User manual NISSAN MAXIMA-2005

[. . . ] It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. [. . . ] Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically. Not recommended if windows fog up. AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO) This mode may be used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically. Push the temperature control button up or down to set the desired temperature. Adjust the temperature display to about 75° F (24° C) for normal operation. The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained automatically. Air MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Push the fan control button control the fan speed. to manually Push the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed. 4-18 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The air recirculation cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode. -- Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets. -- Air flows from defroster outlets and foot outlets. To turn system off Push the OFF button. Fresh air Push the button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. The indicator light on the button will come on. OPERATING TIPS 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. After the coolant temperature warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally. Automatic intake air control In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be controlled automatically. To manually control the intake air, push the air recirculate or fresh air button. To return to the automatic control mode, push the same button for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights (both air recirculate and fresh air buttons) will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically. WHA0209 The sunload sensor, located on the top passenger side of the instrument panel, helps the system maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around this sensor. Air flow control Pushing the MODE (manual air flow control) button selects the air outlet to: -- Air flows from center and side ventilators. Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-19 SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER The air conditioner system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. Special charging equipment and lubricant is required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioner system. See "Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual. A NISSAN dealer is able to service your "environmentally friendly" air conditioning system. AUDIO SYSTEM RADIO Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position. [. . . ] . 9-11 Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubrication recommendations . . 4-28 FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and compact disc (CD) changer . . 4-24 FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and compact disc (CD) player . . 2-22 Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . [. . . ]