Nissan Altima Quiz
Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems

Using the Air Conditioner

In this manual: Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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Start the engine, turn the fan speed control to the desired setting, then press thele climatiseur.to turn on
the air conditioner.

When the air conditioner is on, the heater also provides cooling and dehumidification.

The air conditioning cooling function can only be activated when the engine is running.

Cooling

In this mode, air is cooled and dehumidified.

  1. Press the buttondésactiverto
    turn off this function.
  2. Press thecommandeair direction control button.
  3. Turn the fan control to the desired speed.
  4. Press the buttontémoin. The
    indicator light comes on.
  5. Turn the temperature control to the desired position.
  • In very hot weather, you can cool the cabin quickly by pressing therecirculationto activate
    recirculation. Presspour
    to return to normal cooling mode.

    MAX A/C mode can be used to cool the cabin quickly.

Dehumidified Heating

In this mode, air is heated and dehumidified.

  1. Press the buttondésactiverto
    turn off this function.
  2. Press thecommandeair direction control button.
  3. Turn the fan control to the desired speed.
  4. Press the buttontémoin. The
    indicator light comes on.
  5. Turn the temperature control to the desired position.

Dehumidified Defogging

This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.

  1. Press thecommandeair direction control button.
  2. Turn the fan control to the desired speed.
  • When you select the, le climatiseur seor
    met en marche automatiquement (le témoin, the air conditioner
    turns on automatically (the indicator light may come on or stay off) if the outside temperature is above 2 °C (36 °F). Air is then dehumidified to prevent fogging on the windshield.

    Air recirculation (est)
    is automatically turned off, allowing outside air to enter the cabin to speed up defogging.

  • The air conditioner always operates inallumé oumode, whether or not the indicator light is
    on.
  1. Turn the temperature control to the desired position.

Driving tips

  • When the air conditioner is on, keep the windows and the clear sunroof closed.
  • If the vehicle has been parked in the sun, drive for two or three minutes with all windows open to release hot air from the cabin. Then close the windows.

    The air conditioner will then cool the cabin more quickly.

  • Run the air conditioner for about 10 consecutive minutes at least once a month. This keeps the system lubricated and helps prevent air conditioner failure.
  • A visible mist may come out of the vents in hot, humid weather because the air is cooled very quickly. This mist does not indicate a malfunction.
  • If the engine coolant temperature gauge is above the normal range, turn off the air conditioner. See the "If the Engine Overheats" section in the "In Case of Emergency" chapter.

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