2000 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 104

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (Automatic) (if so equipped) 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. ¼ Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up. ¼ Positioning of the heating or air conditioning controls should not be done while driving, so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner. AUTOMATIC OPERATION SAA0379 Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO) This mode may be normally used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems WARNING ¼ The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is run- ning. ¼ Do not leave children, impaired adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. 4-9