Controls
Fan Control
The fan control is used to turn the fan on and off and to adjust its speed.
Air direction control buttons
The air direction control buttons are used to select the air vents.
MAX A/C (maximum air conditioning) - Air flows through the center and side vents with maximum cooling.
Air flows through the
center and side vents.
Air flows through the
center and side vents and the floor vents.
Air flows mainly through
the floor vents.
Air flows through the
defroster and floor vents.
Air flows mainly through
the defroster vents.
Temperature Control
The temperature control lets you adjust the temperature of the air flowing through the vents. To decrease the temperature, turn the control to the left. To increase the temperature, turn the control to the right.
Recirculation button
Recirculation Mode On (indicator on)
Air recirculates within the passenger compartment.
Press the button
To
turn on recirculation mode:
- when driving on a dusty road;
- to prevent exhaust gases from entering the passenger compartment (when driving in heavy traffic);
- to achieve maximum cooling of the passenger compartment when the air conditioning is operating.
Recirculation Mode Off (indicator off): Outside air enters the passenger compartment and flows out through the selected vent.
Turn recirculation mode off when using the heater or air conditioner under normal conditions.
A/C Button
Start the engine, set the fan control to the desired speed and press the
button to
turn the air conditioning on. The indicator lights up to show the air conditioning is operating. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again.
.
The air conditioning cooling function can only be activated when the engine is running.
Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger Switch (if equipped)
For more information on the rear window and outside mirror defogger switch (if equipped), refer to the "Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger Switch" section of the "Controls and Instruments" chapter of this manual.
Test yourself
A quick Nissan Altima quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.