1996 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 75

maximum position " ". ¼ As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, push the AUTO button to return to the auto mode. ¼ When the DEF " " button is pushed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 35°F (2°C) to defog the windshield, and the air recirculate mode will automatically be turned off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance. ¼ The air recirculation button will not be activated when the air conditioner is in DEF mode. Operating tips ¼ 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, the air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally. Manual air flow control button "MODE" Pushing the manual air flow control button selects the air outlet to: : : : Air flows from center and side ventilators. Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets. Air flows mainly from foot outlets. Manual fan speed control Push the fan control button " ally control the fan speed. " to manu- To turn system off Push the OFF button. ¼ Push the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation button Push the air recirculation button " " to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light on the switch will come on. Push it again to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. The indicator will go out. 3-10