Nissan Altima Owners Manual: 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.

vents. - Air flows from center and side
vents.

and side  - Air flows from center
and side vents and foot outlets.

outlets. - Air flows mainly from foot
outlets.

outlets and - Air flows from defroster
outlets and foot outlets.

defroster - 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 b


Air recirculation b

On position (Indicator light on):

Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.

Press the when: 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 or normal heater or air conditioner operation.

Air conditioner button


Air conditioner button

Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position and press 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, press the button again.

The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.

Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch

For more information about the rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) 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)
    1. Fan speed control / system OFF dial / air conditioning (A/C) button 2. Air flow control buttons 3. Temperature control dial / MAX A/C button 4. Air recirculation button 5. Rear window defro ...

    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 ...

    Other materials:

    P0102, P0103 MAF sensor
    Description The mass air flow sensor (1) is placed in the stream of intake air. It measures the intake flow rate by measuring a part of the entire intake flow. The mass air flow sensor controls the temperature of the hot wire to a certain amount. The heat generated by the hot wire is reduced a ...

    Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped
    Forward and backward Pull the center of the bar up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat in position. Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the le ...

    On-vehicle repair
    POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH Removal and Installation REMOVAL 1. Remove the power window main switch finisher (2). Refer to INT-12, "Removal and Installation". 2. Power window main switch (1) is removed from power window main switch finisher (2) using a suitable tool (A). CAUTION: ...