2005 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 155

Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light on the button will come on. The air recirculation cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode. - Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets. - Air flows mainly from foot outlets. - Air flows from defroster outlets and foot outlets. To turn system off Push the OFF button. Fresh air Push the button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. The indicator light on the button will come on. OPERATING TIPS ● When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally. Automatic intake air control In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be controlled automatically. To manually control the intake air, push the air recirculate or fresh air button. To return to the automatic control mode, push the same button for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights (both air recirculate and fresh air buttons) will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically. WHA0209 The sunload sensor, located on the top passenger side of the instrument panel, helps the system maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around this sensor. Air flow control Pushing the MODE (manual air flow control) button selects the air outlet to: - Air flows from center and side ventilators. Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-19