1996 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 61
1996 Nissan Altima Manual
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Defrosting or defogging This mode is used to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the ''OFF'' position. 2. Push the button in. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the ''HOT'' position. ● To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn on the fan control dial to ''4'' and the temperature control lever to the full ''HOT'' position. ● When the switch is pushed, the air conditioning will automatically be turned on to defog the windshield, and the air recirculation mode will automatically be turned off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance. Bi-level heating This mode directs cooler air from the side and center vents and warmer air from the floor outlets. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the ''OFF'' position. 2. Push the button in. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position. Operating tips ● Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This will improve heater operation. ● When the or switch is selected, the air recirculation mode will automatically be turned off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance. Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the ''OFF'' position. 2. Push the button in. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the ''HOT'' position. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push in the A/C button to activate the air conditioning. When the air conditioning is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions will be added to the heater operation. WARNING The air conditioning cooling function operates only when the engine is running. 3-4