heater NISSAN QUEST 1996 V40 / 1.G Owners Manual

ContentsInstruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio system
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and interior care
Do-it-yourself operations
Maintenance schedule
Technical and consumer information
Index
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3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system
Ventilators............................................................. 3-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual) .................... 3-3
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(If so equipped) .................................................. 3-11
Rear seat heater and air conditioner ................. 3-14
Radio .................................................................. 3-15
Antenna .............................................................. 3-21
CB radio or car phone........................................ 3-26
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CONTROLS
Fan control dial
This dial controls fan speed.
Temperature control dial
This dial allows you to adjust the tempera-
ture of the outlet air.
Air control buttons
These buttons allow you to select the air
flow outlets or turn the system off.
OFF button
The OFF button shuts off the air supply to all
outlets and stops all fan operations. Use the
OFF button to prevent cold air from entering
the passenger compartment under cold out-
side conditions before the engine is warmed
up.
Air recirculation button
Fresh position (indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment.
Use this position for normal heater or airconditioner operation.
Recirculate position (Indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Activate the air recirculation button when
driving on a dusty road or to help keep out
traffic fumes.
Activate the air recirculation button for im-
proved air conditioning performance under
high temperature and high humidity condi-
tions.
If the system is operating in the
or
mode, the system does not allow the
air recirculate mode to be selected.
CAUTION
Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position, select an air
control button and push the air conditioner
button to turn on the air conditioner. The
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indicator light comes on when the air condi-
tioner is on. To stop the air conditioner,
push the button again; the indicator light
goes off.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
WARNING
Positioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls should not be done
while driving, in order that full attention
may be given to the driving operation.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct most of the hot
air to the floor outlets.
The air recirculation button light shouldnot
be on for normal heating.
1. Push the
button in.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Ventilation
This mode directs air to the side and center
vents.
1. Push the
button in.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
NOTE: The recirculate position can be
used.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode is used to defrost/defog the
windows.
1. Push the
button in.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
When the
button is pushed, the air
conditioner automatically turns on to de-
fog the windshield. The recirculated air
mode automatically turns off to reduce
window fogging.
When
is selected, the air condi-
tioner indicator light does not illuminateunless illuminated in the previously se-
lected mode. However, the air condi-
tioner operates to dehumidify if the out-
side temperature is more than 40ÉF
(4ÉC), whether or not the A/C button has
been pressed. Manual selection and illu-
mination of the A/C button does not
override the automatic dehumidifying
which occurs when
is selected.
Operating Tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and air inlet in front of the wind-
shield. This improves defrosting/-
defogging operation.
Bi-level heating/cooling
The bi-level mode directs air to the side and
center vents and to the floor outlets.
Bi-level is also a cooling mode when high
sun load conditions are present with cool
temperatures.
With the A/C system in operation, this mode
can be used to cool the passenger's or
driver's feet under high temperature condi-
tions.
With the A/C system in operation under high
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temperature conditions, improved cooling
can be obtained by pushing the recirculation
button to the on position.
Push the air recirculation button to the off
position when heating is required.
1. Push the
button in.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Heating and demisting
This mode heats the interior and demists
the windshield.
1. Push the
button in.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
When the
button is pushed, the air
recirculate mode automatically turns off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging
performance.
Operating tips
cClear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and air inlet in front of the
windshield. This improves heater op-
eration.
cTo defog the side windows more effec-
tively when in bi-level or ventilation
mode, close the center vent and direct
the side vents toward the side windows.
cA slight delay may be experienced when
changing air control buttons. This is not a
problem, it is only the system motors and
solenoids switching from one outlet to
another.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position, and select an
air control button before pushing in the air
conditioner button to activate the air condi-
tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cool-
ing and dehumidifying functions are added
to the system operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
NOTE: When switching air flow outlets, the
A/C system remains activated unless theA/C button is pressed again to turn it off.
The indicator light on the A/C button re-
mains illuminated unless the button is
pressed to turn it off, or the OFF air control
button is pressed.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Push the
button in.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.
3. Push the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light comes on.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
cFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, move the air recircula-
tion button to the on position. Be sure to
return the air recirculation button to the
off position for normal cooling.
cOpening the windows helps to vent heat
buildup when parked in the sun.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
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The Electronic Automatic Temperature
Control (EATC) is located at the center of
the instrument panel, above the radio. The
EATC operates only when the ignition is
turned to the ON position.
The EATC maintains the temperature you
select and controls the airflow for your com-
fort. It also allows you to override the auto-
matic operation with manual function selec-
tor buttons.
To turn the EATC on, push either the AU-
TOMATIC button or any of the five function
selector buttons:
,,,,or. To turn the EATC off,press the OFF button.
When you select AUTOMATIC the system
determines fan speed, airflow location and
discharge air temperature. When one of the
function selector buttons is pressed, your
selection determines airflow location only.
Fan speed and discharge air temperature
remain automatic. You can override fan
speed by rotating the vertical thumbwheel
located at the extreme right of the
control panel.
The display window indicates the status of
the system. It shows the selected tempera-
ture and AUTO when in the AUTOMATICmode. It also indicates manual (thumb-
wheel) control of the fan speed when a
is shown.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Push the AUTOMATIC button and select
the desired temperature. The selected tem-
perature and AUTO show in the display
window. The EATC heats or cools to
achieve the set temperature.
When in AUTOMATIC and weather condi-
tions require heat, air is sent to the floor.
However, a feature is included in the EATC
to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the
engine coolant is not warm enough to allow
heating. In three or four minutes the fan
speed gradually increases and airflow
changes to the floor.
If unique conditions exist, such as window
fogging, the five override buttons allow spe-
cific airflow selection. The thumbwheel al-
lows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your
needs.
Temperature selection
TheTEMPbutton on the left
side of the control panel is for temperature
selection. The
side lowers the set
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To operate the rear seat heater and air
conditioner, the engine must be running.
The rear seat heater and air conditioner can
be turned on and off from the front controls. If
the rear seat fan control lever on the front
panel is set to OFF, the rear heater and air
conditioner is turned off. If it is set to any of
the fan speed positions, air is discharged
from the rear vents at the corresponding
speed. When the rear seat fan control lever
on the front panel is set to REAR, the rear
seat passengers control their own fan speed.
The rear seat air conditioner only works when
the front seat air conditioner is operating.
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
This dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Temperature control dial
This dial allows you to adjust the tempera-
ture of the outlet air. A slight delay in
temperature change may be experienced
while the climate control system warms up.
c
On vehicles equipped with Electronic Au-
tomatic Temperature Control (EATC), out-
let air temperature is automatically con-trolled when the rear seat fan control lever
on the front panel is set to 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Vent switch
The vent switch allows you to select air flow
from the upper or lower vents.
cA slight delay may be experienced when
changing the vent selection. This is not a
problem; the delay is only the system
motors and solenoids switching from one
outlet to another.
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REAR SEAT HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER (If so equipped)
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Never install tire chains on T-type and small
size spare tires. Do not use the chains on
dry roads.
Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
1. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-
move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
2. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under
the jack to give it firm support.
3. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
4. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
Driving on snow or ice
cWet ice (32ÉF, 0ÉC and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have a lot less traction or ``grip'' under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
cWhatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion and accelerate gently. If acceleratedtoo fast, the drive wheels spin and lose
even more traction.
cAllow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
cAllow greater following distances on slip-
pery roads.
cWatch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear
road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is
seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try
not to brake while actually on the ice, and
avoid any sudden steering maneuvers.
Engine block heater
WARNING
Do not use your heater (if so equipped)
with an ungrounded electrical system
or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. You
can be injured by an electrical shock if
you use an ungrounded connection.
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Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause per-
sonal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another ve-
hicle, position the two vehicles to bring
their batteries close to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the gear-
shift lever to the P (Park) position. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical systems
(lights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence
as illustrated.
CAUTION
cAlways connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (þ) to body
ground (for example, the strut
mounting bolt, etc.Ðnot to the
battery).cMake sure that cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compart-
ment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the other vehicle and
let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the other ve-
hicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start your
engine in the normal manner.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, turn the key
off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before
trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully dis-
connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).
Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to
cover the vent holes as it may be con-
taminated with corrosive acid.CE1071M
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If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by your NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Your NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure is found in
NISSAN's service manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine
overheating.
WARNING
To avoid danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn the engine off.Wait a few minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.5. Remove the dipstick again and check the
oil level. It should be between the H and
L marks. If the oil level is below the L
mark, remove the oil filler cap and pour
recommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill.
6. Recheck the oil level with the dipstick.
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