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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.

WPD0143

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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MEMO

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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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WHA0218

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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is pressed,

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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PRESET ABC button LOAD button

Display FM band select button AM band select button

1. 2. 3. CD select button 4. 5. 6. 7. CD eject button TRAVEL button 8. 9. TUNE FF-REV button 10. MENU/CLOCK button 11. MIX/PTY button 12. AUDIO button 13. SCAN button 14. Station preset buttons 15. POWER/VOL control knob 16. CD insert slot 17. SEEK/TRACK button FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (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 or CD) that was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. 4-22 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on. Pushing the PWR/VOL control knob again turns the system off.

or

or

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!Treb!Fade!Bal ) or Press the TUNE/FF-REV ( 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 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

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

start

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 ) to adjust

or

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 stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio automatically changes from stereo to monaural reception.

TUNE/FF(cid:151)REV

WARNING

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and

buttons for manual Use the tuning. 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 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 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.

4.

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

5.

The TUNE, SCAN, SEEK and preset memory functions are available while Travel Preset mode is on.

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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. Editing travel preset 1. Press and hold the TRAVEL preset button (>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 (cid:147)TRAVEL EDIT(cid:148) for 2
seconds and then changes to (cid:147)SET A-*(cid:148) . ) to

3. Press TUNE/FF-REV (

or

select a mode.

4. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button to save

the mode.

5. Display is changed to (cid:147)SET B-*(cid:148) , repeat

steps 3 and 4.

6. Display is changed to (cid:147)SET C-*(cid:148) , repeat

step 3.

7. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button to exit

the edit mode and return to normal mode.

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)PRESETS LOADED(cid:148) 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 (cid:147)WHFR 98.3(cid:148). c Station name, such as (cid:147)The Groove(cid:148). c Music or programming type, such as (cid:147)Clas-

sical(cid:148), (cid:147)Country(cid:148), or (cid:147)Rock(cid:148).

c Traffic reports about delays or construction. If the station broadcasts RDS information the RDS icon is displayed. The RDS information 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 fre- quency for 3 seconds. The radio will then return to the normal display. If the station does not broadcast RDS information, the RDS icon will not be displayed. Setting RDS mode

or

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)RDS TRAFFIC(cid:148) . This display will last 2 sec- onds and then change to (cid:147)TRAFFIC-OFF(cid:148) . ) to toggle Press TUNE/FF-REV ( the RDS traffic mode from (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) to (cid:147)ON(cid:148). Press the RDS button again to set your RDS mode selection. The display changes to (cid:147)RDS DISPLAY(cid:148) . This display will last 2 seconds and then change to (cid:147)SHOW(cid:148) or display modes: c (cid:147)FM & RDS(cid:148): the radio display will show the station(cid:146)s broadcast frequency and the sta- tion(cid:146)s name.

) to switch between the following RDS

. Press TUNE/FF-REV (

c (cid:147)RDS ONLY(cid:148): the radio display will show the

station(cid:146)s name only.

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c (cid:147)RDS TEMP(cid:148): the radio display will show the station(cid:146)s name for 5 seconds and then dis- play only the radio station(cid:146)s broadcast fre- quency.

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 trans- mit call letters and frequencies only. Searching or scanning by program type may yield a limited number of selections.

1. Press the MIX•PTY button. The display changes from (cid:147)RDS PTY SEARCH(cid:148) to (cid:147)SELECT BY TUNE(cid:148) .

2. Press TUNE/FF-REV (

up/down button to choose a specific pro- gram type:

or

ROCK, CLASSIC ROCK, SOFT ROCK, TOP 40, COUNTRY, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, OLDIES, NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, ANY

3. Press the SEEK (

or

) 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 button to stop on a station.

If SEEK is selected, the radio automatically stops on the next radio station matching the selected program type.

4. Press the PTY button again to cancel the

PTY mode.

Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SCV)

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)Speed comp vol(cid:148). This display will last 2 sec- onds and then change to (cid:147)SCV-off(cid:148) . Press ) to change be- TUNE/FF-REV ( tween: Off!Low!Mid!High Compact disc (CD) player operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.

or

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.

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 compact disc starts to play. CD loading

Press the LOAD button to start CD loading mode.

The following sequence will occur:

1.

If other discs are already loaded, the green indicator on the lowest available disc select button will start blinking. (Same as preset memory button.) shows (cid:147)Please Wait(cid:148) .

The display

2. The display changes to (cid:147)Insert Disc(cid:148) for a

maximum of 15 seconds.

3. During the 15 second interval,

insert the disc. The display changes to (cid:147)Loading Disc(cid:148) .

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

position.

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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.

7. Repeat steps 2(cid:150)5 until all discs are loaded, then the last loaded disc will begin to play. The display shows the Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.

All disc loading

Selected disc loading

1. Press and hold the LOAD button until the

radio beeps (>1.5 seconds).

2. The green indicator on the lowest available disc select button will start blinking. (Same as preset memory button.) The display shows (cid:147)Please Wait(cid:148).

3. The display changes to (cid:147)Insert Disc(cid:148) for a

maximum of 15 seconds.

4. During the 15 second interval,

insert the disc. The display changes to (cid:147)Loading Disc(cid:148).

5. The indicator changes from blinking green

to solid green.

6. The disc number icon is turned on.

1. Press an available disc select button whose indicator is off. The display shows (cid:147)Please Wait(cid:148).

2. The green indicator starts blinking and the display shows (cid:147)Insert Disc(cid:148) for 15 sec- onds. Insert the CD. The display shows (cid:147)Loading Disc(cid:148).

3.

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

position.

5. The indicator color changes from blinking 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.

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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 (cid:147)Changing Disc(cid:148) .

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 increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding. 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 beginning. Press several times to skip several selections. Each time the button is pressed, the CD advances 1

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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.)

is pressed,

the selection being

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•PTY Press the MIX•PTY button to change CD play patterns: Repeat!Mix!All Mix!Normal Play Repeat Press the MIX•PTY button (<1.5 seconds) once to repeat the current track. The (cid:147)1(cid:148) icon is turned on, and the display shows (cid:147)Repeat Track(cid:148) for 2
seconds. The display then shows the Track num- ber and Elapsed time as normal. Mix Press the MIX•PTY button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of the current disc. The (cid:147)MIX(cid:148) icon is turned on and the display shows (cid:147)Mix Tracks(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal.

All Mix Press the MIX•PTY button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of all discs. The (cid:147)MIX(cid:148) icon is turned on, and the display shows (cid:147)Mix All Tracks(cid:148) 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 MIX•PTY button (<1.5 seconds) again to return to normal play mode. The (cid:147)MIX(cid:148) icon and the amber LEDs are turned off. The display shows (cid:147)Normal Play(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The dis- play 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 tracks of the current disc for 7 seconds per track. The display shows (cid:147)Disc Scan(cid:148) 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 canceled once it scans 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 (cid:147)All Disc Scan(cid:148) 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 canceled once it scans through all the loaded discs, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode.

Eject CD

Current disc

button.

1. Press the 2. The green indicator starts to blink and the display shows (cid:147)Disc Eject(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then changes to (cid:147)Ejecting Disc(cid:148) .

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.

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c A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

2. The green indicator starts blinking and the display shows (cid:147)Disc Eject(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then changes to (cid:147)Ejecting Disc(cid:148) .

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.

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 (cid:147)All Disc Eject(cid:148) for 2 seconds. The display then changes to (cid:147)Ejecting Disc(cid:148) .

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.

4. The display will be turned off after all discs

are ejected and removed.

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

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CD CARE AND CLEANING c Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the

disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.

c 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.

c Do not use a conventional record cleaner or

alcohol intended for industrial use.

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Volume control switches Push the volume.

or

to increase or decrease

Tuning 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):

or

Push the tuning switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. Next/Previous track (CD):

or

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.

or

This system searches for the blank intervals be- tween selections. If there is a blank interval within 1 program or there is no interval between pro- grams, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location.

WHA0210

Up

Volume control switch (up) Volume control switch (down) Down

1. 2. 3. 4. Mode select switch 5. STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped) (cid:147)MODE(cid:148) select switch Push the mode select switch to change the modes: PRESET A ! PRESET B ! PRESET C ! Insert CD (if so equipped)

or

Change disc (CD) (if so equipped): for more Push the tuning switch than 1.5 seconds to change the playing disc up or down. ANTENNA Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear window.

CAUTION

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

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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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

WARNING

c A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele- phones while driving.

c If you must make a call while your ve- hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu- lar phone operational mode (if so equipped) is highly recommended. Ex- ercise 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.

CAUTION

c Keep the antenna as far away as pos- sible from the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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

c Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manufacturer. c Connect the ground wire from the CB

radio chassis to the body.

c For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.

4-30 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Automatic transmission (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

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

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

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 Closely supervise children when they