2013 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 162

OFF position (Indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlet. Use the off position for normal heater or air conditioner operation. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets. button to the OFF position 1. Press the for normal heating. The indicator light on button will go off. the 2. Press the air flow control button. Defrosting or defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Press the defrost/defog button . Air conditioner button Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position and press the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is operating. To turn off the air conditioner, press the button again. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. 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. ● To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to the highest setting and the temperature control to the full HOT position. position is selected, the air ● When the conditioner automatically turns on (the indibutton will come on) cator light on the if the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps mode audefog the windshield. The tomatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch For more information about the rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch, see "Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch" in the "Instruments and controls" section of this manual. Ventilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center vents. button to the OFF position. 1. Press the The indicator light on the button will go off. 2. Press the air flow control button. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-17