2000 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 93

OFF position (indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlets. Use the OFF position for normal heater or air conditioner operation. ON position (indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the when: button to the on position The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. 2. Turn the air control dial to the sition. po- HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct most of the hot air to the front and rear floor outlets. Rear passenger heat is provided by the front system through floor outlets located under both front seats. A small amount of air also flows from the defrost outlets. 1. Push the button (if so equipped) to the off position for normal heating. 2. Turn the air control dial to the sition. po- 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. Defrosting/defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Turn the air control dial to the tion. posi- driving on a dusty road. to prevent traffic fumes from entering the passenger compartment. for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Turn 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 mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position. Air conditioner button (if so equipped) Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (one to four) position, and push the air conditioner button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is operating. To turn off the air conditioner, push the button again. Ventilation This mode directs outside air from the side and center vents. 1. Push the button (if so equipped) to the off position. 4-4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems