2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owners Manual

something being caught in the sunroof occurs.

WARNING

There are some small distances imme- diately before the closed position which cannot be detected. Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc., in- side the vehicle before closing the sun- roof.

Tilting the sunroof To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then press the

side of the tilt switch.

side of

To tilt down the sunroof, press the the tilt switch. Sun shade Open/close the sun shade by sliding it backward/forward.

The shade will open automatically when the sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed manually.

If the sunroof does not close Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the sunroof.

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

쐌 Remove water drops, snow,

ice or sand from the sunroof before open- ing.

쐌 Do not place any heavy object on the

sunroof or surrounding area.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS (if so equipped)

SIC0564A

The lights have a three-position switch. When the switch is in the center 쎻 position, the lights will illuminate when a door or the back door is opened.

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The ceiling light will stay on for about 30 sec- onds when: 쐌 The driver’s door is unlocked by the keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch when all doors are locked.

쐌 The driver’s door is opened and then closed

without the key in the ignition switch.

쐌 The key is removed from the ignition switch

while all doors are closed.

The ceiling light will turn off while the 30 second timer is activated when: 쐌 The driver’s door is locked with the keyfob, a

key or the power door lock switch. 쐌 The ignition switch is turned ON. When the interior light switch or the personal light switch is in the ON position, the interior, personal and vanity mirror lights will automati- cally turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position to save the battery. To turn on the lights again, insert the key into the ignition switch and move it to the ON position.

After the above procedure, the interior, personal, or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the

following with the ignition switch in the ACC or OFF position: 쐌 Opening or closing any door 쐌 Locking or unlocking any door with the key-

fob, a key, or the power door lock switch

쐌 Inserting or removing a key from the ignition

switch

These lights will turn on again when any of the above operations is performed after the lights have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the above as well.)

CAUTION

쐌 Turn off the interior, personal and vanity mirror lights when you leave the vehicle.

쐌 Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.

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쐌 Inserting or removing a key from the ignition

switch

These lights will turn on again when any of the above operations is performed after the lights have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the above as well.)

CAUTION

쐌 Turn off the interior, personal and vanity mirror lights when you leave the vehicle.

쐌 Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.

VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so equipped)

The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.

SIC0186

PERSONAL LIGHTS

SIC0565

When the interior light or the personal light switch is in the ON position, the interior, personal, and vanity mirror lights will au- tomatically turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position. To turn on the light again, insert the key into the ignition switch and move it to the ON position. After the above procedure, the interior, personal, or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the following: 쐌 Opening or closing any door 쐌 Locking or unlocking the driver’s door

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HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped) The HomeLink Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. The HomeLink Universal Transceiver power will automatically turn off 30 minutes after the igni- tion switch has been turned to the off position. HomeLink Universal Transceiver: 쐌 Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity systems.

쐌 Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No separate batteries are required. If the vehi- cle’s battery is discharged or is discon- nected, HomeLink will retain all program- ming.

Once the HomeLink Universal Transceiver is programmed, retain the original trans- mitter for future programming procedures (i.e., new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink Universal Transceiver buttons should be erased for security purposes. For addi- tional information, refer to “Programming HomeLink ” later in this section.

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WARNING

HomeLink Universal Transceiver.

PROGRAMMING HomeLink To program your HomeLink Transceiver to oper- ate a garage door, gate, or entry door opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device. Note: Garage door openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling code protection”. To program a garage door opener equipped with “rolling code protection”; you will need to use a ladder to get up to the garage door opener motor to be able to access the “smart or learn” program button.

쐌 Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by fed- eral safety standards. (These stan- dards became effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982). A garage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage door and then auto- matically stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety stan- dards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or death.

쐌 During programming, your garage door or gate may open or close. Make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that you are programming.

쐌 Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the

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grammed HomeLink when the device begins to activate.

button -

releasing

SIC2019

SIC2020

1. To begin, press and hold the 2 outer HomeLink buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light blinks slowly (after 20
seconds). Release both buttons.

2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter sur-

1-3 inches away from the HomeLink face.

3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter but- ton. DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.

4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly flashing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other pro- grammed device, press and hold the pro-

5.

If the indicator light on the HomeLink blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. You will need to proceed with the next steps to train the to complete the programming HomeLink which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.

6. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” program button located on the garage door opener’s motor to activate the “training mode”. This button is usually located near the antenna wire that hangs down from the mo- tor. If the wire originates from under a light lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.

NOTE: Once you have pressed and released the program button on the garage door open- er’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when performing this step. 7. Quickly within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program Instruments and controls 2-45

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firmly press

button, the HomeLink button you’ve just programmed. Press and release the HomeLink button up to three times to complete the training.

and release

8. Your HomeLink button should now be pro- (To program the remaining buttons for additional door or

grammed. HomeLink gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only.

NOTE:

Do not repeat step one unless you want to “clear” programmed HomeLink buttons).

previously

all

If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your HomeLink buttons, please to the HomeLink web site at: ww- refer w.homelink.com or call 1-800-662-6200. PROGRAMMING HomeLink FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand- held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2
seconds. To program your hand-held transmitter to HomeLink , continue to press and hold the button (note steps 2 through 4
HomeLink under “Programming HomeLink ”) while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicator

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쐌 press and hold both the HomeLink

and hand-held transmitter buttons without inter- ruption.

쐌 position the hand-held transmitter 2 to 5
inches (50 to 127 mm) away from the HomeLink surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another position - 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 Owner’s 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).

light flashes rapidly (indicating successful pro- gramming). NOTE:

If programming a garage door opener, etc., it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent possible damage to the garage door opener compo- nents. OPERATING THE HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink Universal Transceiver (once programmed) may now be used to activate the garage door, etc. To operate, simply press the appropriate programmed HomeLink Universal Transceiver button. The red indicator light will illuminate while the signal is being transmitted. PROGRAMMING TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS If the HomeLink does not quickly learn the hand-held transmitter information: 쐌 replace the hand-held transmitter batteries

with new batteries.

쐌 position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink surface.

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REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HomeLink BUTTON To reprogram a HomeLink Universal Trans- ceiver button, complete the following.

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink 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 2 to 5 inches (50 to 127 mm) away from the HomeLink surface.

3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter

button.

4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons.

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver button has now been reprogrammed. The new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLink button that was just programmed. This proce- dure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink 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 HomeLink . Consult the Owner’s Manual of each device or call the manufacturer or dealer of those devices for additional information. When your vehicle is recovered, you will need to reprogram the HomeLink 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 device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The transmitter has been tested and com- plies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. DOC: ISTC 1763K1313
FCC I.D.: CB2V67690

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MEMO

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MEMO

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MEMO

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Keys........................................................................................... 3-2
Doors......................................................................................... 3-2
Locking with key............................................................... 3-3
Front window open/close with key.............................. 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ...................................... 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch (if so equipped) ........................................................................... 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ............................................ 3-4
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system.................. 3-5
Battery replacement ........................................................ 3-8
Hood ......................................................................................... 3-9
Back door.............................................................................. 3-10
Key operation.................................................................. 3-10
Spare tire carrier (if so equipped) .................................. 3-10
Glass hatch........................................................................... 3-11

Opener operation (if so equipped) ........................... 3-11
Key operation.................................................................. 3-12
Fuel filler lid........................................................................... 3-13
Opener operation .......................................................... 3-13
Fuel filler cap .................................................................. 3-13
Steering wheel ..................................................................... 3-15
Tilt operation ................................................................... 3-15
Sun visors.............................................................................. 3-15
Using the sun visors ..................................................... 3-16
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-16
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-16
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-16
Automatic seat positioner (if so equipped) .................. 3-17
Automatic seat positioner operation......................... 3-17
Cancel switch................................................................. 3-19

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KEYS

DOORS

A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, this key can be duplicated by your NISSAN dealer. Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System keys: The key number is necessary when you need extra Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. As many as 5 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used with one vehicle. New keys must be registered to the Nissan Vehicle Immo- bilizer System components in your vehicle by your NISSAN dealer. At this time, you should bring all Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer for regis- tration. This is because the registration process will erase all memory of the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System components.

WARNING

쐌 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 uninten- tionally opening the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

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

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SPA1401

You can only drive your vehicle using the master 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 keys can be used for the door, back door or glove box locks. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Record the key number on the key number plate supplied with your keys and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. NISSAN does not record any key number so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate. 3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

rear of the vehicle will unlock the correspond- ing door. From that position, returning the key to neutral (where the key can only be re- moved and inserted.) and turning it to the rear again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors.

FRONT WINDOW OPEN/CLOSE WITH KEY Turn the driver’s door key to the unlock position and hold for about 1 second, the front windows will begin to lower. To stop opening, turn the key to the neutral position. To close the front windows with the door key cylinder, turn the key to the lock position and hold for about 1 second. To stop closing, position. In the event of a hand in the way, or other obstruction, the auto reverse function will acti- vate.

turn the key to the neutral

PD1160M

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Pushing or pulling the door inside lock knob to the lock or unlock will lock or unlock the corre- sponding door. To lock from the outside without a key, move the inside lock knob to the LOCK position. Then close the door. When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

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SPA1500

LOCKING WITH KEY Manual To lock the door, turn the key towards the front of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it towards the rear. Power The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the back door simultaneously. 쐌 Turning the driver’s door key to the front of

the vehicle will lock all doors.

쐌 Turning the driver’s door key one time to the

SPA1443B

SPA0944C

SPA0841

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped) Operating the lock-unlock switch will lock or unlock all doors including the back door simul- taneously.

All door locks will be engaged when the power door lock switch is moved to the LOCK position with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open. Then close the door and all doors will be locked.

When the power door lock switch is moved to the LOCK position while any front doors is open and a key is in the ignition switch, all doors will lock once and then unlock automatically. 3-4 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locking helps prevent doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. When the lever is in the lock position, the rear door can be opened only from the outside.

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(10 m) from the vehicle.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and acti- vate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Before locking the doors, make sure the key is not left in the vehicle. The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi- mately 33 ft (The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle.) As many as four keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact your NISSAN dealer. The keyfob will not function when: 쐌 the battery is dead, 쐌 the distance between the vehicle and the

keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m).

The panic alarm will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch.

CAUTION

The following conditions or occurrences will damage the keyfob. 쐌 Do not allow the keyfob to become

wet.

the UNLOCK button is pushed, the hazard indi- cator flashes once. If hazard indicator and horn mode is not neces- sary, you can switch to hazard indicator only mode by following the switching procedure be- low. In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice. When the UNLOCK button is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn oper- ates. (Switching procedure) Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the keyfob simultaneously for at least 2
seconds to switch from one mode to the other. When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica- tor only mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times. When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica- tor and horn mode, the hazard indicator flashes once and the horn chirps once.

쐌 Do not drop the keyfob. 쐌 Do not strike the keyfob sharply

against another object.

쐌 Do not place the keyfob for an ex- tended period in an area where tem- peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).

If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that keyfob. This will prevent the keyfob from unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, please contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Setting hazard indicator and horn mode This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn mode when you first receive the vehicle.

In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the LOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once. When

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Locking doors 1. Remove the ignition key.*1

2. Close all the doors.*2

3. Push the LOCK button on the keyfob.

4. All the doors will lock. All of the doors will lock when the LOCK button on the keyfob is pushed even though a door remains open and/or the ignition key is in the ON position.

5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the

horn chirps once.

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SPA1260
쐌 When the LOCK button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked.

*1: Doors lock with the keyfob while a key is in the ignition switch. However, the panic alarm will not activate when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

*2: Doors lock with the keyfob while any door is open. However, hazard indicator and horn mode will not function.

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in any position except the ON position.

2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob

again within 5 seconds.

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

are completely closed.

If the following operation is not carried out within 5 minutes after pressing the UNLOCK button, all doors will be locked automatically. 쐌 any door is opened. 쐌 the ignition key is turned to the ON

position The interior light can be turned off without waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition switch to the ON position or by locking the doors with the keyfob. Opening the front window Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob. The driver’s door will unlock. Continue to press the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. The driver’s and front passenger’s windows will be lowered. Continue to press the UNLOCK button until windows are fully open.

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Unlocking doors 1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob

once.

쐌 Only the driver’s door unlocks

SPA1373
쐌 The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.

쐌 The interior light turns on and the light timer activates for 30 seconds when the switch is in the center 쎻 position with the ignition key

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To stop lowering the windows, release the UN- LOCK button. To start lowering the windows, press the UN- LOCK button again for 3 more seconds. This function will operate after the ignition switch is off and 45 seconds passed or either the front door is opened. Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the alarm to call attention as follows: 1. Push the PANIC button on the keyfob for

longer than 0.5 seconds.

2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will

stay on for 30 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when: 쐌 It has run for 30 seconds, or 쐌 The LOCK or

pressed, or

the UNLOCK button is

쐌 The panic button is pushed on the keyfob for

more than 0.5 seconds.

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Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or equivalent

Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case.

3. Close the lid securely.

4. Push the keyfob button two or three times to

check its operation.

See your NISSAN dealer if you need any assis- tance for replacement. If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 4
above. 쐌 Be careful not to touch a circuit board

and a battery terminal.

쐌 An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

쐌 The keyfob is water-proof; however, if it does get wet, immediately wipe com- pletely dry.

쐌 When changing batteries, do not let

dust or oil get on the keyfob.

FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compliance

SPA1374

BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery as follows:

1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.

2. Replace the battery with a new one.

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HOOD

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle located below the instrument panel; the hood will then spring up slightly.

2. Raise the lever at the front of the hood with

your fingertips and raise the hood. Insert the assist bar into the slot in the front edge of the hood.

3.

4. When closing the hood, reset the assist bar to its original position, then slowly close the hood and make sure it locks into place.

SPA1375

WARNING

쐌 Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident. 쐌 If you see steam or smoke coming to

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

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BACK DOOR

SPARE TIRE CARRIER (if so equipped)

Turning the back door key one time coun- terclockwise will unlock the rear door. From that position, returning the key to neutral (where the key can only the re- moved and inserted.) and turning it coun- terclockwise again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors. 2. Pull the opener handle to open the back door. 3. To lock the back door, push it down firmly

and turn the key clockwise.

The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the back door simultaneously. 쐌 Turning the front door key to the front of

the vehicle will lock all doors.

쐌 Turning the front door key one time to the rear of the vehicle will unlock the corresponding door. From that position, returning the key to neutral (where the key can only be removed and inserted.) and turning it to the rear again within 5
seconds will unlock all doors.

SPA0385

When opening the back door, first open the spare tire carrier in the sequence shown in the illustration above. Then insert the stopper into the hole to secure the carrier in the open posi- tion.

CAUTION

쐌 Be certain that there is adequate area to allow the carrier to open fully. 쐌 Open and close the spare tire carrier

slowly.

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WARNING

Do not drive with the back door open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Precautions when starting and driving” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas.

KEY OPERATION 1. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the

back door.

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GLASS HATCH

SPA0386

SPA1242

쐌 Before driving, be certain that the spare tire carrier is firmly closed and latched.

쐌 Failure to do so may injure pedestri-

ans or damage the vehicle.

OPENER OPERATION (if so equipped)

WARNING

Do not drive with the glass hatch open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Precautions when starting and driving” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas.

CAUTION

Do not open the glass hatch unless the wiper is in the stowed position.

The glass hatch release handle is located under the driver’s arm rest. To open the glass hatch from the inside, pull the glass hatch opener handle. The glass hatch will not open while the rear window wiper is operating. Open the glass hatch after the rear window wiper returns to the STOP position. To close the glass hatch, push the glass hatch down securely.

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gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Precautions when starting and driving” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas.

CAUTION

Do not open the glass hatch unless the wiper is in the stowed position.

SPA0338D

SPA1377

KEY OPERATION To open the glass hatch, turn the key fully clockwise and pull the opener handle. To close, lower and push the glass hatch down securely.

Other key operations 쐌 Turning the key clockwise locks all doors

including the back door.

쐌 Turning the key counterclockwise unlocks the

back door.

쐌 Turning the key counterclockwise again

within 5 seconds unlock all doors.

WARNING

Do not drive with the glass hatch open. This could allow dangerous exhaust

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SPA0389B

SPA1243A

OPENER OPERATION To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.

The fuel filler lid release switch is located on the floor below the driver’s arm rest. To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener switch. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.

SPA0341

FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.

WARNING

쐌 Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. You could be burned or seri- ously injured if it is misused or mis- handled. Always stop the engine and

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do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refu- eling.

쐌 Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap one-half turn, and wait for any hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying out and possible per- sonal injury. Then remove the cap.

쐌 Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refuel- ing may cause fuel over-flow, result- ing in fuel spray and possibly a fire. 쐌 Only use an original equipment type fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emission control system. An in- correct cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury. It could also cause the malfunction in- dicator lamp to come on.

쐌 Never pour fuel into the throttle body

to attempt to start your vehicle.

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쐌 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 or trailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers:

- Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

- Do not use electronic devices

while filling.

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

- Use only approved portable fuel

containers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

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

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

쐌 For additional information, see the “Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)” in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.

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STEERING WHEEL

SUN VISORS

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

TILT OPERATION While pushing down on the lock lever, adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired posi- tion. Push the lock lever up securely 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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USING THE SUN VISORS 1. To block out glare from the front, swing down

the main sun visor.

2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side.

3. Then, to block glare from the front too, swing

down the sub-sun visor (if so equipped).

4. To adjust the glare block position, slide the

sub-sun visor to the left.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not store the main sun visor be-

fore storing the sub-sun visor.

쐌 Do not pull the sub-sun visor forcedly

downwards.

MIRRORS

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INSIDE MIRROR The night position will reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.

OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirror will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

WARNING

Turn the control knob to the right or left to select the right or left outside mirror, then adjust.

Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clar- ity.

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

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an accident. Use inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.

Foldable outside mirrors Push the mirror backward to fold it.

AUTOMATIC SEAT POSITIONER (if so equipped) AUTOMATIC SEAT POSITIONER OPERATION This system is designed so that the driver’s seat will automatically move when the automatic transmission selector lever is in the P (Park) position. This allows the driver to get into and out of the driver’s seat more easily. When one of the following conditions is met, the driver’s seat will slide backward: 쐌 When the key is removed from the ignition

switch.

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쐌 When the driver’s door is opened with the

key turned to ACC or LOCK.

쐌 When the key is turned from ON to LOCK

with the driver’s door open.

When one of the following conditions is met, the driver’s seat will return to the positions before being set. 쐌 When the key is inserted into the ignition

switch.

쐌 When the driver’s door is closed with the key

turned to ACC or LOCK.

쐌 When the key is turned to ON. Procedure for storing memory Two positions can be stored in the automatic Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17

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push the memory switch 1 or 2 fully for at least 1 second.

The indicator light for the pushed memory switch will come on and stay on for approxi- mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch. After the indicator light goes off, the selected positions are stored in the selected memory (1 or 2).

If memory is stored in the same memory switch, the previous memory will be deleted.

Confirming memory storage 쐌 Turn the ignition ON and push the SET switch. If the main memory has not been stored, the indicator light will come on for approximately 0.5 seconds. When the memory has stored the position, the indicator light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds. 쐌 If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse blows, the memory will be canceled. In such a case, the desired positions using the following procedures.

reset

1. Open and close the driver’s door more than two times with the ignition key in the LOCK position.

2. Reset the desired position using the previous

procedure.

Selecting the memorized position 1. Set the automatic transmission selector lever

to the P (Park) position.

2. Turn the ignition ON.

3. Push the memory switch 1 or 2 fully for at

least 1 second.

The driver’s seat will move to the memorized position with the indicator light flashing, and then the light will stay on for approximately 5
seconds.

When the memory switch 1 or 2 is pushed with the driver’s door open and then the key inserted into the ignition switch within approximately 1
minute, the driver’s seat will move to the memo- rized position. System operation The automatic drive positioner system will not work or will stop operating under the following conditions: 쐌 when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7

km/h).

쐌 when any two or more of

the memory switches are simultaneously pushed while the automatic drive positioner is operating. 쐌 when the adjusting switch for the driver’s

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drive positioner memory. Follow these proce- dures to use the memory system. 1. Set the automatic transmission selector lever

to the P (Park) position.

2. Turn the ignition ON. 3. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired posi- tions by manually operating each adjusting switch. For see “Seats” in the “1. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems” section. During this step, do not turn the ignition to any positions other than ON.

information,

additional

4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds, 3-18 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

seat is turned on while the automatic drive positioner is operating.

쐌 when the cancel switch located on the instru-

ment panel is pushed to cancel.

쐌 when the memory switch 1 or 2 is not pushed

for at least 1 second.

쐌 when the seat has been already moved to the

memorized position.

쐌 when no seat position is stored in the

memory switch.

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CANCEL SWITCH When the CANCEL side of the switch is pushed, the automatic drive positioner system will not function. When the AUTO side of the switch is pushed, the system will function.

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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators ................................................................................ 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (Manual) ................................. 4-2
Controls .............................................................................. 4-3
Heater operation............................................................... 4-4
Air conditioner operation................................................ 4-4
Air flow charts................................................................... 4-5

Heater and air conditioner (Automatic — Type A) (if so equipped) ...................................................................... 4-8
Automatic operation ........................................................ 4-8
Manual operation.............................................................. 4-9

Heater and air conditioner (Automatic — Type B) (if so equipped).................................................................... 4-10
Automatic operation...................................................... 4-11
Manual operation ........................................................... 4-11
Operating tips................................................................. 4-12

Servicing air conditioner.................................................... 4-12
Audio system ........................................................................ 4-13
FM radio reception........................................................ 4-13
AM radio reception ....................................................... 4-14
Satellite radio reception............................................... 4-14
Audio operation precautions....................................... 4-14
FM-AM radio with cassette player and compact disc (CD) player...................................................................... 4-16
FM-AM-SATELLITE radio with cassette player and compact disc (CD) player/CD changer................... 4-23
CD care and cleaning .................................................. 4-28

Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped).................................................................... 4-28
Antenna ............................................................................ 4-29
Car phone or CB radio .................................................... 4-31

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VENTILATORS

Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators.

: This symbol indicates that the vents are closed when the vent switch is moved to the left.

: This symbol indicates that the vents are open when the vent switch is moved to the right.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (Manual)

WARNING

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

쐌 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. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or pos- sibly fatal injuries to people or ani- mals.

쐌 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.

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

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Air recirculation button Off position Outside air is drawn into the passenger com- partment. Use the off position for normal heater, or air conditioner operation. On position (Indicator light on) Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air recirculation button to the on posi- tion when driving on a dusty road or to avoid traffic fumes. Air conditioner button This button is provided only for vehicles with air conditioner. Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push the air conditioner button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on when the air conditioner button is on. To stop the air condi- tioner, push the switch again to return it to the original position. The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running.

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— Air flows from defroster outlets and foot

outlets.

— Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.

Temperature control dial This dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air.

CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed. Air flow control dial This dial allows you to select the air flow outlets.

— Air flows from center and side ventila-

tors.

— Air flows from center and side ventila-

tors and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.

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HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct hot air from the floor outlets. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position for normal heating.

position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

쐌 For quick heating, move the air recirculation button to the on position. Be sure to return the air recirculation button to the off position for normal heating.

Ventilation This mode directs outside air from the side and center vents. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

position.

sired position.

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Defrosting or defogging This mode is used to defrost/defog the windows.

1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the

position.

3. Turn on the fan control dial.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

쐌 To quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, push the air recirculation button to the on position, the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature control dial to the full hot posi- tion. As soon as possible after the window is clear, push the air recirculation button to the off position.

Bi-level heating This mode directs outside air from the side and center vents and hot air from the floor outlets. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Normally turn the temperature control dial to

position.

the midpoint between hot and cold.

Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windscreen. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position.

position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the hot position.

Operating tips 쐌 Clear snow and ice from the wiper blade and air inlet in front of the windshield. This will improve heater operation.

쐌 A slight delay may be experienced when turning the air control dial. The system is not malfunctioning, it is only the system motors and solenoids switching from one outlet to another.

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4) position and push in the air conditioner button to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and

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dehumidifying functions will be 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. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-

position.

cator light will come on.

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

쐌 For quick cooling when the outside tempera- ture is high, push the air recirculation button to the on position. Be sure to return the air recirculation button to the off position for normal cooling.

Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-

position.

cator light will come on.

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the off

position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the 3. Turn on the fan control dial. 4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-

position.

cator light will come on.

air conditioner is in operation.

쐌 After parking in the sun, drive for two or three minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compartment. Then, close the windows. This will allow the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly. 쐌 The air conditioning system should be operated for about ten minutes at least once a month. This helps prevent dam- age to the system due to lack of lubri- cation.

쐌 If the coolant temperature gauge exceeds the hot position, turn the air conditioner off. For additional information, see “If your vehicle overheats” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for maximum and quick heating, cooling or defrosting. The air recirculation switch should always be in the off position for heating and defrosting.

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position. Operating tips 쐌 Keep windows and sun roof closed while the

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (Automatic — Type A) (if so equipped)

Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner.

WARNING

쐌 The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. 쐌 Do not

impaired adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly be-

leave children,

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 constant 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 control dial to the right

or left to set the desired temperature.

쐌 Adjust the temperature control dial to about

75°F (24°C) for normal operation.

쐌 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 control dial to the right

or left to set the desired temperature.

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come high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

쐌 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.

쐌 Positioning of the heater and air con- ditioner controls should not be done while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

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쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

쐌 Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys- tem may not work properly.

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

on. (The indicator

light on the button will come on.)

2. Turn the temperature set button to the right or

left to set the desired temperature.

쐌 To quickly remove ice or fog from the outside of the windows, push the manual fan control button and set to the maximum position

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

compartment to improve the defogging per- formance.

to manually

MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Push the fan control button control the fan speed. 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.

Air flow control Pushing the manual air flow control button se- lects the air outlet to:

: Air flows from center and side ventilators. : Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets. : Air flows mainly from foot outlets. : Air flow from defroster and foot outlets.

To turn the system off Push the OFF button.

쐌 When the DEF button

is pushed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 23°F (−5°C) to defog the windshield, and the air recirculation mode will automatically be turned off. Outside air

is drawn into the passenger

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (Automatic — Type B) (if so equipped)

Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner.

WARNING

leave children,

쐌 The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. 쐌 Do not

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

쐌 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.

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

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO) This mode may be used all year round. The system works automatically to maintain a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically.

1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will appear

on the display.)

2. Push

the

temperature

control

button

to set the desired temperature. 쐌 For normal operation, adjust the temperature

control button to about 75°F (24°C).

쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

Heating (ECON) Use this mode when you need to heat only. 1. Push the ECON (Economy) button on.

(ECON appears on the display.)

2. Push

the

temperature

control

button

to set the desired temperature. 쐌 The temperature of the passenger compart-

ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also con- trolled automatically.

쐌 Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys- tem may not work properly.

쐌 If the windows fog up, do not use the ECON

mode.

Dehumidified defogging 1. Push the DEF

switch on. (The indicator

light will come on.)

2. Push

the

temperature

control

button

to set the desired temperature. 쐌 To remove ice or fog from the outside of the windows, push the manual fan control button

and set to the maximum position.

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

쐌 When the DEF

button is pushed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 23°F (−5°C) (for VQ35DE engine models) or 28°F (−2°C) (for VG33E engine models) to defog the windshield. The air recirculation mode will automatically be turned off.

Outside air is drawn into the passenger com- partment to improve defogging performance. MANUAL OPERATION Fan speed control Push the fan control button fan speed manually. 쐌 Push the AUTO button to return to automatic

to change the

control of the fan speed.

Air recirculation Push the air recirculation button to recir- culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light 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. Air flow control Pushing the MODE button selects the air outlet to provide:

: Air flow from center and side ventilators.

: Air flow from center and side ventilators

and foot outlets.

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: Air flow mainly from foot outlets. : Air flow from defroster and foot outlets.

To turn the system off Push the OFF button. OPERATING TIPS 쐌 When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for 0 to 126 seconds. This is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.

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The sensor on the instrument panel helps main- tain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around this sensor.

SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. However, special charging equipment and lubri- cant are required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioning system. See “Capacities and rec- ommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for air con- ditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recom- mendation. Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly 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 equip- ment.

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AUDIO SYSTEM

Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press the power on switch to turn on the radio. 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 in- fluences. Intermittent changes in reception qual- ity 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 radio system is equipped with state-of-the- art electronic circuits to enhance radio recep- tion. These circuits are designed to extend re- ception range, and to enhance the quality of that reception. However there are some general characteristics of FM, AM and satellite radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area, and do not indicate any malfunc- tion in your radio system. Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal place to listen to a radio. Because of the move- ment, reception conditions will constantly

change. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception.

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FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example they will reflect off objects.

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from

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a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift.

ject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver.

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 counterclockwise to reduce treble response. Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and re- flected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, result- ing in momentary flutter or loss of sound. The radio has an FM Diversity reception system, which employs two antennas if so equipped. One is a rod type antenna; the other is an antenna printed on the window. This system automatically switches to the antenna which is receiving less noise. For additional information, see “Antenna” later in this section. 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- 4-14 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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. SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON for satellite radio to receive all of the neces- sary data.

Satellite radio reception capability is not func- tional, and “NO SAT” will be displayed during scrolling of modes, unless optional satellite re- ceiver and antenna were factory installed prior to purchase (retrofit unavailable), and an XM or SIRIUSTM satellite radio service subscription is active.

Satellite radio performance may be affected if cargo carried on the roof rack blocks the satellite radio signal.

If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite radio antenna. AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Cassette player 쐌 To maintain good quality

sound, NISSAN recommends using cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length. 쐌 Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use. Store cas- settes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight, heat, dust, moisture and magnetic sources.

쐌 Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed. The use of deformed cassettes may cause the cassette to jam in the player.

쐌 Do not use cassettes with labels which are peeling and loose. If used, the label