2012 NISSAN Altima - Manual Climate Controls

Manual Climate Controls (if so equipped)
This is the climate control panel for adjusting air flow, fan speed and temperature inside the cabin. The FAN SPEED CONTROL Dial regulates fan speed at various settings. Turn left for slower speeds, or right for higher speeds. Turn the dial all the way to the left, to turn the system OFF.
Press the A/C Button, in the middle of the TEMPERATURE CONTROL Dial, to turn the A/C ON or OFF.
Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL Dial to the left for cooler, or to the right for warmer air.
Use the AIR FLOW CONTROL buttons to select air flow outlets. Refer to the pictograms for the various air flow combinations.
• Air will flow from center and side vents,
• From center, side and foot vents,
• Mainly from foot vents,
• From the defroster and foot vents,
• Mainly from the defroster vents.

For quick cooling when the temperature is high, press the button in the center, marked MAX A/C.
Note: in hot or humid conditions, a visible mist may be seen coming from the vents. This does not indicate a malfunction.
To defrost or defog front and side windows, press the FRONT WINDOW DEFROST button. The indicator light will illuminate and air flow will be directed to the front and side windows. The A/C automatically activates when you select the Defrost mode and the outside temperature is above 36 degrees. This helps dehumidify the cabin and clear the windshield faster.
Now turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL Dial to a setting that will best meet weather conditions. For windshield deicing, your dial should be turned to maximum heat. Also, using the FAN SPEED CONTROL Dial, turn your fan speed to high.
To defrost or defog the rear window and, if so equipped, the outside mirrors; push the REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER switch. The indicator light will illuminate. After defrosting, push to turn OFF. If not turned OFF manually, this feature will automatically deactivate in 15 minutes.
To recirculate air inside your vehicle, press this AIR RECIRCULATION button, its indicator will light up. This helps A/C efficiency and helps block outside odors from entering the cabin. You will only be able to activate the air recirculation feature when non-defroster air flow settings are selected. Press again, to turn OFF the recirculation feature and allow fresh air from the outside to be drawn into your vehicle.
Please be aware that while in Defrost modes, the Air Recirculation feature will not activate. Allowing outside air to enter the vehicle further improves defogging performance.