2000 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 94

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. Push the button (if so equipped) to the off position. 2. Turn the air control dial to the tion. posi- position is selected, the air When the conditioner automatically turns on (however the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 45°F (7°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps mode audefog the windshield. The tomaticallly turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. Cooling This mode directs cooled and dryed air to the side and center vents to cool and dehumidify the cabin. 1. Push the button to the off position. posi- 2. Turn the air control dial to the tion. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the the desired position. Operating tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indicator light comes on. 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, push the button to the ON position. Be sure to return the air recirculation button to the OFF position for normal cooling. Heating and defrosting/defogging This mode directs a portion of the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows, and also directs air to the front and rear floor outlets to heat the cabin. 1. Turn the air control dial to the sition. po- AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (one to four) position, and push in the air conditioner 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. Dehumidified heating This mode directs warmed and dryed air to the front and rear floor outlets to heat and dehumidify the cabin. 1. Push the button to the off position. 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. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-5