2004 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 129
2004 Nissan Xterra Manual
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4. Turn the temperature control dial to 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. Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the 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. ● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C). The air conditioning system will continue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position. This position other than the dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode (if so equipped) automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. ● For quick cooling when the outside tembutton to perature is high, push the the on position (indicator light on). Be sure to return the button to the off position for normal cooling. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position, and push in the 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 is used to heat and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Push the comes on. button. The indicator light Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Push the comes on. button. The indicator light 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-5