1998 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 84
1998 Nissan Altima Manual
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automatically turns off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve 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. ● When the or switch is selected, the air recirculation mode automatically turns off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the (air recirculation) button to the off position. 2. Push the button in. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indicator light comes on. 5. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position. ● For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, push the air recirculation button to the on position. Be sure to return the air recirculation button to the off position for normal cooling. Bi-level heating/cooling This mode directs air from the side, center and foot outlets. (air recirculation) button 1. Push the to the off position. 2. Push the button in. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push in the A/C button to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Push the button in. 2. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the HOT position. Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify. 1. Push the (air recirculation) button to the off position. 2. Push the button in. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-5
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