2003 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 68

● Turn off the headlights when it is light. ● Keep the headlights on for up to 180 seconds after you turn the key to OFF and all doors are closed. The default time delay for autolight shutoff is 45 seconds. See your NISSAN dealer to have the time delay setting adjusted. If the ignition switch is turned OFF and one of the doors is opened, the headlights remain ON for 5 minutes. To set the autolight system: WIC0274 Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor located in the top driver side of the instrument panel. The autolight sensor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the key in the ON position, your vehicle's battery could become discharged. Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight sensor 1 is located on the instrument panel. The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● Turn on the headlights automatically when it is dark. See your NISSAN dealer to have the autolight activation sensitivity setting adjusted. 1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position. 2. Turn the ignition key to ON. 3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off. To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to the OFF, , or position. 2-20 Instruments and controls