2009 NISSAN MAXIMA climate control

1. Temperature control dial (driver’s side)/
AUTO (automatic) climate control ON
button
2. A/C (air conditioner) ON/OFF button
3.
Air recirculation button
4.
Fresh air intake button
5. MODE (manual air flow control) button
6. Temperature control buttons (passen-
ger’s side)/DUAL (passenger’s side
temperature control) ON/OFF button7.
(rear window defroster) button
8.
(fan speed control) dial/OFF
button
9.
(front defroster) button
WARNING
●The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
●Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, 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.
●Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
Type B
LHA1135
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a constant
temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed
are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (The indicator on
the button will illuminate and AUTO will be
displayed.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to the left
or right to set the desired temperature.
●Adjust the temperature display to about
75°F (24°C) for normal operation.
●The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
●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.
3. You can individually set driver’s and front
passenger’s side temperature using each
temperature control dial. When the DUAL
button or passenger’s side temperature dial
is turned, the DUAL indicator will come on.To turn off the passenger’s side temperature
control, push the DUAL button.
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Push the A/C button. (A/C OFF will be dis-
played and A/C indicator will turn off.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
●The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
●Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
●Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Push thefront defroster button on.
(The indicator light on the button will come
on.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.●To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, use the fan speed control dial to
set the fan speed to maximum.
●As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
automatic mode.
●When the
front defroster button is
pushed, the air conditioner will automatically
be turned on at outside temperatures above
36°F (2°C) . The air recirculate mode auto-
matically turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Turn thefan speed control dial to manually
control the fan speed.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Push theair recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
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The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting
mode or the
front defrosting and foot out-
let mode.
Fresh air intake
Push thefresh air intake button to draw
outside air into the passenger compartment.
The
indicator light on the button will come
on.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, push the
air recirculation button.
To return to the automatic control mode, push
and hold the
air recirculation button or
push and hold the
fresh air intake button
for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights (both air
recirculation and fresh air intake buttons) will
flash twice, and then the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically.
Air flow control
Pushing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and foot
outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.The sunload sensor, located on the top driver’s
side of the instrument panel, helps the system
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put any-
thing on or around this sensor.
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The rear seat passengers can adjust the climate
control system using the climate controls in the
rear armrest panel.
1. AUTO button
2.
button
3.
switch
For information on canceling the rear seat con-
troller, see “Rear control cancel switch (if so
equipped)” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion.
CONTROLS
Automatic control button
Push the AUTO button to activate the automatic
climate control system for the passenger com-
partment.
Fan control button
Push thebutton to manually control the fan
speed for the passenger compartment.
●The fan speed increases each time
the
button is pushed.●When the
button is pushed while on
the maximum fan speed, the speed changes
to the lowest fan speed.
●Push the AUTO button to return to the auto-
matic control of the fan speed.
Temperature control switch
Push thebuttonorto raise or
lower the desired temperature for the passenger
compartment. Changing the temperature with
the rear seat controls will activate the DUAL
mode on the main climate controls.
LHA1137
REAR SEAT AIR CONDITIONER (if so
equipped)
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Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position
(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter) , static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control to reduce treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
mentary flutter or loss of sound.
AM RADIO RECEPTION
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics, AM signals are also sub-
ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
equipped)
When the satellite radio is used for the first time
or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
radio may not work properly. This is not a mal-
function. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite
radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or
large building for satellite radio to receive all of
the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and an XM* satellite radio service sub-
scription is active. Satellite radio is not available
in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna can
affect satellite radio performance. Remove the
ice to restore satellite radio reception
*XMis a registered trademark of XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
LHA0099
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Compact disc (CD) player
CAUTION
●Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
●Trying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
●Only one CD can be loaded into the CD
player at a time.
●Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm)
round discs that have the “COMPACT
disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc
or packaging.
●During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the hu-
midity. If this occurs, remove the CD
and dehumidify or ventilate the player
completely.
●The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
●The CD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high or low.
Decrease/increase the temperature
before use.●Do not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
●CDs that are in poor condition or are
dirty, scratched or covered with finger-
prints may not work properly.
●The following CDs may not work prop-
erly:
●Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
●Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
●Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
●Do not use the following CDs as they
may cause the CD player to malfunc-
tion:
●3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter
●CDs that are not round
●CDs with a paper label
●CDs that are warped, scratched, or
have abnormal edges
●This audio system can only play pre-
recorded CDs. It has no capability to
record or burn CDs.
●If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.CHECK DISC:
●Confirm that the CD is inserted cor-
rectly (the label side is facing up,
etc.) .
●Confirm that the CD is not bent or
warped and it is free of scratches.
PRESS EJECT:
This is an error due to excessive tem-
perature inside the player. Remove the
CD by pressing the EJECT button. After
a short time, reinsert the CD. The CD
can be played when the temperature of
the player returns to normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio sys-
tem (only MP3 or WMA (if so equipped)
CD) .
CompactFlash™ (CF) player (if so
equipped)
●Do not force a CF card into the slot. This
could damage the CF card and/or player.
●During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CF card and dehumidify
or ventilate the player completely.
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1.CD eject button
2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob
3. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons
4. LOAD CD button5. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control
knob (Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, SSV
(if so equipped) , and Beep)
6. AUX IN jack
7. AUX button
8. TRACK button9. SEEK/CAT button
10. DISC button
11. RPT/RDM button
12. SCAN button
13. AM·FM button
14. DISP/CLOCK button
FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so
equipped)
For all operation precautions, seeAudio opera-
tion precautionsearlier in this section.
Audio main operation
VOL/ON·OFF control:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position, and then push the VOL/ON·OFF control
knob while the system is off to call up the mode
(radio or CD) which was playing immediately
before the system was turned off.
To turn the system off, press the VOL/ON·OFF
control knob.
Turn the VOL/ON·OFF control knob to adjust the
volume.
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AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Fade,
Balance, SSV and Beep):
Press the AUDIO control knob to change the
mode as follows:
Bass→Treble→Fade→Balance→Beep
ON/OFF→Bass
To adjust Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance, press
the AUDIO control knob until the desired mode
appears in the display. Turn the TUNE/FOLDER
knob to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired
level. You can also use the TUNE/FOLDER knob
to adjust Fader and Balance modes. Fader ad-
justs the sound level between the front and rear
speakers and Balance adjusts the sound be-
tween the right and left speakers.
To change the Beep to ON or OFF, turn the
TUNE/FOLDER knob left or right. This will enable
or disable the beep sound heard during menu
selection.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, press the AUDIO control knob re-
peatedly until the radio or CD display reappears.
Otherwise, the radio or CD display will automati-
cally reappear after about 5 seconds.
Clock set
The clock displays the time when the ignition
switch is placed in the ACC or ON position.Adjusting the time
1. Push and hold the DISP/CLOCK button for
more than 2 seconds until the display shows
“Hour Adjust”.
2. Turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob to adjust the
hour.
3. Press the DISP/CLOCK button again; the
display will show “Minute Adjust”.
4. Turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob to adjust the
minutes.
5. Press the DISP/CLOCK button again to exit
the clock set mode.
The display will return to the regular clock display
after 10 seconds, or press the DISP/CLOCK
button again to return to the regular clock dis-
play..
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock will
not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
CD display mode
To change the text displayed while playing a CD
with text, press the DISP/CLOCK button. The
DISP/CLOCK button will allow you to scroll
through CD text as follows: Track number and
Track time←→Album title←→Song title.●Track number displays the track number se-
lected on the disc.
●Track time displays the amount of time the
track has played.
●Album title displays the title of the CD being
played.
●Song title displays the title of the selected
CD track.
MP3 display mode
To change the text displayed when listening to a
CD with MP3s and ID3 tags, press the
DISP/CLOCK button. The DISP/CLOCK button
will scroll through the CD text as follows: Disc
number, Track number and Folder number←→
Folder title←→Song title←→Artist name←→
Album title.
●Disc number displays the number of the
current disc playing.
●Track number displays the number of the
track playing on the selected disc.
●Folder number displays the number of the
current folder on the MP3 CD.
●Folder title displays the title of the folder.
●Song title displays the title of the song play-
ing.
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