2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 240

Operating tips: • The automatic climate control is equipped with A and ᭺ B sensors as illustrated. The sensors ᭺ help maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around these sensors. • Push the AUTO switch to reduce the power consumption of the climate control system. • When the AUTO switch is pushed, both the AUTO and A/C indicator illuminate. • • The AUTO indicator will turn off if the MODE button, A/C button, fan speed control buttons, front defroster button, outside air circulation button or air circulation button is pushed. • When the outside air temperature is low, the air flow from the foot outlets will be low or may not operate for up to 150 seconds after turning on the air conditioner. This is not a malfunction. • Power consumption of the climate control varies depending on the outside temperature and the temperature set for the climate control. Power consumption increases if the interior temperature is cooled down too much in summer or if it is warmed up too much in winter. This reduces vehicle range. • When the vehicle is in the ECO position, the climate control operates in the ECO mode which reduces the power consumption. • If the charger is connected to the vehicle when it is in the ready to drive mode and the air conditioner or heater is on, the power switch automatically changes to the ON position. The climate control system automatically turns off the heater or air conditioner and switches to the air recirculation mode. Place the power switch in the off position to begin charging. Turn on the desired climate control function. • If the air conditioner or heater is on while charging, the climate control system automatically turns off the heater or air conditioning and switches to the air recirculation mode when charging is complete. • The remote climate control or climate control timer may fog up windows depending on the set temperature or outside temperature. • When turning on the seat heater switch prior to operating the remote climate control or climate control timer, the seat heater also will turn on. The steering wheel heater will turn on automatically when the outside temperature is low. • When the vehicle is in ECO mode, the air conditioner will accordingly stay in ECO mode for lower power consumption. Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-15