Nissan Altima: Controls
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.
Air flow control buttons
The air flow control buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets.
MAX
A/C
— Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling.
— Air flows from center and
side
vents.
— Air flows from center and side
vents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot
outlets.
— Air flows from defroster
outlets
and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from
defroster
outlets.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. To increase the temperature, turn the dial to the right.
Air recirculation button
On position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Press the 
button to the on
position when:
● driving on a dusty road.
● to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment.
● for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner.
Off position (Indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlet.
Use the off position for normal heater or air conditioner operation.
Air conditioner button
The button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner.
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired position and push the 
button to
turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light
comes on when the air conditioner is operating.
To turn off the air conditioner, push the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.
Rear window defroster switch For more information about the rear window defroster switch, see “Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
Heater and air conditioner (manual)
(if so equipped)
WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function operates
only when the engine is running.
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in ...
Heater operation
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost
outlets and the side vent outlets.
1. Press the button to the OFF
position
for normal h ...
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To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills t ...
Electronic parking brake system warning
The brake system warning light flashes when the electronic parking
brake system is malfunctioning. If the warning light flashes, promptly park in a
safe location as soon as possible and contact yo ...
Window curtain air bags
The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head, but not chest or
arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curta ...
