1998 Nissan Altima Owners Manual

CAUTION

If the vehicle is driven with the fuel level very low, the malfunction indicator light may come on. Refuel as soon as possible. After driving for a while, the light should remain off. If the light re- mains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer. For additional information, see the ‘‘Malfunction indicator light (MIL)’’ later in this section.

If the gauge indicates engine coolant temperature over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos- sible. If the engine is overheated, con- tinued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. See the ‘‘In case of emergency’’ section for immediate action required.

Fuel gauge The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle remains in approximately the same position even when the ignition key is turned to OFF. light comes on when the The indicator amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers E (Empty).

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Engine coolant temperature gauge The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving con- ditions.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES

or

Brake warning light

Seat belt warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Low washer fluid warning light (Canada only)

CRUISE indicator light

High beam indicator light

or

Anti-lock brake warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Charge warning light

Overdrive off indicator light

Door open warning light

Malfunction indicator light (emission system)

Checking bulbs Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine. The following lights come on:

or

The following lights come on briefly and then go off: or

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system repaired promptly.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call an autho- rized NISSAN dealer. The oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. See ‘‘Engine oil’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immedi- ately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate a problem with the charging system. Turn the engine off and check the generator belt. If the belt is loose,

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broken, or missing, or if the light remains on, see an authorized NISSAN dealer immedi- ately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the belt is loose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors are not closed securely while the ignition key is ON.

Seat belt warning light and chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition key is turned to ON, and re- mains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for about seven seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened. Refer to ‘‘Seat belts’’ in the ‘‘Seats, re- straints and supplemental air bag systems’’ section for precautions on seat belt usage.

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Supplemental air bag warning light

When the ignition key is in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental air bag system needs servicing and your vehicle must be taken to an autho- rized NISSAN dealer: 1. The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on and remain on for 7
seconds and then go off as described above.

2. The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently or remains on.

3. The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supple- mental restraint system (air bag system) may not function properly. For additional details, see ‘‘Supplemental restraint system’’ in the ‘‘ Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems’’ section.

WARNING

is on,

the supplemental airbag warning If light the supplemental airbag will not operate in an accident.

it could mean that

Low washer light (Canada only)

fluid warning

This light comes on when the washer fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as neces- sary. See the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section.

Brake warning light functions for both the parking

or This light brake and the foot brake systems. When the ignition key is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied, and also warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following: 1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. See ‘‘Brake and clutch fluid’’ in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section of this owner’s manual.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the

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brake system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.

WARNING

c Your brake system may not be work- ing properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive care- fully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your ve- hicle towed.

c Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stop- ping distance and braking will re- quire greater pedal effort as well as greater pedal travel.

c If the brake fluid level is below the minimum mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NIS- SAN dealer.

Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires re- placement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not is de-

the brake pedal

or

Anti-lock brake warning light (if so equipped)

If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate something is wrong with the anti-lock portion of the brake system. Have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Turn off the engine, and start it again by slowly turning the ignition key (quickly doing so may cause the ABS light to stay on when there is nothing wrong). If the light stays on, have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-lock function ceases, but the regular braking system continues to operate. If the light comes on while you are driving, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer for repair.

Overdrive off indicator light (Automatic transmission models only)

This light comes on when the overdrive switch is pushed to the OFF position.

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on.

High beam indicator light

This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.

Cruise indicator light

This light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the CRUISE indicator blinks, have the sys- tem checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

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the driver’s door

Key reminder chime A chime sounds if is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle. Light reminder chime A chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlight switch is turned on (ignition switch is turned OFF). Turn the headlight switch OFF when leaving the vehicle.

Malfunction indicator (MIL)

light

If the malfunction indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control problem. The malfunction indicator light may also come on steady or blink if the fuel filler cap has not been closed tightly or if the fuel tank is nearly empty. Check to make sure the fuel cap is secure and that you have at least three gallons of fuel in the fuel tank. After driving for a while, the light should remain off if no other potential emission control system problem exists. 2-8 Instruments and controls

Operation The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: 1. Malfunction indicator light on steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Have the vehicle in- spected by an authorized NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

2. Malfunction indicator light blinking - An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control sys- tem. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: c do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

tion.

c avoid hard acceleration or decelera-

c avoid steep uphill grades. c if possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your ve- hicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system.

Some conditions may cause the malfunc- tion indicator light to come on steady or blink. Examples are as follows: c vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the

engine to misfire.

c fuel filler cap was left off or improperly installed, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.

If you suspect that you experienced one or both of the above conditions, drive the ve- hicle to an authorized NISSAN dealer and have the vehicle inspected. Avoid any un- necessary diagnosis during the service by informing the dealer of the condition that may have occurred.

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THEFT WARNING (if so equipped)

c When the

button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder the doors are already locked. The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to ‘‘silencing the horn beep feature’’ later in this section.

that

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The theft warning system provides visual and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are disturbed. How to activate the theft warning system 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors. 4. Push the button on the multi-remote controller. All doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked.

The system can be activated even if the windows are open. 5. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light comes on. The SECURITY light glows for about 30 seconds and then begins to flash once every three seconds. The system is now activated. If, during this 30-second time period, the door is unlocked by the key or the multi-remote controller, or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the system will not activate.

If the key is turned slowly when locking the door, the system may not activate. Furthermore, if the key is turned exces- sively to the unlock position, the system may be deactivated when the key is re- moved. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again. Even when the driver and/or passengers

are in the vehicle, the system will acti- vate with all doors, hood and trunk lid locked and ignition key off. Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON to turn the system off. Theft warning system operation The theft warning system emits the follow- ing alarm: c The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. In addition, the starter mo- tor does not operate.

c The alarm automatically turns off after 2
to 3 minutes. However, the alarm reacti- vates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door or trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the button on the multi-remote controller. The alarm is activated by: c opening the door or trunk lid without using the key (even if the door is un- locked by releasing the door inside lock switch) or opening the trunk lid by oper- ating the opener lever.

c opening the hood.

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How to stop the alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking a door or the trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the button on the multi-remote control- ler. The alarm does not stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON.

The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered. If the system does not operate as de- scribed above, have it checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

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Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the multi-remote control- ler. The instructions are on the back of the multi-remote controller. To deactivate: Press and hold the

and

buttons for at least two seconds.

The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the

and buttons for at least two seconds once

more.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH

The wipers automatically cycle twice when the washer is activated.

CAUTION

following could damage

The washer system: c Do not operate the washer continu-

the

ously for more than 30 seconds.

c Do not operate the washer if the

reservoir tank is empty.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the wind- shield with the defroster before you wash the windshield.

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Push the lever down to operate the wind- shield wipers. Pull the lever toward you to operate the washer. Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 2 to approximately 20 seconds by turning the knob (Type B only).

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To defog the rear window glass, start the engine and push the rear window defogger switch on. The rear window defogger indi- cator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defogger off. The rear window defogger switch automati- cally turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window defogger.

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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

NOTE: On some vehicles, the top few rows of wires on the rear window are not part of the rear window defogging system. These wires, if so equipped, make up the diversity antenna for the audio system.

Lighting Turn the switch to the position: The front turn signal/parking, rear combination, side marker, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. Turn the switch to the

position:

The headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the indicator light illuminates. Pull it back to select the low beam.

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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYS- TEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The day- time running lights operate with the head- light switch in the OFF position or in the position. Turn the headlight switch to illumination when

the driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is re- leased. The daytime running lights will re- main on until the ignition switch is turned off.

position for full

WARNING

When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring your- self and others.

Passing signal Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automati- cally. Lane change signal To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

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The instrument brightness control operates when the light switch is in the or

position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights.

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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

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position.

To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the switch to the To turn them off, turn the switch to the OFF position. The headlight switch must be in posi- tion (low-beam headlights on) for the fog lights to operate. The fog lights automati- cally turn off whenever the high-beam head- light function is selected.

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emer- gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

c When stalled or stopped on the road- way under emergency conditions, move the vehicle well off the road.

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c Do not use the switch while moving on the highway unless unusual cir- cumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might be- come a hazard to other traffic.

c Turn signals do not work when the hazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers can be actuated with the igni- tion switch either OFF or ON. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER (ACCESSORY) AND ASH TRAY

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is a power source for the cigarette lighter element only. The use of the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for any other accessory is not recommended.

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not be used while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driving operation.

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The cigarette lighter element is an acces- sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter can be purchased from an authorized NISSAN dealer. The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Push the lighter in all the way. When the lighter is heated, it springs out. Return the lighter to its original position after use.

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CUP HOLDER

To open, lift the console covers. To close, lower the console covers.

WARNING

The driver should not open the cup holder or remove or insert cups into the cup holder while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driv- ing operation.

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CAUTION

c Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liq- uid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger.

c Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident.

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POWER WINDOWS

WARNING

c Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unex- pected use of the power windows.

c Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols and become trapped in a window. Unattended children could become involved in serious acci- dents.

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The power windows operate only when the ignition key is in the ON position. To open a window, press down on the switch. To close a window, pull up on the switch. To stop the opening or closing function at any time, simply release the switch. The driver side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the windows.

AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW SWITCH To fully open the driver’s side window, com- pletely press the driver’s side window switch down and release it; it need not be held. The window automatically opens all the way. To stop the window, pull up on the switch while the window is opening.

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SUNROOF (if so equipped)

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The sunroof operates only when the ignition key is in the ON position. Sliding the sunroof To open the roof, press and hold the switch to the DOWN/OPEN side. To close the roof, press and hold the switch to the UP/CLOSE side.

PASSENGER POWER WINDOWS The front and rear passenger window switches operate only the corresponding passenger window. To open the window, press down on the switch. To close the window, pull up on the switch. Locking passenger windows When the power window lock switch on the driver side control panel is pushed in, only the driver side window can be opened or closed. Push it in again to cancel this func- tion.

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Tilting the sunroof To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then push and hold the UP/CLOSE side of the tilt switch. To close the sunroof, push and hold the DOWN/CLOSE side. Sun shade Open and close the sun shade by sliding it forward or backward.

WARNING

c In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open sunroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints.

c Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the sunroof is closing.

CAUTION

c Remove water drops, snow,

ice or sand from the sunroof before opening. c Do not place heavy objects on the

sunroof or surrounding area.

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IF THE SUNROOF DOES NOT CLOSE 1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. in the

Be sure no objects are caught sunroof opening.

2. Remove the map light unit. The shaft end

of the sunroof motor will be visible.

3. Using a wide blade screwdriver, turn the

shaft clockwise to close the sunroof.

Have the sunroof system checked and re- paired by your NISSAN dealer.

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STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR GARAGE DOOR TRANSMITTER (if so equipped)

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To install your transmitter, follow the num- bered instructions in the above illustrations.

If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, there is an additional storage compartment in the map light unit. This storage compart- ment has been specially designed to hold some garage door transmitters. Some transmitters may not fit. When properly in- stalled, the garage door transmitter can be activated while it is within the storage com- partment.

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INTERIOR LIGHT

CAUTION

Leaving the interior light or spot light switches in the ON position for ex- tended periods of time will result in a discharged battery.

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Once the garage door transmitter is in- stalled, close the storage compartment door. Press the button on the center of the storage compartment door to operate the garage door transmitter.

The interior light operates regardless of ignition key position. The interior light has a three-position switch. c When the switch is in the OFF position, the interior light does not illuminate, re- gardless of door position.

c When the switch is in the center j illuminates

the interior

position, when a door is opened.

light

c When the switch is in the ON position, the interior light illuminates, whether any door is open or closed.

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MAP LIGHT (if so equipped)

TRUNK LIGHT

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off.

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Key .........................................................................3-2
Door locks ..............................................................3-2
Manual door lock....................................................3-2
Power door lock .....................................................3-3
Child safety rear door lock.....................................3-4
Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........3-4
Battery replacement ...............................................3-7
Hood release..........................................................3-8

Glove box ...............................................................3-9
Trunk lid lock operation..........................................3-9
Fuel filler lid lock operation ..................................3-11
Fuel filler cap........................................................3-11
Tilting steering wheel ...........................................3-13
Outside mirror remote control ..............................3-13
Inside mirror .........................................................3-13
Vanity mirror (if so equipped)...............................3-14

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KEY

DOOR LOCKS

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The master key can be used for all of the locks. A key number plate is supplied with your key. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate. A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, this key can be duplicated by an authorized NISSAN dealer or a locksmith shop.

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WARNING

c Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally opening the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

c Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic. c Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could unknow- ingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

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MANUAL DOOR LOCK To lock the front doors from the outside, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it toward the rear.

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APD1011

To lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position, then close the door. When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

POWER DOOR LOCK The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors simultaneously. Turning the front door key to the front of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the front door key one time to the rear of the vehicle unlocks the correspond- ing door. From that position, returning the key to Neutral (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it to the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors.

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APD1010

To lock from the outside without a key, push the door lock button (driver side only) or the door lock knob (driver or front passenger side), then close the door. When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle. If the key is left in the ignition, all doors will unlock automatically.

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

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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (if so equipped) It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the interior light on and activate the panic alarm by using the remote controller from outside the vehicle. Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors. The remote controller can operate at a distance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends on the conditions around the vehicle. As many as four remote controllers can be used with one vehicle. For information con- cerning the purchase and use of additional remote controllers, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the remote controller: c Do not allow the remote controller to

become wet.

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c Do not drop the remote controller. c Do not strike the remote controller

sharply against another object.

c Do not place the remote controller for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).

Locking doors 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood, trunk lid, and all doors. button on the multi-remote 4. Push the controller. All doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked.

c When the

button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder the doors are already locked. The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to ‘‘silencing the horn beep feature’’ later in this section.

that

Unlocking doors 1. Push the

button on the multi- remote controller. Only the driver’s side door unlocks.

2. Push the

button on the multi-

remote controller again within five sec- onds. The passenger doors unlock.

3. The interior light comes on and stays on for 30 seconds when the light switch is in the O position.

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The interior light can be turned off without waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into the ignition or locking the doors with the multi-remote controller or pushing the interior light button to OFF. Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threat- ened, you may activate the alarm to call attention as follows: 1. Push the

button on the remote con-

troller for longer than 0.8 seconds.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights

will stay on for 30 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when: c it has run for 30 seconds, or c the

or

button is pressed, on the multi-remote controller.

the

The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

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Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the multi-remote control- ler. The instructions are on the back of the multi-remote controller. To deactivate: Press and hold the

and

buttons for at least two seconds.

The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the

and two seconds

buttons for at

least

once more.

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Replace the battery in the multi-remote con- troller as follows: 1. Open the lid using a coin. 2. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025

or equivalent.

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3. Close the lid securely. 4. Press the

button, then the

button two or three times to check the multi- remote controller operation. Each time the

button is pressed, the

hazard lights flash once.

If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 4. c An improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal. c The multi-remote controller is water- resistant; however, if it does get wet, immediately wipe completely dry.

c The operational range of the multi- remote controller extends to approxi- mately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicle. This range may vary with conditions.

FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

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HOOD RELEASE

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

1. Pull

the hood lock release handle s1
located below the instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly.

2. Lift the lever s2 at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood. 3. Insert the support rod s3 into the slot on

the underside of the hood.

4. When closing the hood, return the sup- port rod to its original position, lower the hood to approximately 12 inches above the latch and release it. This allows proper engagement of the hood latch.

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WARNING

c Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.

c If you see steam or smoke coming to

from the engine compartment, avoid injury do not open the hood.

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GLOVE BOX

TRUNK LID LOCK OPERATION

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APD1008

The glove box opens by pulling the handle. The glove box with key lock (if so equipped) can be locked or unlocked with the master key. To illuminate the glove box light equipped), turned to the

(if so the headlight switch must be

position.

or

CAUTION

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

Opener lever operation The trunk lid opener lever is located on the outside of the driver’s seat. To open the trunk lid, pull the opener lever up. To close the trunk lid, 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 the trunk lid, 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. See ‘‘Exhaust gas’’ in the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ Section.

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Opener lever operation The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on the outside of the driver’s seat. To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.

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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.

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WARNING

CAUTION

c Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain con- ditions. You could be burned or se- riously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling.

c Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap one-half turn, and wait for any ‘‘hissing’’ sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying out and possible personal injury. Then remove the cap. c Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refuel- ing may cause fuel overflow, result- ing in fuel spray and possibly fire.

c If fuel

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

c Tighten until the cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel cap properly may cause the malfunction indica- tor light (MIL) to illuminate. If this occurs, securely close the fuel filler cap. After driving for a while, the light should remain off. If the light remains on, have the vehicle in- spected by an authorized NISSAN dealer. For additional information, see the ‘‘Malfunction indicator light (MIL)’’ in the ‘‘Instruments and controls’’ sec- tion.

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

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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 Never pour fuel into the throttle body

to attempt to start your vehicle.

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TILTING STEERING WHEEL

OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL

INSIDE MIRROR

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APD0646

PD1006M

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. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

The outside mirror remote control only op- erates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Push the right or left side of the switch to select the right or left outside mirror, then adjust using the control lever. WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.

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

WARNING

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

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VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped)

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To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover (if so equipped). Some vanity mirrors are illu- minated and turn on when the mirror cover is opened.

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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators ..............................................................4-2
Heater and air conditioner......................................4-3
Controls ..................................................................4-3
Heater operation ....................................................4-4
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped)..............4-5
Air flow charts.........................................................4-6
AM-FM radio with cassette player .......................4-10
Radio operation....................................................4-10
Cassette tape operation.......................................4-13
AM-FM radio with compact disc player................4-15

Radio operation....................................................4-15
Compact disc (CD) player operation....................4-18
AM-FM radio with cassette player and compact disc player .............................................4-20
Radio operation....................................................4-20
Cassette tape operation.......................................4-23
Compact disc (CD) player operation....................4-25
Antenna ................................................................4-26
CB radio or car phone..........................................4-27

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Side ventilators You can open or close the side ventilators by using the dial located at the side of the ventilators. Adjust air flow direction by mov- ing the ventilator slide.

: This symbol indicates a vent is closed. : This symbol indicates a vent is open.

Center ventilators Adjust air flow direction by moving the ven- tilator slide.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER

c 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.

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

turns the fan on and off, and

CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial controls fan speed. Air flow control buttons These buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets.

— 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.

WARNING

c The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.

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c Do not

leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possi- bly fatal injuries to people or animals.

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— 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 the off position for normal heater or air conditioner 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, to avoid traffic fumes, and for maximum cool- ing when using the air conditioner. Air conditioner button (if so equipped) This button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner. Start the engine, move the fan control dial to 4-4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

the desired (1 to 4) position and push the A/C button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is on. To stop the air condi- tioner, push the switch again. The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defroster outlets. 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 to the side and center ventilators.

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.

Defrosting or defogging This mode is used to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Push the 2. Move the fan control dial to the desired

button in.

position.

3. 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 conditioner automatically turns on to de- humidify the air, which helps defog the windshield. The air recirculation mode

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automatically turns off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance.

Bi-level heating/cooling This mode directs air from the side, center and foot 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 2. Move the fan control dial to the desired

button in.

position.

3. Move the temperature control lever to the desired position between the middle and the HOT position.

Operating tips c Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater op- eration.

c When the

or

switch is se- lected, the air recirculation mode auto- matically turns off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging performance.

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) 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 conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running.

Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 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 conditioner button. The

indicator light comes 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.

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.

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three minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compart- ment. Then, close the windows. This allows the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.

c The air conditioner 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.

c If the engine coolant temperature gauge exceeds the H (hot) position, turn the air conditioner off. See ‘‘If your vehicle over- heats’’ in the ‘‘In case of emergency’’ section of this owner’s manual for addi- tional information.

AIR FLOW CHARTS The charts on the following pages show the switch and lever positions for MAXIMUM and QUICK heating, cooling, or defrosting.

4. Push on the air conditioner button. The

indicator light comes on.

5. Move the temperature control lever to the

desired position.

Dehumidified defogging This mode defogs the windows and dehu- midifies the air. 1. Push the button in. When the button is pushed, the air conditioner automatically turns on to de- humidify the air, which helps to defog the windshield. The air recirculation mode automatically turns off.

2. Move the fan control dial to the desired

position.

3. Move the temperature control lever to the

desired position.

Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging per- formance. Operating tips c Keep the windows and sun roof closed while the air conditioner is in operation. c After parking in the sun, drive for two or 4-6 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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Servicing air conditioner The air conditioner system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant de- signed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does 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 conditioner system. See ‘‘Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommen- dations’’ in the ‘‘Technical and consumer information’’ section of this manual. Your NISSAN dealer is able to service your environmentally conscious air conditioner system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air condi- tioner service should be done only by an experienced technician with proper equipment.

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influences.

AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER RADIO OPERATION 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. ONzOFF/VOL control knob Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then push the ONzOFF/VOL control knob. The mode (radio or cassette) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When no cassette is loaded, the radio comes on. Pushing the ONzOFF/VOL button again turns the system off. Turn the ONzOFF/VOL control knob to ad- just the volume.

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buttons together sets minutes.

Clock operation Pressing the CLOCK button alternates the clock and the radio/cassette tape options in the display. Clock set Depressing the CLOCK and the buttons together sets hours. Depressing the CLOCK and Clock priority mode In this mode the clock is shown in the display. If any radio or cassette tape func- tions are activated, the radio (or cassette tape) display illuminates for 10 seconds then returns 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 illuminates in the display during radio operation. During cassette tape operation, TAPE illuminates in the display.

button to change from AM

Selecting the desired band Push the to FM reception. The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the ste- reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio au- tomatically changes from stereo to monaural reception. TUNE buttons

WARNING

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

tuning button

radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcast station. SCAN tuning Push the for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN illuminates in the display window. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies and stops at each broadcasting station for five seconds. Push- ing the button again during this five second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.

and

Use the buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the chan- nels, hold either of the tune buttons down for more than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning Push the for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies and stops at the next broadcasting station. Pushing the button again continues the SEEK function. Once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the

tuning button

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The selected band illuminates in the dis- play.

2. Tune to the desired station. 3. Push the desired station select button for more than 2 seconds. For example, in the illustrations, ch2 is to be memorized. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.

4. When the sound resumes, memorizing is

complete.

5. Other station select buttons can be set in

the same manner.

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

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Station memory operations Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2). 1. Push 4-12 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

to select AM, FM1, or FM2.

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Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance To adjust BASSzTREBzFADERzBAL (Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance), press the AUDIO button until the desired mode (BAS, TRE, FAD or BAL) appears in the display. button to adjust Bass Press the (BAS) and Treble (TRE) to the desired level. Use the button to adjust Fader or Balalnce modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance (BAL) adjusts the

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or

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sound level between the right and left speakers. After 10 seconds, the radio or cassette tape display reappears. Once the sound quality is set to the desired level, press the AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio or cassette tape display appears. CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and carefully insert a cassette tape into the tape door. The cassette tape automatically pulls into the player. The word TAPE and moving digital squares illuminate on the right side of the display window. If the radio is already operating, it automati- cally turns off and the cassette tape begins to play.

CAUTION

Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door. This could cause player damage.

The cassette tape automatically changes directions to play the other side when the first side is complete. At this time, the mov-

ing digital squares illuminate on the left side of the display window. Precautions on cassette player op- eration c To maintain good quality sound, NIS- SAN recommends using cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length.

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 with 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 is played. This residue accumu- lation can cause weak or wavering sound, and should be removed peri- odically with a head cleaning tape. If the residue is not removed periodi- cally, the player may need to be dis- assembled for cleaning.

or

button for

forwarding or rewinding the

Fast tape Push either the the desired direction. The FF or REW symbol illuminates in the display. To stop the FF or REW function, press the button. Automatic Program Search (APS) fast forwarding or APS rewinding the tape Push either the button while the cassette tape is playing. The tape runs quickly, stops, then plays the next

again, or the

or

or

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and TAPE illuminate in the display window for about 10 seconds. The clock mode then returns to the display window. 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. Metal or chrome tape usage The cassette player is automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape. Ejecting the cassette tape Push the automatically comes out.

button. The cassette tape

selection from the beginning. Either the FF or REW symbol flashes in the display while searching for the selection. This system searches at the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank inter- val within one selection or there is no inter- val between selections, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location. Changing the direction of tape play Push the (program) select button. The moving digital squares illuminate on either the right or left side of the display window to indicate the side of program play. Playing and stopping the cassette tape Push the button while the cassette tape is playing to stop the tape. Push the button again to play the tape. Dolby NR (noise reduction) Push the button for Dolby NR en- coded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise. The illuminates in the display. If the display is in the clock priority mode when pressed, 4-14 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

symbol

button

the

is

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influences.

AM-FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER RADIO OPERATION 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. ONzOFF/VOL control knob Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then push the ONzOFF/VOL control knob. The mode (radio or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on. Pushing the ONzOFF/VOL button again turns the system off. Turn the ONzOFF/VOL control knob to ad- just the volume.

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Clock operation Pressing the clock button alternates the