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  • thehybridguythehybridguy Member Posts: 1
    The following are the correct procedures to jump start a Nisson Altima Hybrid 2007-2008 as outlined in a recently released Hybrid Vehicle Jump Start Towing Guide available at the hybridhazards(dot)info website. Hope this information helps you out.

    Jump Starting the low voltage battery. If the instrument cluster lights are DIM, the 12 volt auxiliary battery can be jump started. The battery is located in the trunk on the passenger’s side under a cover. Use the following Jump Start procedure.
    1.Connect the 12 volt Positive (+) booster cable to the 12 volt battery Positive (+) terminal in trunk of the Altima. Connect the other end of the booster cable to the 12 volt Positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
    2.Connect the Negative (-) booster cable to the battery Negative (-) terminal in trunk of the Altima. Connect the other end of the negative (-) booster cable to a good clean metal ground on the booster vehicle’s engine compartment away from the battery.
    3.Start the booster vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes. Make sure all accessories on both vehicles are off.
    4.Hold the brake firmly, press the start button and look for the ready light. Once vehicle starts leave vehicle in park - disconnect the negative cable first then remainder of cable disconnects.
    Jump Starting the HV BatteryIf the high voltage battery is low you can try to start the vehicle using the following steps, making sure first that the vehicle is not out of gas.
    1. Confirm that the instrument cluster lights are BRIGHT and vehicle is in Park.
    2. Press the start button to ACC. Mode.
    3. Press and hold the start button for 15 seconds. If the vehicle starts this way you should have it checked by your dealer.

    Please be careful anytime you are working around Hybrid Vehicle battery terminals.

    Stay Safe!

    Pat
  • cephraimcephraim Member Posts: 31
    re: "Connect the 12 volt Positive (+) booster cable to the 12 volt battery Positive (+) terminal in trunk of the Altima."

    Huh? Aren't there posts under the hood that are the preferred location to connect the cables to?
  • tomscot2tomscot2 Member Posts: 33
    The owners manual is very detailed instructions on how to Jump Start the 12v battery. They recommend using the remote positive battery terminal inside the fusible link box under the hood.

    That is how I jump started mine the one time I needed to do it.

    The manual is available on the NissanUSA.com website if you need a pdf version.
  • stevenwdunnstevenwdunn Member Posts: 3
    Twice now I've come back to the car and found the two front windows rolled slightly down. Car was locked. Yesterday, came back and found the two windows rolled almost all of the way down. Right and left windows at the same level. Car is a 2008 with 6,000 miles on it. Will talk to dealer next week, but in the meantime...I'm wondering?
  • pooch505pooch505 Member Posts: 8
    Hi Steve,

    If you hold the unlock button on the key fob for about 3 to 5 seconds, both windows will go down equally. If you stop as soon as they start to go down, they stop at that point. Mine doesn't work if I'm in the car. It only does this outside of the car.

    You must have leaned on your fob while it was in your pocket or you unlocked your car and held the unlock button too long. I have accidentally set my alarm off with the fob in my pocket late at night. Boy! Talk about scrambling to find my key to stop the alarm before all the neighbors woke up. :)

    Hope this helps.
  • stevenwdunnstevenwdunn Member Posts: 3
    How very odd! Yes, it worked just as you said it would. But what is odd is the fact that the car is still 'locked' and the windows are down. You would think that the initial 'unlock' signal would remain in effect...

    Thanks!
  • occkingoccking Member Posts: 346
    About once a week, the alarm goes off from my car in the driveway -- apparently the remote in my pocket hit something & set it off. More upsetting than that, however is that we were at a restaurant the other day & the truck was wide open. Second time that has happened & surely because of the remote getting pushed against something. I keep my laptop & camera in the truck -- good thing nothing was stolen.
  • langjielangjie Member Posts: 250
    i bought one of these http://www.thejacketstore.com/servlet/the-192/Nissan-Intelligent-Key-Cover/Detai- l and it helps a bit
  • rruzickarruzicka Member Posts: 1
    When I first bought my hybrid (about 6 months ago), the hybrid battery would charge rather rapidly when I would coast down hill in 'B' gear or not, without applying the brakes. Now I get no charge whatsoever go down hill in 'B' or not, unless I apply the brakes. Plus my avg gas millage has gone from 35 to 32 mpg. Anyone else experiencing this?
  • KarmaMuleKarmaMule Member Posts: 1
    Was your battery already fully charged or nearly fully charged? Could it be that your battery was already maxed out when you were going downhill?

    Lots of things can affect your average mileage. Have you checked your tire pressure recently?
  • occkingoccking Member Posts: 346
    Nothing wr4ong with 32 mpg if in cold weather area with winter fuel. Mine went down from 34 - 35 to as low as 30 the past few months.
  • stevehybridstevehybrid Member Posts: 4
    I was able to re-program ther door lock system on my wife's Prius (yes, we are a two hybrid household) so that one push of the outside door button unlocks all four doors at once rather than mutiple button pushes to accomplish same.

    Does anyone know how to do this for the NAH?

    Thanks,

    Steve
  • mccamcca Member Posts: 1
    Could anyone please tell me what to do if both 12 V battery and HV battery have already discharged (it is left unused too long) ? Can we jump start the hybrid in this situation ? Thanks!
  • langjielangjie Member Posts: 250
    yes
  • tomscot2tomscot2 Member Posts: 33
    I took our 07 NAH in for its 30K service yesterday and asked again to fix the volume. When I picked the car up the note on the service report was "is not adjustable." I insisted that it was and told them about the fixes posted here. The service advisor sent a mechanic to try to find the procedure and guess what: he found it, but didn't know it. After I played with it a little, I found the adjustment myself.

    The adjustment on the 07 NAH with NAV is a Low, Medium, High. It was set on Medium so I set it to high. My preliminary finding is that it is better, but the real test will come when my wife, the primary driver, uses it on the freeway.

    I have attached the instruction page. 07NAH-BluetoothVolumeAdjustment

    OPERATION PROCEDURE
    1. Turn the ignition ON.
    2. Turn the audio system off.
    3. While pressing the "SETUP" button, turn the volume control dial clockwise or counterclockwise for 30 clicks or more.( When the

    self-diagnos mode is started, a short beep will be heard.)

    Once you have the opening screen:
    1. Press CONFIRMATION/ADJUSTMENT
    2. Press Down Arrow
    3. Handsfee Phone
    4. Press Handsfree volume Adjustment
    5. Press Low, Medium or High
    6. Press Back and turn off the ON/OFF switch.

    The dealers have also been advised that if there is a lot of noise on the callees end to turn down the volume (on the radio) on the phone call which will improve noise canceling.

    You can then try it. I hope it works for you.
  • charleyhorsecharleyhorse Member Posts: 1
    Hello, I am about to sign for a 2009 NAH. Before I do I need to clear up one consern. I have read 2 posts on Edmonds and several on another site complaining about engine revving associated with EV/Gas switching or when battery is low. How prevelant is this problem and does Nissan have this bug figured out?

    Thank you,
    CharleyHorse :shades:
  • langjielangjie Member Posts: 250
    I think it's happened to a few cars. I personally never had that problem after 36,000 miles
  • cruiser1964cruiser1964 Member Posts: 12
    I live in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and just purchased a new 2009 Altima Hybrid and have two questions:

    1) In the trunk, under the carpet, there are the outlines for where the jack and wheel wrench are kept. In addition, there is a cutout for a towhook that is used to screw into the front right hand bumper (should you ever become stuck and have to be pulled out).

    I went through my car and it's missing the screw-in tow hook. I contacted my dealer and he told me that no cars come with this tow hook. I replied back (via email), that it's clearly shown on page 6-14 of the owners manual. I went into the dealership and the salesman even said that he can't get it through parts/service. Can anyone out there (who owns an '09 NAH), tell me if their car comes with this tow hook. If not, how did they go about getting it? (Why would a mfg. put something in their manual if they don't supply the part that goes with it???).

    2) Gas mileage....I'm still on my first tank of gas and am kind of wondering about the mileage. In Canada, everything is in kilometers. When I left the dealership, the "range" showed 605 km. I'm down to almost 1/2 tank of gas and the range is showing 575 km. I keep running the numbers in my head and I'm not looking at very good mileage (for a hybrid). I owned an '06 Altima 2.5 and the mileage on my hybrid seems very similar to my '06.

    Does the mileage get better on the hybrd. I only have about 250km on the car, but it's through almost 1/2 tank of gas and am wondering. It's been mostly city driving with about 50km of the 250 being on highway. Just a sidenote 1.6km = 1 mile.

    Appreciate any feedback on the above.

    thanks
  • cephraimcephraim Member Posts: 31
    1) tow hook.
    I asked the same question, and received the same answer. They said it used only when importing the car (getting it off of ships and trains, I guess).

    2) I didn't do the math to convert to mpg, but, this car requires a lot of "babying" to get 40mpg or better consistently. I suggest you check out one of the hypermiling sites to learn some of those techniques, if you are really interested.

    http://cleanmpg.com
    http://ecomodder.com
  • cruiser1964cruiser1964 Member Posts: 12
    One interesting thing..

    In Canada, the '09 NAH comes with the basic stereo system (am/fm, single CD)...the Canadian NAH doesn't have the stereo version that you guys get in the states (with the satellite radio/6 pack cd changer, etc) ! I spoke to one aftermarket part supplier (who does mod's to cars), and he claims that the electrical hook-ups are different between the base system and the enhanced "BOSE" system and that you can't replace the basic system with the Nissan BOSE system because it won't hook up.

    Can anyone tell me if they've upgraded their NAH stereo? I would like to know what some options are. I spoke to some auto car stereo places and they've told me that once you replace the deck, you have to add in another piece to have the steering wheel audio works as well. Has anyone replaced the basic stereo with the upgraded Nissan BOSE system?

    I'm quite disappointed that in an '09 car, they don't even have satellite radio available across the board. Friends of mine purchased an '09 Hyundai Santa Fe (suv) and it came with satellite radio from the factory!

    Appreciate any feedback as the basic stereo is gutless. I've been told that it's made by Clarion. What choices do I have? What have others done?
  • surferthesurferthe Member Posts: 1
    I think I'm having the same problems. Please post and let me know how it goes! Good luck!
  • stevenwdunnstevenwdunn Member Posts: 3
    Mine (2008) has never had this problem...13,000 miles since new
  • njdriver8njdriver8 Member Posts: 1
    cruiser1964:

    I came to this forum because I have a similar question. I will be picking up my NAH tomorrow and have been looking into after market stereo/nav systems (didn't want to pay $5000 for the factory packages, and I HAVE to have satellite radio). I use Crutchfield.com often, as they have always been very good. Their website is saying that you will lose the chime (door ajar, lights on, etc) if the factory stereo is replaced (didn't matter if I queried replacing base radio or Bose system with or without nav). I called Crutchfield and one of their techs (who was not very familiar with the issue, but read his tech manual to confirm) and he didn't see any solution to this issue. Now, losing the chime is not a major issue, but I'd prefer that my brand new car work like a brand new car.

    With that said, I second your question. Anyone out there who has replaced their facotry system with an after-market system, what have been the negative repercussions (if any)?

    Thanks!!
  • cruiser1964cruiser1964 Member Posts: 12
    Update:

    What I've decided to is:
    - keep the factory deck (keeps the car looking factory plus I still have the steering wheel controls)

    - add in an amp and replace the factory speakers. I'll still have the look of a factory NAH, but the kickass sound of a 20 year old's car (i'm 44).

    I've spoken to a quite a few stereo places where I live and to keep the factory deck, you add in an RE-Q5 and then connect the amp to it. It's supposed to help the sound quality.

    I'm getting it done this Friday so will keep you posted.

    thanks,
    Cruiser
  • langjielangjie Member Posts: 250
    I heard it's different resistances and stuff. you're better off just going aftermarket and not try to convert to the bose (as I see you're in the process of)
  • cruiser1964cruiser1964 Member Posts: 12
    For those of you into car audio, here is what I did with my '09 NAH.

    1) Kept the factory radio (in Canada, it only comes with the single cd, am/fm)..we don't get the optional Bose system upgrade that you guys in the states get. The shop then installed an RE-Q5 to help produce better sounds (something like a 21st century equalizer that is installed in the dash behind the radio).

    2) I then replaced the front door 6.5" speakers with Eclipse SC6500's (they have a removable tweeter).
    - the stereo shop replaced the dash tweeter with the tweeters from the SC6500's

    3) replaced the rear 6x9's with Eclipse SP6910's

    4) to power everything, I have an Eclipse XA4200 amp

    5) I've also added in Sirius satellite radio. Actually the stereo shop installed the Sirius receiver in my sunglass holder. It fits perfect and is out of the way when I don't need it.

    The system sounds pretty good. I chose Eclipse because they are rated quite high.

    For their website, goto: http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/index.html

    Something to think about....I went out on the limb because my I didn't even my car a month and I made these changes!...am quite pleased on how they turned out.
  • tomscot2tomscot2 Member Posts: 33
    I think two things may be in play here. First, the economy and the fact that the hybrids are more expensive than regular cars. Car sales in general are down and the price compounds the problem.

    Second, the fact that gas prices relaxed some over the last year. I think price will play a role for some time, unless the gas jumps up again. We bought our NAH in May of 07 when we saw the gas prices starting to go up and our Acura RL was getting 19 mpg on premium fuel (20 cents more per gallon).

    Tom Scott
    2007 NAH
    Currently 40K miles and loving every one of them.
    San Diego, CA
  • sc_autosc_auto Member Posts: 2
    Tom, I think those are two great points. I am glad to hear you are loving your NAH!

    One last question if I can???

    How long did you debate on hybrid or no hybrid?
  • mrnick1mrnick1 Member Posts: 1
    I was on a local used lot for private sellers the other day.

    Has a nice '07 model - they have it priced at about bluebook value - 16k for the mileage etc.

    However he has it written on there that it's a salvage title due to it being a recovered stolen vehicle. Assuming that was the case, will carfax or the DMV confirm the nature of the salvage title?

    Also what would you offer on a vehicle w/ a salvage title? A certain percent under the BB?

    Anything else I should know? Never bought a salvage title car, but this one looks clean and I would like to get it for the right price.
  • nissanman2010nissanman2010 Member Posts: 8
    Guys:
    Saturday 01/09/2010; while going at 35 MPH, I had a catastrophic brake failure on my NAH. The brakes were non responsive, could have been a major potential for a FATAL accident if I was doing 65 MPH on highway. Enough to say I am totally pissed about this and Want ANSWERS from Nissan!:angry:.

    The car is with the dealer now and I will update this thread as more information flows in.

    My tow cost $197 to tow me 5 (Yes FIVE) miles to the dealership because the towing company they sent charge commercial rates and because the road side assistance program covers only $100, I am Out 97 dollars! I have another major issue with this and I have asked for the regional specialist of Nissan to contact me, they said it will be within 2 business days and I hope that's true or else I have another thing coming!

    :lemon: [B][U]Nissan Case# 6699786[/U][/B] :lemon:

    Tip: Do not buy the roadside assistance and get a AAA Plus membership instead
  • homeehomee Member Posts: 1
    Considering that Nissan licensed the technology from Toyota, do we need to worry about the Altima's regeneritive braking system?
  • langjielangjie Member Posts: 250
    I doubt it, they said it's the 2010 Prius' and also Nissan tweaked the software so that it "drives like a Nissan"
  • ibkrustyibkrusty Member Posts: 3
    I had the same problem. We went to Cirque du Soleil and parked. We certainly attempted to shut the engine off and thought we had done so. However, when we came back to the car (it had gotten dark in the mean time), the lights were on and the engine was actually running.

    At very least, I would expect the car to shut down when there are no key fobs in range.

    There's a problem if the driver can even get in this situation.
  • jennadams99jennadams99 Member Posts: 2
    I had the same issue once with returning to my parked car and finding it already running! In my case at least, I suspect operator error.

    What I think happened:

    When parked and in EV mode, before you hit the power-off button the car is completely silent. It could happen that you exit the car without hitting the power-off button (and don't notice the "Hey eejit, you left the car on" alarm.) While you're away, the car has been sitting there running its electrical systems and needs to recharge itself...so the IC engine kicks on.
  • kwb315kwb315 Member Posts: 1
    As far as i know there is no way to hook up a remote starter on this car.
    I also dont think starting your car and locking it is that bad , i have been doing it with cars for 25 years, its cold in upstate ny
  • hiwaymanhiwayman Member Posts: 98
  • tonysalsatonysalsa Member Posts: 1
    Have 2010 NAH, vehicle has all service done at nissan dealer in Texas. Last oil change at 35000 dealer flag amber in front brakes and quote in service record: "safe but need to replace soon". After summer vacations with 36450 on odometer car was park in garage for 1 month (move it back and for few feet once a week). Yesterday took it out to get it wax and start making a noise when I press little harder brake pedal and go into gear (reverse or drive), sounds like a bad a/c compressor kicking in, like a "clack" noise under hood. If I don't press brake pedal to hard won't make noise. I don't know if is "normal" or if it's related to thin brake pad (wird but may) or if the braking system has a failure, very concern because vehicle is out of warranty. Somebody having this issue?
  • dynamo69dynamo69 Member Posts: 3
    Hi bibliotekari, I own a 07 since new with 85000km/50000Miles on it so far, I live in Vancouver B.C Canada. I get around 6.5Litres / 100km or 1 1/2 gallon/43 miles in the warmer month but around 7 to 7.1L in the winter.Only one flaw I had few months ago I notice part of the rear stabilizer Bar had snap off on the passenger side. The dealer did replaced no charge but still can't believe the bar is made out of just a hollow tube. I've no other problems so far and the dealer did perform all the services, but the synthetic oil change are the real Gas saving KILLER because the dealer charge $100 each time.Ouch....
    ps: Just reading some of the forms, I just use Regular Gas and rotate tires(F to B)every 10000km/6000mil with 35psi
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