2013 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 103

NOTE: Autolight activation sensitivity and the time delay for autolight shutoff can be adjusted. See "Vehicle information display" in this section. To turn on the autolight system: 1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi1 . tion ᭺ 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off. Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a door is opened and left open, the headlights remain ON for a period of time. If another door is opened while the headlights are on, then the timer is reset. To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to , or position. the OFF, LIC2318 WIC1438 Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor located in the top 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 ignition switch placed in the ON position, your vehicle's battery could become discharged. Headlight beam select 1 ᭺ To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on light illuminates. and the Pull the lever back to select the low beam. Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. 2 ᭺ 3 ᭺ 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 a period of time. 2-32 Instruments and controls