2000 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 146

into the passenger compartment which helps defog the windshield. Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. This mode directs air to the defroster and the front and rear floor outlets. Rear passenger heat is provided by the front system through floor outlets located under both front seats. 1. Move the air control dial to the sition. po- 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. Bi-level heating/cooling The bi-level mode directs air to the side and center vents and to the front and rear 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 can be obtained by moving the air control dial to the MAX A/C position. 1. Move the air control dial to the sition. po- 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Move the temperature control dial to the desired position. When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 45°F (7°C). 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. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (one to four) position, and select an air control position 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 heater operation. WARNING The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. 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 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-5