1999 NISSAN QUEST engine

Operating Tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This improves defrosting/defogging op-
eration.
Bi-level heating/cooling
The bi-level mode directs air to the side and
center vents and to the front and rear floor
outlets.
Bi-level is also a cooling mode when high
sun load conditions are present with cool
temperatures.
With the A/C system in operation, this mode
can be used to cool the passenger's or
driver's feet under high temperature condi-
tions.
With the A/C system in operation under high
temperature conditions, improved cooling
can be obtained by moving the air control
dial to the MAX A/C position.
1. Move the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windshield. This mode directs air to the
defroster and the front and rear floor outlets.
Rear passenger heat is provided by the
front system through floor outlets located
under both front seats.
1. Move the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
When the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illu-
minate) if the outside temperature is
more than 45ÉF (7ÉC). 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 compartment which
helps defog the windshield.
Operating tips
cClear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and air inlet in front of the
windshield. This improves heater op-
eration.
cTo defog the side windows more effec-
tively when in bi-level or ventilation
mode, close the center vent and direct
the side vents toward the side windows.
cA slight delay may be experienced when
changing air control buttons. This is not a
problem, it is only the system motors and
solenoids switching from one outlet to
another.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (one to four) position, and select
an air control position before pushing in the
air conditioner button to activate the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is on,
cooling and dehumidifying functions are
added to the heater operation.
WARNING
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
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NOTE: When switching air flow outlets, the
A/C system remains activated unless the
A/C button is pressed to the OFF position.
The indicator light on the A/C button re-
mains illuminated unless the button is
pressed to the OFF position, or the OFF air
control position is selected.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Move the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.
3. Push the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light comes on.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
cFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, move the air control dial
to the MAX A/C position. Be sure to
return the air control dial to the
po-
sition for normal cooling.
cOpening the windows helps to vent heat
buildup when parked in the sun.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Move the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.
3. Push the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light comes on.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows
and dehumidify.
1. Move the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
When the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illu-
minate) if the outside temperature is
more than 45ÉF (7ÉC). 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 compartment which
helps defog the windshield.
Operating tips
cKeep windows and sun roof closed while
the air conditioner is in operation.
cAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
three minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger compart-
ment. Then, close the windows. This
allows the air conditioner to cool the
interior more quickly.
cThe air conditioning system should be
operated for about ten minutes at
least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
cIf the engine coolant temperature gauge
exceeds the H (hot) position, turn the air
conditioner off. See ``If your vehicle over-
heats'' in the ``In case of emergency''
section for additional information.
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WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
cDo not leave children, unreliable
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe
or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
cDo not use the MAX mode for long
periods as it may cause the interiorair to become stale and the windows
to fog up.
cPositioning of the heater and air con-
ditioner controls should not be done
while driving, in order that full atten-
tion may be given to the driving
operation.
The cabin air filter (if so equipped) requires
periodic maintenance. See the ``Do it your-
self'' section for additional information.
The Electronic Automatic Temperature
Control (EATC) is located at the center of
the instrument panel, below the radio. TheEATC operates only when the ignition is
turned to the ON position.
The EATC maintains the temperature you
select and controls the airflow for your com-
fort. It also allows you to override the auto-
matic operation with manual function selec-
tor buttons.
To turn the EATC on, push either the AU-
TOMATIC button or any of the six function
selector buttons:
,,,,or MAX. To turn the EATC off, press
the OFF button.
When you select AUTOMATIC, the system
determines fan speed, airflow location and
discharge air temperature. When one of the
function selector buttons is pressed, your
selection determines airflow location only.
Fan speed and discharge air temperature
remain automatic. You can override fan
speed by rotating the vertical thumbwheel
located at the extreme right of the
control panel.
The display window indicates the status of
the system. It shows the selected tempera-
ture and AUTO when in the AUTOMATIC
mode. It also indicates manual (thumb-
wheel) control of the fan speed when a
is shown.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic) (if so equipped)
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Push the AUTOMATIC button and select the
desired temperature. The selected tempera-
ture and AUTO show in the display window.
The EATC heats or cools to achieve the set
temperature.
When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions
require heat, air is sent to the floor. However,
a feature is included in the EATC to prevent
blowing cold air to the floor if the engine
coolant is not warm enough to allow heating.
In three or four minutes the fan speed gradu-
ally increases and airflow changes to the floor.
If unique conditions exist, such as window
fogging, the five override buttons allow spe-
cific airflow selection. The thumbwheel al-
lows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your
needs.
Temperature selection
TheTEMPbutton on the left side of
the control panel is for temperature selec-
tion. The
side lowers the set tempera-
ture, and theside raises the set tem-
perature. Press and hold either side of the
button to rapidly change the temperature
setting in one degree increments to either
65ÉF (18ÉC) or 85ÉF (29ÉC). If you wantcontinuous maximum cooling, push the
side of the TEMP button until 60ÉF
(16ÉC) shows in the display window. The
EATC cools at maximum and disregards the
60ÉF (16ÉC) setting until a warmer tempera-
ture is selected. If you want continuous
maximum heating, push the
side of the
TEMP button until 90ÉF (32ÉC) shows in the
display window. The EATC provides maxi-
mum heat regardless of the 90ÉF (32ÉC)
setting until a cooler temperature is se-
lected.
Fan speed and thumbwheel
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan
speed to the existing conditions. To control
the fan speed yourself, use the thumbwheel
located at the extreme right side of the
EATC control panel. Using the thumbwheel
cancels the automatic fan speed control,
and causes a
to appear in the display
window. Rotate the thumbwheel up for HI
speeds and down for LO speeds.
To return to auto fan control, press the
AUTOMATIC button.
AIR CONTROL BUTTONS
Your EATC has five buttons which allow you
to make special selections. The buttons aregrouped in the middle of the EATC panel
and allow you to determine airflow location.
Pressing any of the air control buttons
changes airflow location only, and does not
affect the ability of the system to control
temperature or fan speed. Return to fully
automatic operation by pushing the AUTO-
MATIC button.
Push this button for airflow to the front and
rear floor outlets and windshield at the same
time. The
indicator light comes on,
and the display window shows the set tem-
perature.
Press this button to obtain maximum airflow
to the windshield. Adjust the temperature
setting as required for defrosting. The
indicator light comes on, and the
display window shows the set temperature.
When the outside temperature is about
45ÉF (7ÉC) or above, the air is dehumidified
to prevent window fogging.
Push this button to select airflow through
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To operate the rear seat air conditioner, the
engine must be running.
The rear seat air conditioner can be turned
on and off from the front controls. If the rear
seat fan control lever on the front panel is set
to OFF, the rear air conditioner is turned off.
If it is set to any of the fan speed positions, air
is discharged from the rear vents at the
corresponding speed. When the rear seat
fan control lever on the front panel is set to
REAR A/C, the rear seat passengers control
their own fan speed.
The rear seat air conditioner only works when
the front seat air conditioner is operating.
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
This dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Servicing air conditioning
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant de-
signed with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the
earth's ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricantare required when servicing your NISSAN
air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants
or lubricants causes severe damage to your
air conditioning system. See ``Air condition-
ing system refrigerant and lubricant recom-
mendations'' in the ``Technical and con-
sumer information'' section of this manual.
An authorized NISSAN dealer is able to
service your environmentally ``friendly'' air
conditioning system.
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REAR SEAT AIR
CONDITIONER (if so equipped)
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER
RADIO OPERATION
To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with theengine not running, turn the key to the ACC
position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains, and other
external influences. Intermittent changes inreception quality normally are caused by
external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Push the VOL knob to turn the radio on.
Push the VOL knob once more to turn the
radio OFF.
Turn the knob to raise or lower volume. If
the knob is set above a certain volume level
and the ignition is turned off, the volume will
come back on at a nominal listening level
when the ignition is turned back on.
MUTE button
Push the MUTE button to mute out the
radio.
Clock operation
The clock is on in the display regardless of
what mode, media, or function the radio is in
as long as the ignition is in ACC or ON.
Clock set
Press the RDS/CLK button until SELECT
HOURS is displayed then use the SEL
buttons to change the hour, press
the RDS/CLK button again until SELECT
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC
PLAYER
RADIO OPERATIONTo turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with the
engine not running, turn the key to the ACC
position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,buildings, bridges, mountains, and other
external influences. Intermittent changes in
reception quality normally are caused by
external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Push the VOL knob to turn the radio on.
Push the VOL knob once more to turn the
radio OFF.
The control buttons are illuminated when
the parking lamps or headlamps are on.
Only the text for the active controls will
illuminate for each specific type of media.
No bulbs or lights have malfunctioned. For
example when a cassette tape is being
played, SHUFFLE will not illuminate.
Turn the knob to raise or lower volume. If
the knob is set above a certain volume level
and the ignition is turned off, the volume will
come back on at a nominal listening level
when the ignition is turned back on.
Clock operation
The clock is on in the display regardless of
what mode, media, or function the radio is in
as long as the ignition is in ACC or ON.
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passengers can use the rear controls to
change media.
VOLUME button
The VOLUME button allows the rear pas-
sengers to adjust the headphone volume
level.
MEDIA button
The MEDIA button allows the rear passen-
ger to change between AM, FM1, FM2,
TAPE, CD, & CD DJ.
MEM button
In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode the MEM button
allows the rear passenger to successively
access memory preset station 1 through 6.
In CD DJ mode the MEM button allows the
rear passengers to select other compact
discs in the CD changer.
SEEK button
In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode the SEEKandbutton allows the rear pas-
sengers to find the next radio station up or
down the station band frequency.
In TAPE mode the SEEK
andbutton allows the rear passengers use Au-tomatic Music Search (AMS) to find the next
or previous song on the cassette.
In CD mode the SEEK
andbutton
allows the rear passengers to find the next
or previous selection on the CD.
In CD DJ mode the SEEK
and
button allows the rear passengers to find
the next or previous selection on the CD.
For vehicles equipped with the AM-FM radio
with cassette player, when the rear seat
controls are on, push the SPKRS ON-OFF
button to turn all speakers off. Push again to
turn all speakers on.
For vehicles equipped with the premium
AM-FM radio with cassette player and com-
pact disc player and 6 disc CD player, when
the rear seat controls are on, push the
SPKRS ON-OFF button to turn the rear
speakers off. Push again to turn the rear
speakers on.
If the rear audio system was on when the
ignition was turned OFF, the audio system
``remembers'' and the rear system is still on
when the engine is started again. The sys-
tem also ``remembers'' if the speakers were
ON or OFF. Therefore, the speakers may
have to be turned on again by pressing theSPKRS ON-OFF button or turning the rear
audio controls off.
Microphone installed model
If equipped with a genuine NISSAN cellular
phone, your NISSAN features a non-
directional microphone in the steering col-
umn cover, so it is not necessary to look at
or speak directly into the microphone when
calling.
To do so could detract from the driving
operation and cause an accident.
See the manual for car phone operation.
Pre-wired and antenna for phone
installed model
Some models are pre-wired to accept the
genuine NISSAN cellular phone.
In addition, the same model has the phone
antenna built into the rear glass window.
When installing a CB ham radio, a car
phone or other transmitters in your NISSAN,
be sure to observe the following cautions,
otherwise the new equipment may ad-
versely affect the MFI (Multiport Fuel Injec-
tion) system and other electronic parts.
CB RADIO OR CAR PHONE
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