2011 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 154

- Air flows mainly from defroster outlets. ● When the , or position is mode selected, the air recirculation cannot be turned on. This prevents the windows from fogging. Use the off position for normal heater or air conditioner operation. Air conditioner button Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator button will come on. Push light on the button again to turn off the air condithe button will tioner. The indicator light on the go off. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. button to the OFF position 1. Push the for normal heating. The indicator light on button will go off. the 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 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. Temperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. To increase the temperature, turn the dial to the right. Ventilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center vent. button to the OFF position. 1. Push the button will The indicator light on the go off. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. Air recirculation button ON position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the button to the on position when: Rear window defroster switch For more information about the rear window defroster switch, see "Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch" in the "Instruments and controls" section of this manual. ● driving on a dusty road. ● to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment. ● for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner. OFF position (Indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlet. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets. Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-11