2009 NISSAN ALTIMA mirror

indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
●For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in
this section.This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates the direction of the vehicle’s heading.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described in the
chart below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Push and hold
the
button for about:Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
5 secondsCompass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
9 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.

Coupe shown, sedan similar
WPD0126
MIRRORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-29
REVIEW COPY—2009 Altima(alt)
Owners Manual—USA_English(nna)
09/08/08—debbie


button. The indicator light will turn off.To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the
button again. The indicator light will
turn on.
For information on HomeLinkUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLinkUniversal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
For information on the compass and outside tem-
perature display, see “Compass and outside
temperature display” in the “Instrument and con-
trols” section of this manual.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
2or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
LPD0346

— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
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.
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 pas-
senger compartment.
●for maximum cooling when using the air con-
ditioner.
Off position (Indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart-
ment and distributed through the selected outlet.Use the off position for normal heater or air con-
ditioner operation.
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 oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Rear window defroster switch
For more information about the rear window de-
froster switch, see “Rear window and outside
mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost
outlets.1. Press the
button to the OFF position
for normal heating.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center ventilators.
1. Press the
button to the OFF position.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
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 posi-
tion.
4-12Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
REVIEW COPY—2009 Altima(alt)
Owners Manual—USA_English(nna)
09/08/08—debbie


to
turn the system on. The indicator light in the
button will illuminate.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or right
to set the desired temperature.
●To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the manual fan control to HI.
●As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
auto mode.●When the
control is activated, the air
conditioner will automatically be turned on at
outside temperatures above 36°F (2°C) .
This dehumidifies the air which helps defog
the windshield. The air recirculation mode
automatically turns off, allowing outside air
to be drawn into the passenger compart-
ment to further improve the defogging per-
formance.
Rear window defroster switch
For more information about the rear window de-
froster switch, see “Rear window and outside
mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Turn the fan control dialleft or right to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the
/OFF button to turn the system
off.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Push the air recirculation buttonto recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator
light on the switch will come on.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF or
mode.
Air flow control
Push the air flow control buttons to manually
control air flow and select the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and foot
outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.
To turn system off
Press the/OFF button.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-19
REVIEW COPY—2009 Altima(alt)
Owners Manual—USA_English(nna)
09/08/08—debbie


Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*1
Headlight assembly *2
Low (Halogen) 55 H11
Low (Xenon) 35 D2R
High 65 H9
Park 27 168
Turn 8 3457NAK
Sidemarker
Sedan 5 168
Coupe 5 W5W
Front fog light (if so equipped) *
255 H11
Step light — 194
Rear combination light
Tail/Stop 8/27 3157K
Turn 27 3156
Backup (reversing)
Sedan 18 921
Coupe 13 912
License plate light *
25 W5W
High-mounted stop light *2
Inside (coupe) — LED
Inside (sedan) 18 921
Spoiler (if so equipped) — LED
Front map light 8 B5
Rear map light 8 B5
Trunk light 3.4 158
Vanity mirror light — HTU–14v
Glove box light *
2——
*1Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
*
2See a NISSAN dealer for assistance.
8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
REVIEW COPY—2009 Altima(alt)
Owners Manual—USA_English(nna)
09/08/08—debbie