Xterra XE 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2002)
Outside Temperature Display Sensor: Description and Operation
COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
System Description
This unit displays following items:
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Earth magnetism and heading direction of vehicle.
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Outside air temperature.
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Caution for frozen road surfaces.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Push the switch when the ignition key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. The outside temperature will be displayed in "°F".
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Selecting the indication range
Push the switch to change from "°F" to "°C".
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The indicated temperature on the thermometer is not readily affected by engine heat. It changes only when one of the following conditions is
present.
a. The temperature detected by the ambient air temperature sensor is lower than the indicated temperature on the thermometer.
b. The vehicle speed is greater than 20 KPH (13 MPH).
This is to prevent the indicated temperature from being affected by engine heat during low-speed driving.)
c. The ignition key has been turned to the "OFF" position for more than 2 hours. (The engine is cold.)
DIRECTION DISPLAY
Push the switch when the ignition key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. The direction will be displayed.