2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owners Manual

could jam in the player.

쐌 If a cassette has loose tape, insert a pencil through one of the cassette hubs and rewind the tape firmly around the hubs. Loose tape may cause tape jam- ming and wavering sound quality.

쐌 Over a period of time, the playback head, capstan and pinch roller may col-

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lect a tape coating residue as the tape is played. This residue accumulation can cause weak or wavering sound, and should be removed periodically with a head cleaning tape. If the residue is not removed periodically, the player may need to be disassembled for cleaning.

Compact Disc (CD) player 쐌 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 com- pletely.

쐌 The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

쐌 The CD player sometimes cannot func- tion when the compartment tempera- ture is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.

쐌 CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that have pin holes may not work prop- erly.

쐌 The following CDs may not work prop-

erly. • Copy control compact discs (CCCD) • Recordable compact discs (CD-R) • Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)

쐌 Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction. • 8 cm (3.1 in) discs with an adapter • CDs that are not round • CDs with a paper label • CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

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쐌 Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) round discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.

쐌 Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.

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FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER Audio main operation Head unit The tape deck employs a permalloy head which allows for improved reproduction of high fre- quency ranges. Noise is also greatly reduced by the combined use of the Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) system. The auto loudness circuit enhances the low frequency range automatically in tape and CD playback. Power/Volume control: Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then push the Power/Volume control dial while the system is off to call up the mode (radio, tape or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off. When no CD or tape is loaded, the radio will come on. While the system is on, pushing the Power/Volume control dial turns the system off. To turn the radio off, press the Power/Volume control dial. Turn the Power/Volume control dial to adjust the volume.

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FM/AM band select button is turned to ON, the compact disc or tape will automatically be turned off and the last radio station played will come on.

The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception.

is weak,

TUNE (Tuning):

WARNING

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AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio or cas- sette tape display appears. FM-AM radio operation

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

FM-AM band select:

Pushing the FM/AM band select button will change the band FM1, FM2 or AM. When FM/AM band select button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when the power knob is turned to ON. If a compact disc or tape is playing when the

Use these buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold either of the TUNE buttons down for more than 0.5 seconds.

SEEK/SCAN tuning:

Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button

or for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins from high to low or low to high frequen- cies and stops at the next broadcasting station. Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button or Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-17

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Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance:

(TRE) to the desired level. Use the

To adjust BASS, TRE (Treble), BAL (Balance) and FAD (Fader), press the AUDIO button until the desired mode BAS, TRE, FAD or BAL appears in the display. Press the or button to adjust Bass (BAS) and Treble or button also to adjust Fader (FAD) or Bal- ance (BAL) modes. FAD adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and BAL adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers. After 10 seconds, the radio or cas- sette tape display reappears. Once the sound quality is set to the desired level, press the

for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN tuning begins from high to low or low to high frequen- cies and stops at each broadcasting station for 10 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 10 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station. If the SEEK/SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 10 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next station.

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Station memory operations: Twelve stations can be set for the FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2). Six stations can be set for the AM band. 1. Tune to the desired station using the

SEEK/SCAN or TUNE button.

2. Select the desired station and keep pushing any of the desired station memory buttons (1
to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (For example, in the diagram ch2 is to be memo- rized. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.)

3. The indicator ch2 will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now com- plete.

4. Other buttons can be set in the same manner. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse blows, the radio memory will be cancelled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Cassette tape player operation Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape door. The cassette tape will be automatically pulled into the player. The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the cassette tape will begin to play.

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CAUTION

the or the TAPE button.

(fast forward) or

(rewind) again,

rections to play the other side when the first side is completed.

Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door. This could cause player dam- age.

If the system is turned off by pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette tape still in the player, the tape will resume playing when the system is turned back on.

PLAY:

쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with the system turned off and a tape loaded, the system will come on and the tape will play. 쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with either the radio or compact disc turned on and the tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio will automatically be turned off and the tape will play.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind): (fast

Push the forward) button to fast forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the (rewind) button. Either the FF or REW symbol illuminates on the right side of the display window. To stop the FF or REW function, press

(APS FF) button several

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW: When the (APS FF) button is pushed while the tape is being played, the next program will start to play from the beginning. Push the times to skip through programs. The tape will advance the number of times the button is pushed (up to nine programs). When the (APS REW) button is pushed once, the program being played starts over from the beginning. Push the (APS REW) but- ton several times to skip back several selections. The tape will go back the number of times the button is pushed. Either the FF or REW symbol flashes on the right side of the display window while searching for the selection. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval within one program or there is no interval be- tween programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location. PROG (Program):

Push the PROG button to change the tape side while the tape is being played. The cassette tape will automatically change di-

Dolby NR (Noise Reduction):

button for Dolby NR Push the Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise. The indicator will come on. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li- cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor- poration. Dolby NR and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li-

censing Corporation. Metal or chrome tape usage: The cassette player will be automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape. TAPE EJECT:

When this button is pushed with the tape loaded, the tape will be ejected. When the tape is ejected while it is being played, the system will be turned off. Compact Disc (CD) player operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up. The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start play- ing.

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After loading the disc, the number of tracks on the disc and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio or tape is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the compact disc will play.

CAUTION

Do not force the compact disc into the slot. This could damage the player.

If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob will start the com- pact disc. 8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used without an adapter.

PLAY:

When the CD/CHG button is pushed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play. When the CD/CHG button is pushed with the compact disc loaded but the tape or the radio playing, the tape or radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play. 4-20 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind):

(fast forward) or

(rewind) When the button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

(APS FF) button is pushed When the while the compact disc is being played, the program next to the present one will start to play from its beginning. Push several times to skip through programs. The compact disc will ad- vance the number of times the button is pushed. (When the last program on the compact disc is the first program will be skipped through, (APS REW) button is played.) When the pushed, the program being played returns to its beginning. Push several times to skip back through programs. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pushed.

PROG (Program):

When the PROG button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the play pattern will change as follows:

no mark: All the programs will be played repeat- edly in sequence. 1: Only one program (the one being played when the PROG button is pushed) will be repeated. RANDOM: Programs will be played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice. When the compact disc is ejected, the play pattern will automatically change to no mark.

CD EJECT:

When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. When the button is pushed twice consecutively the compact disc will be ejected further than when pushed once. When this button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will come out and the system will turn off. If the compact disc comes out and is not removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it. (without 8 cm diameter com- pact discs)

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CD IN indicator: CD IN indicator appears on the display when the CD is loaded with the system on.

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1. CD LOAD button 2. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK

CHANGE button

3. ON⋅OFF/VOLUME control knob 4. SCAN tuning button 5. AUTO.P (Automatic preset) button 6. CD play button 7. TAPE play button 8. RADIO (Mode) select button 9. PTY (Program type), CAT (Category) button 10.RPT (repeat), DISP (Display) play button 11.AUDIO (BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE

and NR (Dolby)) button

12.CD EJECT button 13.RADIO TUNE/FF⋅REW/AUDIO (Bass,

treble, fader, balance) ADJUSTING button

14.Station and preset (FM/AM/SAT)/CD insert

or CD play select button

15.TAPE EJECT button

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FM-AM-SATELLITE RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER/CD CHANGER 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. Audio main operation Head unit The radio has an FM diversity reception system, which employs two antennas printed on the front windshield. This system automatically switches to the antenna which is receiving less interfer- ence. The tape deck employs a permalloy head which allows for improved reproduction of high fre- quency ranges. Noise is also greatly reduced by the combined use of the Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) system. The auto loudness circuit enhances the low frequency range automatically in both radio reception and tape and CD play- back.

ON⋅OFF/Volume control: Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then push the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob while the system is off to call up the mode (radio, tape or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off. When no CD or tape is loaded, the radio will come on. While the system is on, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob turns the system off. To turn the radio off, push the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob. Turn the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob to adjust the volume. AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE and NR (Dolby)):

Push the AUDIO button to change the selecting mode as follows. BASS → TREBLE → FADER → BALANCE → NR (when cassette playing) → BASS To adjust BASS, TREBLE, FADER and BAL- ANCE, push the AUDIO button until the desired mode BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE appears in the display. Push the TUNE ) button to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired level. Use the TUNE ) button also to adjust Fader or Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound level

or

or

between the front and rear speakers and Bal- ance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers.

To change the NR (Dolby) mode to OFF or ON, push the TUNE ( ) button while cassette tape is playing. When Dolby is ON, the display indicates the

mark.

or

After 10 seconds, the radio or cassette tape display reappears. Once the sound quality is set to the desired level, push the AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio or cassette tape dis- play appears. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li- cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor- poration. Dolby NR and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li-

censing Corporation. Metal or chrome tape usage: The cassette player will be automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape. FM-AM-SAT radio operation RADIO FM/AM/SAT mode select: Pushing the RADIO mode select button will change the mode as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → SAT1 → SAT2 → AM Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-23

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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. When RADIO mode select button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station/channel last played. The last station/channel played will also come on when the ON/OFF knob is pushed to ON. If a compact disc or tape is playing when the RADIO mode select button is turned to ON, the compact disc or tape will automatically be turned off and the last radio station/channel played will come on. The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. Satellite radio mode (if equipped with optional factory installed satellite receiver and antenna (retrofit unavailable), and with an active XM or SIRIUSTM satellite radio service subscription): To select the satellite radio mode SAT1 or SAT2, push the RADIO mode select button until 4-24 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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SAT1 or SAT2 appears on the display.

TUNE (Tuning):

WARNING

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

Use these buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold either of the TUNE buttons down for more than 0.5 seconds.

SEEK tuning:

For AM and FM radio

, to tune Push the SEEK button from high to low or low to high frequencies and stops at the next broadcasting station.

or

For SATELLITE radio

Push the SEEK button channels of the next or previous category.

or

to seek

SCAN tuning:

Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stops at each broad- casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the but- ton again during this 5 seconds period will stop

SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station.

If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next sta- tion. Display mode (RPT⋅DISP) of satellite radio: 쐌 Pushing the “RPT” button will display addi- information (for example: Title, Artist

tional name) about the satellite radio broadcast.

쐌 Pushing the “RPT” button for more than 1.5
seconds will change the display mode as follows: Channel number → Channel name → Artist name → Song title → Channel number

Station memory operations:

Twelve stations/channel can be set for the FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2) and satellite radio (six for SAT1, six for SAT2) and six stations can be set for the AM band.

1. Tune to the desired station using the SEEK,

SCAN or TUNE button.

2. Select the desired station/channel and keep pushing any of the desired station/channel memory buttons (1 to 6) until a beep sound is

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heard. (The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.)

3. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now complete.

4. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse blows, the radio memory will be cancelled. In that case, reset the desired stations.

Automatic preset button:

To select the preset FM, AM, SAT or PTY station/channel, push the AUTO.P button for less than 1.5 seconds.

To preset the FM, AM, SAT or PTY station/channel, push the AUTO.P button for more than 1.5 seconds.

Program type (Category (CAT)) button:

When PTY button is pressed during FM mode, the PTY name of the current tuned station is displayed. When the PTY (CAT) button is pressed during satellite radio mode, the cat- egory name of the current channel is displayed. During this time if the PTY data code is zero, or the data is unreadable; the display will show NONE.

1. PTY (CAT) selection mode

PTY (CAT) name selection can be done by the in the PTY up/down TUNE button (CAT) selection mode.

or

or

After selecting a PTY (CAT) name, push the within 10 seconds. TUNE button Tuning to the PTY (CAT) station will start. If you do not push the TUNE button within the 10
second period, the PTY (CAT) mode will be canceled.

It is possible to shift the PTY (CAT) name by one step, with one push of the up/down tuning button

or

PTY name selection can also be achieved by pressing the preset buttons.

Initial PTY names are stored in the preset but- tons; but these can be changed by pressing the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds when the desired PTY name is in the display.

For FM:

2. PTY SCAN tuning mode

Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the PTY name station, and stop at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next station. Cassette tape player operation Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape door. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-25

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The cassette tape will be automatically pulled into the player.

The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the cassette tape will begin to play.

CAUTION

Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door. This could cause player dam- age.

If the system is turned off by pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette tape still in the player, the tape will resume playing when the system is turned back on.

PLAY:

쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with the system turned off and a tape loaded, the system will come on and the tape will play. 쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed with either the radio or compact disc turned on and the tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio will automatically be turned off and the tape will play.

쐌 When the TAPE button is pushed while the tape is being played, the tape side will be changed.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind):

(fast

forward) button to fast Push the forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the (rewind) button. Either the FF or REW symbol illuminates on the right side of the display window. To stop the FF or REW function, press (rewind) again, the or the TAPE button.

(fast forward) or

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

(APS FF) button several

(APS FF) button is pushed When the while the tape is being played, the next program will start to play from the beginning. Push the times to skip through programs. The tape will advance the number of times the button is pushed (up to nine programs). (APS REW) button is pushed When the once, the program being played starts over from the beginning. Push the (APS REW) but- ton several times to skip back several selections. The tape will go back the number of times the button is pushed. Either the FF or REW symbol flashes on the right side of the display window while searching for the selection. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval

within one program or there is no interval be- tween programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location.

SCAN tuning:

Push the SCAN tuning button while playing tape, and it stops at the next tape program for 5
seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5
second period will stop SCAN tuning and the tape program is continued. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next tape program.

TAPE EJECT:

When this button is pushed with the tape loaded, the tape will be ejected. When the tape is ejected while it is being played, the system will be turned off. Compact disc (CD) changer operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up. The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start play- ing. After loading the disc, the number of tracks on the disc and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio or tape is already operating, it will

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automatically turn off and the compact disc will play.

CAUTION

Do not force the compact disc into the slot. This could damage the player.

If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knob will start the com- pact disc. 8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used without an adapter.

LOAD button:

To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the LOAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. And select the loading slot by pushing the CD insert select button (1 to 6) then insert the CD. To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, push the LOAD button for more than 1.5 seconds. The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the display.

PLAY:

When the CD6 button is pushed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play.

When the CD6 button is pushed with the com- pact disc loaded but the tape or the radio playing, the tape or radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play.

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind):

(fast forward) or

(rewind) When the button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW:

(APS FF) button is pushed When the while the compact disc is being played, the program next to the present one will start to play from its beginning. Push several times to skip through programs. The compact disc will ad- vance the number of times the button is pushed. (When the last program on the compact disc is skipped through, the first program will be (APS REW) button is played.) When the pushed, the program being played returns to its beginning. Push several times to skip back through programs. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pushed.

CD PLAY button:

To change CD, push the CD play select button (1 to 6).

SCAN tuning:

When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played, the beginning of all the tracks of CDs will be played for 10 seconds in sequence. When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for more than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played, the first program in all the CDs will be played for 10 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 10 second period will stop SCAN tuning. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 10 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next disc program.

REPEAT (RPT):

When the RPT button is pushed while the compact disc is played, the play pattern can be changed as follows:

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button during CD playing. To change the indicated text, push the PTY button. The text will change as follows:

If the text is more than 11 letters, push the AUTO.P button to display the remaining text.

CD EJECT:

When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. To eject the discs selected by the CD select button, push the EJECT button for less than 1.5
seconds. To eject all the discs, push the EJECT button for more than 1.5 seconds. If the compact disc comes out and is not removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it. (without 8 cm diameter com- pact discs) CD IN indicator: CD IN indicator appears on the display when the CD is loaded with the system on.

STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)

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

surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

쐌 Always place the discs in the storage case

when they are not being used.

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

쐌 A new disc may be rough on its inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges using the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

1. Mode select switch (if so equipped)

2. Volume control switch (up or down)

3. Memory change seek and APS switch (up)

4. Memory change seek and APS switch

(down)

5. ON-OFF switch or Mode select switch (if so

equipped)

“MODE” select switch (if so equipped) Push the mode select switch to change the mode in the sequence of AM, FM1, FM2, (SAT1,

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SAT2 if so equipped), CD autochanger and Tape. Volume control switches Push the upper or lower side switch to increase or decrease the volume.

Tuning

Memory change (radio):

” for Push the tuning switch “ less than 1.5 seconds to change the radio frequency/channel. Seek tuning (radio):

” or “

” or “

” for Push the tuning switch “ more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous FM/AM radio station or satellite radio channel. APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW (tape or CD changer): or the Push “ “ ” for less than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the present program or skip to the next program. Push several times to skip back or skip through programs. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval within one program or there is no interval be-

switch

tuning

”

” or “

tween programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location. FF REW (tape or CD changer): Push the tuning switch “ ” for more than 1.5 seconds to rewind or fast forward the tape or to change the playing disc up or down. To stop the FF or REW function, press the switch you pushed for more than 1.5 seconds again. “ON⋅OFF” switch (if so equipped) With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON position, push the “ON⋅OFF” switch to turn the audio system ON or OFF.

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ANTENNA Manual antenna The manual antenna on your vehicle remains in the upper position at all times. The antenna cannot be shortened, but can be removed. When you need to remove the antenna, turn the antenna nut counterclockwise. To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna nut clockwise. Tighten the antenna rod to specification using a suitable tool, such as an open-end wrench. The antenna rod tightening specification is 3.4 to 3.6
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쐌 When cleaning the inside of

the windshield, be careful not to scratch or damage the window antenna. Lightly wipe along the antenna with a dampened soft cloth.

hand tightened to the proper specification.

CAUTION

쐌 Always properly tighten the antenna rod during installation or the antenna rod may bend or break during vehicle operation.

쐌 To prevent damage, be sure that manual antenna is removed before the vehicle enters an automated car wash.

Power antenna The antenna will automatically extend when the radio is turned on, and retract when switched off. If the radio is left on, the antenna will retract and extend with the ignition key OFF-ON operation.

CAUTION

쐌 Before turning the radio on, make sure that there is no one near the antenna outlet and there is enough space for it to extend.

쐌 To prevent damage, be sure that power antenna is fully retracted be- fore the vehicle enters an automated car wash.

쐌 Dirt and other foreign matter on the power antenna rod may interrupt its operation. Clean the rod periodically with a damp cloth. This type of clean- ing is especially important during the winter seasons in areas where road salt and other chemicals may be spread surfaces and splashed onto the antenna rod.

road

on

Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the wind- shield.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not place metalized film near the windshield or attach any metal parts to it. This may cause poor reception or noise.

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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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

WARNING

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

쐌 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

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

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

쐌 Adjust

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

쐌 Connect the ground wire from the CB

radio chassis to the body.

쐌 For details, consult an authorized

NISSAN dealer.

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving............................. 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................................. 5-2
Three way catalyst ........................................................... 5-3
Low tire pressure warning system (if so equipped) ........................................................................... 5-3
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions......... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................................... 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving.............................. 5-5
Driving safety precautions.............................................. 5-5
Ignition switch......................................................................... 5-7
Automatic transmission................................................... 5-7
Manual transmission........................................................ 5-9
Key positions..................................................................... 5-9
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system............................... 5-9
Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-10
Starting the engine ............................................................. 5-10
Driving the vehicle............................................................... 5-11
Automatic transmission ................................................ 5-11
Manual transmission ..................................................... 5-15
Parking brake........................................................................ 5-17
Cruise control (if so equipped)........................................ 5-18
Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-18
Cruise control operations............................................ 5-18

Break-in schedule ............................................................... 5-20
Increasing fuel economy.................................................... 5-20
Using part time four wheel drive (4WD)....................... 5-21
Transfer case shifting procedures............................. 5-23
Using all-mode four wheel drive (4WD) ....................... 5-25
Transfer case shifting procedures............................. 5-25
Parking/parking on hills...................................................... 5-32
Power steering ..................................................................... 5-33
Brake system ........................................................................ 5-34
Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-34
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................................... 5-34

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system (if so equipped).................................................................... 5-36
Cold weather driving .......................................................... 5-37
Freeing a frozen door lock .......................................... 5-37
Anti-freeze ....................................................................... 5-37
Battery .............................................................................. 5-37
Draining of coolant water ............................................ 5-37
Tire equipment................................................................ 5-37
Special winter equipment............................................ 5-38
Driving on snow or ice................................................. 5-38
Engine block heater (if so equipped)....................... 5-39

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

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. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent opera- tion 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.

쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury.

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EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con- tain colorless and odorless carbon mon- oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. 쐌 If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately.

쐌 Do not run the engine in closed

spaces such as a garage.

쐌 Do not park the vehicle with the en- gine running for any extended length of time.

쐌 Keep the back door and glass hatch closed while driving, otherwise ex- haust gases could be drawn into the passenger compartment. If you must drive with the back door or glass hatch these precautions:

follow

open,

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set

the air recirculation switch OFF and the fan control at 4 (high) to circulate the air.

쐌 If electrical wiring or other cable con- nections must pass to a trailer through the seal on the back door or the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.

쐌 If a special body or other equipment is added for recreational or other usage, follow the manufacturer’s rec- ommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle. (Some recreational vehicle appli- ances such as stoves, refrigerator, heaters, etc. may also generate car- bon monoxide.)

쐌 The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

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b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust system.

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

THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission control device, In the converter, exhaust gases are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

installed in the exhaust system.

WARNING

쐌 The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys- tem are very hot. Keep people, ani- mals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system compo- nents.

쐌 Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials, such as dry

grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously re- duce the three way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

쐌 Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are detected. Have the vehicle in- spected promptly by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

쐌 Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damag- ing the three way catalyst.

쐌 Do not race the engine while warm-

ing it up.

쐌 Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (if so equipped) The low tire pressure warning system monitors tire pressure of all wheels (except the spare tire).

The low tire pressure warning system will acti- vate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 MPH (32 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire by catching something while driving).

Frequently check the tire pressure and adjust pressure of each tire properly. LOW PRESSURE warning If the vehicle is being driven with a flat tire or low tire pressure (lower than 25 psi, 171 kPa), the low tire pressure warning light illuminates and the chime sounds for about 10 seconds.

For additional information regarding the above warning, see “Warning/indicator lights and au- Starting and driving 5-3

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dible reminders” in the “2. controls” section.

Instruments and

WARNING

쐌 If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates and the chime sounds for about 10 seconds while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal in- jury. Check the tire pressure for all four wheels and adjust the pressure to the COLD tire pressure shown on the tire placard. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible. (See “Flat tire” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for changing a flat tire.)

쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, the low tire pres- sure warning system will not func-

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tion. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting.

쐌 Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pres- sure sensors.

CAUTION

Do not place metalized film or any metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tire pressure sensors, and the low tire pressure warning sys- tem will not function properly.

FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer compliance 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. ON-PAVEMENT AND OFFROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than passen- ger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and offroad applica- tions. This gives them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. However, they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive ve- hicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under offroad conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the driving safety precautions later in this section.

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AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

WARNING

nificantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

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

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, a loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the “1. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems” section of this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so. Seat belts help reduce the injury in collisions and rollovers. In a risk of rollover crash, an unbelted person is sig-

WARNING

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

Nissan is committed to safe driving. But, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is consid- ered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!

And that’s true for drugs too (over the counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition. DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and offroad use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly de- signed for leisure use, unlike a conventional offroad vehicle.

Remember that two wheel drive models are less capable than four wheel drive models for rough road driving and extrication when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

쐌 Drive carefully when off the road and avoid dangerous areas. Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should be seated with their seat belt fastened. This will keep you and your passengers in position when driving over rough terrain.

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쐌 Before driving up or down grades, check the road surface for bumps or potholes. Be sure to climb a gentle slope and descend a gentle slope.

쐌 Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead drive either straight up or straight down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over sideways much more easily than they can forward or backward.

쐌 Many hills are too steep for any ve- hicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over.

쐌 Do not shift gears while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

쐌 Be sure to use the engine brake. The foot brake performance may be re- duced, resulting in a possible acci- dent.

쐌 Stay alert when driving to the top of a

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hill. At the top there could be a drop- off or other hazard that could cause an accident.

쐌 If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to turn around. Your vehicle could tip or roll over. Always back straight down in R (Reverse) gear. Never back down in N (Neutral) or with the clutch depressed (manual transmission vehicles), using only the brake, as this could cause loss of control.

쐌 Heavy braking going down a hill could cause your brakes to overheat and fade, resulting in loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes lightly and use a low gear to control your speed.

쐌 Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when driving over rough ter- rain. Properly secure all cargo so it will not be thrown forward and cause injury to you or your passengers.

쐌 To avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated capacity of the roof rack and evenly distribute the load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than specified in this manual. This could cause your vehicle to roll over.

쐌 Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel when driving of- froad. The steering wheel could move suddenly and injure your hands. In- stead drive with your fingers and thumbs on the outside of the rim.

쐌 Before operating the vehicle, ensure that the driver and all passengers have their seat belts fastened.

쐌 Always drive with the floor mats in place as the floor may become hot. 쐌 Lower your speed when encountering strong crosswinds. With a higher center of gravity, your NISSAN is more affected by strong side winds.

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Slower speeds ensure better vehicle control.

쐌 Do not drive beyond the performance of the tires, even with 4WD engaged.

Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control.

at

particularly

쐌 If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, high speeds. Your NISSAN four wheel drive vehicle has a higher center of gravity than a two wheel drive ve- hicle. The vehicle is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as con- ventional two wheel drive vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly could result in loss of control and/or a roll over accident.

쐌 Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias- belted or radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the rear wheels when driving on slip- pery roads and drive carefully.

쐌 Be sure to check the brakes immedi- ately after driving in mud or water. See “Brake system” later in this sec- tion for wet brakes.

쐌 Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it rolls forward, backward or side- ways, you could be injured.

쐌 Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte- nance may be required. See “Peri- odic maintenance” in the “Service and Maintenance Guide”.

IGNITION SWITCH

SSD0083

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION On automatic transmission models, the ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the selector lever is in the P (Park) position.

If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park), the key cannot be moved toward LOCK.

When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key:

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1) Move the selector lever into the P (Park)

position.

2) Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON direc-

tion.

3) Turn the key toward the LOCK position. 4) Remove the key. If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the selector lever cannot be moved from P (Park). The selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position in between LOCK and ACC, although it does not show on the lock cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF the steering wheel is not locked. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left.

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WARNING

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

SSD0082C

MANUAL TRANSMISSION The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock device. The ignition key can only be removed when the switch is in the LOCK position. On manual to turn the ignition key to LOCK from ACC or ON, first turn the key to OFF and turn the key to LOCK while pushing the key in. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to

transmission models,

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Immobilizer System key. If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN recommends placing the registered Nissan Ve- hicle Immobilizer System key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices.

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

WARNING

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

KEY POSITIONS LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)

The ignition key can only be removed when the switch is at this position.

OFF (1) The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. ACC (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is not running. ON (Normal operating position) (3)

This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.

START (4)

This position activates the starter motor, starting the engine. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key. If the engine fails to start using the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key (for ex- ample, when interference is caused by another Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an au- tomated toll road device or automated payment device on the key ring), restart the engine using the following procedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position

for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately 10 seconds.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered Nissan Vehicle

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

쐌 Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

쐌 Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake and clutch fluid, window washer fluid as frequently as possible, at least whenever you refuel.

쐌 Check to be sure that all windows and light

lenses are clean.

쐌 Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper infla- tion.

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

do likewise.

쐌 Check the operation of warning lights when

key is turned to the ON (3) position.

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

Move the selector lever to P (Park position) or N (Neutral position). (P preferred) The selector lever cannot be moved out of P and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to LOCK or if the key is removed from the switch.

The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driving positions.

Manual transmission:

Move the gearshift lever to N (Neutral posi- tion), and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de- pressed.

3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.

쐌 If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the

accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/5
to the floor) and hold it then crank the engine. Release the key and the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

쐌 If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the en- gine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but the above procedure.

fails to run, repeat

CAUTION

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

4. Warm-up

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

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CAUTION

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

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission con- trol module to produce maximum power and smooth operation.

Shown on the following pages are the recom- mended operating procedures for this transmis- sion. Follow these procedures for maximum ve- hicle performance and driving enjoyment. If your vehicle is equipped with four wheel drive, see “Using four wheel drive” later in this section. 쐌 After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal and push the selector lever button before shifting the selector lever to the R, N, D, 2 or 1 position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before attempting to shift the selector lever.

This automatic transmission is designed so that the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P to any drive position while the ignition switch is ON. The selector lever cannot be moved out of P and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to LOCK or if the key is removed from the switch. 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

push the selector lever button to shift into a driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,

then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

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

쐌 Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed up.

쐌 Never shift to P or R while the vehicle is moving forward. Never shift to P or D while vehicle is moving rearward. These could cause an accident.

쐌 On slippery roads, do not downshift.

This may cause a loss of control.

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first, then move the lever to the P (Park) position. R (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting R (Reverse). The brake pedal must be de- pressed and selector lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to R (Re- verse).

N (Neutral):

Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive):

Use this position for all normal forward driving. 2 (Second gear):

Use for hill climbing, effective engine braking on downhill grades or starting on slippery roads.

Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds over the following speeds and do not exceed the following speeds in the 2 position:

Two wheel drive:

60 MPH (95 km/h)

SSD0092

Shifting Push the button to shift into P, R or from D to 2. All other positions can be selected without pushing the button. P (Park):

Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selec- tor lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake 5-12 Starting and driving

Four wheel drive: (Part time)

2H and 4H positions 50 MPH (80 km/h) 4L position 19 MPH (30 km/h)

(All-mode)

2WD and AUTO positions

4H position 4LO position

60 MPH (95 km/h) 50 MPH (80 km/h) 22 MPH (35 km/h)

1 (Low gear): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Do not shift into 1 position at speeds over the following speeds:

Two wheel drive:

60 MPH (95 km/h)

Four wheel drive: (Part time)

2H and 4H positions 50 MPH (80 km/h) 4L position 19 MPH (30 km/h)

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(All-mode)

2WD and AUTO positions

4H position 4LO position

30 MPH (50 km/h) 30 MPH (50 km/h) 10 MPH (15 km/h) Do not exceed the following speeds in the 1
position:

Two wheel drive:

30 MPH (50 km/h)

Four wheel drive: (Part time)

2H and 4H positions 30 MPH (50 km/h) 12 MPH (19 km/h) 4L position

(All-mode)

2WD and AUTO positions

4H position 4LO position

30 MPH (50 km/h) 30 MPH (50 km/h) 10 MPH (15 km/h)

SSD0212A

SSD0111B

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Shift lock release If the battery charge is low, the select lever may not be moved from the P position even with the brake pedal depressed and the select lever button pushed. To move the select lever, remove the shift lock cover using a flat-bladed screwdriver, and push the shift lock release button and select lever button with the parking brake securely applied and the brake pedal firmly depressed. The select lever can be moved to N (Neutral). To push the shift lock release button, follow the procedure as illustrated. If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) have your NISSAN dealer check the automatic trans- mission system as soon as possible.

WARNING

If the selector lever cannot be moved from the P position while the engine is running and the brake pedal is de- pressed, the stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.

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Accelerator downshift — In D position — For rapid passing or hill climbing, fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into second gear or first gear, depending on the vehicle speed.

SSD0106

Overdrive switch Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis- sion is automatically reset to overdrive on.

ON:

For normal driving the overdrive switch is engaged. The transmission is up- shifted into overdrive as the vehicle speed increases.

The overdrive does not engage until the engine has warmed up. OFF:

For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking would be advan- tageous, push the overdrive switch. The O/D OFF light illuminates. When cruis-

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ing at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts be- tween 3rd and overdrive repeatedly. In this case, press the overdrive switch. The O/D OFF indicator light comes on at this time.

When driving conditions change, press the over- drive switch again. The O/D OFF indicator light goes out.

Remember not to drive at high speeds for ex- tended periods of time with the O/D OFF light illuminated. This reduces the fuel economy. Fail-safe When the Fail-safe operation occurs, the next time the key is turned to the ON position, the O/D OFF light will blink for approximately 8
seconds after coming on for 2 seconds. While the vehicle can be driven under these circum- stances please note that the gears in the auto- matic transmission may be locked in third gear. If the vehicle is driven under extreme con- ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking, the Fail-safe system may be activated. This will occur even if all electrical circuits are functioning properly. In this case, turn the ignition key OFF and wait for 3 seconds. Then turn the

key back to the ON position. The vehicle should return to its normal operating con- dition. If it does not return to its normal operating condition have your NISSAN dealer check the transmission and repair if necessary.

SSD0107

MANUAL TRANSMISSION Shifting

WARNING

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

쐌 Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine

Starting and driving 5-15

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1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th

MPH (km/h) 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72)

쐌 Four wheel drive model (4L position)

MPH (km/h)

1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th

8 (13) 12 (20) 20 (32) 22 (36) Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate. Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed (shown below) in any gear. For level road driving, use the highest gear suggested for that speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and drive according to the road conditions which will ensure safe operation. Do not overrev the engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control.

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To change gears, or when up shifting or down shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift into the appropriate gear, then release the clutch slowly and smoothly. Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd and 4th up to 5th gear in sequence according to