Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Manual operation
Fan speed control
Press the fan control buttons 
to
manually
control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press the 
air recirculation
button to recirculate
interior air inside the vehicle. The 
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the 
front
defrosting
mode or the 
front defrosting and
foot outlet
mode.
Fresh air intake
Press the 
fresh air intake
button to draw
outside air into the passenger compartment.
The 
indicator light on the button
will come
on.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be controlled
automatically. To manually control the intake
air, press the 
air recirculation
button.
To return to the automatic control mode, press
and hold 
the air recirculation
button or
press and hold 
the fresh air
intake button
for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights (both air
recirculation and fresh air intake buttons) will
flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled
automatically.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air flow and selects the air outlet:
— 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 and
foot
outlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch
For more information about the rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch, see “Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
Automatic operation
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
Press the A/C button. (A/C OFF will be
displayed and A/C indicator will turn off.)
Use the ...
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. However, this is
not a malfunction. ...
Other materials:
Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG"
and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injur ...
Cooling fan
Component
Fan shroud and motor assembly
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns
could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap.
Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow b ...
A-bag branch line circuit
Diagnosis procedure
Warning:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental
activation.
Before servicing, turn ignition switch off, disconnect battery
negative terminal, and wait 3 minutes
or more. (To discharge backup capacitor.)
Never use unspecified tester or other me ...
