) position. 2) Turn the ignition key slightly toward the ON position. 3) Turn the key to the LOCK position. 4) Remove the key. If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the shift selector lever cannot be moved from P (Park). The shift selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ACC position. The shift selector lever can also be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is indicated by a ''1'' on the key cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF, the steering wheel is not locked. To lock the steering wheel, remove the key. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left. WARNING Never remove the key while driving. If the key is removed, the steering wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. ● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically, for example, each time you check engine oil. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation. ● Lock all doors. ● Position seat and adjust head restraints. ● Adjust inside and outside mirrors. ● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise. ● Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to the ON (3) position. See ''Checking bulbs'' in the ''Instruments and controls'' section. Key positions LOCK Normal parking position (0) OFF (1) The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. ACC (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running. ON Normal operating position (3) This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories. START (4) This position activates the starter motor, which starts the engine. Starting and driving 5-5

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1) Move the shift selector lever into the P
(Park) position.
2) Turn the ignition key slightly toward the
ON position.
3) Turn the key to the LOCK position.
4) Remove the key.
If
the
key
is
removed
from
the
ignition
switch, the shift selector lever cannot be
moved from P (Park).
The shift selector
lever can be moved if the ignition switch
is in the ACC position. The shift selector
lever can also be moved if the ignition
switch is in the ON position and the foot
brake pedal is depressed.
There
is
an
OFF
position
between
the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position
is indicated by a ‘‘1’’ on the key cylinder.
When the ignition is in OFF, the steering
wheel is not locked.
To lock the steering wheel, remove the
key. In order for the steering wheel to
be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of
a turn clockwise from the straight up
position. To unlock the steering wheel,
insert the key and turn it gently while
rotating the steering wheel slightly right
and left.
WARNING
Never remove the key while driving. If
the key is removed, the steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could
result
in
serious
vehicle
damage
or
personal injury.
Key positions
LOCK Normal parking position (0)
OFF (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio when the engine is
not running.
ON Normal operating position (3)
This position turns on the ignition system
and the electrical accessories.
START (4)
This position activates the starter motor,
which starts the engine.
●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
●
Maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically, for example, each
time you check engine oil.
●
Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
●
Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
●
Lock all doors.
●
Position seat and adjust head restraints.
●
Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
●
Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
●
Check the operation of warning lights
when key is turned to the ON (3) position.
See
‘‘Checking
bulbs’’
in
the
‘‘Instru-
ments and controls’’ section.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Starting and driving
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