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even though a door remains open. If the doors are locked while any door is open, the horn beep feature will not function. 4. Push the

button on the keyfob. 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

that

the doors are already

reminder locked. The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to ‘‘Silencing the horn beep fea- ture’’ later in this section for details.

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The trunk lid will not open with the trunk lid release cancel switch turned to OFF. See “Trunk lid” later in this section for cancel switch. It can be opened only with the key. 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 and hold the PANIC button on the

keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights

will stay on for 25 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when: c it has run for 25 seconds, or c any button is pressed on the keyfob.

2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob

again within 5 seconds.

c All doors unlock c The hazard indicator flashes once if all

doors are completely closed.

If the following operation is not carried out within 1 minute after pressing the “UNLOCK” button, all doors will be locked automatically. c When any door is not opened. c When the ignition key is not set in the

ON position.

The interior light can be turned off without waiting for 30 seconds by turning the igni- tion switch to the ON position or by locking the doors with the keyfob. Releasing the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second. The trunk re- lease button on the keyfob will not oper- ate when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

2. The trunk lid opens.

LPD0071

Unlocking doors 1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob

once.

c Only the driver’s door unlocks c The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.

c The interior light turns on and the light timer activates for 30 seconds when the switch is in the center j position with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.

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LIC0168

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the keyfob. The instruc- tions are on the back of the keyfob. To deactivate: Press and hold the

and

buttons for at least two seconds.

The hazard lights will 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.

The hazard lights will flash once and the horn will sound once 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. Using the interior light 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 inte- rior light button to OFF. Opening windows (if so equipped) The keyfob allows you to open the front windows simultaneously. c To open the front windows, press the UNLOCK button on the keyfob for longer than 3 seconds after the door is un- locked.

The door windows will open while pressing the UNLOCK button on the keyfob. This function will operate for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off unless either front door is opened. This opening windows function of the key- fob can be suspended using a CONSULT-II

diagnostic tool. Please contact an autho- rized NISSAN dealer. The door windows cannot be closed by using the keyfob.

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keyfob operation. Each time the hazard lights flash once.

button is pressed, the

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 keyfob is water-resistant; how- ever, if it does get wet, immediately wipe completely dry.

c The operational range of the keyfob extends to approximately 33 ft (10 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: 1. Open the lid using a coin. 2. Replace the battery with a new one.

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LPD0081

Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025
or equivalent.

3. Close the lid securely. 4. Press the

but- ton two or three times to check the

button, then the

HOOD

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 driver side 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. Remove the support rod s3

from the

clamp.

4. Insert the support rod s4 into the slot on

the passenger side fender ledge.

5. When closing the hood, return the sup-

LPD0072

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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.

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.

TRUNK LID

WPD0105

OPENER OPERATION WARNING

c 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 of this manual.

c Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with the trunk closed, when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.

The trunk lid opener lever is located below the armrest of the driver’s door trim panel. To open the trunk lid, pull the opener lever out. To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid down securely.

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LPD0085

Cancel switch When the cancel switch located inside the glove box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch or valet key. It can be opened with the master key or keyfob.

LPD0074

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.

LPD0075

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE

WARNING

Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with the trunk lid closed, when not in use, and prevent children’s access to car keys.

The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk.

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To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the illuminated lever until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk com- partment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk lid.

FUEL FILLER LID

WARNING

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 Use only an original equipment type fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emission control system. An in- correct cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury. It could also cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on.

LPD0076

OPENER OPERATION The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on the outside of the driver’s seat. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the opener lever up. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely. FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.

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mal- properly may cause the function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu- minate. If the lamp illuminates because the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

c For additional information, see the “Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)’’ in the “Instrument and controls” section earlier in this manual.

c Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electric- ity can cause an explosion of flam- mable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when fill- ing portable fuel containers: — Always the place container on the

ground when filling.

— Do not use electronic devices

while filling.

— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are filling it.

— Use only approved portable fuel

containers for flammable liquid.

c Never pour fuel into the throttle body

to attempt to start your vehicle.

CAUTION

c If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.

c Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap

STEERING WHEEL

LPD0078

TILT OPERATION Pull the lock lever forward and adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

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SUN VISORS

LPD0002

WPD0015

CAUTION

Do not store the main sun visor before storing the extension sun visor.

VANITY MIRRORS To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror cover is opened.

TELESCOPIC OPERATION Push the lever down and adjust the steering wheel forward or backward to the desired position. Pull steering wheel in place.

the lock lever up firmly to lock the

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer to you than is necessary for proper steering operation and comfort. The driver’s air bag inflates with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of po- sition in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel. Al- ways use the seat belts.

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MIRRORS

apply glass cleaner. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in improper operation.

PD1006M

LPD0086

INSIDE MIRROR 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.

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE IN- SIDE MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automatically changes reflection according to the intensity of the headlight of the follow- ing vehicle. When the inside mirror switch is in the AUTO position, excessive glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you will be reduced. When the switch of the inside mirror is in the OFF position, the inside mirror will operate normally. Do not hang any object on the sensor or

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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 mir- ror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other ob- jects.

LPD0065

OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL The outside mirror remote control only op- erates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Rotate the control lever to select the right or left mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position by moving the control lever.

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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators ..............................................................4-2
Center ventilators ..............................................4-2
Side ventilators..................................................4-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ......................4-3
Controls .............................................................4-3
Heater operation................................................4-4
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped)...........................................................4-5
Air flow charts....................................................4-6

Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped) ...............................................................4-9
Automatic operation ..........................................4-9
Manual operation.............................................4-10
Operating tips ..................................................4-11
Servicing air conditioner.......................................4-11

Audio system........................................................4-12
Radio ...............................................................4-12
FM radio reception ..........................................4-12
AM radio reception ..........................................4-12
Audio operation precautions ...........................4-13
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player...............................................................4-16
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) changer (if so equipped) .................................4-21
CD care and cleaning......................................4-28
Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)................................................4-28
Antenna ...........................................................4-29
Car phone or CB radio.........................................4-29

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VENTILATORS

LHA0107

LHA0108

WHA0135

CENTER VENTILATORS Adjust air flow direction by moving the ven- tilator slide.

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. The airflow can be turned off by turning the dial to the outboard position.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (MANUAL)

WARNING

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

c Do not leave children, impaired 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 possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

c Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

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

— Air flows from defroster outlets

and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from defroster

outlets.

Temperature control dial This dial allows you to adjust the tempera- ture of the outlet air.

Air recirculation button Off position (Indicator light off): 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 button to the on position when: c driving on a dusty road. c to avoid traffic fumes.

LHA0109

turns the fan on and off, and

CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial controls fan speed. Air control dial These dials 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.

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c for maximum cooling 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, turn the fan control dial to 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 operating. To stop the air conditioner, 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

button to the off position

for normal heating.

2. Turn the air control dial to the position. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Move the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the HOT position.

Ventilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators. 1. Turn the air control dial to the

po-

sition.

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

button in.

position.

4. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

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

position.

3. Move the temperature control dial 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 dial to the full HOT position.

c When the

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illu- minate). This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The air recir- culation mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment which helps de- fog the windshield.

Bi-level heating/cooling This mode directs air from the side, center and foot outlets. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. Turn the air control dial to the position. 3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Turn the air control dial to the

position.

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2. Move the fan control dial to the desired

position.

3. Move the temperature control dial 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

positions are selected, 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 2. Turn the air control dial to the

button to the off position. po-

sition.

3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Push on the air conditioner button. The

indicator light comes on.

5. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

c For quick cooling when the outside tem- perature is high, push the button to the on position (Indicator light on). Be sure to return the button to the off position for normal cooling.

Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. Turn the air control dial to the po-

sition.

3. Move the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Push on the air conditioner button. The

indicator light comes on.

5. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Dehumidified defogging This mode defogs the windows and dehu- midifies the air. 1. Turn the air control dial to the

posi-

tion. When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illu- minate). This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The air recir- culation mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment which helps de- fog the windshield.

2. Move the fan control dial to the desired

position.

3. Move the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment to improve the defogging per- formance.

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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 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 approximately ten min- utes at least once a month. This helps prevent 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.

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LHA0110

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LHA0111

LHA0112

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LHA0113

LHA0114

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (Automatic) (if so equipped)

WARNING

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

possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

c Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

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

Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner. AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heat- ing (AUTO) This mode may be normally used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distri- bution and fan speed are also controlled automatically. 1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will be

displayed.)

2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or

right to set the desired temperature.

WHA0136

c Do not

leave children,

impaired adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly be- come high enough to cause severe or

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c Adjust the temperature dial to about 75°F

2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or

(24°C) for normal operation.

right to set the desired temperature.

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

c To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows, push the manual fan con- and set to the maxi- trol button mum position

Heating (ECON) The air conditioner does not activate. When you need to heat only, use this mode. 1. Push the ECON (Economy) button on.

(ECON will be displayed.)

2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or

right to set the desired temperature.

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

c Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the system may not work properly.

c Not recommended if windows fog up. Dehumidified defogging 1. Push the DEF button

on. The in- dicator light on the button will come on.

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

c When the DEF button

is pushed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 23°F (−5°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 OPERATION Fan speed control Push the fan control button ally control the fan speed. Push the AUTO button to return to auto- matic control of the fan speed.

to manu-

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Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light on the switch will come on. Push it again to make the air inlet controlled automatically (FRESH, REC/FRE and RE- CIRCULATION). The indicator will go out. The air recirculation button will not be acti- vated when the air conditioner is in DEF mode. Air flow control Pushing the manual air flow control button selects the air outlet to:

:Air flows from center and side ventila- tors. :Air flows from center and side ventila- tors and foot outlets. :Air flows mainly from foot outlets. :Air flow from defroster and foot out- lets.

To turn system off Push the OFF button.

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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, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.

WHA0139

The sunload sensor, located on the top passenger side of the instrument panel, helps maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around this sensor.

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 ‘‘friendly’’ air conditioning 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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AUDIO SYSTEM

running,

influences.

RADIO Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press the power on switch to turn on the If you listen to the radio with the radio. engine not the key should be turned 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. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality. Radio reception Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to en- hance radio reception. These circuits are designed to extend reception range, and to enhance the quality of that reception. However there are some general character- istics of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a mov- ing vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are com- 4-12 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

in a given reception area, pletely normal and do not indicate any malfunction in your NISSAN radio system. Reception conditions will constantly change because of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception. FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25
miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example they will reflect off objects. Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift. Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna

position (usually in conjunction with in- creased distance from the station transmit- ter) static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control counterclockwise to reduce treble re- sponse. Multipath reception: Because of the reflec- tive characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, resulting in momentary flutter or loss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics. AM signals are also subject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver. Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbu- lence even in areas where no obstacles exist. Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical

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power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights. AUDIO OPERATION PRECAU- TIONS

c During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely.

c The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

c The CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment tem- perature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.

c Do not expose the CD to direct sun-

light.

c CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that have pin holes may not work properly.

c Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunc- tion: c 8 cm (3.1 in) discs with an adapter c Recordable compact discs (CD-R) c Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW) c CDs that are not round

LHA0099

Compact Disc (CD) Player c Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12
cm) round discs that have the ‘‘COM- PACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO’’ logo on the disc or packaging.

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c CDs with a paper label c CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

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1. PRESET ABC button 2. MIX button 3. CD select button 4. Display 5. FM band select button 6. AM band select button 7. CD eject button 8. TRAVEL button 9. TUNE FF-REV button 10. CLOCK button or MENU/CLOCK button

for radios with SCV 11. Priority scan button 12. AUDIO button 13. SCAN button 14. Station select buttons 15. POWER/VOL control knob 16. CD insert slot 17. SEEK/TRACK button

LHA0115

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FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER ONzOFF/VOL control Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the PWR control knob. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio or CD) that was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on. Pushing the PWR control knob again turns the system off. Turn the PWR control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal- ance Press the AUDIO button to enter the audio adjust mode: Bass!Mid!Treb!Fade!Bal Press the TUNE/FF-REV ( ) or SEEK/TRACK ( ) to adjust to the desired levels. The display will return to the regular radio display after 7 seconds, or you 4-16 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

or

or

may press the AUDIO button again to return to the regular radio display. Clock operation Pressing the MENU or CLOCK button dis- plays the clock with the radio on or off. Press the MENU or CLOCK button again to turn off the clock display. Clock set 1. Press and hold the MENU or CLOCK

button until it beeps (>2 seconds).

2. The hours will start or

TUNE/FF-REV SEEK/TRACK ( hours.

flashing. Press or or ) to adjust the

3. Press the MENU or CLOCK button to

switch to the minute adjustment. ) or or ) to adjust

4. Press TUNE/FF-REV (

or

SEEK/TRACK ( the minutes.

5. Press the MENU or CLOCK button again

to exit the clock set mode.

The display will return to the regular clock display after 7 seconds, or you may press the MENU or CLOCK button again to return to the regular clock display.

is weak,

FM-AM radio operation FM-AM band select Push the AM or the FM button to change from AM to FM reception. The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the ste- reo broadcast signal the radio automatically changes from stereo to mon- aural reception. Station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external influences affect radio reception. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these exter- nal influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality.

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WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

or

Use the buttons for manual tun- ing. To move quickly through the channels, hold the tuning buttons down.

SEEK tuning

or

Push SEEK/TRACK ( ). SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting station. If using the up button, once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the down button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcasting station.

SCAN tuning Push the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the display window. Scan tuning begins from low to high frequencies or from high to low frequencies. Scan tuning stops at each broadcasting station that has sufficient sig- nal strength for 5 seconds. When scanning, SCAN blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button again during this 5 second period stops Scan tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station. Station memory operation − Travel Pre- set is OFF Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets, capable of storing any combination of AM, FM and FM RDS stations. Press the PRESET ABC button to change between the presets: A!B!C The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate which set of presets is active. To store a radio station in a preset: 1. Select

the desired preset by pressing

PRESET ABC.

2. Tune to the desired station.

3. Press the desired station select button

(>2 seconds.)

4. A beep will sound indicating memoriza-

tion 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. Turning ON Travel Preset 1. Press the TRAVEL preset button (<1.5
seconds). The TRAVEL icon shows in the display.

2. The radio selects the strongest stations in the area and stores them in Travel Presets A, B and C. 12 FM stations and 6 AM stations are the default settings. To change the default settings, see “Editing Travel Preset” later in this section.

3. When finished storing radio stations, the radio tunes to the first stored preset of Travel Preset A.

4. If the radio cannot find any stations, the

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radio displays “NO STATION” and mutes the audio.

5. If the radio cannot fill all the presets, the remaining presets are stored with 87.9
for FM, and 600 for AM.

The TUNE, SCAN, SEEK and preset memory functions are available while Travel Preset mode is on. Canceling Travel Preset Press the TRAVEL preset button (<1.5 sec- onds) to clear the Travel Preset memory. This turns off the Travel icon. The radio returns to the last used preset of A, B or C in the permanent preset memory. Storing Travel Preset stations in perma- nent memory 1. While in Travel Preset mode, press and it

hold the TRAVEL preset button until beeps (>3 seconds).

2. The presets are transferred from Travel Preset memory to the permanent preset memory for A, B, and C. “LOAD” is displayed.

3. The TRAVEL preset indicator turns off.

Preset Scan Pressing the Preset Scan button (<1.5 sec- onds) scans the permanent preset memory that is selected (A, B or C) from 1-6 for 5
seconds. If the Travel Preset is ON, the travel preset that is selected (A, B, or C) from 1-6 is scanned for 5 seconds. All Preset Scan Pressing the Preset Scan button (>1.5 sec- onds) scans all the permanent preset memory banks (A, B or C) from 1-6 for 5
seconds. If the Travel Preset is ON, all the travel preset memory banks (A, B, or C) from 1-6 are scanned for 5 seconds. Canceling preset scan mode Pressing any button except CLOCK, EJECT, MIX and CD cancels the Preset Scan mode. Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SCV) (if so equipped) Your vehicle has Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SCV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. Press and hold the MENU button (>2 sec- onds) until the editing mode. Press the MENU button until

the radio beeps to start

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the display shows “SCV”. This display will last 2 seconds and then change to “OFF”. to Press TUNE/FF-REV change between: Off!Low!Mid!High Compact disc (CD) operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.

CAUTION

c Do not force a compact disc (CD) into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer. c Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer.

CD button When the CD button is pressed with a compact disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns off and the last used com- pact disc starts to play.

FF (fast forward) REW (rewind) buttons

When the TUNE/FF-REV ( ) but- ton is pressed while the compact disc is

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button.

1. Press the 2. The disc ejects. Remove the disc. (If the disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc will reload.)

3. The indicator and symbol for the disc are

turned off.

playing, the compact disc plays at an in- creased speed while fast forwarding or re- winding. When the button is released, the CD returns to normal play speed.

SEEK/TRACK buttons

When is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the selection following the present one starts to play from the begin- ning. Press several times to skip sev- eral selections. Each time the button is pressed, the CD advances one additional selection. The track number appears in the display window. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selec- tion is played.) When is pressed, the selection being played returns to the beginning. Press times to skip back several selections. Each time the button is pressed, the CD moves back one selection. If the play pattern is in MIX mode when the button is pressed, the next random selection will be played.

several

MIX Press the MIX button to change CD play patterns: Repeat!Mix!Normal Play Repeat Press the MIX button (<1.5 seconds) once to repeat the current track. The “1” icon is turned on. Mix Press the MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of the current disc. The “MIX” icon is turned on. Normal Play Press the MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to return to normal play mode. The “MIX” icon is turned off. CD Scan Press the SCAN button (<1.5 seconds) to the current disc for 7
scan all seconds per track. The SCAN icon is flashed during Scan mode. The Scan mode is cancelled once it scans through all tracks on the disc, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode.

tracks of

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1. PRESET ABC button 2. LOAD button 3. CD select button 4. Display 5. FM band select button 6. AM band select button 7. CD eject button 8. TRAVEL button 9. TUNE FF-REV button 10. MENU/CLOCK button 11. MIX/PTY button 12. AUDIO button 13. SCAN button 14. Station select buttons 15. POWER/VOL control knob 16. CD insert slot 17. SEEK/TRACK button

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FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) ONzOFF/VOL control Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the PWR control knob. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio or CD) that was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on. Pushing the PWR control knob again turns the system off. Turn the PWR control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal- ance Press the AUDIO button to enter the audio adjust mode: Bass!Treb!Fade!Bal Press the TUNE/FF-REV ( ) or SEEK/TRACK ( ) to adjust to the desired levels. The display will return to

or

or

the regular radio display after 7 seconds, or youmay press the AUDIO button again to return to the regular radio display. Clock operation Pressing the MENU button displays the clock with the radio on or off. Press the MENU button again to turn off the clock display. Clock set 1. Press and hold the MENU button until it

beeps (>2 seconds).

2. The hours will start

TUNE/FF-REV SEEK/TRACK ( the hours.

or

flashing. Press or ) to adjust

or

3. Press the MENU button to switch to the

minute adjustment.

4. Press TUNE/FF-REV (

SEEK/TRACK ( the minutes.

or

or ) or ) to adjust

5. Press the MENU button again to exit the

clock set mode.

The display will return to the regular clock display after 7 seconds, or you may press

the MENU button again to return to the regular clock display. FM-AM radio operation FM-AM band select Push the AM or the FM button to change from AM to FM reception. The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the ste- reo broadcast signal the radio automatically changes from stereo to mon- aural reception. Station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external influences affect radio reception. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these exter- nal influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality.

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TUNE/FF-REV

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

or

Use the buttons for manual tun- ing. To move quickly through the channels, hold the tuning buttons down.

SEEK tuning

or

Push SEEK/TRACK ( ). SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting station. If using the up button, once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the down button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcasting station.

SCAN tuning Push the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the display window. Scan tuning begins from low to high frequencies or from high to low frequencies. Scan tuning stops at each broadcasting station that has sufficient sig- nal strength for 5 seconds. When scanning, SCAN blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button again during this 5 second period stops Scan tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station. Station memory operation − Travel Pre- set is OFF Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets, capable of storing any combination of AM, FM and FM RDS stations. Press the PRESET ABC button to change between the presets: A!B!C The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate which set of presets is active. To store a radio station in a preset: 1. Select

the desired preset by pressing

PRESET ABC.

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2. Tune to the desired station.

3. Press the desired station select button

(>2 seconds.)

4. When the indicator illuminates in the station selection button, a beep will sound indicating memorization is com- plete. For FM stations, the indicator will turn green. For AM stations, the indicator will turn amber.

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. Turning ON Travel Preset 1. Press the TRAVEL preset button (<1.5
seconds). The TRAVEL icon shows in the display.

2. The radio selects the strongest stations in the area and stores them in Travel Presets A, B and C. 12 FM stations and 6 AM stations are the default settings. To change the default settings, see “Editing Travel Preset” later in this section.

3. When finished storing radio stations, the

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radio tunes to the first stored preset of Travel Preset A.

4. If the radio cannot find any stations, the radio displays “NO STATION” and mutes the audio.

5. If the radio cannot fill all the presets, the remaining presets are stored with 87.9
for FM, and 600 for AM.

The TUNE, SCAN, SEEK and preset memory functions are available while Travel Preset mode is on. Canceling Travel Preset Press the TRAVEL preset button (<1.5 sec- onds) to clear the Travel Preset memory. This turns off the Travel icon. The radio returns to the last used preset of A, B or C in the permanent preset memory. Editing Travel Preset 1. Press and hold the TRAVEL preset but- ton (>3 seconds) until the radio beeps to start the editing mode. The Travel icon will flash while in TRAVEL PRESET EDIT mode.

2. The radio displays “TRAVEL EDIT” for 2
seconds and then changes to “SET A-*”.

3. Press TUNE/FF-REV (

or

) to se-

lect a mode.

4. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button to

save the mode.

5. Display is changed to “SET B-*”, repeat

steps 3 and 4.

6. Display is changed to “SET C-*”, repeat

step 3.

7. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button to exit the edit mode and return to normal mode.

*: AM, FM, FM RDS, Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Top 40, Country, Jazz, Classical, Oldies, News, Sports, Talk. Storing Travel Preset stations in perma- nent memory 1. While in Travel Preset mode, press and it

hold the TRAVEL preset button until beeps (>3 seconds).

2. The presets are transferred from Travel Preset memory to the permanent preset memory for A, B, and C. “PRESETS LOADED” is displayed.

3. The TRAVEL preset indicator turns off.

RDS (Radio Data System) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) encoded within a regular radio broadcast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but many stations are now considering broadcasting RDS data. RDS can display: c Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”. c Station name, such as “The Groove”. c Music or programming type such as

“Classical”, “Country”, or “Rock”.

c Traffic reports about delays or construc-

tion.

If the station broadcasts RDS information, the RDS icon is displayed. The RDS infor- mation will be displayed according to the option chosen in the RDS setup mode. (FM & RDS is the default.) Press the RDS button again to display the frequency for 3 sec- onds. The radio will then return to the nor- mal display. If the station does not broad- cast RDS information, the RDS icon will not be displayed.

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the radio beeps to start

Setting RDS Mode Press and hold the MENU button (>2 sec- onds) until the editing mode. Press the MENU button until the display shows “RDS TRAFFIC”. This display will last 2 seconds and then change to “TRAFFIC-OFF”. Press TUNE/FF-REV ) to toggle the RDS traffic mode from “OFF” to “ON”. Press the RDS button again to set your RDS mode selection. The display changes to “RDS DISPLAY”. This display will last 2 seconds and then change to “SHOW”. Press TUNE/FF-REV ) to switch between the follow- ing RDS display modes: c “FM & RDS”: the radio display will show the station’s broadcast frequency and the station’s name.

or

c “RDS ONLY”: the radio display will show

the station’s name only.

c “RDS TEMP”: the radio display will show the station’s name for 5 seconds and then display only the radio station’s broadcast frequency.

PTY (Program Type) PTY can be used to search for a certain program type. Certain areas have a limited number of stations that transmit RDS. Many stations transmit call letters and frequencies only. Searching or scanning by program type may yield a limited number of selec- tions. 1. Press the MIXzPTY button. The display changes from “RDS PTY SEARCH” to “SELECT BY TUNE”.

2. Press

3. Press the SEEK (

or

TUNE/FF-REV

up/down button to choose a specific pro- gram type: ROCK, CLASSIC ROCK, SOFT ROCK, TOP 40, COUNTRY, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, OLDIES, NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, ANY ) or SCAN button to search for the next station with the selected PTY. The SCAN icon flashes when the SCAN button is pressed. If SCAN is selected, push the PTY or SCAN buttons to stop on a station. If SEEK is selected, the radio automati- cally stops on the next radio station matching the selected program type.

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4. Press the PTY button again to cancel the

PTY mode.

the radio beeps to start

Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SCV) Your vehicle has Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SCV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. Press and hold the MENU button (>2 sec- onds) until the editing mode. Press the MENU button until the display shows “Speed comp vol”. This display will last 2 seconds and then change to TUNE/FF-REV Press Off!Low!Mid!High Compact disc (CD) operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.

“SCV-off”. or

) to change between:

CAUTION

c Do not force a compact disc (CD) into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer. c Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer.

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CD6 button When the CD6 button is pressed with a compact disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns off and the last used com- pact disc starts to play. CD Loading Press the LOAD button to start CD loading mode. The following sequence will occur: 1. The green indicator on the lowest avail- able disc select button will start blinking. (Same as preset memory button). The display shows “Please Wait”.

2. The display changes to “Insert Disc” for

a maximum of 15 seconds.

3. During the 15 second interval, insert the disc. The display changes to “Loading Disc”.

4. The CD will play after the disc is set to a

play position.

5. The indicator changes from blinking green to solid green and the display changes to show the Disc number icon, Disc number, Track number and Elapsed time.

All disc loading 1. Press and hold the LOAD button until the

radio beeps (>1.5 seconds).

2. The green indicator on the lowest avail- able disc select button will start blinking. (Same as preset memory button). The display shows “Please Wait”.

3. The display changes to “Insert Disc” for

a maximum of 15 seconds.

4. During the 15 second interval, insert the disc. The display changes to “Loading Disc”.

5. The indicator changes from blinking

green to solid green.

6. The disc number icon is turned on. 7. Steps 2-5 are repeated until all discs are loaded, loaded disc will begin to play. The display shows the Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.

then the last

Selected disc loading 1. Press a disc select button whose indica- tor is off. The display shows “Please Wait”.

2. The green indicator starts blinking and the display shows “Insert Disc” for 15
seconds.

3. Insert the CD. The display shows “Load-

ing Disc”.

4. The CD will play after the disc is set to a

play position.

5. The indicator color changes from blink- ing green to solid green and the display shows the Disc icon, Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.

If a disc is not inserted within 15 seconds or if the load button is pressed during load sequence, the entire disc load sequence will be canceled. Disc Play Press the CD button. If a CD is loaded and the radio is playing, the radio turns off and the last loaded disc starts to play. Selected disc play 1. Press the disc select button whose disc

icon is displayed.

2. The indicator blinks green during the change and the display shows “Chang- ing Disc”.

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3. The CD plays after the disc is set to a

play position.

4. The indicator changes from blinking green to solid green and the display shows the Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.

FF (fast forward) REW (rewind) buttons

or

When the TUNE/FF-REV ( ) but- ton is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc plays at an in- creased speed while fast forwarding or re- winding. When the button is released, the CD returns to normal play speed.

SEEK/TRACK buttons

When is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the selection following the present one starts to play from the begin- ning. Press several times to skip sev- eral selections. Each time the button is pressed, the CD advances one additional selection. The track number appears in the display window. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selec- tion is played.) When 4-26 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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several

played returns to the beginning. Press times to skip back several selections. Each time the button is pressed, the CD moves back one selection. If the play pattern is in MIX mode when the button is pressed, the next random selection will be played. MIXzPTY Press the MIXzPTY button to change CD play patterns: Repeat!Mix!All Mix!Normal Play Repeat Press the MIXzPTY button (<1.5 seconds) once to repeat the current track. The “1” icon is turned on, and the display shows “Repeat Track” for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal. Mix Press the MIXzPTY button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of the current disc. The “MIX” icon is turned on and the display shows “Mix Tracks” for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal.

All Mix Press the MIXzPTY button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of all discs. The “MIX” icon is turned on, and the display shows “Mix All Tracks” for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal. Also, the indicators of the loaded discs are turned on with amber color. (Green for current disc.) Normal Play Press the MIXzPTY button (<1.5 seconds) again to return to normal play mode. The “MIX” icon and the amber LED’s are turned off. The display shows “Normal Play” for 2
seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal. CD Scan 1 Disc All Tracks Press the SCAN button (<1.5 seconds) to scan all the current disc for 7
seconds per track. The display shows “Disc Scan” for 2 seconds, and then shows the track number and elapsed time as normal. The SCAN icon is flashed during Scan