RECIRCULATION (Rec) Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When REC switch is ON, REC switch indicator turns ON, air inlet is fixed to REC, and compressor will turn ON.
When REC switch is ON and is pressed for approximately 1.5 seconds or longer, REC and FRE switch indicators blink twice. Then, automatic control mode is entered. Inlet status is displayed even during automatically controlled.
When FRE switch is turned ON, air outlet switches to D/F or DEF position, or when compressor is turned from ON to OFF, REC switch is automatically turned OFF (fixed to FRE mode).