2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 130

dehumidifying functions will be added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off position. 2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indicator light will come on. 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. position. air conditioner is in operation. ¼ After parking in the sun, drive for two or three minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compartment. Then, close the windows. This will allow the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly. ¼ The air conditioning system should be operated for about ten minutes at least once a month. This helps prevent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication. ¼ If the coolant temperature gauge exceeds the hot position, turn the air conditioner off. For additional information, see "If your vehicle overheats" in the "6. In case of emergency" section. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off position. 2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indicator light will come on. 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. ¼ For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, push the air recirculation button to the on position. Be sure to return the air recirculation button to the off position for normal cooling. position. Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off position. 2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indicator light will come on. 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. position. AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for maximum and quick heating, cooling or defrosting. The air recirculation switch should always be in the off position for heating and defrosting. Operating tips ¼ Keep windows and sun roof closed while the Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-5