
SAA2493
For the models with navigation system, push the
“STATUS”button to display the heater and air
conditioner status screen. (See “How to use
STATUS button” (P.4-7) .)
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1. “” fan speed control dial
2. Temperature control dial* * The display of degrees:
“60-75-90” is used for 8F (US) .
“18-25-32” is used for 8C (Canada) .
3. Air flow control dial
4. “A/C” air conditioner button
5. Intake air control button (“
” outside air and
“” air recirculation)
6. “
” rear window defroster button (See “Rear
window defroster switch” (P.2-32) .)
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER (Type
A) (if so equipped)
Automatic operation
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the inside
temperature, air flow distribution and fan speed
after the preferred temperature is set manually.
1. Turn the “
” fan speed control dial and air
flow control dial to the “AUTO” position. The
air conditioner will automatically turn on.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
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.The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also
controlled 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 mal-
function.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Turn the “
” fan speed control dial to the
desired position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the “
”
position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
.To quickly remove ice from the outside ofthe windows, turn the “” fan speed
control dial to the maximum position.
.As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, turn the air flow control dial to
the “AUTO” position to return to the auto
mode.
.When the air flow control dial is turned tothe “”or“” position, the air
conditioner will automatically be turned
on at outside temperatures above 238F
( í58C) to defog the windshield, and the
air recirculation mode will automatically
be turned off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
Manual operation
Fan speed control:
Turn the “
” fan speed control dial clockwise
(+) or counterclockwise ( í) to manually control
the fan speed.
Turn the dial to the “AUTO” position to return to
automatic control of the fan speed.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
. The temperature can be set within the
following range.
— For U.S.: 60 to 908F (16 to 328C)
— For Canada: 64 to 908F (18 to 328C)
Air recirculation:
Push the “
” intake air control button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the “
” side will come on.
The air recirculation mode cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting
mode “
”.
Outside air circulation:
Push the “
” intake air control button to draw outside air into the passenger compart-
ment. The indicator light on the “
” side will
come on.
Automatic intake air control:
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually control
the intake air, push the “
” intake air
control button. To return to the automatic control
mode, push the “
” intake air control
button for approximately 2 seconds. The indi-
cator lights (both air recirculation and outside air
circulation sides) will flash twice, and then the
intake air will be controlled automatically.
Air flow control:
Turning the air flow control dial selects the air
outlet to:
: 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 mainly from defroster outlets.

To turn the system off
Turn the “” fan speed control dial to the
“OFF” position.
SAA2876
1. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button/“” fan
speed control dial
2. “
” front defroster button
3. “” intake air control button
4. “AUTO” automatic air conditioner ON button/ Temperature control dial
5. “
” rear window defroster button (See “Rear
window defroster switch” (P.2-32) .)
6. “MODE” manual air flow control button
7. “OFF” button
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER (Type
B) (if so equipped)
Automatic operation
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the inside
temperature, air flow distribution and fan speed
after the preferred temperature is set manually.
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 set the desired temperature.
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.The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed will also be
controlled 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 mal-
function.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Push the “
” front defroster button. (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, turn the “
” fan speed control
dial and set it to the maximum position.
. As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the “AUTO” button to return to
the auto mode.
. When the “
” front defroster button is
pushed, the air conditioner will automatically
be turned on at outside temperatures above
238F( í58C) to defog the windshield, and
the air recirculate mode will automatically be
turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
Manual operation
Fan speed control:
Turn the “
” fan speed control dial to
manually control the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO” button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
. The temperature can be set within the
following range.
— For U.S.: 60 to 908F (16 to 328C)
— For Canada: 64 to 908F (18 to 328C)
Air recirculation:
Push the “
” intake air control button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light “
” will come on.
The air recirculation mode cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting
mode “
”.
Outside air circulation:
Push the “
” intake air control button to
change the air circulation from the intake air to
the outside air. The indicator light “
” will turn
off. Automatic air intake control:
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually control
the intake air, push the “
” intake air control
button. To return to the automatic control mode,
push the “
” intake air control button for
approximately 2 seconds. The indicator lights
will flash twice, and then the intake air will be
controlled automatically.
Air flow control:
Pushing the “MODE” manual air flow control
button selects the air outlet to:
: 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.
To turn the system off
Push the “OFF” button.

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OPERATING TIPS
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate. This is not
a malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, air will flow normally from the foot
outlets.
The sensors
*Aand*Bon the instrument
panel helps maintain a constant temperature. Do
not put anything on or around this sensor.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The air conditioning system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter in accordance with the specified main-
tenance intervals listed in the NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide. To replace the filter,
contact a NISSAN dealer.
The filter should be replaced if air flow is
extremely decreased or when windows fog
up easily when operating heater or air
conditioning system.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind. This refrigerant will not
harm the earth’s ozone layer. However,
special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your NISSAN air con-
ditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubri-
cants will cause severe damage to your air
conditioning system. (See “Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.9-2) for air
conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations.)
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service your
environmentally friendly air conditioning system.
WARNING
The system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. To avoid personal injury,
any air conditioner service should be
done only by an experienced technician
with the proper equipment.
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