2014 NISSAN ALTIMA climate control

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
PADDLE SHIFTERS*
WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER SWITCH
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
MENU BUTTON STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR
AUDIO* / BLUETOOTH
® / VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CRUISE CONTROL
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL*
TRIP COMPUTER RESET SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM CONTROLS VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH*
TRUN
k
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PENER RELEASE SWITCH
WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
TILT / TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN*
FUEL-FILLER DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE*
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT*
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY SCREEN*
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
USB/iPOD
® JAC
k
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OWER OUTLET*
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
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ext Messaging (if so equipped) .......................................
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RearV

iew Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) ..
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Blind Spot W

arning (BSW) System (if so equipped) .....................
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Lane Departure W

arning (LDW) System (if so equipped) .................
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Heated Steering W

heel (if so equipped) ................................
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SSENTIAL INFORMATION
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ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert
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Loose Fuel Cap

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Fuel-filler Door

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Cloc

k Set/Adjustment
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FI

RST DRIVE FEATURES
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ISSAN Intelligent k
ey® System.......................................8
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runk Lid Release
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ower Seat Adjustments (if so equipped)
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Outside Mirror Control Switc

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arting/Stopping the Engine
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Headlight Control Switc

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indshield Wiper and Washer Switch
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Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped)............................13


FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ........14
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SB/Aux Jack and iPod® Interface (if so equipped)......................15
Cruise Control (if so equipped).......................................16
S

YSTEM GUIDE
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ehicle Information Display
...........................................17


Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System.................................18



System Operating T
ips ...........................................
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Bluetooth
® System without Navigation (if so equipped) ..................19


Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) .....................20
Navigation System (if so equipped)

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HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped).......................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety
information and system operation limitations.
•

A
cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while
driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
•

Children
12 and under should always ride in the rear seat
properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to
their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
For more information, refer to the “Safety –– Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system (section 1)” , the “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the
“Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.
To view detailed
instructional videos, go to
www.nissanownersinfo.mobi/
2014/altima
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TEXT MESSAGING* (if so equipped)
Text messages are only displayed if the vehicle speed
is less than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
This system allows for sending and receiving of text
messages through the vehicle interface.
Using predefined or custom mess ages, send a text
to a name, phone number or previous incoming,
outgoing or missed call stored in your Bluetooth
®
Hands-free Phone System.
The text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the control panel display scr\
een.
This feature is not supported by all phones. See your phone’s Owner’s Manual for details and
also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
*Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech.” Some of the applications and features, such as social
networking and texting may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using these features.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
New system features
REARVIEW MONITOR WITH MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD)
(if so equipped)
When the shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE)
position, the front display will automatically change to
show the rearview area
01 directly behind the vehicle.
With the shift lever in the R (REVERSE) position,

press the CAMERA button
02 to change the

camera to rear wide view 03.
The colored lines on the display screen indicate
approximate distances to objects.



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Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Y
ellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft
(2 m) and 10 ft (3 m)
MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD) (if so equipped)
The MOD system helps inform the driver of moving
objects in the rear view or rear wide view.
The system will operate when the shift lever is in the
R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle is driven at
speeds of approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h) or less.
If the MOD system detects moving objects, a yellow
frame
04 will be displayed on the camera image and a chime sounds.
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When the following are displayed:



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Blue M

OD icon
05; the system is active.



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Gray M

OD icon; the system is not active.



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No M

OD icon; the system is off. The indicator will
also be off if all of the warning systems are
deactivated using the settings menu.
The MOD system will not operate if the trunk is open.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The BSW system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.
The system will operate when the vehicle is driven
at speeds of approximately 20 MPH (32 km/h)
and above.
When the system detects a vehicle in the detection
zone, the blind spot indicator light
01, located near

the outside mirrors, will illuminate. If the turn signal
is then activated, the system chimes twice and the
blind spot indicator light flashes to alert the driver.
The blind spot indicator light continues to flash until
the detected vehicle leaves the detection zone.
Push the warning systems switch 02 to temporarily

turn the system off. When the system is off, the
indicator light
03 on the switch is off. The indicator light will also be off if all of the warning

systems are deactivated using the settings menu.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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first drive features
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTE M
The NISSAN Intelligent key® system allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and remotely start the engine. It is important to
make sure the Intelligent
k
ey is with you (that is, in your poc
ket or purse).
REMOTE ENGINE START* (if so equipped)
The remote start operating range is approximately 200 ft (60 m) from
the vehicle. The effective operating range may be shorter if there are
walls or other obstructions between the key and the vehicle.
For remote start to function the vehicle must be in P (PARK) with the
ignition off and all doors must be closed and locked. Please see your
Owner’s Manual for additional information.
To start your vehicle remotely:



1.

Press the button 01.



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ithin 5 seconds press and hold the engine start
button 02 for at least 2 seconds.
The engine will start and the parking lights will turn on.
Automatic climate control will begin heating or cooling the vehicle depe\
nding on the
outside temperature.
The engine will run for 10 minutes and then turn off.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to extend the time for an additional 1 0-minute period.



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After two remote st
arts the ignition switch must be cycled before remote start can be
used again.
To start driving, depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch START/STOP button.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS (if so equipped)
01 AUTO BUTTON/DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
The auto mode may be used year-round. Press the AUTO button to turn the
system on and the system will automatically control the inside temperatu\
re
(automatic cooling and/or dehumidified heating), air flow distribu\
tion and fan speed.
Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial to the left for cooler air or right for \
warmer air.
02 D UAL BUTTON/PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Press the
D UAL button to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off. This
will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independently from the driver’s
side by turning the passenger’s side temperature control dial.
Turn the passenger’s side temperature control dial left for cooler air or right for warmer \
air.
03 DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Press the defroster control button to turn the system on. The A/C automatically turns on
when the defroster mode is selected. This feature removes humidity from the air.
Turn the temperature control dial 01 to set the desired temperature.
To defrost the front and side windows, set the temperature control 01 and fan speed

control 06 to their maximum settings.
04 REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR (if so equipped) DEFROSTER SWITCH

Press the rear window defroster switch
to turn the system on or off.
This function automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
05 ON•OFF BUTTON

Press the button to turn the system on or off.
06 FAN SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS
Press the left button to decrease fan speed or the right
button to increase fan speed.
07 MODE BUTTON

Press the MODE button
to cycle through the following air flow outlets:



Air flows from the center and side vents.



Air flows from the center , side and foot vents.



Air flows mainly from the foot vents.



Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
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first drive features
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FM/AM/SiriusXM®* SATELLITE RADIO WITH CD PLAYER
(if so equipped)
01 P OWER BUTTON/VOL (volume) CONTROL KNOB To turn the system on or off, press the POWE R
button.
To increase or decrease the volume, turn the VO L control dial right or left.
02 TUNE•SCROLL KNOB/ENTER•AUDIO BUTTON To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE•SCROLL
dial left or right.
Press the ENTER•AUDIO button to go to the audio settings screen.
03 SEEK BUTTONS To tune and stop at the next or previous broadcast station, press the seek buttons or .
For satellite radio, to switch to the first channel of the previous or next category,

press the seek buttons
or .
To change tracks on a CD, press the seek buttons or .
To fast forward or rewind a track on a CD, press and hold the seek buttons or .
08 A/C BUTTON
Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioner system on or off. This system helps cool
and dehumidify the air inside the cabin and defog the windows.
09 FRESH AIR INTAKE BUTTON
Press the fresh air int ake button
to draw outside air into the passenger compartment.

The indicator light on the button will illuminate.
10 AIR RECIRCULATION BUTTON
Press the air recirculation button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The

indicator light on the button will come on. This system is used to avoid certain outside
odors and helps to adjust the inside vehicle temperature more effectivel\
y.
The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the climate control s\
ystem is in the
front defrosting mode
or the front defrosting and foot vent mode
.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” \
of your
Owner’s Manual.
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USB/AUX JACK AND iPOD® INTERFACE (if so equipped)
The USB/Aux input jack
01 is located on the center

console beneath the heater and air conditioner
controls inside the storage box.
When a compatible USB memory device, iPod® or
auxiliary device is plugged into the USB/Aux jack,
compatible audio files stored on the device can be
played through the vehicle’s audio system.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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04 ST ATION MEMORY KEYS
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band, six for the AM band and eighteen for

satellite radio.
To store a station in a preset, you must first select a radio band by pressing the \
FM•AM
button
05 or SXM button 06, then tune to the desired FM, AM or XM satellite
radio station.
Now select and hold the desired st ation memory key (1-6) 04 until the preset number is

updated on the display and a beep is heard. Programming is now complete.\
To retrieve a previously set station, select the radio band where the preset was stored
then select the corresponding station memory key (1-6).
*SiriusXM® Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with an optional s\
atellite radio subscription service.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” \
of your
Owner’s Manual.
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