Infiniti QX56 Automobile User Manual


 
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off
are also controlled automatically.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Push the defroster control button to
turn the system on. Thedisplay will show the
defrost icon.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or right
to set the desired temperature.
Toquickly remove ice from the outsideof the
windows, press and hold the
+ but-
ton to set the fan speed to maximum.
As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTObutton to return to the
auto mode.
When the DEF control
is activated,
the air conditioner will automatically be
turned on at outside temperatures above
36°F (2°C). If in defrost mode for more than
one minute, the air conditioning system will
continue to operate until the fan control is
turned OFF, thevehicle isshut off,orthe A/C
button is used to turn off the compressor
even if an air flow MODE button other
than
is selected. This dehumidifies
the air which helps defog the windshield.
The air recirculation mode automatically
turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn
into the passenger compartment to further
improve the defogging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control buttons
Press the fan speed control buttons +/–
to manually control the fan speed.
Press OFF to turn the system off.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
The mode automatically turns off, allowing
outside air to be drawn into the passenger com-
partment to prevent fogging in defrost, floor or
def/floor modes.
Push the air recirculation button
to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. Push the
AUTO button to return to automatic mode.
Air flow control
Pushing 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.
Air flows from defroster outlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
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2010 Infiniti QX56 (iwz)
Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)
02/12/09—diane