2002 NISSAN ALTIMA heater

Table of
ContentsSeats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Meters and gauges
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
4. Center ventilator
5. Audio system
6. Front passenger supplemental air bag
7. Glove box
8. Heater and air conditioner
9. Hazard warning flasher switch
10. Power point
11. Rear window defogger switch
12. Cruise control main/set switch
13. Driver supplemental air bag
14. Steering wheel switch for audio control
15. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel lever
16. Traction control system (TLS) cancel
switch
17. Instrument brightness control
18. Outside mirror remote control
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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The front seats (if so equipped) are warmed
by built-in heaters. The switches are located
on the center console.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the low or high position of the
switch, as desired, depending on the
temperature. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.3. When the seat is warmed or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.
CAUTION
cDo not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
cDo not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become over-
heated.
cDo not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
cAny liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
cWhen cleaning the seat, never use
benzine, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.cIf any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
cThe battery could run down if the
heater is operated while the engine
is not running.
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HEATED SEATS (if so
equipped)
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Ventilators ..............................................................4-2
Center ventilators ..............................................4-2
Side ventilators ..................................................4-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ......................4-3
Controls .............................................................4-3
Heater operation ................................................4-4
Air conditioner operation (if so
equipped) ...........................................................4-5
Air flow charts ....................................................4-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so
equipped) ...............................................................4-9
Automatic operation ..........................................4-9
Manual operation .............................................4-10
Operating tips ..................................................4-11
Servicing air conditioner .......................................4-11Audio system ........................................................4-12
Radio ...............................................................4-12
FM radio reception ..........................................4-12
AM radio reception ..........................................4-12
Audio operation precautions ...........................4-13
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ...............................................................4-16
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped) .................................4-21
CD care and cleaning......................................4-28
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)................................................4-28
Antenna ...........................................................4-29
Car phone or CB radio .........................................4-29
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CENTER VENTILATORS
Adjust air flow direction by moving the ven-
tilator slide.
SIDE VENTILATORS
You can open or close the side ventilators
by using the dial located at the side of the
ventilators. Adjust air flow direction by mov-
ing the ventilator slide.
The airflow can be turned off by turning the
dial to the outboard position.
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VENTILATORS
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WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
c
Do not leave children, impaired adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
cDo not use the recirculation mode
for long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
cPositioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be
done while driving, so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
This dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air control dial
These dials allow you to select the air flow
outlets.
Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
Ð Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
Temperature control dial
This dial allows you to adjust the tempera-
ture of the outlet air.
Air recirculation button
Off position (Indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment and distributed through the
selected outlet.
Use the off position for normal heater or air
conditioner operation.
On position (Indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the
button to the on position
when:
cdriving on a dusty road.
cto avoid traffic fumes.
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HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER (MANUAL)
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cfor maximum cooling when using the air
conditioner
Air conditioner button
(if so equipped)
This button is provided only on vehicles
equipped with an air conditioner.
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position and push the
A/C button to turn on the air conditioner.
The indicator light comes on when the air
conditioner is operating. To stop the air
conditioner, push the switch again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the
foot outlets. Some air also flows from the
defroster outlets.
1. Push the
button to the off position
for normal heating.
2.
Turn the air control dial to theposition.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center ventilators.
1. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
2. Push the
button in.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode is used to defrost/defog the
windows.
1.
Turn the air control dial to theposition.
2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
cTo quickly remove ice or fog from thewindows, turn on the fan control dial to 4
and the temperature control dial to the
full HOT position.
cWhen the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illu-
minate). This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The air recir-
culation mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment which helps de-
fog the windshield.
Bi-level heating/cooling
This mode directs air from the side, center
and foot outlets.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2.
Turn the air control dial to theposition.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windshield.
1.
Turn the air control dial to theposition.
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2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
Operating tips
cClear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and air inlet in front of the
windshield. This improves heater op-
eration.
cWhen the
orpositions are
selected, the air recirculation mode auto-
matically turns off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
(if so equipped)
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position and push in the
A/C button to activate the air conditioner.
When the air conditioner is on, cooling and
dehumidifying functions are added to the
heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify
the air.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
cFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the
button to
the on position (Indicator light on). Be
sure to return the
button to the off
position for normal cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
3. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode defogs the windows and dehu-
midifies the air.
1. Turn the air control dial to the
posi-
tion.
When the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illu-
minate). This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The air recir-
culation mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment which helps de-
fog the windshield.
2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
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