Overview

The Altima is a mid-size car currently being manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the "bloodline" that began with the Nissan Bluebird in 1957. It is larger, has more features, and is more expensive than the Nissan Sentra compact car; but is cheaper, less luxuriously appointed, and offers less powerful engines than the Nissan Maxima sports sedan. It competes with the Honda Accord, Mazda6, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion and Hyundai Sonata.

In addition to North America, the Altima is available in the Middle East. In other markets, Nissan sells a related midsize sedan called the Nissan Teana built on the same FF-L platform.

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Automatic operation (AUTO)
The AUTO mode may be used all year around as the system automatically controls constant temperature, air flow distribution and fan speed. To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the fa ...

Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
Pulling a stuck vehicle Do not use the hook (if so equipped) to tow the vehicle. WARNING: - Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. - Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to ex ...

Audio main operation
Head unit: The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and high frequency ranges automatically in both radio reception and CD playback. ON·OFF/Volume control: Place the ignition switch in the A ...