Is Cruise Control Bad for Your Nissan Altima?

Nope! Cruise control is not bad for a Nissan Altima. The Nissan Altima has a cruise control feature that allows driving at a speed between 25 – 89 mph without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. 

Where is the Cruise Control on the Nissan Altima?

The cruise control feature on the Nissan Altima is located on the steering wheel-mounted controls on the right side of the steering wheel. The Nissan Altima also has an intelligent cruise control (ICC) feature that uses radar to maintain a set distance between the Altima and the vehicle ahead. There are no known negative effects of using cruise control on a Nissan Altima.

How do I adjust the speed while using cruise control?

To adjust the speed of your cruise control in a Nissan Altima, you can follow these steps:

1. Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
2. Push the SET/COAST button on the left side of the steering wheel.
3. Release the SET/COAST button.
4. The cruise control system will maintain the set speed until you cancel it by pressing the CANCEL button or by applying the brakes.

Alternatively, you can use the RES/ACC button to increase or decrease the set speed while the cruise control is active. 

• Pressing the RES/ACC button will increase the set speed in increments of 1 mph while pressing and holding the button will increase the set speed in increments of 5 mph.
• Pressing the SET/COAST button will decrease the set speed in increments of 1 mph while pressing and holding the button will decrease the set speed in increments of 5 mph.

Can I turn off cruise control in my Nissan Altima to go off-roading?

Yes, you can turn off the cruise control in your Nissan Altima to go off-roading. To turn off the cruise control, you can follow one of these two options:

1. Press the CANCEL button on the steering wheel to turn off the cruise control system.
2. You can press the OFF button on the steering wheel to turn off the cruise control system completely.

Remember that turning off the cruise control system will not affect the vehicle’s ability to go off-roading. Just make sure you drive at a safe and appropriate speed for the terrain and conditions. And be aware of any obstacles or hazards on the off-road trail—drive with caution.

What To Do if Your Cruise Control is Not Working

If your Nissan Altima’s cruise control is not working, it may be due to a failed control module, sensor or switch issues, or throttle actuation problems. Contact your Nissan dealership to have it serviced as soon as possible.