2024 Nissan Rogue AWD (Type D): Auto HVAC

 




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Relevant Background: "CENTER VENTILATORS Open/close the ventilators by moving the control to either direction (if so equipped). Adjust the air flow direction of the ventilators by moving the center knob (up/ down, left/right) until the desired position is achieved. WAE0347X Right side SIDE VENTILATORS Open/close the ventilators by moving the control to either direction. Adjust the air flow direction of the ventilators by moving the center knob (up/ down, left/right) until the desired position is achieved...MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER Basic information Controls Turning system on/off: To turn on the system, turn the dial out of the OFF position. Turn the dial counterclockwise to the OFF position to turn off the system. Fan speed control: Turn the dial clockwise to increase the fan speed. Turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed. The dial pointer indicates the fan speed level. Temperature control: Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature. Turn the dial between the middle and the right position to select the hot temperature. Turn the dial between the middle and the left position to select the cool temperature. The dial pointer indicates the temperature level. Air flow control: Push one of the air flow control buttons to select the air flow outlets. — Air flows mainly from center and side ventilators. — Air flows mainly from center and side ventilators and foot outlets. — Air flows mainly from the foot outlet and partly from the defroster. — Air flows mainly from the defroster and foot outlets. Air intake control: change each time the button is pushed...When the indicator light is turned on, the air recirculates inside the vehicle. . When the indicator light is turned off, the air flow is drawn from outside the vehicle. A/C (Air Conditioner) operation: Push the A/C button to turn on or off the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, the A/C indicator light on the button illuminates. MAX A/C (Quick Air Conditioning) operation: To turn on the MAX A/C mode for maximum cooling and dehumidifying, turn the temperature control dial counterclockwise until the dial pointer is at the "MAX A/C" position. When the MAX A/C mode is turned on, the air flow mode indicator light will turn off with the air flow mode fixed at . At the same time, the indicator light on the A/C button and the air recirculation mode will turn on. To turn off the MAX A/C mode, turn the temperature control dial clockwise so that the dial pointer is out of the "MAX A/C" position. When the MAX A/C mode is turned off, most of the settings will return to the previous state, while the indicator light on the A/C button will stay on. Heater operation Heating: This mode is used to direct heated air from the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defroster outlets and the side ventilator outlets. 1. Push the button for normal heating. (The indicator light will turn off.) 2. Push the button. (The indicator light will turn on.) 3. Turn the dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (right) position. Ventilation: This mode directs outside air from the side and center ventilators. 1. Push the button. (The indicator light will turn off.) 2. Push the button. (The indicator light will turn on.) 3. Turn the 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 defroster outlets to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Push the button. (The indicator light will turn on.) 2. Turn the dial to the desired position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (right) position. To remove frost from the windshield quickly, turn the temperature control dial to the maximum hot (right) position and the dial to the maximum position. When the front defroster mode is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on if the outside temperature is more than slightly above freezing. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The air recirculation indicator light automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance...The recirculation mode cannot be activated Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-41 4-42 Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems in the front defroster mode. Bi-level heating: The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the side and center ventilators and to the front and rear floor outlets. 1. Push the button. (The indicator light will turn off.) 2. Push the button. (The indicator light will turn on.) 3. Turn the 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 windows. 1. Push the button. (The indicator light will turn on.) 2. Turn the dial to the desired position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial to the maximum hot (right) position.. When the button is pushed, the air conditioner automatically turns on if the outside temperature is more than slightly above freezing. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The air recirculation indicator light automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. NOTE: 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 dial to the desired position, and push the A/C 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. Push the button. (The indicator light will turn on.) 2. Turn the dial to the desired position. 3. Push the A/C button. (The indicator light will turn on.) 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the cool (left) position. For quick cooling, turn on the MAX A/C mode by turning the temperature control dial until the dial pointer is at the "MAX A/C" position. When the MAX A/C mode is turned on, it will activate the air recirculation mode. The amount of air coming through the ventilators is the highest it can go when in MAX A/C mode regardless of the position of the dial.." (2023 Nissan Rogue Type D Owner's Manual and Maintenance Information)
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Applications: Windshield, Fog, Hypothermia, Heat Stroke

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Relevant Stats:  "In 2021, our report The Health Costs of Climate Change projected that the costs of heat-related deaths and reduced quality of life from extreme heat in Canada would range from $3 billion to $3.9 billion per year by mid-century..." (Extreme heat in Canada | Canadian Climate Institute)
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Relevant Stats: "More than 5 million people die each year globally because of excessively hot or cold conditions, a 20-year study has found – and heat-related deaths are on the rise. The study involving dozens of scientists around the world found that 9.4% of global deaths each year are attributable to heat or cold exposure, equivalent to 74 extra deaths per 100,000 people....(Extreme temperatures kill 5 million people a year with heat-related deaths rising, study finds | Extreme weather | The Guardian)
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Relevant material- Canada: “The September 3, 1999, Ontario Highway 401 crash, was a multiple-vehicle collision that resulted from dense fog conditions on a section of Ontario Highway 401 between Windsor and Tilbury. There were 87 vehicles involved in the pile-up in both directions of the divided highway, killing eight people and injuring a further 45.The crash, which was the most infamous in a slew of fatal crashes on the highway between Windsor and Chatham during the 1990s..” (“1999 Ontario Highway 401 crash”, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_Ontario_Highway_401_crash)
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Relevant material on turning fog light off in non-foggy weather: “Halogen lights are legal if they have not been tinted or colourized and they're popular because they are simple to replace, he added, but be respectful when using your car's high beams."You can get ticketed if you fail to dim your lights for oncoming vehicles within 300 metres, or 150 metres following another driver." (“Do you drive with your fog lights on 24-7? One expert wants you to see the light”, https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4950114)
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Relevant Global statistics : " Every year, roughly 1.3 million people die in car accidents worldwide – an average of 3,287 deaths per day." ("Global Car Accident Statistics", https://safer-america.com/car-accident-statistics/#Global)
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Relevant Insurance Coverage:

a) Auto Insurance: Collision, Comprehensive, Upset, Liability, Uninsured Auto

b) Travel & Health Coverage

c) Personal property Coverage

d) Auto Insurance: OPCF 38 - Agreed limit for automobile Electronic Accessories and Equipment

e) Business liability Coverage like that of a Taxi driver, Uber driver, Travel & Tours, Rideshare driver

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