2008 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 166

● A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunction. 3. You can individually set driver and front passenger side temperature using each temperature control dial. When the DUAL button or passenger side temperature dial is turned, the DUAL indicator will come on. To turn off the passenger side temperature control, push the DUAL button. Dehumidified defrosting or defogging 1. Push the defroster button on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature. ● To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows, set the fan speed to maximum. ● As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, push the AUTO button to return to the automatic mode. ● When the front defroster button is pushed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 23°F ( 5°C). The air recirculate mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light on the button will come on. The air recirculation cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode. Air flow control Pushing the MODE button manually controls air flow and selects the air outlet: Heating (A/C OFF) The air conditioner does not activate. When you need to heat only, use this mode. 1. Push the A/C button. (A/C OFF will be displayed and A/C indicator will turn off.) 2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature. ● The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically. ● Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the system may not work properly. ● Not recommended if windows fog up. - Air flows from center and side ventilators. - Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets. - Air flows mainly from foot outlets. - Air flows from defroster and foot outlets. - Air flows from defroster outlets. MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Push the fan control button control the fan speed. to manually To turn system off Press the OFF button. Push the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed. 4-20 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems