Nissan Altima: 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 heating.
2. Press the 
air flow control
button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators.
1. Press the button to the OFF
position.
2. Press the 
air flow control
button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Press the defrost/defog button
.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position.
● To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to the highest setting and the temperature control to the full HOT position.
● When the 
position is
selected, the air
conditioner automatically turns on (the indicator
light on the 
button will come on)
if the outside temperature is more than 36°F
(2°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps
defog the windshield. The 
mode
automatically
turns off, allowing outside air to
be drawn into the passenger compartment
to further improve the defogging performance.
Bi-level heating
The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the side and center vents and to the front and rear floor outlets.
1. Press the 
button to the OFF
position.
2. Press the 
air flow control
button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired
position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield.
1. Press the 
air flow control
button.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired
position between the middle and the
hot position.
● When the position is
selected, the air
conditioner automatically turns on if the outside
temperature is more than 36°F (2°C).
The indicator light on the A/C button will
come on. This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The
mode automatically turns off, allowing outside
air to be drawn into the passenger
compartment to further improve the defogging
performance.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation.
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 conditioner operation
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired position, and push in the button to
activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner
is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions
are ...
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Unfolding the skibag and loading skis
WARNING
The skibag is designed for up to four pairs of
skis. Do not load the skibag with any other
objects.
Always fasten the skibag securely. In an
accident, an unfastened ski bag can cau ...
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat
The indicator lamp flashes or
lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h ...
Steering wheel keypad
Standard steering wheel keypad
1 - Left/right arrow keys: A short press moves between preset radio stations
or tracks on a disc. Press and hold to search within tracks or to tune to the next/prev ...
