2014 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 194

CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed. Air recirculation button On position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the button to the ON position when: 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. Air flow control buttons The air flow control buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets. ● 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 for normal heater or air conditioner operation. 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. button to the OFF position 1. Press the for normal heating. 2. Press the air flow control button. MAX - Air flows from center and side A/C vents with maximum cooling. - Air flows from center and side vents. - 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. Air conditioner button Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the button to desired position and press the 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. 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. 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. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-25