2003 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 109

indicator and air recirculation lights will turn on. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct hot air from the floor outlets. Some air will also come from the defrost vents. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position for normal heating. 2. Push the button in. Defrosting or defogging This mode is used to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Push the button in. Air recirculation button OFF position: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. 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 air recirculation button to the ON position when driving on a dusty road or to avoid traffic fumes and for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner. 2. Turn on the fan control dial. 3. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the HOT position. ¼ 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. ¼ When the button is pushed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on 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. 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the HOT position. When the button is pushed, the recirculation mode will automatically be turned off. Air conditioning button Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push the air conditioning button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on when the air conditioner is on. To stop the air conditioner, push the switch again to return it to the original position. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. Ventilation This mode directs outside air from the side and center vents. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. 2. Push the button in. Bi-level heating This mode directs outside air from the side and center vents and hot air from the floor outlets. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. 2. Push the button in. 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position. 4-4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems