1996 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 124

AUTOMATIC OPERATION Push the AUTOMATIC button and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature 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 gradually increases and airflow changes to the floor. If unique conditions exist, such as window fogging, the five override buttons allow specific airflow selection. The thumbwheel allows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your needs. either 65°F (18°C) or 85°F (29°C). If you want continuous maximum cooling, push side of the TEMP button until the 60°F (16°C) shows in the display window. The EATC cools at maximum and disregards the 60°F (16°C) setting until a warmer temperature is selected. If you want continuous maximum heating, push the side of the TEMP button until 90°F (32°C) shows in the display window. The EATC provides maximum heat regardless of the 90°F (32°C) setting until a cooler temperature is selected. to make special selections. The buttons are grouped 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 AUTOMATIC button. Push this button for airflow to the floor and inwindshield at the same time. The dicator light comes on, and the display window shows the set temperature. 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 50°F (10°C) or above, the air is dehumidified to prevent window fogging. Push this button to select airflow through the instrument panel registers. The indicator light comes on, and the display window shows the set temperature. 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. Temperature selection The TEMP button on the left side of the control panel is for temperature selection. The side lowers the set temperature, and the side raises the set temperature. Press and hold either side of the button to rapidly change the temperature setting in one degree increments to AIR CONTROL BUTTONS Your EATC has five buttons which allow you 3-11