1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 77
1997 Nissan Maxima Manual
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Air recirculation button OFF position Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. 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 air recirculation button to the "ON" position when driving on a dusty road or to avoid traffic fumes and for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct hot air from the floor outlets. Some air will also come from the defrost vents. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the "OFF" position for normal heating. 2. Push the " " button in. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position. Defrosting or defogging This mode is used to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Push the " " button in. 2. Turn on the fan control dial. 3. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the "HOT" position. ¼ To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn on the fan control dial to "4" and the temperature control lever to the full "HOT" position. ¼ When the " " switch is pushed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on 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. 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the "HOT" position. ¼ For quick heating, move the air recirculation button to the "ON" position. Be sure to return the air recirculation button to the "OFF" position for normal heating. Air conditioning button This button is provided only for vehicles with air conditioner. Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push the air conditioning button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on when the air conditioner is on. To stop the air conditioner, push the switch again to return it to the original position. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. Ventilation This mode directs outside air from the side and center vents. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the "OFF" position. 2. Push the " " button in. 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 3-4