1996 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent rear doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. When the lever on each rear door is in the lock position, the door can be opened only from the outside.

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HOOD RELEASE

GLOVE BOX

1. Pull

the hood lock release handle s1
located below the instrument panel; the hood will then spring up slightly.

2. Push the lever s2 at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood.

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3. Insert the support rod s3 into the slot on

the underside of the hood.

4. When closing the hood, return the sup- port then slowly close the hood and make sure it locks into place.

rod to its original position,

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When locking or unlocking the glove box, use the master key. The glove box may be opened by pulling the handle. To illuminate the interior of the glove box, the headlight switch must be turned to the

or

position (If so equipped).

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

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TRUNK LID LOCK OPERATION

Opener lever The trunk lid opener lever is located on the outside of the driver side seat. To open the trunk lid, pull up the trunk lid opener lever. To close, lower and push the trunk lid down securely.

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Key operation To open the trunk lid, turn the key clock- wise. To close, lower and push the trunk lid down securely.

WARNING

Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle.

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FUEL FILLER LID LOCK

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OPENER CANCEL LEVER FOR TRUNK LID When this lever is in the ‘‘CANCEL’’ posi- tion, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid opener lever. It can be opened only with the key.

Opener lever The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on the outside of the driver side seat. To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid se- curely.

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CAUTION

c Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks vehicle when refueling.

near

the

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FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratch- eting clicks are heard. If the fuel filler cap is not tightened properly, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) may come on.

c Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap one-half turn, and wait for any ‘‘hissing’’ sound to stop to pre- vent fuel from spraying out and pos- sible personal injury. Then remove the cap.

c Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper op- eration of the fuel system and emis- sion control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunc- tion and possible injury.

c If fuel

is spilled on the car body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.

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Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while refueling.

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FRONT SEATS

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

c Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. The seat may move sud- denly and could cause loss of con- trol of the vehicle.

c After adjustment, gently rock in the is securely

to make sure it

seat locked.

WARNING

Do not recline the seatback any more than is needed for comfort when the vehicle is moving. Seat belts are most effective when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. If the seat is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

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Forward and backward Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in posi- tion. Reclining Pull the lever up and lean back until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.

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Lumbar support (If so equipped) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support for the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.

HEAD RESTRAINTS Adjust the top of the head restraints level with the top of your ears. To raise the head restraint, just pull it up. To lower, push the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide signifi- cant protection against whiplash in- jury. Do not remove them.

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REAR SEAT Center armrest and tray Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. Then release the lever (inset) and pull the tray forward. With the armrest in this posi-

tion you are able to gain access to the trunk.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG SYSTEM)

This Supplemental Restraint System sec- tion contains important information concern- ing the driver and passenger air bags. The Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag can help reduce impact force to the driver and to the front passenger in certain frontal colli- sions. The air bags are designed to supple- ment the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. The seat belts should always be correctly worn and the driver and front passenger seated a suitable distance from the steering wheel and instrument panel. (See ‘‘Seat belts’’ for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.) The supplemental air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position.

WARNING

The supplemental air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over, or lower severity frontal collision; so always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.

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WARNING

The seat belts and the supplemental air bags are most effective when you are sitting back and upright in the seat. Air bags inflate with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash and may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and use the seatbelts.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestrained as shown in the previous illustrations. Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental air bag inflates if they are not properly restrained. Also, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. See ‘‘Child restraints for infants and small chil- dren’’ for details.

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Air bag system The driver air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The supplemental air bag system is designed to inflate in higher severity fron- tal collisions, although it may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indication of proper air bag operation. When the supplemental air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by

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release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire, but care should be taken not to intentionally inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of breathing trouble should get fresh air promptly. The supplemental air bags, along with the use of seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the face and chest of the occupant. They can help save lives and reduce serious inju- ries. However, an inflating air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries. Air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body. Seat belts should be correctly worn and the

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driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or dashboard. Since the air bag inflates quickly in order to help protect the occupant, the force of the air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the air bag module during inflation. The supplemental air bag will deflate quickly after a collision. The supplemental air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position.

WARNING

c Right after inflation, several supple- mental air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.

c No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system.

c Tampering with the supplemental air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes

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WARNING LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle.

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changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the dashboard, or by installing additional trim mate- rial around the supplemental air bag system.

c Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instru- ment panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause in- jury if the air bag inflates.

c Work around and on the supplemen- tal air bag system should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal- lation of electrical equipment should also be done by an authorized NIS- SAN dealer. The yellow SRS wiring should not be modified or discon- nected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the supple- mental air bag system.

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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

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The supplemental air bag light, displaying ‘‘AIR BAG’’ in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the air bag. The circuits monitored by the air bag light are the diag- nosis sensor unit, air bag modules and all related wiring. When the ignition key is in the ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position, the supplemental air bag light will illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn off. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental air bag needs servicing: 1. The supplemental air bag light does not come on for 7 seconds and then go off as described above.

2. The supplemental air bag light flashes

intermittently or remains on.

3. The supplemental air bag light does not

come on at all.

Under these conditions, the Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag will not operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized NISSAN dealer. Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental air bag system is de- signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag light will remain illumi- nated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of the supplemental air bag system should be done only by authorized NISSAN dealers. To ensure long-term functioning, the system must be in- spected 10 years after the date of manu- facture as noted on the certification label located on the driver side front pillar.

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When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental air bag system and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the ‘‘LOCK’’ position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING:

c Once the supplemental air bag in- flates, the air bag module will not function again and must be re- placed. The supplemental air bag module cannot be repaired.

c After a supplemental air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced by your NISSAN dealer if damaged.

c The supplemental air bag system should be inspected by an autho- rized NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end portion of the vehicle or replaced if the supple- mental air bag has inflated.

c When selling your vehicle, we re- quest that you inform the buyer about the supplemental air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

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c If you need to dispose of a supple- mental air bag or scrap the vehicle, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental air bag dis- posal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury.

SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes an air bag. Some states, provinces or territories re- quire that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

WARNING

c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be in ap- propriate child restraints.

c The belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so will reduce the effectiveness of the en- tire restraint system and increases the chance or severity of injury in an accident.

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c Do not wear the belt inside out or twisted. Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely fastened to the proper buckle.

c Do not allow more than one person

to use the same belt.

c All seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any colli- sion at your NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt as- semblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur- ing a collision should also be in- spected and replaced if either dam- age or improper operation is noted. c Never carry more people in the ve-

hicle than there are seat belts.

If the seat belt warning light glows con- tinuously while the ignition is turned ‘‘ON’’ with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a mal- function in the system. Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.

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Be sure to observe the following pre- cautions when using seat belts. Failure to do so could increase the chance and/or severity of injury in an accident. c Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

c Position the lap belt as low as pos- sible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST.

c Serious injury or death can occur if

the seat belt is not worn properly.

CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. All U.S. states and provinces of Canada require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children (See ‘‘Child Restraints for Infants and Small Children’’ later in this section). In addition, there are many types of child

restraints available for larger children which should be used for maximum protection. Infant or small child NISSAN recommends that infants or small children be placed in child restraint systems that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standards. You should choose a child restraint system that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s in- structions for installation and use. Children Children who are too large for child re- straints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. NISSAN recommends that children sit in the rear seat if possible. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If the child’s seating position has a shoulder belt that fits close to the face or neck, the use of a booster seat (commercially avail- able) may help overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoul- der belt is properly positioned across the

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top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas while the vehicle is moving. Pregnant women NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. Contact your doctor for spe- cific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn snug and positioned as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Injured persons NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

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WARNING

The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort when the vehicle is moving. Seat belts are most effective when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. If the seat is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

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3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times.

Fastening the belts 1. Adjust the seat.

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2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac- tor and insert the tongue into the buckle until it snaps.

The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion will permit the belt to move, and allow you some freedom of movement in the seat.

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3. Position the lap belt portion low on the

hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the

retractor to take up extra slack.

The front passenger side seat belt and rear 3-point seat belts have a cinching mecha- nism for child seat installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn further until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Once re- tracted, the seat belt is in the emergency

locking mode. Refer to ‘‘Child Restraints for Infants and Small Children’’ later in this section for more information.

WARNING

c The automatic locking mode should be used only for child seat installa- tion. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is acti- vated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension.

Unfastening the belts To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically re- tract.

Checking seat belt operation (3-point type with retractor) Your seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods: 1) When the belt is pulled quickly from the

retractor.

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the belts, check their operation as follows: c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. the retractor does not

If lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer.

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WARNING

After adjustment, release the buttons and try to move it up and down to make sure the shoulder belt anchor is se- curely fixed in position.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See ‘‘Precautions on Seat Belt Usage’’.) To ad- just, squeeze the release buttons, and then move it to the desired position, so the belt passes over the center of the shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.

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2-POINT TYPE WITHOUT RETRACTOR (center position of rear seat) Fastening the belts 1. Insert the tongue into the buckle marked

CENTER until it snaps.

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2. To lengthen, hold the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull on the belt. To shorten, pull the end of the belt attached to the belt clip away from the tongue, and then pull the belt clip to take up the slack.

3. Position the lap belt low on the hips as

illustrated.

Unfastening the belt To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle.

Selecting correct set of belts The center seat belt buckle and tongue are identified by the CENTER label. The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle.

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SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE c To clean the belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recom- mended for cleaning upholstery or car- pets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the belts to retract until they are completely dry.

tongues,

c Periodically check to see that the belt and the metal components such as buckles, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other dam- age on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced.

retractors,

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SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it the lap- shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is available which is compatible with the in- stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap- proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. See your NIS- SAN dealer for assistance if the extender is required.

WARNING

c Only NISSAN belt extenders, made by the same company which made the original equipment belts, should be used with NISSAN belts.

c Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN

WARNING

Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can re- sult in serious injury or death. Children and infants should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself. In general, child restraints are designed to be in- stalled with a lap belt or the lap portion of a three-point type seat belt. Nissan recommends that the child re- straint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident.

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Child restraints specially designed for in- fants and small children are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: 1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer- tifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana- dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 2) Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehi- cle’s seat belt system.

3) If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjust- ments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Always follow all recommended procedures.

WARNING

c Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front seat. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. See ‘‘Installation on front passenger seat’’ for details.

c Follow all of the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for installa- tion and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will fit your child and vehicle. It may not be possible to properly install some types of child restraints in your vehicle.

c Improper use of a child restraint can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occu- pants in the vehicle.

c When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown for- ward in case of a sudden stop or accident.

c After attaching the child restraint, test it before you place the child in it. Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary, or put the re- straint in another seat and test it again.

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c If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases.

c Adjustable seatbacks should be po- sitioned to fit the child restraint, but as upright as possible.

c Remember that a child restraint left in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint.

c All U.S. states and provinces of Canada require that infants and small children be restrained in ap- proved child restraints at all times while the vehicle is being operated. c For a front-facing child restraint, if the seat position where it is installed has a 3-point type lap/shoulder belt, check to make sure the shoulder belt does not go in front of the child’s face or neck. If it does, put the shoul- der belt behind the child restraint.

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c If the seat belt in the position where the child restraint is installed re- quires a locking clip and it is not used, injuries could result from the child restraint tipping over during normal vehicle braking or cornering.

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Installation on rear seat Center lap belt Secure the child restraint with the lap belt as illustrated. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjustment.

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When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. It can be placed in a forward facing or rear facing direction, depending on the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It will revert back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully re- tracted.

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode. Pull down on the belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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Installation on rear outboard seating positions

WARNING

c The 3-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re- tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

c Failure to do so will result in the child restraint not being properly se- cured. It could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

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5. Before placing the child in the child re- straint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that is securely held in place.

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6. Check that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the

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belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may be used as normal and will only lock during a sudden stop or impact.

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TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If your child restraint has a top strap, it must be secured to the provided anchor point. Anchor bracket hardware must be installed. The top strap anchor bracket hardware is available through your NISSAN dealer. U.S. Part #88894-89900
Canadian Part #88894-89902
Secure the child restraint with the center lap belt or the lap portion of an outboard 3-point belt and latch the top strap hook onto the appropriate anchor bracket. To install the anchor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimen-

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sions listed below must be used.

Bolt diameter: 8.0 mm Bolt length: more than 1.18 in (30 mm) Thread pitch: 1.25 mm

Secure the top strap to the attaching bolt which provides the straightest installation of the top strap. Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses.

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Anchor point locations Anchor points are located under the rear parcel shelf finisher. To use attaching hardware for child re- straints with top straps, follow these instruc- tions carefully: 1. Open the trunk and find the anchor point nuts on the underside of the rear parcel shelf. Thread a bolt (8.0 mm diameter, 1.25 pitch) up through the nut behind the seating position where the child restraint will be installed and use it to break through the rear parcel shelf support

material. There are pre-cut circles at each anchor point location that should break away from the shelf support mate- rial when pressure is applied to them. Remove the bolt after you feel the pre-cut circle separate from the shelf support material.

2. Cut a small slit through the parcel shelf fabric at the anchor point location. Reach through the fabric with a tool such as a pair of needle-nose pliers and remove the pre-cut circle in the parcel shelf sup- port material.

3. Install the bolt through the top strap hook

and into the anchor point nut.

4. Be sure to follow all of the instructions that accompany the top strap attaching hardware.

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Installation on front passenger seat

WARNING

Never install a rear-facing child re- straint in the front passenger seat. Air bags inflate with great force. A rear- facing child restraint could be struck by the air bag in a crash and could seriously injure or kill your child.

If you install a forward-facing child re- straint in the front passenger seat, place the passenger seat as far back as possible.

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A child restraint with a top strap should not be used in the front passenger seat.

WARNING

c The 3-point belt in your vehicle is equipped with a locking mode re- tractor which must be used when installing a child restraint.

c Failure to use the retractor’s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The seat could tip over or otherwise be unse- cured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision.

When you install a child restraint in the front seat, follow these steps: 1. Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat. It should be placed in a forward-facing direction only. Move the seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Always follow the child re- straint manufacturer’s instructions. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

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Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing. 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time, the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). It will revert back to emergency locking mode when the belt is fully re- tracted.

4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode. Pull down on the belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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5. Before placing the child in the child re- straint, use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that is securely held in place.

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6. Check that the retractor is in the auto- matic locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retrac- tor, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the lap belt locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.

is not

After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may be used as normal and will only lock during a sudden stop or impact.

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TILTING STEERING WHEEL

OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL

OUTSIDE MIRRORS

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Tilt operation Push the lock lever down and adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Pull steering wheel in place.

the lock lever up firmly to lock the

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

The outside mirror remote control will only operate when the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’ position. Push the right or left end of the switch to select the right or left outside mirror, and then adjust using the control lever. Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear.

The driver and passenger outside mirrors are foldable. Push the outside mirror back- ward to fold it.

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INSIDE MIRROR

VANITY MIRROR (If so equipped)

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The night position will reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.

CAUTION

Use the night position only when nec- essary, because it reduces rear view clarity.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a driver and passenger vanity mirrors. To access, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illumi- nated and turn on when the mirror cover is opened.

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3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system

Ventilators............................................................. 3-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual) .................... 3-2
Air flow charts....................................................... 3-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (If so equipped) .................................................... 3-8
Radio .................................................................. 3-10
Clock-radio ......................................................... 3-10
AM-FM radio with cassette player ..................... 3-11
AM-FM radio with cassette player and compact disc player ........................................... 3-16
Antenna .............................................................. 3-21
CB radio or car phone........................................ 3-22

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (MANUAL)

Open or close (side vents only), and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators.

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CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial controls fan speed. 1 is low, 4 is high.

turns the fan on and off, and

Air flow control buttons These buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets.

— Air flows from center and side

ventilators.

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— Air flows from center and side

ventilators and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from foot outlets. — Air flows from defroster outlets

and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from defroster

outlets.

Temperature control lever This lever allows you to adjust the tempera- ture of the outlet air. Air recirculation button OFF position: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlet. Use this position for normal heater or air conditioning operation. ON position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air recirculation button to the ‘‘ON’’ position when driving on a dusty road or to avoid traffic fumes and for maximum cooling when using the air conditioning.

WARNING

Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the inte- rior air to become stale and the win- dows to fog up.

Air conditioning button (If so equipped) This button is provided only on vehicles equipped with air conditioning. Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning. The indicator light will come on when the air conditioning is on. To stop the air condition- ing, push the switch again to return it to its original position. The air conditioning cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running.

WARNING

Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls should not be done while driving, in order that full attention may be given to the driving operation.

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HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air from the floor outlets. Some air will also come from the defrost vents. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the

‘‘OFF’’ position for normal heating.

2. Push the ‘‘ 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

’’ button in.

position.

4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the ‘‘HOT’’ position.

Ventilation This mode directs outside air from the side and center vents. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the

‘‘OFF’’ position.

2. Push the ‘‘ 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

’’ button in.

position.

4. Move the temperature control lever to the

desired position.

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Defrosting or defogging This mode is used to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the

‘‘OFF’’ position.

2. Push the ‘‘ 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

’’ button in.

position.

4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the ‘‘HOT’’ position.

c To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn on the fan control dial to ‘‘4’’ and the temperature control lever to the full ‘‘HOT’’ position.

c When the ‘‘

’’ switch is pushed, the air conditioning will automatically be turned on to defog the windshield, and the air recirculation mode will automati- cally be turned off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance.

Bi-level heating This mode directs cooler air from the side and center vents and warmer air from the floor outlets. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the

‘‘OFF’’ position.

2. Push the ‘‘ 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

’’ button in.

position.

4. Move the temperature control lever to the

desired position.

Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the

‘‘OFF’’ position.

2. Push the ‘‘ 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

’’ button in.

position.

4. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the ‘‘HOT’’ position.

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Operating tips c Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This will improve heater operation. c When the ‘‘

’’ switch is selected, the air recirculation mode will automatically be turned off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance.

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AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push in the A/C button to activate the air conditioning. When the air conditioning is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions will be added to the heater operation.

WARNING

The air conditioning cooling function operates only when the engine is run- ning.

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Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the

‘‘OFF’’ position.

2. Push the ‘‘ 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

’’ button in.

position.

4. Push on the air conditioning button. The

indicator light will come on.

5. Move the temperature control lever to the

desired position.

c For quick cooling when the outside tem- perature is high, push the air recirculation button to the ‘‘ON’’ position. Be sure to return the air recirculation button to the ‘‘OFF’’ position for normal cooling.

Operating tips c Keep the windows and sun roof closed while the air conditioning is in operation. c After parking in the sun, drive for two or three minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compart- ment. Then, close the windows. This will allow the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.

c The air conditioning system should be operated for about ten minutes at least once a month. This helps pre- vent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication. the coolant

temperature gauge ex- ceeds the HOT position, turn the air conditioning off. See ‘‘If your vehicle overheats’’ in the ‘‘In case of emergency’’ section information.

additional

c If

for

Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the

‘‘OFF’’ position.

2. Push the ‘‘ 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

’’ button in.

position.

4. Push on the air conditioning button. The

indicator light will come on.

5. Move the temperature control lever to the

desired position.

Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify.

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1. Push the air recirculation button to the

‘‘OFF’’ position.

2. Push the ‘‘ 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

’’ button in.

position.

4. Push the air conditioning button. The

indicator light will come on.

5. Move the temperature control lever to the

desired position. When the ‘‘ ’’ button is pushed, the air conditioning will automatically be turned on to defog the windshield, and the air recirculation mode will automati- cally be turned off.

Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging per- formance. AIR FLOW CHARTS The charts on the following pages show the switch and lever positions for MAXIMUM and QUICK heating, cooling, or defrosting.

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c The temperature of the passenger com- partment will be maintained automati- cally. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically.

Heating (ECON mode) The ECON (economy) mode provides cli- mate control without activating the air con- ditioning. When only heating of the passen- ger compartment is desired, use this mode. 1. Push the ECON switch on. ‘‘ECON’’ will

be displayed.

Controls Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the climate control system.

WARNING

The air conditioning cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running.

Cooling and/or dehumidified heat- ing (Auto mode) This mode may be used throughout the year as the system automatically works to main- tain the customer-selected temperature. Air

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flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically. c USA models will display set temperature in °F. Canadian models will display set temperature in °C.

1. Push the AUTO switch on. ‘‘AUTO’’ will be displayed as well as the previously selected temperature in the passenger compartment.

2. Push the temperature set button ‘‘

’’ or

‘‘

’’ to set the desired temperature.

c Adjust

the temperature set button to about 75°F (24°C) for normal operation.

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2. Push the temperature set button ‘‘

’’ or

‘‘

’’ to set the desired temperature.

c The temperature of the passenger com- partment will be maintained as selected by the temperature set button. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically in an effort to reach the desired termperature.

c Do not select a temperature setting lower than the outside air temperature. Due to the absence of air conditioning operation, it is possible that the selected interior temperature may not be achieved.

c ECON mode is not recommended if win- the windows

dows are fogging up.

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begin to fog up while using the ECON mode, use the procedures outlined in Dehumified defogging.

Dehumidified defogging 1. Push the DEF switch on. The indicator

light will come on.

2. Push the temperature set button ‘‘

’’ or

‘‘

’’ to set the desired temperature.

c To quickly remove ice or fog from the outside of the windows, push the manual fan control switch to the maximum position

and set

c As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, push the AUTO switch to return to the auto mode.

c When the DEF switch is pushed, the air conditioning will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 35°F (2°C) to defog the windshield, and the air recirculate mode will automatically be turned off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance.

Manual fan speed control Push the fan control switch to manu- ally control the fan speed. Each fan speed is indicated by the shading of a fan blade on the display. For example, indicates that the fan is operating at low speed and indicates that the fan is operating at

medium-high speed. c Push the AUTO switch to return to auto-

matic control of the fan speed.

Air recirculation switch Push the air recirculation switch to recircu- late interior air inside the vehicle. The indi- cator light will come on. Push it again to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. The indicator will go out. c The air recirculation mode will not be and cannot be activated when the DEF mode has been selected.

Manual air flow control Pushing the manual air flow control switch selects the air outlet.

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— Air flows from center and side

ventilators.

— Air flows from center and side

ventilators and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from foot outlets. — Air flows from defroster outlets

and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from defroster

outlets.

To turn the system off Push the OFF switch. Operating tips c 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. After the coolant temperature warms up, the air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.

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Servicing air conditioning The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a new refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This new refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioning system. See ‘‘Air condition- ing system refrigerant and lubricant recom- mendations’’ in the ‘‘Technical and con- sumer information’’ section of this manual. Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service your environmentally conscious air condi- tioning system.

RADIO

To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ‘‘ACC’’ position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex- ternal Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences. CLOCK-RADIO (If so equipped) On vehicles equipped with an AM-FM radio and cassette player, a clock is integrated into the audio system. For further details, refer to Clock Operation later in this section.

influences.

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The sensor on the instrument panel helps maintain a constant temperature; do not put anything on or around this sensor.

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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER Radio operation Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob to turn the radio on. Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob once more to turn the radio off. Turn the knob to adjust the volume. Inserting a cassette tape into the cassette player while the radio is on will turn the radio off and turn the cassette player on. Pushing the ON-OFF/VOL knob while the cassette tape is playing will the cassette player. Clock Operation By pressing the “CLOCK” button, you can alternate the clock and the radio/cassette tape options in the display. Clock Set Depressing the ‘‘CLOCK’’ and the ‘‘ ’’ buttons together will set hours. Depressing ’’ buttons together the ‘‘CLOCK’’ and ‘‘ will set minutes.

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Clock Priority Mode In this mode the clock will be shown in the display. If any radio or cassette tape func- tions are activated, the radio (or cassette tape) display will illuminate for ten seconds then return to the clock mode. NOTE: After clock adjustment, the radio is in the clock priority mode. Radio/Cassette Tape Priority Mode In this mode, the radio station will illuminate in the display during radio operation. During cassette tape operation, “TAPE” will illumi- nate in the display. Selecting the desired band Push the band select button (FM/AM) to change from AM to FM reception. The stereo indicator will glow during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. Tuning

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driving operation.

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Manual tuning Push down either manual tuning ‘‘ ‘‘ ’’ button. SEEK tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’ for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning be- gins from low to high frequencies and stops at the next broadcasting station. Once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio will continue in the “SEEK” mode at the lowest broadcast station. Pushing the button again will continue the “SEEK” function. SCAN tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’ for more than 1.5 seconds. “SCAN” will illu- minate in the display window. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies and stops at each broadcasting station for five seconds. Pushing the button again during this five second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station.

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in the than 2 seconds. For example, diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.

3. The indicator ‘‘ch2’’ will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now complete.

4. Other select buttons can be set in the

same manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse blows, the radio memory will be can- celled. In that case, reset the desired sta- tions.

Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance To adjust BASS, TREB (treble), FADER, and BAL (balance) the control knobs must be released from their stowed positions. Pushing the knobs once moves them to the released position. In the released position, the knobs control tone quality. Turn the control knobs to adjust BASS and TREB to the most pleasing level. From the released position, the knobs must be pulled out in order to control FADER and BAL. FADER adjusts the sound level be-

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tween the front and rear speakers, and BAL adjusts the sound level between the right and left speakers. Once sound quality is set to the desired levels, return the control knobs to the stowed position by pushing them in com- pletely and releasing. Cassette tape operation Turn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, then carefully insert the cassette tape into the tape door. The cassette tape will automatically pull into the player. The word “TAPE” and an arrow

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indicating tape side will display window. Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door. Pressing strongly could cause player damage. The cassette tape will automatically change directions to play the other side when the first side is completed. At the arrow in the display window will change direction. c To maintain good quality sound, NIS- SAN recommends that you use cas- sette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length.

this time,

c Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use. Store cassettes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture and magnetic sources.

c Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed. The use of de- formed cassettes may cause the cas- sette to jam in the player.

c Do not use cassettes that have labels which are peeling and loose. If used,

the label could jam in the player.

c If a cassette has loose tape, insert a pencil through one of the cassette hubs and rewind the tape firmly around the hubs. Loose tape may cause tape jamming and wavering sound quality.

c Over a period of time, the playback head, capstan and pinch roller may collect a tape coating residue as the tape passes over the head. This resi- due accumulation can cause weak or wavering sound, and should be re- moved periodically with a head clean- ing tape. If the residue is not removed periodically, the player may need to be disassembled for cleaning.

forwarding or rewinding the

Fast tape Push either the FF (fast forward) or REW (rewind) button for the desired direction. The or the display. To stop the FF or REW function, press the ‘‘PLAY/STOP’’ button.

symbol will illuminate in

Automatic Program Search (APS) fast forwarding or APS rewinding the tape Push either the APS FF or APS REW button while the cassette tape is playing. The tape will run quickly, and stop and play at the next program. The indicator light flashes on and off while searching the program. The illuminate in

symbol will

or

the display. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank inter- val within one program or there is no interval between programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location. Changing the direction of tape play Push the PROG (program) select button. symbol will illuminate in The the display to indicate side of program play. Playing and stopping the cassette tape Push the PLAY/STOP button while the cas- sette tape is playing to stop the tape. Push the button again to play the tape.

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Dolby NR (noise reduction) Push the ‘‘DOLBY NR’’ button for Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise. The indicator will come on. Dolby NR is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora- tion. ‘‘DOLBY NR’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li- censing Corporation. If

in the clock priority mode when the and “TAPE” will illuminate in the display window for about ten seconds. The clock mode will then return to the display window. Metal or chrome tape usage The cassette player will be automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape. Ejecting the cassette tape Push the eject button. The cassette tape will automatically come out.

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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC PLAYER This radio has an FM Diversity reception system, which employs two antennas. One is a rod type antenna; the other is an antenna printed on the rear window. This system automatically switches to the an- tenna which is receiving the strongest radio signal. Power button Turn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, and then push the POWER button. The mode (radio, tape or CD) which was playing imme- diately before the system was turned off will resume playing. When no CD or tape is loaded, the radio will come on. Pushing the POWER button again will turn the system off. VOL (volume) control knob Push the VOLUME control knob once to release it from the stowed position, then turn to adjust the volume. Return the VOLUME control knob to the stowed position by pushing it in completely and releasing.

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Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance To adjust BASS, TREB (treble), FADER, and BAL (balance) the control knobs must be released from their stowed positions. Pushing the knobs once moves them to the released position. In the released position, the knobs control tone quality. Turn the control knobs to adjust BASS and TREB to the most pleasing level. From the released position, the knobs must be pulled out in order to control FADER and BAL. FADER adjusts the sound level be-

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tween the front and rear speakers, and BAL adjusts the sound level between the right and left speakers. Once sound quality is set to the desired levels, return the control knobs to the stowed position by pushing them in com- pletely and releasing. Radio Operation FM/AM band select button Pushing the FM/AM band select button will change the band. When the POWER button is pushed while

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the ignition switch is at ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, the radio will come on at the band and the station last played. The FM stereo indicator ‘‘ST’’ will glow during FM stereo reception. When the ste- reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monau- ral reception. TUNE button

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driving operation.

Use these buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold either of the tuning buttons down for more than 1.5 seconds. SEEK/SCAN buttons SEEK tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the

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next broadcasting station. Once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio will continue in the “SEEK” mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the ‘‘ ’’ button, once the lowest broadcast- ing station is reached, the radio will continue in the ‘‘SEEK’’ mode at the highest broad- casting station. Pushing the button again will continue the “SEEK” function. SCAN tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting station for five sec- onds. Pushing the button again during this five second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station.

in the than 3 seconds. (For example, diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The radio stops playing momentarily when the select button is pushed.)

3. The indicator ‘‘ch2’’ will then illuminate in the display and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now complete.

4. Other buttons can be set in the same

manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio fuse blows, the radio memory will be cancelled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Cassette tape operation Turn the ignition key to ‘‘ACC’’ or ‘‘ON’’, and then lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape door. The cassette tape will be auto- matically pulled into the player. The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the cassette tape will begin to play. Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door. Pressing strongly could cause player damage. If the system is turned off by pushing the

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Station memory operations Six stations can be set for each band. 1. Tune to the desired station. 2. Push the desired select button for more