Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2025 Owners Manual: 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 speed 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 vents.
1. Press the
button to the off
position.
2. Press the
air flow control
button.
3. Turn the
fan speed 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 speed 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 speed 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 if the
outside temperature is more than 36ºF
(2ºC). 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. The recirculation
mode cannot be activated in the
position.
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 speed 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 speed 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 36ºF
(2ºC). 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
Air conditioner operation