2011 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 148

Bi-level heating The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the side and center vents and to the front and rear floor outlets. button to the OFF position. 1. Press the button will The indicator light on the go off. 2. Press the air flow control button. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Press the air flow control button. position is selected, the air ● When the conditioner automatically turns on (however, button will the indicator light on the not come on) if the outside temperature is air flow more than 36°F (2°C). If the control button is selected for more than one minute, the air conditioning system will continue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF, the vehicle is shut off, or the A/C button is used to turn off the compressor even if the air flow control dial is turned to position. a position other than the This dehumidifies the air which helps defog mode automatithe windshield. The cally turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Press the 2. Press the button to the OFF position. air flow control button. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Press the on the button. The indicator light button will come on. 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. ● For quick cooling when the outside tembutton to perature is high, push the the ON position. The indicator light on button will come on. Be sure to the return the to the OFF position for normal cooling. The indicator light on the button will go off. You may also select MAX A/C for quick cooling. Operating tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position, and push in the button to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-5