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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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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Eject CD

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.

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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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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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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

is pressed, the selection being

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 mode. The Scan mode is cancelled once it scans

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4. The display will be turned off after all

discs are ejected and removed.

If a disc is not removed within 15 seconds, button is pressed again during or if the the Eject sequence, the entire disc Eject sequence will be canceled.

through all tracks on the disc, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode. All Discs, 1 Track Press and hold the SCAN button (>1.5
seconds) to scan the first track of all the loaded discs for 7 seconds per track. The display shows “All Disc Scan” for 2 sec- onds, and then shows the track number and elapsed time as normal. The SCAN icon is flashed during Scan mode. The Scan mode is cancelled once it scans through all the loaded discs, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode.

Eject CD

button.

Current disc 1. Press the 2. The green indicator starts to blink and the display shows “Disc Eject” for 2
seconds. The display then changes to “Ejecting Disc”.

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

4. The indicator and symbol for the disc are

turned off. Select a disc 1. Press the desired disc, then press the

button.

2. The green indicator starts blinking and the display shows “Disc Eject” for 2
seconds. The display then changes to “Ejecting Disc”.

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

4. The indicator and symbol for the disc are

turned off.

All discs 1. Press and hold the beeps (>1.5 seconds).

button until

it

2. Lowest used disc number indicator blinks green and display shows “All Disc Eject” for 2 seconds. The display then changes to “Ejecting Disc”.

3. When a disc is removed, the indicator and disc icon will be turned off, and then the next disc will emerge, and so on.

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and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

LHA0049

CD CARE AND CLEANING c Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch

the surface of the disc. Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used.

c To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use.

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STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped) ‘‘MODE’’ select switch Push the mode select switch to change the modes: PRESET A!PRESET B! PRESET C!Insert CD (if so equipped) Volume control switches Push ‘‘ the volume.

’’ to increase or decrease

’’ or ‘‘

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TUNING

’’ or ‘‘

’’ or ‘‘

Memory change (radio): Push the tuning switch ‘‘ ’’ for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the next preset station in memory. Seek tuning (radio): Push the tuning switch ‘‘ ’’ for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. Next/Previous Track (CD): Push the tuning switch ‘‘ ’’ for less than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the present track or skip to the next track. Push several times to skip back or skip through tracks. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank inter- val within one program or there is no interval between programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location. Change Disc (CD) (if so equipped): Push the tuning switch ‘‘ ’’ for more than 1.5 seconds to change the playing disc up or down.

’’ or ‘‘

’’ or ‘‘

CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

ANTENNA Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear window.

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following cautions, otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the MFI (Multiport Fuel Injection) system and other electronic parts.

CAUTION

c Do not place metalized film near the rear window glass or attach any metal parts to it. This may cause poor reception or noise.

c When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window antenna. Lightly wipe along the antenna with a dampened soft cloth.

WARNING

c A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving. c If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion, the hands free cellular phone operational mode (if so equipped) is highly recom- mended. Exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

c If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you to take notes, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so.

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CAUTION

c Keep the antenna as far as possible away from the Engine Control Mod- ule (ECM).

c Keep the antenna wire more than 8
in. (20 cm) away from the Multiport Fuel Injection harness. Do not route the antenna wire next to any har- ness.

c Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manu- facturer.

c Connect the ground wire from the

CB radio chassis to the body.

c For details, consult an authorized

NISSAN dealer.

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving...................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................5-2
Three-way catalyst ............................................5-2
Avoiding collision and rollover...........................5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving....................5-4
Ignition switch.........................................................5-4
Automatic transmission .....................................5-4
Manual transmission..........................................5-5
Key positions .....................................................5-5
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)................................................................5-6
Before starting the engine......................................5-6
Starting the engine.................................................5-7
Driving the vehicle..................................................5-7
Automatic transmission .....................................5-7
Manual transmission........................................5-11
Parking brake .......................................................5-13
Cruise control (if so equipped).............................5-14
Precautions on cruise control..........................5-14

Cruise control operations ................................5-14
Break-in schedule ................................................5-15
Increasing fuel economy ......................................5-16
Parking/parking on hills........................................5-17
Power steering .....................................................5-18
Brake system........................................................5-18
Braking precautions.........................................5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if so equipped)................................................5-19
Traction control system (TCS) .............................5-20
Cold weather driving ............................................5-21
Freeing a frozen door lock ..............................5-21
Anti-freeze .......................................................5-21
Battery .............................................................5-21
Draining of coolant water ................................5-21
Tire equipment.................................................5-22
Special winter equipment ................................5-22
Driving on snow or ice.....................................5-22
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ..............5-23

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

c Do not

leave children,

impaired adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. They could accidentally injure them- selves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or pos- sibly fatal injuries to people or ani- mals.

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.

EXHAUST GAS (Carbon Monoxide)

WARNING

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon

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monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan- gerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. c If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately.

c Do not run the engine in closed

spaces such as a garage.

c Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time.

c Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing, otherwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger com- partment. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, follow these precau- tions: 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the

air recirculation but- ton (if so equipped) to the off position and turn the fan control dial to 4 (high) to circulate the air.

c If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the trunk lid or the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.

c The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever: a. The vehicle is raised for service. b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust system.

d. You have had an accident involv- ing damage to the exhaust system, underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST The three-way catalyst is an emission con- trol device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

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WARNING

c The exhaust gas and the exhaust- system are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system com- ponents.

c Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

c Do not use leaded gasoline. Depos- its from leaded gasoline seriously reduce the three way catalyst’s abil- ity to help reduce exhaust pollut- ants.

c Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause over- rich fuel flow into the three-way cata- lyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating condi- tions are detected. Have the vehicle

inspected promptly by an authorized NISSAN dealer. c Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damag- ing the three way catalyst.

c Do not race the engine while warm-

ing it up.

c Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering maneuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause the

vehicle to roll over, particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (in- cluding prescription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Al- ways wear your seat belt as outlined in the ‘‘Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems’’ section of this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so.

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DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco- hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol can increase the severity of the injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How- ever, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thou- sands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And that’s true for drugs, too (over the counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition. 5-4 Starting and driving

IGNITION SWITCH

ASD1014

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION On automatic transmission models, the ig- nition lock is designed so the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the shift selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift selector lever is in the P (Park) position. If the key cannot be turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key.

1) Move the shift selector lever into the P

(Park) position.

2) Turn the ignition key slightly toward the

ON position.

3) Turn the key to the LOCK position. 4) Remove the key. The shift lever is designed so it cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions, if the ignition key is turned to OFF or if the key is removed from the switch. The shift selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ACC posi- tion. This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery is discharged. The shift selector lever can also be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF posi- tion is indicated by a ‘‘1’’ on the key cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF, the steering wheel is not locked. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock- wise from the straight up position.

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To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left.

WARNING

Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving. The steer- ing wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

WSD0016

MANUAL TRANSMISSION The ignition switch includes an anti-theft steering lock device. The key can only be removed when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. On manual transmission models, to turn the ignition key to LOCK from ACC or ON, turn the key to OFF, push the key in, then turn the key to LOCK. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock- wise from the straight up position.

To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left.

WARNING

Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving. The steer- ing wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

KEY POSITIONS LOCK Normal parking position (0) OFF (1) The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. ACC (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accesso- ries such as the radio when the engine is not running. ON Normal operating position (3) This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.

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If this procedure allows the engine to run, NISSAN recommends placing the regis- tered NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices.

START (4) This position activates the starter motor, which starts the engine. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (NVIS) The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) will not allow the engine to run without the use of the registered NVIS key. If the engine fails to run using the registered NVIS key, it may be due to interference caused by another NVIS key, an automated toll road device or automated payment de- vice on the key ring. Restart the engine using the following procedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately 5
seconds.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again. 4. Restart the engine while holding the de- vice (which may have caused the inter- ference) separate from the registered NVIS key.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

c Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

c Maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically, for example, each time you check engine oil.

c Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

c Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.

c Lock all doors. c Position seat and adjust head restraints. c Adjust inside and outside mirrors. c Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers

to do likewise.

c Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to the ON (3) position. See ‘‘Warning/Indicator lights and au- dible reminders’’ in the ‘‘Instruments and controls’’ section.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

to help start the engine. — In the summer, when restarting the engine within 30 minutes after it has been stopped, keep the accelerator pedal fully depressed while starting.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, other- wise the starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up

Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather.

1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Automatic transmission:

Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). (P is recommended.) The shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF or if the key is removed. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift selector lever is in any of the driving positions. Manual transmission: Move the shift lever to N (Neutral), and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking the engine. The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de- pressed.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure. — If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold or hot weather, de- press and hold the accelerator pedal

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING

c Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 3, 2 or 1. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident.

c Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a for- ward or reverse gear before the en- gine has warmed up.

c Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving. This could cause an accident.

CAUTION

c When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this purpose.

c Do not downshift abruptly on slip- pery roads. This may cause a loss of control.

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Gate type shift The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission control module to produce maximum power and smooth operation. Shown on the following pages are the rec- ommended operating procedures for this transmission. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

5-8 Starting and driving

LSD0023

Starting the vehicle c After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before shifting the selector lever to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), 3, 2 or 1. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before at- tempting to shift the selector lever.

This automatic transmission is designed so that the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is ON. The selector lever cannot be moved out

of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the key is removed from the ignition switch. 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and shift the selector lever into a driving gear. 2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

c If the selector lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position while the engine is running and the brake pedal is depressed, the stoplights may not work. Malfunctioning stop- lights could cause an accident injur- ing yourself and others.

c Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 3, 2, or 1. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident.

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c Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a for- ward or reverse gear before the en- gine has warmed up.

c Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while vehicle is moving. This could cause an accident.

c On slippery roads, do not downshift.

This may cause a loss of control.

CAUTION

When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by de- pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brakes should be used for this purpose.

LSD0022

Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 3, 2 or 1.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpect- edly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage.

If the key is turned to OFF or ACC for any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), or any D (Drive) position, the selector lever cannot be moved to P (Park). Additionally, the key cannot be turned to LOCK and be removed from the ignition switch. this occurs, perform the following steps: 1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle

If

is stopped.

2. Turn the key to ON. 3. Depress the foot brake pedal. 4. Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral) to restart the vehicle (P is pre- ferred). Move the selector lever to P (Park) to park the vehicle and turn the ignition key to LOCK to remove the key.

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3 (Third gear): For driving up or down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous. 2 (Second gear): Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. Do not exceed 68 MPH (110 km/h) in the 2
(Second gear) position. 1 (Low gear): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine brak- ing on steep downhill grades. Do not exceed 37 MPH (60 km/h) in the 1
(Low gear) position.

P (Park): Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. For maximum safety, depress the brake pedal, then move the lever to the P (Park) position. The brake pedal must be depressed any time the selector lever is moved to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the lever to the P (Park) position. R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped when selecting R (Reverse). The brake pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever from P (Park), N (Neutral), or any drive position to R (Reverse). N (Neutral): Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal driving. 5-10 Starting and driving

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LSD0024

Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the shift selector lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal de- pressed. To move the shift selector lever, release the shift lock. The selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral). However, the steering wheel will be locked unless the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery is dis- charged. To push the shift lock release button, per-

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form the following procedure. 1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK posi-

tion and remove the key. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover as

shown.

4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock

release slot and push down.

5. Move the shift selector lever to the N (neutral) position while holding down the shift lock release.

6. Turn the key to the ON position to unlock

the steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be moved to the desired location.