Nissan Versa (N17): Heater and Air Conditioner (manual)

WARNING

• The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.
• Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, 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.

NOTE:

• Odors from inside and outside the vehicle can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor can enter the passenger compartment through the vents.
• When parking, set the heater and air conditioner controls to turn off air recirculation to allow fresh air into the passenger compartment.

  This should help reduce odors inside the vehicle.

Controls

1. Rear window defroster switch
2. Fan control dial
3. Air conditioner button
4. Temperature control dial
5. Air intake lever (Air recirculation and Fresh air)
6. Air flow control dial

Fan control dial

The   fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.

Air flow control dial

The air flow control dial allows you to select the air flow outlets.

- Air flows from center and side vents.

- Air flows from center and side vents and foot outlets.

- Air flows mainly from foot outlets.

- Air flows from defroster outlets and foot outlets.

- Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.

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.

Fresh air

Move the air intake lever to the   position.

The air flow is drawn from outside the vehicle.

Air recirculation

Move the air intake lever to the  position to recirculate air inside the vehicle.

Use the  selection:

• when driving on a dusty road.
• to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment.
• for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner.

Air conditioner button

Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position and press the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is operating.

To turn off the air conditioner, press the button again.

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

Rear window defroster switch

For additional information, refer to "Rear window defroster switch" in the "Instruments and controls" section of this manual.

Heater operation

Heating

This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets.

1. Move the air intake lever to the   position for normal heating.

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.

Ventilation

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

1. Move the air intake lever to the   position.

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.

Defrosting or defogging

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

1. Move the air intake lever to the position.

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.

• To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to the maximum position and the temperature control dial to the full hot position.

When the or position is selected, press the  button to turn on the air conditioner for better performance. This will dehumidify the air and help defog the windows.

NOTE:

Side vents should direct air flow towards the front side windows to improve defogging performance.

Bi-level heating

This mode directs cooler air from the side and center vents and warmer air from the floor outlets.

When the temperature control dial is moved to the full hot or full cool position, the air between the vents and the floor outlets is the same temperature.

1. Move the air intake lever to   position.

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.

Heating and defogging

This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield.

1. Move the air intake lever to the  position.

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.

When the or   position is selected, press the   button to turn on the air conditioner for better performance. This will dehumidify the air and help defog the windows.

Operating tips

Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation.

Air conditioner operation

Start the engine, turn the   fan control dial to the desired position, and press the button to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation.

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

Cooling

This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.

1. Move the air intake lever to the position.

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

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

4. Press the   button. The indicator light comes on.

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

• For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, move the air intake lever to the position. Be sure to return to the position for normal cooling.

Dehumidified heating

This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.

1. Move the air intake lever to the position.

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

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

4. Press the  button. The indicator light comes on.

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

Dehumidified defogging

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

1. Move the air intake lever to the position.

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.

Operating tips

• Keep the windows closed while the air conditioner is in operation.
• After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3 minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compartment. Then, close the windows. This allows the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
• The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps prevent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication.
• 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.
• If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. For additional information, refer to "If your vehicle overheats" in the "In case of emergency" section of this manual.

Air flow charts

The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defrosting. The air intake lever should always be in the position for heating and defrosting.