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PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand- held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2 sec- onds. To program your hand-held transmitter to HomeLinkT, continue to press and hold the HomeLinkT button (note steps 2 - 4 under (cid:147)Pro- gramming HomeLinkT(cid:148)) while you press and re- press ((cid:147)cycle(cid:148)) your hand-held transmitters every 2 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly (indicating successful programming).
NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, etc., it is advised to unplug the device dur- ing the (cid:147)cycling(cid:148) process to prevent pos- sible damage to the garage door opener components. OPERATING THE HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver (once pro- grammed) may now be used to activate the ga- rage door, etc. To operate, simply press the ap- propriate programmed HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver button. The red indicator light will illuminate while the signal is being transmitted.
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PROGRAMMING TROUBLE- DIAGNOSIS If the HomeLinkT does not quickly learn the hand- held transmitter information: c replace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
c position the hand-held transmitter with its from the
facing
away
battery HomeLinkT surface.
area
c press and hold both the HomeLinkT and hand-held transmitter buttons without inter- ruption.
c position the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3
inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLinkT surface. Hold the transmitter in
that position for up to 15 seconds.
If
HomeLinkT is not programmed within that
time, try holding the transmitter in another
position (cid:150) keeping the indicator light in view
at all times.
If you continue to have programming difficulties, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department. The phone numbers are located in the Foreword of this manual.
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However, to clear all programming, press and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds). ROLLING CODE PROGRAMMING Rolling code garage door openers (or other roll- ing code devices) which are (cid:147)code protected(cid:148) and manufactured after 1996, may be deter- mined by the following: c Reference the garage door opener Owner(cid:146)s
Manual for verification.
c The hand-held transmitter appears to pro- gram the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver but does not activate the garage door.
c Press and hold the trained HomeLinkT but-
ton. If the garage door opener has the rolling
code feature, the HomeLinkT indicator light
will flash rapidly, then remains on after 2
seconds.
To program the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver to a garage door opener with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the (cid:147)Programming HomeLink(cid:148) (the aid of a sec- ond person may make the following procedures quicker and easier).
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1. Locate the training button on the garage door opener motor unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If there is difficulty locating the training button, reference the garage door opener Owner(cid:146)s Manual.
2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor unit (which may activate a training light).
NOTE: Following step 2, there are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3. 3. Firmly press and release the programmed HomeLinkT button a second time to com- plete the training process. (Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the train- ing.)
The garage door opener should now recognize
the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver and acti-
vate when the HomeLinkT button is pressed. The
remaining two buttons may now be programmed
(if not yet programmed, follow steps 2 through 4
in the (cid:147)Programming HomeLinkT(cid:148) procedures
earlier in this section).
REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
HOMELINKT BUTTON
To reprogram a HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver
button, complete the following.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkT but-
ton. Do not release the button until step 4
has been completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash
slowly (after 20 seconds), position the
hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76
mm) away from the HomeLinkT surface.
3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter
button.
4. The HomeLinkT indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons.
The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver button has now been reprogrammed. The new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLinkT button that was just programmed. This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLinkT buttons.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN
If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the
codes of any non-rolling code device that has
been programmed into HomeLinkT. Consult the
Owner(cid:146)s Manual of each device or call the manu-
facturer or dealer of those devices for additional
information.
When your vehicle is recovered, you will
need to reprogram the HomeLinkT Univer-
sal Transceiver with your new transmitter
information.
FCC Notice:
This device complies with FCC rules part
15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) This de-
vice must accept any interference that may
be received,
including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter has been tested and com-
plies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user(cid:146)s authority to op-
erate the device.
DOC: ISTC 1763K1313
FCC I.D. CV2V67690
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MEMO
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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)
keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Child safety rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Opener operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Interior trunk lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Opener operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Fuel filler cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Tilting telescopic steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Tilt operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Telescopic operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Inside mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
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KEYS
1.
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Two master keys (black) with transpon-
der chip and chrome NISSAN brand
symbol on one side
Valet key (black) with transponder chip
Key number plate
Transponder chip
2. 3. 4. A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate.
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previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registration pro- cess, these components will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys- tem (NVIS) during registration. Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle. Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with salt water. This could affect system function.
A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer can duplicate it. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (NVIS) KEYS You can only drive your vehicle using the master or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in the key head.
The master key can be used for all the locks.
The valet key cannot be used for the trunk lid, glove box lock or rear seatback lock.
To protect belongings when you leave a key with someone, give them the valet key only. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Additional or replacement keys: If you still have a key, the key number is not necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli- cate your existing key. As many as five NVIS keys can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all NVIS keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is because the registration process will erase the memory of all key codes
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DOORS
WARNING
c Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders.
c Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
c Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.
Opening and closing windows (if so equipped) The driver(cid:146)s door key operation allows you to open and close windows equipped with auto- matic operation at the same time. c To open the windows, turn the driver(cid:146)s door key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is unlocked. c To close the windows, turn the driver(cid:146)s door key to the front of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is locked.
Driver(cid:146)s side
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LOCKING WITH KEY The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front s1 of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the key one time toward the rear s2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, returning the key to neutral s3 (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it toward the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors s4 .
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Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver or front passenger) is moved to the lock position with the key in the ignition and any door open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically. This helps to prevent the keys from being accidently locked inside the vehicle.
Inside lock
Driver(cid:146)s side
WPD0130
WPD0131
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door without the key, move the inside lock to the lock position s1 , then close the door. To unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position s2 .
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH To lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver or front passenger side), to the lock position s1 . When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle. To unlock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver or front passenger side) to the unlock position s2 .
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c Do not place the keyfob for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140(cid:176)F (60(cid:176)C).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if so equipped)
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi- mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle.
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN dealer.
The keyfob will not function when: c the battery is discharged c the distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the keyfob: c Do not allow the keyfob to become wet. c Do not drop the keyfob. c Do not strike the keyfob sharply against
another object.
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Locking doors 1. Close all windows 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.
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4. Push the
button on the keyfob. All the doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked.
c When the
button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked.
c If a door is open and you push the
button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to (cid:147)Silencing the horn beep feature(cid:148) later in this section for details.
WPD0133
button on the keyfob once.
Unlocking doors Push the c Only the driver(cid:146)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 O position with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.
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button on the keyfob again within
Push the 5 seconds. c All doors unlock. c The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
The interior lights can be turned off without wait- ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the ignition and turning to the ON or START position, locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the interior light switch to the OFF position. Auto relock When the button on the keyfob is pushed, all doors will lock automatically within 1 minute unless one of the following operations is per- formed: c Any door is opened. c A key is inserted into the ignition switch and
the key is turned from OFF to ON.
WPD0134
WPD0135
Releasing the trunk lid Push the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button on the keyfob will not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. The trunk lid will open when using the key- fob even if the trunk lid release cancel switch is turned to OFF. See (cid:147)Trunk lid(cid:148) later in this section for cancel switch infor- mation.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the
button on the
keyfob for longer than 0.5 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
c it has run for 25 seconds, or
c any button is pushed on the keyfob.
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buttons for at least 2 seconds.
Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. To deactivate: Press and hold the and The hazard lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the and once more. The hazard lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. 3-8 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
buttons for at least 2 seconds
Deactivating the horn beep 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, locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the interior 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
button on the keyfob for longer than 3
seconds after all doors are unlocked.
button on the keyfob.
The door windows will open while pressing the This opening windows function of the keyfob can be suspended using a CONSULT-II diagnostic tool. Please contact a NISSAN dealer. The door windows cannot be closed by using the keyfob.
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5. Press the LOCK button, then the UNLOCK button two or three times to check the key- fob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 5. 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 ap-
proved by the manufacturer for compliance
could void the user(cid:146)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 cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s1 Open the lid using a coin. s2 Remove the battery.
s3
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Install a new battery with the (cid:147)+(cid:148) facing
down.
Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or equivalent. s4 Close the lid securely.
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HOOD
5. When closing the hood, return the support 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. Fail- ure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.
c If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to avoid injury do not open the hood.
s1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly.
s2
Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood.
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s3 Remove the support rod from the clamp.
s4
Insert the support rod into the slot on the passenger side fender ledge.
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TRUNK LID
Driver(cid:146)s side
OPENER OPERATION
WPD0137
WARNING
c Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See (cid:147)Ex- haust gas(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) 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 in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children(cid:146)s access to car keys.
The trunk lid opener lever is located below the armrest of the driver(cid:146)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.
NOTE: You cannot open the trunk lid with the trunk lid opener lever if the vehicle security system (if so equipped) is armed.
LPD0085
Cancel switch (if so equipped) When the cancel switch located inside the glove box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch. It can be opened with the master key or keyfob.
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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 expo- sure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk compart- ment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk lid.
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WPD0261
KEY OPERATION To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid down securely.
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 rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children(cid:146)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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FUEL FILLER LID
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LPD0189
OPENER OPERATION The fuel filler opener lever is located on the out- side of the driver(cid:146)s seat s1 . 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. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.
WARNING
c Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. You could be burned or seriously 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 a third of a turn, and wait for any- (cid:147)hissing(cid:148) sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying out and possibly causing 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 refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a 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 emis- sion control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury. It could also cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. c Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
c Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle ortrailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: (cid:150) Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
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TILTING TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN
c For additional
information, see the (cid:147)Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and Controls(cid:148) section earlier in this manual.
(cid:150) Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
(cid:150) Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill- ing it.
(cid:150) Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.
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 properly may cause the mal- function indicator lamp (MIL) to illumi- nate. If the lamp illuminates be- cause the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and to continue vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a
drive
the
few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
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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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TELESCOPIC OPERATION Push the lever down and adjust the steering wheel forward or backward to the desired posi- tion. Pull the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer to you than is necessary for proper steering operation and comfort. The driv- er(cid:146)s air bag inflates with great force. If you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash. 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. Always use the seat belts.
SUN VISORS
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WPD0141
Slide the sun visor extension (if so equipped) in or out as needed.
CAUTION
Do not store the sun visor before returning it to its original position.
VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped) 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 open.
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MIRRORS
AUTO indicator light will be on. When the switch on the inside mirror is in the OFF position, the inside mirror will operate normally. Do not hang any object on the sensor or apply glass cleaner. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in improper operation.
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WPD0142
INSIDE MIRROR The night position s1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position s2 when driving in daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
AUTO position
AUTO indicator light Sensor (on back of mirror) Sensor
1. 2. OFF position 3. 4. 5. AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE INSIDE MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally changes reflection according to the intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following you.
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Electric control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror remote control only operates 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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OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.
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Manual control type The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view.
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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
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VENTILATORS
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Center
Left side
Right side
CENTER VENTILATORS Adjust air flow direction by moving the ventilator slides.
SIDE VENTILATORS You can adjust the airflow of the side ventilators by using the dial located at the side of the venti- lators, and by moving 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 op- erates only when the engine is running. c Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They could accidentally injure themselves 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 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 heater and/or air conditioner controls should not be done while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
Air flow control dial The air flow control dial allows you to select the air flow outlets. MAX A/C
(cid:151) Air flows from center and side
vents with maximum cooling (air conditioning).
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Fan control dial Temperature control dial Air flow control dial Air recirculation button Air conditioner button (if so equipped)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.
(cid:151) Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
(cid:151) Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
(cid:151) Air flows mainly from foot outlets. (cid:151) Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
(cid:151) Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
Temperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air.
Air recirculation button
NOTE: The air recirculation feature is available only on those vehicles equipped with air conditioning.
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ON position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
button to the on position when:
Push the c driving on a dusty road. c to prevent traffic fumes from entering pas-
senger compartment.
c for maximum cooling when using the air con-
ditioner.
OFF position (Indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart- ment and distributed through the selected outlet.
Use the off position for normal heater or air con- ditioner operation.
Air conditioner button (if so equipped)
Rear window defroster switch For more information about the rear window de- froster switch, see (cid:147)Rear window defroster switch(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and controls(cid:148) section of this manual. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets.
1. Push the
button to the off position for
normal heating.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
The button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner. Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 - 4) position and push the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is oper- ating. To turn off the air conditioner, push the The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. 4-4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
button again.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.
Ventilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Defrosting or defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.
c To quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature control lever to the full HOT position. c When the
position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the vehicle is restarted,
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even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position other than the position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.
Bi-level heating This mode directs air from the side, center and the foot outlets.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the wind- shield.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.
c When the
position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the vehicle is restarted, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position. This position other than the dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.
Operating tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 - 4) position, and push in the 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 oper- ates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the MAX A/C
or
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Push the comes on.
button. The indicator light
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired 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. MAX A/C may be used for quick cooling.
Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
button to the off position.
position.
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AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defrosting. The air recirculation button should always be in the OFF posi- tion for heating and defrosting.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Push the comes on.
button. The indicator light
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Push the comes on.
button. The indicator light
When the or positions in between are selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the vehicle is restarted, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position position. This dehumidifies other than the the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing
outside air to be drawn into the passenger com- partment to further improve the defogging perfor- mance. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position. Operating tips c Keep the windows and sunroof closed while
the air conditioner is in operation.
c After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot
air from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
c The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps pre- vent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication.
c If
the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem- perature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. See (cid:147)If your vehicle overheats(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section of this manual.
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WHA0219
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (automatic)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Temperature dial Rear window defroster switch Front defroster switch Display screen Fan switch
Type A
Recirculation switch
6. Mode switch 7. 8. OFF switch 9. ECON switch 10. AUTO switch
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WARNING
c The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. c Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone either. They could accidentally injure themselves 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 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 heater and/or air conditioner 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.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Temperature dial Rear window defroster switch Front defroster switch Display screen Fan switch
Type B
Recirculation switch
6. Mode switch 7. 8. OFF switch 9. ECON switch 10. AUTO switch
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (auto) This mode may be normally used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a con- stant temperature. Air flow distribution 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.
c Adjust the temperature dial to about 75(cid:176)F
(24(cid:176)C) for normal operation.
c The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.
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 compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.
c Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys- tem may not work properly.
c Not recommended if windows fog up. Dehumidified defogging 1. Push the DEF button
tor light on the button will come on.
on. The indica-
2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or right
to set the desired temperature.
c To quickly remove ice from the outside of the fan control to the maximum
windows, push the manual button position
and set
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 36(cid:176)F (2(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the vehicle is restarted,
even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position. This position other than the dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The air recirculate mode auto- matically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Push the fan control button to manually control the fan speed.
up or down
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recir- culate 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 RECIR- CULATION). The indicator will go out.
The air recirculation button will not be activated when the air conditioner is in DEF mode.
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Air flow control Pushing the manual air flow control button se- lects the air outlet to:
(cid:151) Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
(cid:151) Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
(cid:151) Air flows mainly from foot outlets. (cid:151) Air flows from defroster and foot
outlets.
To turn system off Push the OFF button. 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 tempera- ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.
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The sunload sensor, located on the top passen-
ger side of the instrument panel, helps the system
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put any-
thing on or around this sensor.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth(cid:146)s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioner system. See (cid:147)Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Techni- cal and consumer information(cid:148) section of this manual. A NISSAN dealer is able to service your (cid:147)environ- mentally friendly(cid:148) air conditioning system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re- frigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air conditioner ser- vice should be done only by an experi- enced technician with proper equipment.
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AUDIO SYSTEM
RADIO Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the ve- hicle may influence radio reception quality. Radio reception Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- dio reception. These circuits are designed to extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- ity of that reception.
However there are some general characteristics of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These char- acteristics are completely normal in a given re- ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction in your NISSAN radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change be-
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other ve-
hicles can work against ideal reception. De-
scribed below are some of the factors that can
affect your radio reception.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 - 30
miles (40 - 48 km), with monaural (single chan-
nel) 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 increased distance from the station transmitter) static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control to reduce treble response.
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Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo- mentary flutter or loss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics, AM signals are also sub- ject 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 turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist. Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
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c Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunc- tion: c 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter c CDs that are not round c CDs with a paper label c CDs that are warped, scratched, or
have abnormal edges
disc DIGITAL AUDIO(cid:148) logo on the disc or packaging.
c During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the hu- midity. 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 func- tion when the compartment tempera- ture is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.
c Do not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
c CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with finger- prints may not work properly.
c The following CDs may not work prop-
erly: c Copy control compact discs (CCCD) c Recordable compact discs (CD-R) c Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
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AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Compact disc (CD) player
c Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm)
round discs that have the (cid:147)COMPACT
PRESET ABC button
Display FM band select button AM band select button
Type A 1. 2. MIX button 3. CD select button 4. 5. 6. 7. CD eject button TRAVEL button 8. 9. TUNE FF-REV button 10. CLOCK button 11. Preset scan button 12. AUDIO button 13. SCAN button 14. Station preset buttons 15. PWR/VOL control knob 16. CD insert slot 17. SEEK/TRACK button
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PRESET ABC button
Type B 1. 2. MIX button 3. CD select button 4. 5. 6. 7. CD eject button TRAVEL button 8. 9. TUNE FF-REV button 10. MENU/CLOCK button for radios with
Display FM band select button AM band select button
SCV
11. Preset scan button 12. AUDIO button 13. SCAN button 14. Station preset buttons 15. PWR/VOL control knob 16. CD insert slot 17. SEEK/TRACK button FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) PWR/VOL control knob
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the PWR/VOL control knob. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio
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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/VOL control knob again turns the system off.
Turn the PWR/VOL control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance
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 regu- lar radio display after 7 seconds, or you may press the AUDIO button again to return to the regular radio display. Clock operation
or
or
Pressing the MENU or CLOCK button displays 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 (longer than 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 or CLOCK button to
switch to the minute adjustment.
TUNE/FF(cid:151)REV
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driv- ing so full attention may be given to ve- hicle operation.
4. Press TUNE/FF-REV (
SEEK/TRACK ( the minutes.
or
) or ) to adjust
or
and
Use the buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold the tuning buttons down.
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. 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 stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio automatically changes from stereo to monaural reception.
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 broad- casting station. If using the up button, once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the ra- dio 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. SCAN tuning stops for 5 sec- onds at each broadcasting station that has suffi- cient signal strength. When scanning, SCAN
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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 (cid:151) Travel Preset 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 be- tween 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 PRE-
SET ABC.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press the desired station select button (>2
seconds).
4. A beep will sound indicating memorization 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 canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Turning ON Travel Preset
1. Press the TRAVEL preset button (<1.5 sec- onds). The TRAVEL icon shows in the dis- play.
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 de- fault settings, see (cid:147)Editing Travel Preset(cid:148) later in this section.
3. When finished storing radio stations, the radio tunes to the first stored preset of Travel Preset A.
4.
5.
If the radio cannot find any stations, the radio displays (cid:147)NO STATION(cid:148) and mutes the au- dio.
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 seconds)
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 permanent
memory
1. While in Travel Preset mode, press and hold
the TRAVEL preset button until it beeps (>3
seconds).
2. The presets are transferred from Travel Pre- set memory to the permanent preset memory for A, B, and C. (cid:147)LOAD(cid:148) is dis- played.
3. The TRAVEL preset indicator turns off.
Preset Scan
Pressing the Preset Scan button (<1.5 seconds)
scans the permanent preset memory that is se-
lected (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.
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All Preset Scan
Pressing the Preset Scan button (>1.5 seconds) 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 Vol- ume (SCV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes.
Press and hold the MENU button (>2 seconds) until the radio beeps to start the editing mode. Press the MENU button until the display shows (cid:147)SCV(cid:148). This display will last 2 seconds and then change to (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) . Press TUNE/FF-REV ( or Off!Low!Mid!High Compact disc (CD) player operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.
) to change between:
CAUTION
c Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player.
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 compact disc starts to play. 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 increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc 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 beginning. Press
several times to skip several selections. Each
time the button is pressed, the CD advances 1
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the selection being
additional selection. The track number appears in the display window. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selection is played.) When played returns to the beginning. Press several times to skip back several selections. Each time the button is pressed the CD moves back 1 selection. If the play pattern is in MIX mode when the button is pressed, the next ran- dom selection will be played. MIX button Press the MIX button to change CD play pat- terns: Repeat!Mix!Normal Play Repeat Press the MIX button (<1.5 seconds) once to repeat the current track. The (cid:147)1(cid:148) icon is turned on. Mix Press the MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of the current disc. The (cid:147)MIX(cid:148) icon is turned on. Normal play Press the MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to return to normal play mode. The (cid:147)MIX(cid:148) icon is turned off.
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CD scan Press the SCAN button (<1.5 seconds) to scan all tracks of the current disc for 7 seconds per track. The SCAN icon is flashed during Scan mode. The Scan mode is canceled once it scans through all tracks on the disc, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode.
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.
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