Nissan ALTIMA 2022 “Vehicle information display- 5 inch (13 cm) Type A”
The Vehicle Information Display (VID) is a standard feature in all trims of the Nissan Altima 2022. Positioned at the center of the instrument cluster, the 5-inch (13 cm) Type A display provides drivers with vital information, including vehicle speed, fuel economy, trip computer, and tire pressure monitoring system. The display can be customized to show the data that is most relevant to the driver and is designed for easy readability. Besides offering critical vehicle information, the VID also integrates advanced safety features like the RearView Monitor, providing a real-time view of the area behind the vehicle while reversing. Nissan’s Intelligent Driver Alertness system is also available, which can detect and notify the driver if they display signs of drowsiness. In summary, the Nissan Altima 2022’s Vehicle Information Display is a valuable feature that enhances the driving experience and ensures that the driver stays informed and safe on the road.
2023 Nissan Altima Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)
Vehicle information display- 5 inch (13 cm)
The vehicle information display is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:
- Vehicle settings
- Indicators and warnings
- Information/warning messages
- Tire pressure information
- Drive computer information
- Cruise control system information
- Driving Aids (if so equipped)
- NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation information
- Audio information
- Shift position
- Distance to empty
- Odometer/twin trip odometer
- Clock and outside temperature
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed using the , and OK buttons located on the steering wheel.
- Use these buttons to navigate the vehicle information display.
- OK – Change or select an item in the vehicle information display.
- Returns to the previous menu.
The OK and buttons also control audio and control panel functions in some conditions. Most screens and menus offer instruction prompts of the steering switch buttons to indicate how to control the vehicle information display. The OK button changes the audio source and the buttons also control voice recognition manual mode. The OK button can be used to change the audio source when the audio screen is displayed. The buttons can be used when controlling voice recognition prompts manually. For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle is placed in the ON position the vehicle information display may display the following screens (if so equipped):
- Drive Computer — Speed, Trip Distance & Time, Fuel Economy
- Audio
- Driving Aids
- Tire Pressure
- Settings
- Warnings*
*Warnings will only be displayed if there are any present.
To control what items are displayed in the vehicle information display,
RESETTING THE DRIVE COMPUTER
The drive computer is divided across three screens:
- Speed
- Trip Distance & Time
- Fuel Economy
- Press the or buttons until the desired drive computer screen is displayed.
- Press the OK button to bring up the drive computer Reset menu.
- Use the or to select the desired option. Then press the OK button:
- “Cancel” — returns to the previous screen without resetting the trip computer.
- Drive computer value — resets only the displayed drive computer value.
- “Average Speed” – resets the average speed of the selected drive computer screen.
- “Distance & Time” – reset the distance and time of the selected drive computer screen.
- “Fuel Economy” – resets the fuel economy of the selected drive computer screen.
- “All” — resets all linked drive computer values. This includes distance & time, average fuel economy, and average speed information.
OIL CONTROL SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The oil control system can be accessed in the Maintenance portion of the vehicle information display settings. Engine oil information informs the distance to the oil change. Never exceed one year or 7,500 miles (12,000 km) between oil change intervals for the 2.0L 4-cylinder (KR20DDET engine model) or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between oil change intervals for the 2.5L 4-cylinder (PR25DD engine model).
| Display when the ignition is ON | Display timing | Action Required |
| Engine Oil Service due in xxx kilometers | The remaining oil life is less than 940 miles (1500 km). | Plan to have your vehicle serviced. |
| Service due now | The remaining oil life is 0 miles (0 km). | Have your vehicle serviced within two weeks or less than 500 miles
(800 km). |
The oil change interval cannot be adjusted manually.
The distance to oil change interval is calculated depending on the driving conditions and set automatically by the oil control system. A reminder will be displayed when approaching the end of the service interval.
When the Factory Reset option is selected in the vehicle information display, the oil control system will also be reset to the initial value. Please change the engine oil when Factory Reset is selected.
CAUTION
If the oil replacement indicator is displayed, change the engine oil within two weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km). Operating the vehicle with deteriorated oil can damage the engine.
To reset the oil control system:
- Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
- Press the buttons located on the steering wheel until “Settings” displays in the vehicle information display. Use to select “Maintenance”. Then, press the OK button.
- Select “Oil Control System” and press the OK button.
- Press the OK button according to the reset instructions displayed at the bottom of the “Oil Control System” maintenance screen.
- For additional information, refer to the separate maintenance booklet.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the information displayed in the vehicle information display. It also allows you to change vehicle functions:
- VDC
- Driver Assistance
- Clock
- Meter Settings
- Vehicle Settings
- Maintenance
- Alarm
- Tire Pressures
- Unit
- Language
- Factory Reset
VDC
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
| Menu item | Explanation |
| VDC | Allows the user turn the VDC system on or off. |
Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
| Menu item | Explanation | ||
| Driving Aids | Displays available driving aids. | ||
| Emergency Brake | Displays available emergency brake options. | ||
| Front | Allows the user to turn the emergency braking system on or off. | ||
| Rear | Allows the user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. | ||
| Lane | Displays available lane options. | ||
| Lane (LDW) | Allows the user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. | ||
| Blind Spot | Displays available emergency brake options. | ||
| Blind Spot (BSW) | Allows the user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. | ||
| Indicator Brightness | Allows users to change the brightness of the side indicator. | ||
| Driver Attention | Allows users to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness on or off. | ||
| Parking Aids | Displays available parking aids. | ||
| Cross Traffic | Allows users to turn the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system on or off. | ||
| Rear Sensor | Allows users to turn the rear sonar on or off. | ||
| Display | Allows users to turn the display on or off. | ||
| Volume | Allows the user to set the parking sensor volume to High/Med./Low. | ||
| Range | Allows users to set the distance sensor range to Far/Mid./Near. | ||
| Chassis Control | Displays available chassis control options. | ||
| Trace Control | Allows users to turn the Intelligent Trace Control system on or off. | ||
Clock
| Menu item | Explanation |
| Clock | Allows users to adjust the clock settings and time within the vehicle information display. Adjustments that can be made include manually setting the time, 12H/24H format, Daylight Saving Time, and time zone. The clock can also be set within the center display. For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual. |
Meter Settings
The meter settings menu allows the user to customize the information that appears in the vehicle information display.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
| Menu item | Explanation | |
| Main Menu Selection | Displays available screens that can be shown in the vehicle information display. | |
| Speed | Allows users to turn the speedometer screen on or off in the vehicle information display. | |
| Trip | Allows users to turn the trip computer on or off in the vehicle information display. | |
| Fuel Economy | Allows users to turn the fuel economy screen on or off in the vehicle information display. | |
| Audio | Allows users to turn the audio controls screen on or off in the vehicle information display. | |
| Driving Aids | Allows users to turn the driving aids screen on or off in the vehicle information display. | |
| Tire pressures | Allows users to turn the tire pressure screen on or off in the vehicle information display. | |
| Welcome Effect | Displays the available welcome effect settings. | |
| Dial Effect | Allows users to turn the dial effect on or off. | |
| Display Effect | Allows users to turn the display effect on or off. | |
| Light/Wiper | Displays the available light and wiper guidance settings. | |
| Light Guidance | Allows users to turn the light mode guidance on or off. | |
| Wiper Guidance | Allows users to turn the wiper mode guidance on or off. | |
Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
| Menu item | Explanation | ||
| Lighting | Displays the available lighting options. | ||
| Welcome Light | Allows users to turn the welcome light on or off. | ||
| Auto Room Lamp | Allows users to turn the interior light timer on or off. | ||
| Light Sensitivity | Allows users to change when the auto lights activate based on exterior brightness. | ||
| Light Off Delay | Allows users to change the length of time the exterior lights remain on. | ||
| Turn indicator | Displays the available turn indicator options. | ||
| 3 Flash Pass | Allows users to turn the 3 flash passes on or off. | ||
| Locking | Displays the available locking options. | ||
| I-Key Door Lock | Allows the user to turn the I-Key door lock on or off. When on, the request switch on the door is activated. | ||
| Selective Unlock | Allows users to turn selective unlock on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked after the door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 60 seconds. When this item is turned off, all the doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once. | ||
| Auto Door Unlock | Displays the auto door unlock options. | ||
| Off | Doors will have to be manually unlocked. | ||
| Ignition OFF | Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off. | ||
| Shift to Park | Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into Park. | ||
| Answer Back Horn | Allows the user to turn to answer back horn on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators will flash twice when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key. | ||
| Menu item | Explanation | |
| Wipers | Displays the available wiper options. | |
| Speed Dependent | Allows users to turn the wiper with speed on or off. | |
| Rear Door Alert | Displays the available Rear Door Alert options. For additional information, see “Rear Door Alert” | |
| Horn & Alert | When selected, the alert is displayed and the horn sounds. | |
| Alert Only | When selected, only the alert is displayed. | |
| OFF | When selected, no alert or horn will be active. | |
| Remote Start | Allows users to turn the Remote Engine Start on or off. When turned on, the engine can be started remotely. | |
Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits, and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.
| Menu item | Explanation | |
| Maintenance | Displays various maintenance reminder options. | |
| Oil Control System | Allows users to reset the current interval. This should only be done after completing oil change maintenance. | |
| Oil Filter | Allows users to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one. | |
| Tire | Allows users to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one. | |
| Other | Allows users to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one. | |
Alarm
The alarms menu allows the user to set various alerts.
| Menu item | Explanation |
| Timer Alert | Allows users to set the timer alert for a specific interval. |
| Phone | Allows users to turn the phone alert on or off. |
| Allows users to turn the mail alert on or off. |
Tire Pressures
The TPMS settings menu allows the user to change the tire pressure units displayed in the vehicle information display.
| Menu item | Explanation | |
| Tire Pressures | Displays available tire pressure settings. | |
| Tire Pressure Unit | Allows users to select the tire pressure units that will display in the vehicle information display. | |
Unit
The units menu allows the user to change the units shown in the vehicle information display. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
| Menu item | Explanation |
| Mileage | Allows users to select different mileage display units. |
| Tire Pressures | Allows users to select different pressure display units. |
| Temperature | Allows users to select different temperature display units. |
Language
The language menu allows the user to change the languages displayed in the vehicle information display.
| Menu item | Explanation |
| Language | Displays available language options for the vehicle information display. |
Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows the user to restore the vehicle information display settings to factory status.
FAQ
What is the Vehicle Information Display in the Nissan Altima 2022?
The Vehicle Information Display (VID) is a standard feature in all trims of the Nissan Altima 2022. It is a 5-inch (13 cm) Type A display located in the center of the instrument cluster.
What information does the VID provide?
The VID provides drivers with vital information such as vehicle speed, fuel economy, trip computer, tire pressure monitoring system, and more.
Can the display be customized?
Yes, the display can be customized to show the information that is most relevant to the driver.
Is the display easy to read?
Yes, the display is designed for easy readability.
What safety features are integrated into the VID?
The VID includes advanced safety features such as the RearView Monitor, providing a real-time view of the area behind the vehicle while reversing. Nissan’s Intelligent Driver Alertness system is also available, which can detect and notify the driver if they display signs of drowsiness.
Is the VID available in all trims of the Nissan Altima 2022?
Yes, the VID is a standard feature in all trims of the Nissan Altima 2022.
Can the VID be turned off?
No, the VID cannot be turned off.
Does the VID show information about the audio system?
Yes, the VID displays information about the audio system, including the current song or radio station.
Is the VID touch screen?
No, the VID is not a touch screen.
Can the VID display navigation information?
No, the VID does not display navigation information. However, the Altima’s infotainment system provides navigation.
Can the VID display phone information?
No, the VID does not display phone information. However, the Altima’s infotainment system provides phone connectivity.
Does the VID provide real-time fuel economy data?
Yes, the VID provides real-time fuel economy data.
Can the VID display multiple screens at once?
No, the VID displays one screen at a time.
Can the driver customize the alertness settings of the Intelligent Driver Alertness system?
Yes, the driver can customize the alertness settings of the Intelligent Driver Alertness system.
Is the VID available in other Nissan models?
Yes, the VID is available in other Nissan models, such as the Sentra and Versa.
How do I switch between trip and total mileage on a Nissan Altima odometer display?
To switch between trip and total mileage on a Nissan Altima’s odometer display, simply press the button labeled “Trip” or “ODO/Trip” on the instrument cluster. This button allows you to toggle between the two display modes.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Nissan ALTIMA 2022 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://www.nissanusa.com/owners/ownership/manuals-guides.html
2023 Nissan Altima Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)