NISSAN 2009 Xterra - Manual (Page 151)

The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
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. Press the button. The indicator light
on the button will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
● For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the button to
the ON position. The indicator light on
the
button will come on. Be sure to
return the to the OFF position for nor-
mal cooling. The indicator light on the
button will go off. You may also select MAX
A/C for quick cooling.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify the air.
1. Press the air flow control button.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Press the button. The indicator light
comes on.
When the or positions are se-
lected, the air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if
the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C).
The air conditioning system will continue to op-
erate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF, the
air conditioner is turned OFF, or the vehicle is
shut off, even if a position other than the
air
flow control button is selected. This dehumidifies
the air which helps defog the windshield.
The
mode automatically turns off, allowing
outside air to be drawn into the passenger com-
partment to further improve the defogging perfor-
mance.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Operating tips
● Keep the windows closed while the air con-
ditioner is in operation.
● After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot
air from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
● The air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
● If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and dial
positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating,
cooling or defrosting. For additional information
on heating and cooling, see “Heater and air con-
ditioner” in this section”. The air recirculation
(
) button should always be in the OFF
position for heating and defrosting.
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