- The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.

- Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

- Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

Start the engine and operate the heater and air conditioner system.

Manual air conditioner

1. Fan speed control dial
2. Temperature control dial
3. Air flow control dial
4. Air recirculation button
5. A/C (Air Conditioner) button
6. Rear window defroster button (See “Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch” in the “2.

Instruments and controls” section.)

To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the fan speed control dial to the OFF position.

Controls

Outside air circulation:

Push the air recirculation button to turn off the indicator light on the button. The air flow is drawn from outside the vehicle.

Air recirculation:

Push the air recirculation button to turn on the indicator light on the button. The air flow is circulated inside the vehicle.

Air flow control:

Turn the air flow control dial to change the air flow mode.

— Air flows from the center and side ventilators with maximum cooling (air conditioning).

(The air recirculation and A/C will be automatically turned on.) — Air flows from the center and side ventilators.

— Air flows from the center and side ventilators and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.

— Air flows from the defroster and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from the defroster outlets.

- You can also select the middle position between and or between and .

- When the , or position is selected, the air recirculation mode cannot be turned on to prevent the windows from being fogged up.

Fan speed control:

Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (HI) to increase the fan speed.

Turn the fan speed control dial counterclockwise (LO) to decrease the fan speed.

A/C (Air Conditioner) operation:

Push the A/C button to turn on or off the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, the A/C indicator light on the button illuminates.

Temperature control:

Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature. Turn the dial between the middle and the right position to select the hot temperature. Turn the dial between the middle and the left position to select the cool temperature.

Heater operation

Heating:

This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets.

1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

3. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (right) position.

Ventilation:

This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators.

1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

3. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.

Defrosting or defogging:

This mode directs the air to the defroster outlets to defrost/defog the windows.

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

2. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (right) position.

- To remove frost from the outside surface of the windshield quickly, turn the temperature control dial to the maximum hot position and the fan speed control dial to maximum (HI) position.

- If it is difficult to defog the windshield, turn the A/C button on.

Bi-level heating:

This mode directs cool air from the side and center vents and warm air from the foot outlets.

When the temperature control dial is turned to the maximum hot or cool position, the air between the ventilators and the foot outlets is the same temperature.

1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

3. Turn the fan speed 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 windows.

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

2. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.

Air conditioner operation

The air conditioner system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps prevent damage to the air conditioner system due to the lack of lubrication.

Cooling:

This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.

1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

3. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.

4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the cool (left) position.

- For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, push the air recirculation button to the ON position. Be sure to push the air recirculation button to the OFF position for normal cooling.

- 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.

Dehumidified heating:

This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.

1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

3. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.

4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (right) position.

Dehumidified defogging:

This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

2. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.

3. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.

Automatic air conditioner

1. Air flow control dial
2. Temperature control dial
3. Fan speed control dial
4. Rear window defroster button (See “Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
5. Outside air circulation /Air recirculation button
6. A/C (Air Conditioner) button

Automatic operation (AUTO)

The AUTO mode may be used all year around as the system automatically controls constant temperature, air flow distribution and fan speed.

To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the fan speed control dial to the OFF position.

Cooling and dehumidified heating:

1. Turn the air flow control dial and fan speed control dial to the AUTO position.

2. If the A/C indicator light does not illuminate, push the A/C button. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.

4. Press the outside air circulation /air recirculation button once to change operation of the air conditioner in the following order.

Air recirculation mode ?Outside air circulation mode

Heating (A/C off):

1. Turn the air flow control dial and fan speed control dial to the AUTO position.

2. If the A/C indicator light illuminates, push the A/C button. (The A/C indicator light will turn off.) 3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.

4. Press the outside air circulation /air recirculation button once to change operation of the air conditioner in the following order.

Air recirculation mode Outside air circulation mode Automatic control mode Air recirculation mode

When automatic control mode is set, the air recirculation indicator and outside air circulation indicator will turn off.

- Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Doing so may cause the temperature to not be controlled properly.

- If the windows fog up, use dehumidified heating instead of the A/C off heating.

Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:

1. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.

- To remove frost from the outside surface of the windshield quickly, set the temperature control dial and fan speed control dial to their maximum position.

- After the windshield is cleared, turn the air flow control dial to the AUTO position to set to the automatic mode.

- When the or position is selected, the air conditioner will automatically turn on when the outside air temperature is above 238F (−58C) to defog the windshield. The air recirculation mode will automatically turn off. The outside air circulation mode will be selected to improve the defogging performance.

Manual operation

The manual mode can be used to control the heater and air conditioner to your desired settings.

To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the fan control dial to the OFF position.

Fan speed control:

Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise to increase the fan speed.

Turn the fan speed control dial counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.

Turn the fan speed control dial to the AUTO position to change the fan speed to the automatic mode.

Air flow control:

Turn the air flow control dial to change the air flow mode.

: Air flows from the center and side ventilators.

: Air flows from the center and side ventilators and foot outlets.

: Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.

: Air flows from the defroster and foot outlets.

Temperature control:

Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.

Air recirculation:

Push the outside air circulation /air recirculation button to change the air circulation mode.

When the indicator below the air recirculation icon is illuminated, the flowing air is recirculated inside the vehicle.

Outside air circulation:

Push the outside air circulation /air recirculation button to change the air circulation mode.

When the indicator below the outside air circulation icon is illuminated, the flowing air is drawing from outside the vehicle.

Automatic air intake control:

Press the outside air circulation /air recirculation button once to change operation of the air conditioner in the following order.

Air recirculation mode Outside air circulation mode Automatic control mode Air recirculation mode

When automatic control mode is set, the air recirculation indicator and outside air circulation indicator will turn off.

Servicing air conditioner

The air conditioner system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air conditioner service should be done only by an experienced technician with the proper equipment.

The air conditioner system in your vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind.

This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. However, it may contribute in a small part to global warming.

Special charging equipment and lubricant are required when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.

Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to the air conditioner system. (See “Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.) A NISSAN dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly air conditioner system.

Air conditioner filter

The air conditioner system is equipped with an air conditioner filter which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the filter according the specified maintenance intervals listed in a separate maintenance booklet. To replace the filter, contact a NISSAN dealer.

The filter should be replaced if the air flow decreases significantly or if windows fog up easily when operating the heater or air conditioner.

Operating tips (for automatic air conditioner)

When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, the air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.

The sensors 1 and 2 , located on the instrument panel, help maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around the sensors.