1998 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 132

unless illuminated in the previously selected mode. However, the air conditioner operates to dehumidify if the outside temperature is more than 40°F (4°C), whether or not the A/C button has been pressed. Manual selection and illumination of the A/C button does not override the automatic dehumidifying which occurs when is selected. can be obtained by pushing the air recirculation button to the on position. Push the air recirculation button to the off position when heating is required. 1. Push the button in. Operating tips ● Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation. ● To defog the side windows more effectively when in bi-level or ventilation mode, close the center vent and direct the side vents toward the side windows. ● A slight delay may be experienced when changing air control buttons. This is not a problem, it is only the system motors and solenoids switching from one outlet to another. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Move 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 defrosting/defogging operation. Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Push the button in. Bi-level heating/cooling The bi-level mode directs air to the side and center vents and to the floor outlets. Bi-level is also a cooling mode when high sun load conditions are present with cool temperatures. With the A/C system in operation, this mode can be used to cool the passenger's or driver's feet under high temperature conditions. With the A/C system in operation under high temperature conditions, improved cooling AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (one to four) position, and select an air control button before pushing in the air conditioner button to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the system operation. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. NOTE: When switching air flow outlets, the A/C system remains activated unless the 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Move the temperature control dial to the desired position. When the button is pushed, the air recirculation mode automatically turns off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-5