2009 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 176

- Air flows from center and side vents and foot outlets. - Air flows mainly from foot outlets. - Air flows from defroster outlets and foot outlets. - Air flows mainly from defroster outlets. Use the off position for normal heater or air conditioner operation. button to the OFF position 1. Press the 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. Air conditioner button The button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner. Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position and push 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, push the button again. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. 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. Ventilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators. 1. Press the 2. Press the button to the OFF position. air flow control button. Air recirculation button On position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the 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. Rear window defroster switch For more information about the rear window defroster switch, see "Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch" in the "Instruments and controls" section of this manual. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets. 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. 4-12 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems