2018 NISSAN SENTRA climate control

1.Fan control / system OFF dial
/ A/C (air conditioner) button
2. Air flow control buttons
3. Temperature control dial / MAX A/C
button
4.
Air recirculation button 5.
Rear window and outside mir-
ror (if so equipped) defroster
switch
6.
Front windshield defroster
button
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
Thefan control dial turns the fan on
and off, and controls fan speed.
Air flow control buttons
The air flow control buttons allow you to
select the air flow outlets.
MAX
A/C — Air flows from center and side
vents with maximum cooling.
— Air flows from center and sidevents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster out-lets and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from de-froster outlets.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to
adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To
lower the temperature, turn the dial to the
lef t. To increase the temperature, turn the
dial to the right.
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Air recirculation button
ON position (Indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Press the
button to the ON position
when:
∙ driving on a dusty road.
∙ to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment.
∙ for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner.
The air recirculation function does not op-
erate when in the
orair flow
modes.
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.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, turn thefan control
dial to the desired position and press
the
button to turn on the air condi- tioner. To turn off the air conditioner, press
the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to
the foot outlets. Some air also flows from
the defrost outlets and the side vent out-
lets.
1. Press the
button to the OFF posi-
tion for normal heating.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn 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 vents.
1. Press the
button to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the de-
sired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost
outlets to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Press the defrost/defog button
.
2. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the
fan control dial
to the highest setting and the tempera-
ture control to the full HOT position.
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∙ When theposition is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on if
the outside temperature is more than
36°F (2°C). This dehumidifies the air
which helps defog the windshield.
The
mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance. The
recirculation mode cannot be activated
in the
position.
Bi-level heating
The bi-level mode directs warmed air to
the side and center vents and to the front
and rear floor outlets.
1. Press the
button to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs
the windshield.
1. Press the
air flow control button. 2. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ When the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on if
the outside temperature is more than
36°F (2°C). This dehumidifies the air
which helps defog the windshield.
The
mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, turn thefan control
dial to the desired position, and press
the
button to activate the air condi-
tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cool-
ing and dehumidif ying 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 dehumidif y
the air.
1. Press the
button to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Press the
button.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
∙ For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, press the
button to the ON position. Be sure to
return the
to the OFF position for
normal cooling. MAX A/C may be used
for quick cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidif y
the air.
1. Press the
button to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
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3. Turn thefan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Press the
button.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows
and dehumidif y the air.
1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
∙ When the
orare selected,
the air conditioner automatically turns
on if the outside temperature is more
than 36°F (2°C). This dehumidifies the air
which helps defog the windshield.
The
mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance.
∙ The air conditioner is always on in
mode, regardless of whether the indica-
tor light is on or off.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Operating tips
∙ Keep the windows and moonroofclosed while the air conditioner is in op-
eration.
∙ Af ter parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3 minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger com-
partment. Then, close the windows.
This allows the air conditioner to cool
the interior more quickly.
∙ The air conditioning system should
be operated for approximately
10 minutes at least once a month.
This helps prevent 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. For additional
information, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency ” section of this manual.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and
dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK
heating, cooling or defrosting. The air re-
circulation button should always be in
the OFF position for heating and defrost-
ing.
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1. Temperature control buttons (driv-er’s side)
2.
(front defroster) button
3.
rear window and outside mir-
ror defroster switch
4. Display screen 5. MODE (manual air flow control)
button
6.
Fresh air intake button
7.
Air recirculation button
8. Temperature control buttons (pas-
senger’s side) 9. DUAL button
10. A/C (air conditioner) button
11.
fan control buttons
12. AUTO (automatic) button
13. ON-OFF button
WARNING
∙ The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
∙ Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be lef t alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves 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 inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls
to activate the air conditioner.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic) (if so equipped)
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NOTE:∙ Odors from inside and outside the ve- hicle can build up in the air conditioner
unit. Odor can enter the passenger
compartment through the vents.
∙ When parking, set the heater and air conditioner controls to turn off air recir-
culation to allow fresh air into the pas-
senger compartment. This should help
reduce odors inside the vehicle.
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 auto-
matically.
1. Press the AUTO button on. (The indica- tor on the button will illuminate and
AUTO will be displayed.)
2. Use the temperature control buttons to set the desired temperature.
∙ Adjust the temperature display to about 75°F (24°C) for normal operation. ∙ The temperature of the passenger
compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automatically.
∙ A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents 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 us-
ing each set of temperature control
buttons. When the DUAL button or pas-
senger’s side temperature control but-
tons are pressed, the DUAL indicator
will come on. To turn off the passen-
ger’s side temperature control, press
the DUAL button.
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When
you need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Press the
button (A/C indicator
will turn off ).
2. Use the temperature control buttons to set the desired temperature. ∙ The temperature of the passenger
compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automatically.
∙ Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature or the sys-
tem may not work properly.
∙ Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or
defogging
1. Press thefront defroster button.
2. Use the temperature control buttons to set the desired temperature.
∙ To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows, use the fan speed con-
trol dial to set the fan speed to maxi-
mum.
∙ As soon as possible af ter the wind- shield is clean, press the AUTO button to
return to the automatic mode.
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∙ When thefront defroster button is
pressed, the air conditioner will auto-
matically be turned on at outside tem-
peratures above 36°F (2°C). The air recir-
culate mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press thefan control buttons to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to auto-
matic control of the fan speed.
Temperature control
Press the temperature control
buttons
,to set the desired
temperature.
Air recirculation
Press the air recirculation buttonto
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
Press the AUTO button to return to auto-
matic mode.
The air recirculation cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting mode.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to
draw outside air into the passenger com-
partment.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. To manually con-
trol the intake air, press the
air recir-
culation button. To return to the automatic
control mode, press and hold the
air
recirculation button or press and hold
the
fresh air intake button for about
2 seconds. The indicator lights (both air re-
circulation and fresh air intake buttons) will
flash twice and then the intake air will be
controlled automatically.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, press thefan control
buttons to the desired position and press
the
button to turn on the air condi-
tioner. To turn off the air conditioner, press
the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually con-
trols air flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side vents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster andfoot outlets.
To turn system off
Press the ON-OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
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area and do not indicate any malfunction
in your NISSAN radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly
change because of vehicle movement.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and inter-
ference from other vehicles can work
against ideal reception. Described below
are some of the factors that can affect your
radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 –
30 mi (40 – 48 km), with monaural (single
channel) FM having slightly more range
than stereo FM. External influences may
sometimes interfere with FM station re-
ception even if the FM station is within 25
mi (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is
directly related to the distance between
the transmitter and receiver. FM signals fol-
low a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of
the same characteristics as light. For ex-
ample, they will reflect off objects.Fade and drif t: As your vehicle moves away
from a station transmitter, the signals will
tend to fade and/or drif t.
Static and flutter: During signal interfer-
ence 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 reflec-
tive characteristics of FM signals, direct and
reflected signals reach the receiver at the
same time. The signals may cancel each
other, resulting in momentary 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 subject 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 occurfor several seconds during ionospheric tur-
bulence 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 malfunction. Wait more than
10 minutes with satellite radio ON and the
vehicle outside of any metal or large build-
ing for satellite radio to receive all of the
necessary data.
No satellite radio reception is available and
“NO SAT” or “No Signal” is displayed when
the SAT band option is selected unless op-
tional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and a SiriusXM® Satellite Radio ser-
vice subscription is active. Satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be af-
fected if cargo carried on the roof blocks
the satellite radio signal.
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