1999 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 86
1999 Nissan Altima Manual
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● 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 position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate). This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The air recirculation mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment which helps defog the windshield. 1. Push the button in. 2. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the HOT position. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the 2. Push the button to the off position. button in. Operating tips ● Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation. ● When the or switch is selected, the air recirculation mode automatically turns off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indicator light comes on. 5. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position. ● For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, push the button to the on position (Indicator light on). Be sure to return the button to the off position for normal cooling. Bi-level heating/cooling This mode directs air from the side, center and foot outlets. 1. Push the 2. Push the button to the off position. button in. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) 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 conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify. 1. Push the 2. Push the button to the off position. button in. Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-5