1. Move the air control dial to the po-
sition.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed. 3. Push the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light comes on.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
c For quick cooling when the outside tem- perature is high, move the air control dial to the MAX A/C position. Be sure to return the air control dial to the po- sition for normal cooling.
c Opening the windows helps to vent heat
buildup when parked in the sun.
Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify. 1. Move the air control dial to the po-
sition.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed. 3. Push the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light comes on.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify. 1. Move the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position. When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illu- minate) the outside temperature is more than 45°F (7°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield.
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The air recirculation mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment which helps defog the windshield.
Operating tips c Keep windows and sun roof closed while
the air conditioner is in operation.
c After parking in the sun, drive for two or three minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compart- ment. Then, close the windows. This allows the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
c The air conditioning system should be operated for about ten minutes at least once a month. This helps pre- vent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication.
c If the engine coolant temperature gauge exceeds the H (hot) position, turn the air conditioner off. See ‘‘If your vehicle over- heats’’ in the ‘‘In case of emergency’’ section for additional information.
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AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defrosting.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (automatic) (if so equipped)
WARNING
c The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. c Do not
leave children, unreliable 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.
c Do not use the MAX mode for long periods as it may cause the interior
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air to become stale and the windows to fog up.
c Positioning of the heater and air con- ditioner controls should not be done while driving, in order that full atten- tion may be given to the driving operation.
The cabin air filter (if so equipped) requires periodic maintenance. See the ‘‘Do it your- self’’ section for additional information. The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel, below the radio. The
EATC operates only when the ignition is turned to the ON position. The EATC maintains the temperature you select and controls the airflow for your com- fort. It also allows you to override the auto- matic operation with manual function selec- tor buttons. To turn the EATC on, push either the AU- TOMATIC button or any of the six function selector buttons: or MAX. To turn the EATC off, press
the OFF button. When you select AUTOMATIC, the system determines fan speed, airflow location and discharge air temperature. When one of the function selector buttons is pressed, your selection determines airflow location only. Fan speed and discharge air temperature remain automatic. You can override fan speed by rotating the vertical thumbwheel the
the extreme right of
located at
control panel. The display window indicates the status of the system. It shows the selected tempera- ture and AUTO when in the AUTOMATIC mode. (thumb- the fan speed when a wheel) control of
It also indicates manual
is shown.
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side of
AUTOMATIC OPERATION Push the AUTOMATIC button and select the desired temperature. The selected tempera- ture and AUTO show in the display window. The EATC heats or cools to achieve the set temperature. When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air is sent to the floor. However, a feature is included in the EATC to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the engine coolant is not warm enough to allow heating. In three or four minutes the fan speed gradu- ally increases and airflow changes to the floor. If unique conditions exist, such as window fogging, the five override buttons allow spe- cific airflow selection. The thumbwheel al- lows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your needs. Temperature selection The button on the left side of the control panel is for temperature selec- tion. The side lowers the set tempera- ture, and the side raises the set tem- perature. Press and hold either side of the button to rapidly change the temperature setting in one degree increments to either 65°F (18°C) or 85°F (29°C). If you want 4-12 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
continuous maximum cooling, push the the TEMP button until 60°F (16°C) shows in the display window. The EATC cools at maximum and disregards the 60°F (16°C) setting until a warmer tempera- ture is selected. If you want continuous maximum heating, push the side of the TEMP button until 90°F (32°C) shows in the display window. The EATC provides maxi- mum heat regardless of the 90°F (32°C) setting until a cooler temperature is se- lected. Fan speed and thumbwheel Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing conditions. To control the fan speed yourself, use the thumbwheel located at the EATC control panel. Using the thumbwheel cancels the automatic fan speed control, and causes a to appear in the display window. Rotate the thumbwheel up for HI speeds and down for LO speeds. To return to auto fan control, press the AUTOMATIC button. AIR CONTROL BUTTONS Your EATC has five buttons which allow you to make special selections. The buttons are
the extreme right side of
TEMP
grouped in the middle of the EATC panel and allow you to determine airflow location. Pressing any of the air control buttons changes airflow location only, and does not affect the ability of the system to control temperature or fan speed. Return to fully automatic operation by pushing the AUTO- MATIC button.
Push this button for airflow to the front and rear floor outlets and windshield at the same indicator light comes on, time. The and the display window shows the set tem- perature.
Press this button to obtain maximum airflow to the windshield. Adjust the temperature setting as required for defrosting. The indicator light comes on, and the display window shows the set temperature. When the outside temperature is about 45°F (7°C) or above, the air is dehumidified to prevent window fogging.
Push this button to select airflow through
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the
panel
registers.
instrument
The indicator light comes on, and the display window shows the set tem- perature. The EATC heats the air if the selected temperature is warmer than the outside air coming into the vehicle. How- ever, the air is not cooled regardless of the temperature setting, unless the A/C button is selected.
Push this button to get air from the front and rear floor outlets and instrument panel ven- tilators at the same time. The indicator light comes on and the display window shows the set temperature. The EATC heats the air if the selected temperature is warmer than the outside air coming into the vehicle. However, the air is not cooled re- gardless of the temperature setting, unless the A/C button is selected.
Push this button to direct airflow to the front and rear floor outlets. The indicator light comes on, and the display window shows the set temperature. The EATC heats the air if the selected temperature is warmer than the outside air coming into the
vehicle. However, the air is not cooled re- gardless of the temperature setting, unless the A/C button is selected.
Press the MAX button to choose air recircu- lation. In this mode the EATC system recir- culates the air inside the vehicle rather than drawing air from outside. Air is distributed through the instrument panel ventilators similar to mode. Use this mode to rap- idly cool the vehicle, or to dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
the inside of
Activate the air conditioner in any of the override modes listed above by pressing the A/C button. The A/C indicator light comes on to verify activation, and cooled air flows from the vents. Fan speed continues to be controlled by the EATC unless the fan speed thumbwheel is used to override.
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ENGLISH/METRIC MODE Switch from English to metric temperature display by simultaneously pressing the and A/C buttons and holding the thumbwheel in upper position (HI) for one second.
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REAR SEAT AIR CONDITIONER (if so equipped)
To operate the rear seat air conditioner, the engine must be running. The rear seat air conditioner can be turned on and off from the front controls. If the rear seat fan control lever on the front panel is set to OFF, the rear air conditioner is turned off. If it is set to any of the fan speed positions, air is discharged from the rear vents at the corresponding speed. When the rear seat fan control lever on the front panel is set to REAR A/C, the rear seat passengers control their own fan speed. The rear seat air conditioner only works when the front seat air conditioner is operating. 4-14 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
turns the fan on and off, and
CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial controls fan speed. Servicing air conditioning The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant de- signed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant
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WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air condi- tioner service should be done by an experienced technician with proper equipment.
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AUDIO SYSTEM
AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER RADIO OPERATION To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with the 4-16 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external influences. Intermittent changes in
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reception quality normally are caused by external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality. Push the VOL knob to turn the radio on. Push the VOL knob once more to turn the radio OFF. Turn the knob to raise or lower volume. If the knob is set above a certain volume level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition is turned back on. MUTE button Push the MUTE button to mute out radio. Clock operation The clock is on in the display regardless of what mode, media, or function the radio is in as long as the ignition is in ACC or ON. Clock set Press the RDS/CLK button until SELECT HOURS is displayed then use the SEL buttons to change the hour, press the RDS/CLK button again until SELECT
the
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MINS is displayed then use the SEL buttons to change the minutes. The display will return to clock priority mode in 10 seconds or press the RDS/CLK button to return to the clock display. Selecting the desired band Push the AM or FM buttons to change to AM or FM band reception. The FM stereo indicator, ST illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad- cast signal is weak, the radio automatically changes from stereo to monaural reception. TUNING
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driving operation.
Auto set Press the AUTO button while listening to the radio to activate the auto set feature. When AUTO is depressed for less than 5 seconds, the display window momentarily indicates AUTO ON, and the radio seeks the first six strong stations for the respective band. The
first six strong stations are then stored in
order in memory buttons one through six.
Only stations in the selected band are set,
and the station seek begins from the last
frequency stored in memory button six. If
AM, FM, SCAN, TUNE, SEEK, AUTO or a
memory button is pushed while auto set is
operating, auto set is canceled and AUTO
OFF shows in the display window.
Auto load
Press the AUTO button for longer than 5
seconds while listening to the radio to acti-
vate the auto load feature. When AUTO is
depressed for longer than 5 seconds, the
display window momentarily
indicates
AUTO LOAD, and the radio seeks the first
six strong stations for every band. The first
six strong stations are then stored in order
in memory buttons one through six for each
band (AM, FM1, and FM2).
Tune buttons
buttons for manual
Use the
or
tuning. To move quickly through the chan-
nels, hold either of the tune buttons down
for more than 0.5 seconds.
or
buttons to find the
SEEK tuning Push the SEEK next broadcast station. Pushing the SEEKS up and button SEEKS down. Pushing the button again continues the SEEK function. Once the highest broadcast station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest station. Once the lowest broadcast station is reached, the radio con- tinues in the SEEK mode at the highest station. SCAN tuning Push the SCAN tuning button, SCAN illumi- nates in the display. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies and stops at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 sec- ond period stops SCAN tuning and remains tuned to that station.
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FM1, or FM2. The selected band illumi- nates in the display.
c Music or programming type such as
‘‘Classical’’, ‘‘Country’’, or ‘‘Rock’’.
2. Tune to the desired station. 3. Push the desired station select button for more than 1.5 seconds. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.
c Text Messages such as telephone num- bers for dial in requests, advertisements and other simple messages.
c Traffic reports about delays or construc-
4. When the sound resumes, memorizing is
complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery is disconnected, or if the radio fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. RDS (Radio Data System) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) encoded within a regular radio broadcast. Most RDS stations are currently in large cities, but many stations are now considering broadcasting RDS data. RDS can display: c Station name or call-sign, such as
‘‘WHFR 98.3’’.
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Using RDS To turn RDS on push the RDS/CLK button until RDS OFF is displayed, then press the SEL button until RDS ON is displayed. To change display type turn RDS ON then use the SEL button to choose between: c SHOW TYPE - Music or program type. c SHOW NAME - Station name or call-
sign.
c SHOW TEXT - Text Messages such as telephone numbers for dial in requests, advertisements and other simple mes- sages.
c SHOW NONE - No text display. To choose traffic the RDS/CLK button until TRAFFIC OFF is dis- played, the use then SEL button to choose
reports press
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TRAFFIC ON, then use the seek or scan control to look for a station that may transmit traffic reports, the radio will display a ‘‘TRAF’’ icon to show it is in traffic mode and tuned to a station that may transmit traffic reports. If the radio searches through the whole band and then returns to the previous station it was originally playing there are no stations in the area that are transmitting traffic reports. If a cassette or compact disc is being played while the traffic option is on and the station previously tuned into displays a traffic bul- letin the radio will pause the cassette or compact disc and broadcast the bulletin, then resume playing the cassette or com- pact disc. Using RDS to search for program- ming type Certain areas have a limited number of stations that transmit RDS. Many stations transmit call letters and frequencies only. Searching or scanning by program type may yield a limited number of selections. Press the RDS/CLK button until FIND CLASSIC is displayed, then use the SEL button to choose between CLASSIC,
If
the treble frequencies to your prefer-
INFO, JAZZ, OLDIES, R&B, COUNTRY, RELIGUS (Religious), ROCK, SOFT and TOP40. When you have chosen a program type, use the SEEK, SCAN, or AUTOSET controls to look for a station transmitting that kind of program. the radio searches through the whole band and then returns to the previous station it was originally playing there are no stations in the area that are transmitting that type of programming. Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance Bass Bass control allows you to adjust the lower, bass frequencies to your preference. Push the BASS button and the setting indi- cator bar appears in the display window. Pressing the SELECT button either or increases or decreases the level of bass, as indicated by the number of bar segments showing in the display window. Following bass adjustment, the display win- dow shows the current setting for three seconds, then returns to the display prior to adjustment.
Treble
Treble control allows you to adjust
higher,
ence.
Push the TREB button and the setting indi-
cator bar appears in the display window.
or
Pressing the SELECT button either
increases or decreases the level of
bass, as indicated by the number of bar
segments showing in the display window.
Following bass adjustment, the display win-
dow shows the current setting for three
seconds, then returns to the display prior to
adjustment.
Balance
Balance control allows you to adjust
the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers.
Push the BAL button and the setting indica-
tor bar appears in the display window. Press
the SELECT button
to shift the sound
to the right speakers. The single indicator
bar moves to the right of the display win-
dow. Press the SELECT button
to shift
the sound to the left speakers. The single
indicator bar moves to the left of the display
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window. When the indicator bar is in the center position the sound is equally distrib- uted between the right and left speakers. Following balance adjustment, the display window shows the current setting for three seconds, then returns to the display prior to adjustment. Fader Fader control allows you to adjust sound distribution between the front and rear speakers. Push the FADE button and the setting indi- cator bar appears in the display window. Press the SELECT button to shift the sound to the front speakers. The single indicator bar moves to the right of the dis- play window. Press the SELECT button to shift the sound to the rear speakers. The single indicator bar moves to the left of the display window. When the indicator bar is in the center position the sound is equally distributed between the front and rear speakers. Following fader adjustment, the display win- dow shows the current setting for three seconds, then returns to the display prior to adjustment. 4-20 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
COMP button Press this button to activate the compres- sion function. This reduces the dynamic range, which provides the listener with a more consistent level of volume. The dis- play window shows a C when the COMP button is pushed. CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION Turn the ignition to ACC or ON, and care- fully insert a cassette tape into the tape door. The cassette tape automatically pulls into the player and begins to play. When a casssette is inserted into the audio system, the word TAPE and a cassette side symbol (either one or two) illuminates in the display. If the radio is already operating it automati- cally turns off and the cassette tape begins to play. The cassette tape automatically changes direction to play the other side when the first side is complete. Precautions on cassette player op- eration c To maintain good quality sound, Nis- san recommends using cassette tapes
of 60 minutes or shorter in length.
c Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use. Store cassettes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight, heat, dust, moisture, and magnetic sources.
c Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed. The use of de- formed cassettes may cause the cas- sette to jam in the player.
c Do not use cassettes with loose labels which are peeling and loose. If used the label could jam in the player.
c 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 jamming and wavering sound quality.
c Over a period of time, the playback head, capstan and pinch roller may collect a tape coating residue as the tape is played. This residue accumu- lation can cause weak or wavering sound, and should be removed peri- odically with a head cleaning tape. If the residue is not removed periodi-
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Ejecting the cassette tape Push the EJ button. The cassette tape automatically comes out.
cally, the player may need to be dis- assembled for cleaning.
REW and FF Push the REW or FF button for the desired direction. The FF or REW symbol illuminates in the display. To stop the FF or REW function, press the FF or REW button again or the TAPE but- ton. Automatic Music Search (AMS) Pushing the seek button while playing a cassette tape activates the Automatic Music Search (AMS) mode. Press SEEK to rewind the tape to the previous selection, or press SEEK to forward the tape to the next selection. This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank inter- val within one program or there is no interval between programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location.
Changing the direction of tape play Push the SIDE 1-2 select button to switch sides on the tape. The display will change from TAPE 1 PLAY to TAPE 2 PLAY. Playing and stopping the cassette tape Push the TAPE button while the cassette tape is playing to stop the tape. Push the button again to play the tape. Dolby NR (noise reduction) Push the button for Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise. When activated, a appears in the dis- play window. Dolby NR is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora- tion. ‘‘Dolby NR’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li- censing Corporation. Metal or chrome tape usage The cassette player is automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome tape.
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buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external influences. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality. Push the VOL knob to turn the radio on. Push the VOL knob once more to turn the radio OFF. The control buttons are illuminated when the parking lamps or headlamps are on. Only the text for the active controls will illuminate for each specific type of media. No bulbs or lights have malfunctioned. For example when a cassette tape is being played, SHUFFLE will not illuminate. Turn the knob to raise or lower volume. If the knob is set above a certain volume level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition is turned back on. Clock operation The clock is on in the display regardless of what mode, media, or function the radio is in as long as the ignition is in ACC or ON.
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Clock set Press the RDS/CLK button until SELECT HOURS is displayed then use the SEL buttons to change the hour, press the RDS/CLK button again until SELECT MINS is displayed then use the SEL buttons to change the minutes. The display will return to the previous radio station, tape or CD that was being played previous to setting the clock in 7 seconds or you may press the RDS/CLK button until the previous display appears. Selecting the desired band Push the AM buttons to change to AM band or push the FM button to change to FM1 or FM2 band reception. The FM stereo indicator, ST illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the ste- reo broadcast signal the radio automatically changes from stereo to mon- aural reception.
is weak,
TUNING
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driving operation.
Auto set
Press the AUTO button while listening to the
radio to activate the auto set feature. When
AUTO is depressed for less than 5 seconds,
the display window momentarily indicates
AUTO ON, and the radio seeks the first six
strong stations for the respective band. The
first six strong stations are then stored in
order in memory buttons one through six.
Only stations in the selected band are set,
and the station seek begins from the last
frequency stored in memory button six. If
AM, FM, SCAN, TUNE, SEEK, AUTO or a
memory button is pushed while auto set is
operating, auto set is canceled and AUTO
OFF shows in the display window.
Auto load
Press the AUTO button for longer than 5
seconds while listening to the radio to acti-
vate the auto load feature. When AUTO is depressed for longer than 5 seconds, the display window momentarily indicates AUTO LOAD, and the radio seeks the first six strong stations for every band. The first six strong stations are then stored in order in memory buttons one through six for each band (AM, FM1, and FM2). Tune buttons Use the or buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the chan- nels, hold either of the tune buttons down for more than 0.5 seconds. SEEK tuning Push the SEEK next broadcast station. Pushing the SEEKS up and button SEEKS down. Pushing the button again continues the SEEK function. Once the highest broadcast station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest station. Once the lowest broadcast station is reached, the radio con- tinues in the SEEK mode at the highest station.
buttons to find the
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SCAN tuning Push the SCAN tuning button, SCAN illumi- nates in the display. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies and stops at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 sec- ond period stops SCAN tuning and remains tuned to that station.
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FM1, or FM2. The selected band illumi- nates in the display.
2. Tune to the desired station. 3. Push the desired station select button for more than 1.5 seconds. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.
4. When the sound resumes, memorizing is
complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery is disconnected, or if the radio fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. RDS (Radio Data System) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) encoded within a regular radio broadcast. Most RDS stations are currently in large cities, but many stations are now considering broadcasting RDS data. RDS can display: c Station name or call-sign, such as
‘‘WHFR 98.3’’.
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c Music or programming type such as
‘‘Classical’’, ‘‘Country’’, or ‘‘Rock’’.
c Text Messages such as telephone num- bers for dial in requests, advertisements and other simple messages.
c Traffic reports about delays or construc-
tion.
Using RDS To turn RDS on push the RDS/CLK button until RDS OFF is displayed, then press the SEL button until RDS ON is displayed. To change display type turn RDS ON then use the SEL button to choose between: c SHOW TYPE - Music or program type. c SHOW NAME - Station name or call-
sign.
c SHOW TEXT - Text Messages such as telephone numbers for dial in requests, advertisements and other simple mes- sages.
c SHOW NONE - No text display. To choose traffic the RDS/CLK button until TRAFFIC OFF is dis- played, the use then SEL button to choose
reports press
TRAFFIC ON, then use the seek or scan control to look for a station that may transmit traffic reports, the radio will display a ‘‘TRAF’’ icon to show it is in traffic mode and tuned to a station that may transmit traffic reports. If the radio searches through the whole band and then returns to the previous station it was originally playing there are no stations in the area that are transmitting traffic reports. If a cassette or compact disc is being played while the traffic option is on and the station previously tuned into displays a traffic bul- letin the radio will pause the cassette or compact disc and broadcast the bulletin, then resume playing the cassette or com- pact disc. Using RDS to search for program- ming type Certain areas have a limited number of stations that transmit RDS. Many stations transmit call letters and frequencies only. Searching or scanning by program type may yield a limited number of selections. Press the RDS/CLK button until FIND CLASSIC is displayed, then use the SEL button to choose between CLASSIC,
If
INFO, JAZZ, OLDIES, R&B, COUNTRY, RELIGUS (Religious), ROCK, SOFT and TOP40. When you have chosen a program type, use the SEEK, SCAN, or AUTOSET controls to look for a station transmitting that kind of program. the radio searches through the whole band and then returns to the previous station it was originally playing there are no stations in the area that are transmitting that type of programming. Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance Bass Bass control allows you to adjust the lower, bass frequencies to your preference. Push the BASS button and the setting indi- cator bar appears in the display window. Pressing the SELECT button either or increases or decreases the level of bass, as indicated by the number of bar segments showing in the display window. Following bass adjustment, the display win- dow shows the current setting for three seconds, then returns to the display prior to adjustment.
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the treble frequencies to your prefer-
Treble Treble control allows you to adjust higher, ence. Push the TREB button and the setting indi- cator bar appears in the display window. Pressing the SELECT button either
increases or decreases the level of bass, as indicated by the number of bar segments showing in the display window. Following bass adjustment, the display win- dow shows the current setting for three seconds, then returns to the display prior to adjustment. Balance Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers. Push the BAL button and the setting indica- tor bar appears in the display window. Press the SELECT button to shift the sound to the right speakers. The single indicator bar moves to the right of the display win- dow. Press the SELECT button to shift the sound to the left speakers. The single indicator bar moves to the left of the display 4-26 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
window. When the indicator bar is in the center position the sound is equally distrib- uted between the right and left speakers. Following balance adjustment, the display window shows the current setting for three seconds, then returns to the display prior to adjustment. Fader Fader control allows you to adjust sound distribution between the front and rear speakers. Push the FADE button and the setting indi- cator bar appears in the display window. Press the SELECT button to shift the sound to the front speakers. The single indicator bar moves to the right of the dis- play window. Press the SELECT button to shift the sound to the rear speakers. The single indicator bar moves to the left of the display window. When the indicator bar is in the center position the sound is equally distributed between the front and rear speakers. Following fader adjustment, the display win- dow shows the current setting for three seconds, then returns to the display prior to adjustment.
COMP button
Press this button to activate the compres-
sion function. This reduces the dynamic
range, which provides the listener with a
more consistent level of volume. The dis-
play window shows COMP when the COMP
button is pushed.
CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION
Turn the ignition to ACC or ON, and care-
fully insert a cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape automatically pulls
into the player and begins to play.
When a casssette is inserted into the audio
system, the word TAPE illuminates in the
display to inform you that there is a tape in
the radio.
If the radio is already operating it automati-
cally turns off the CD or radio station and the
cassette tape begins to play and TAPE 1
PLAY is displayed. TAPE 1 PLAY indicates
side 1 is playing on the tape currenty. The
cassette tape automatically changes direc-
tion to play the other side when the first side
is complete and will display TAPE 2 PLAY.
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Precautions on cassette player op- eration c To maintain good quality sound, Nis- san recommends using cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length.
c Cassette tapes should be removed from the player when not in use. Store cassettes in their protective cases and away from direct sunlight, heat, dust, moisture, and magnetic sources.
c Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to become deformed. The use of de- formed cassettes may cause the cas- sette to jam in the player.
c Do not use cassettes with loose labels which are peeling and loose. If used the label could jam in the player.
c 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 jamming and wavering sound quality.
c Over a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may collect a tape coating residue as the tape is played. This residue accumu- lation can cause weak or wavering sound, and should be removed peri- odically with a head cleaning tape. If the residue is not removed periodi- cally, the player may need to be dis- assembled for cleaning.
REW and FF Push the REW or FF button for the desired direction. When REW is pushed TAPE 1 REW illumi- nates on the display (TAPE 2 REW will illuminate if on side 2). When FF is pushed TAPE 2 FF illuminates on the display (TAPE 2 FF will illuminate if on side 2). To stop the FF or REW function, press the FF or REW button again or the TAPE button. Automatic Music Search (AMS) Pushing the seek button while playing a cassette tape activates the Automatic Music Search (AMS) mode. Press SEEK to rewind the tape to the previous selection, or press SEEK to forward the tape to the nest selection.
This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank inter- val within one program or there is no interval between programs, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location. Changing the direction of tape play Push the SIDE 1-2 select button to switch sides on the tape. The display will change from TAPE 1 PLAY to TAPE 2 PLAY. Playing and stopping the cassette tape Push the CD, AM, or FM button while the cassette tape is playing to stop the tape. Push the button again to play the tape. Dolby NR (noise reduction) Push the button for Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise. appears in the dis- When activated, a play window. Dolby NR is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora- tion. ‘‘Dolby NR’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li- censing Corporation.
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Metal or chrome tape usage The cassette player is automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome tape. Ejecting the cassette tape Push the EJ button. The cassette tape automatically come out.
COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER OPERATION
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and carefully insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side up. The compact disc is automatically pulled into the slot and starts to play. If the radio or cassette tape is already operating, it automatically turns off and the compact disc begins to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the compact disc into the slot. This could damage the player.
TAPE/CD button When the CD side of the TAPE/CD button is pushed with the compact disc loaded and the tape or the radio playing, the tape or radio turns off and the compact disc start to play. FF and REW button When the FF or REW button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the com- pact disc plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the but- ton is released, the compact disc returns to normal play speed.
button
SEEK or When the SEEK button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the next selection following the present one starts to play from the beginning. Push the SEEK button sev- eral times to skip several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD advances one additional selection. The number appears in the display window. (When the last selec- tion on the compact disc is skipped, the first selection is played.) When the SEEK button is pushed, the se- lection being played returns to the beginning. Push the SEEK button several times to skip back several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD moves back one selection. SHUFFLE button When the SHUFFLE button is pressed the tracks on the CD are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice. CD eject button When the EJ button is pushed with a com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc ejects.
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ANTENNA
The manual antenna on your vehicle remains
in the up position at all times. The antenna
cannot be shortened, but can be removed.
When you need to remove the antenna, turn
the antenna rod counterclockwise.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna
clockwise. Tighten the antenna rod to speci-
fication using a suitable tool such as a
open-end wrench. The antenna rod tighten-
ing specification is 3.4 - 3.6 Nzm (30 - 32
in-lb). Do not use pliers to tighten the an-
tenna as they can leave marks on the an-
tenna surface. The antenna rod can not be
hand tightened to the proper specification.
CAUTION
Always properly tighten the antenna rod during installation or the antenna rod may break during vehicle operation.
When the EJ button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the disc ejects and the system turns off. If the compact disc ejects and is not re- moves within 10 seconds, it is pulled back into the slot. DISC indicator light DISC illuminates when a compact disc is loaded into the player.
CAUTION
c During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely.
c The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
c The CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment tem- perature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.
c Do not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
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COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) NOTE: Audio control features include com- mand buttons for CD players which can be installed as optional equipment to upgrade the audio system. A CD player is not in- cluded with this system, but can be pur- chased as an option at any time. Consult with an authorized NISSAN dealer for fea- ture availability. The compact disc player consists of two main components; the 6 CD magazine and the CD changer. Both components are lo- 4-30 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
cated on the center instrument panel con- sole, below the ashtray. How to load the CD magazine To load the magazine with CDs, first push the button on the CD changer to eject the magazine, then remove the magazine from the changer. The inside of the CD magazine contains six shelves, one for each CD to be loaded. Carefully slide a CD (label side up) onto one of the shelves and push it in. Repeat as desired, loading up to six CDs.
CD magazine insert Once the desired number of CDs are loaded into the magazine, insert the magazine back into the CD changer. With the ignition switch OFF, the CD maga- zine loads into the CD changer. Once the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON, the audio system returns to its previous mode. With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, the CD magazine loads into the CD changer and begins play with disc one, track one. CD Push this button to switch from radio or tape mode to CD mode. CD play begins auto- matically if at least one disc is loaded in the magazine. The display window shows the CD number for three seconds, then the track number for three seconds, then displays both together for the remainder of the track. If the CD button is pushed while in the radio or tape mode, and there are no CDs loaded in the magazine, the display window flashes a NO DISC message for 4 seconds.
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SHUFFLE Press this button to randomly select the play order of the tracks on a CD. When all tracks of one CD have been played, the system changes to the next CD in the magazine and proceeds to play the tracks in a ran- domly selected order. The shuffle feature remains in effect until turned off by pressing the SHUFFLE button again. When the shuffle function is activated, SHUFFLE illuminates in the display.
SEEK
the previous
Push
SEEK to select
track number, or push SEEK
to select
the next track number. After the last track on
a disc, pushing SEEK
selects the first
track of the same disc.
TUNE DISCS
Push
TUNE DISCS to select the pre-
vious CD in the magazine. Push TUNE
DISCS
to select the next CD in the
magazine.
SCAN
Push this button to audition the first 10
seconds of each track on a disc. At the end
of the disc, the SCAN function continues
with the first track on the same disc. The
display window flashes the track number
being auditioned during the SCAN function.
REW
Press this button to reverse the CD mecha-
nism and move back to a previous point on
the disc. If held for less than three seconds,
this button causes the CD to reverse at
three times the normal play speed. If held
for more than three seconds, the CD re-
verses at 10 times the normal play speed. The mechanism reverses to the beginning of track 1 and begins play if the button is held continuously. The volume decreases and the display window shows the elapsed time during the entire fast reverse period. FF Press this button to advance the CD mecha- nism and move ahead on the disc. If held for less than three seconds, this button causes the CD to advance at three times the normal play speed. If held for more than three seconds, the CD advances at 10 times the normal play speed. The volume decreases and the display win- dow shows the elapsed time during the entire fast forward period. COMP Press this button to activate the compres- sion function. This function reduces the dynamic range of the CD program material, which provides the listener with a more consistent level of volume. The display win- dow shows a C or COMP (dual media radio) when the compression button is pushed.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS The radio controls mounted on the right side of the steering wheel provide convenient access to three commonly used functions: VOL, and NEXT. Use the NEXT button to select the next pre- programmed station (AM/FM), the next se- lection on the tape, or the next selection on the CD.
VOL,
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c Seek: b c
Push the Memory three and Memory five
buttons on the front radio controls simulta-
neously to turn the rear controls on. Push
them again to turn the rear audio controls off.
The
(headphones symbol) illuminates
in the front display when the rear audio
controls are on. Two headphone jacks are
provided so two rear seat passengers may
listen to the audio system privately.
The rear volume controls can only increase
the volume to the level at which the front
radio volume control is set.
Headphones are not included with the ve-
hicle. Most portable radio headphones work
with the rear audio controls.
For vehicles equipped with the premium
AM-FM radio with cassette player and com-
pact disc player and 6 disc CD player, if the
rear passengers turn off the rear speakers
and are using headphones they may
choose to listen to a different media than the
front passengers. The rear passengers can
listen to the radio while the front passengers
can listen to the same thing, a cassette
tape, CD, or the CD changer. The radio will
go into DUAL PLAY mode and the rear
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REAR AUDIO CONTROLS Radio features controlled by the rear seat remote control (if so equipped) are listed below: c Volume: −/+
changer.
(AM/FM).
c Media select: AM/FM, tape, CD, or CD
c Speakers ON/OFF c Mem: proceed to the next preset station
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and
and
passengers can use the rear controls to change media. VOLUME button The VOLUME button allows the rear pas- sengers to adjust the headphone volume level. MEDIA button The MEDIA button allows the rear passen- ger to change between AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE, CD, & CD DJ. MEM button In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode the MEM button allows the rear passenger to successively access memory preset station 1 through 6. In CD DJ mode the MEM button allows the rear passengers to select other compact discs in the CD changer. SEEK button In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode the SEEK button allows the rear pas- sengers to find the next radio station up or down the station band frequency. In TAPE mode the SEEK button allows the rear passengers use Au- 4-34 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
tomatic Music Search (AMS) to find the next or previous song on the cassette. button In CD mode the SEEK allows the rear passengers to find the next or previous selection on the CD. In CD DJ mode the SEEK button allows the rear passengers to find the next or previous selection on the CD. For vehicles equipped with the AM-FM radio with cassette player, when the rear seat controls are on, push the SPKRS ON-OFF button to turn all speakers off. Push again to turn all speakers on. For vehicles equipped with the premium AM-FM radio with cassette player and com- pact disc player and 6 disc CD player, when the rear seat controls are on, push the SPKRS ON-OFF button to turn the rear speakers off. Push again to turn the rear speakers on. If the rear audio system was on when the ignition was turned OFF, the audio system ‘‘remembers’’ and the rear system is still on when the engine is started again. The sys- tem also ‘‘remembers’’ if the speakers were ON or OFF. Therefore, the speakers may have to be turned on again by pressing the
and
and
CB RADIO OR CAR PHONE
from the driving
SPKRS ON-OFF button or turning the rear audio controls off. Microphone installed model If equipped with a genuine NISSAN cellular phone, your NISSAN features a non- directional microphone in the steering col- umn cover, so it is not necessary to look at or speak directly into the microphone when calling. To do so could detract operation and cause an accident. See the manual for car phone operation. Pre-wired and antenna for phone installed model Some models are pre-wired to accept the genuine NISSAN cellular phone. In addition, the same model has the phone antenna built into the rear glass window. When installing a CB ham radio, a car phone or other transmitters in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following cautions, otherwise the new equipment may ad- versely affect the MFI (Multiport Fuel Injec- tion) system and other electronic parts.
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c Connect the ground wire from the
CB radio chassis to the body.
c For details, consult an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
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CAUTION
c Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the electronic control unit (including the radio).
c Also keep the antenna wire more than 8 inches (20 cm) away from the Multiport Electronic Fuel Injection (MFI) harness. Do not route the an- tenna wire next to any harness.
c Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manu- facturer.
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MEMO
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................5-2
Three way catalyst .................................................5-2
Avoiding collision and rollover................................5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving.........................5-3
Ignition switch.........................................................5-4
Before starting the engine......................................5-5
Driving with an automatic transmission .................5-5
Overdrive switch.....................................................5-7
Starting the engine.................................................5-8
Parking brake operation.........................................5-9
Cruise control (if so equipped)...............................5-9
Break-in schedule ................................................5-11
Increasing fuel economy ......................................5-12
Parking/parking on hills........................................5-13
Power steering system.........................................5-14
Brake system........................................................5-14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if so equipped)....5-15
Cold weather driving ............................................5-16
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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING
WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. They could accidently injure them- selves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon Monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan- gerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death. c If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately.
c Do not run the engine in closed spaces such as a garage for any longer than is absolutely necessary.
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c Do not park the vehicle with the en- gine running for any extended length of time.
c Keep the rear door and flip-up rear window closed while driving, other- wise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger compartment. If you must drive in this manner for some reason, take the following steps. 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the air recirculate switch to off and the fan control dial at four (high) to circulate the air.
c If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through a seal on the body, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
c The exhaust system and body should be inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever: a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involv- ing damage to the exhaust system, underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission con- trol device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the three way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
c The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep people or flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe.
c Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire.
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CAUTION
c Do not use leaded gasoline. Depos- its from leaded gasoline will seri- ously reduce the three way cata- lyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants.
c Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause over- rich fuel flow into the catalyst, caus- ing it to overheat. Do not keep driv- ing if if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating conditions are detected. Have the vehicle in- spected promptly by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
the engine misfires, or
c Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damag- ing the three way catalyst.
c Do not race the engine while warm-
ing it up.
c Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering maneuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to roll over, particularly if the vehicle slides 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 drowsi- ness). Always wear your seat belt as out- lined in the ‘‘Seat belts’’ section of this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alco- hol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood- stream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an accident alcohol can increase the se- verity of the injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How- ever, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thou- sands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is alcohol affects all people differently and most people un- derestimate 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.
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ACC (Accessories) This position activates electrical accesso- ries such as the radio when the engine is not running. ON (Normal operating position) This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories. START This position activates the starter motor, which starts the engine.
IGNITION SWITCH
ASD0560
The ignition switch includes an anti-theft steering lock device. The key can only be removed when the ignition switch in the LOCK position. The ignition lock is designed so the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position. The shift lever is designed so it cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to LOCK, or if the key is removed from the switch.
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The shift lever can be moved out of P (Park) only after the ignition switch is in the ON position, and the foot brake pedal is depressed. To lock the steering wheel, remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left.
WARNING
Never remove the key while driving. If the key is removed, the steering 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) OFF The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel, if the key is left in the ignition.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
DRIVING WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
c Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
c Maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (for example, each time you check engine oil).
c Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
c Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.
c Lock all doors. c Position seat and adjust head restraints. c Adjust inside and outside mirrors. c Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
c Check the operation of warning lights
when key is turned to the ON position. See ‘‘Warning/Indicator lights and chimes’’ in the ‘‘Instrument and controls’’ section.
WARNING
c Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to: R (Reverse), D (Drive), 2 or 1. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident.
c Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a for- ward or reverse gear before the en- gine has warmed up.
c Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving. This could cause an accident.
CAUTION
c When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brakes should be used for this purpose.
c On slippery roads, do not downshift.
This may cause a loss of control.
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission control module to produce maximum power and smooth operation. Shown on the following pages are the rec- ommended operating procedures for this transmission. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment. Starting the vehicle c After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before shifting the selec- tor lever to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), 2 or 1 position. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop before at- tempting to shift the selector lever.
This automatic transmission is designed so the foot brake pedal MUST be de- pressed before shifting from P (Park) to any other position while the ignition switch is ON. The selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to ACC, LOCK, or if the key is removed from the switch.
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The shift lever can be moved if the igni- tion switch is in the ACC position. This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery is discharged. 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
shift into a driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion.
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Shifting with automatic transmission P (Park): Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Al- ways be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop. For maximum safety, depress the brake pedal, pull the lever toward you, and move the lever to the P (Park) position. Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then shift the lever into the P (Park) position.
Shifting from P (Park) If the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed, but the shift lever still cannot be moved out of P (Park), follow these instructions: 1. Shut the engine off and remove the key. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clock-
wise to the first position (ACC).
4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gear-
shift lever to N (Neutral).
5. Start the engine. R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped. Depress the brake pedal, then pull the shift lever toward you and move it to the R (Reverse) position.
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forward
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The engine can be started in this
position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and
restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is
moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal
driving.
2 (Second gear):
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on
downhill grades.
Do not downshift into 2 at speeds above 63
MPH (100 km/h). Do not exceed 63 MPH
(100 km/h) in 2.
1 (Low gear):
Use 1 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 exceed 38 MPH (60 km/h) in 1.
Do not shift into 1 at speeds above 38 MPH
(60 km/h).
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 third gear, second gear
or first gear, depending on the vehicle speed.
Fail-safe
When the Fail-safe operation occurs, the
next
time the key is turned to the ON
position, the O/D OFF light blinks for ap-
proximately 8 seconds after coming on for 2
seconds. While the vehicle can be driven
under
these circumstances, please note
that the gears in the automatic transmission
will be locked in 3rd gear.
NOTE: If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, 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 condition. If it does not re-
turn to its normal operating condition, have an
authorized NISSAN dealer check the trans-
mission and repair, if necessary.
OVERDRIVE SWITCH
ASD0561
Each time your vehicle is started, the trans- mission is automatically ‘‘reset’’ to overdrive ON. ON:
For normal driving the overdrive switch is engaged. The transmission is upshifted into overdrive as the vehicle speed increases.
The overdrive does not engage until the
engine has reached operating tempera-
ture.
OFF: For driving up and down long slopes
where engine ‘‘braking’’
is neces-
sary, push the overdrive switch
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral) (P is recommended). The shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P and into any of the other gear positions under the follow- ing conditions: c The ignition key is turned to the
OFF position.
c The ignition key is turned to the ON position without depressing the foot brake pedal.
The starter will not operate if the shift selector lever is in one of the driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure. — If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold or hot weather, de- press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold it to help start the engine.
once. The O/D OFF indicator light illuminates at this time. When cruis- ing at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncom- fortable shift shocks as the transmis- sion shifts between 3rd gear and overdrive repeatedly. In this case, press the overdrive switch.
When driving conditions change, press the overdrive switch to turn the overdrive on. The O/D OFF indicator light goes out. Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time with the O/D OFF light illuminated. This reduces the fuel economy.
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— In the summer, when restarting the engine within 30 minutes after it has been stopped, keep the accelerator pedal slightly depressed while start- ing.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, other-
wise the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Drive at moderate
speeds for a short distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather.
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PARKING BRAKE OPERATION
WARNING
c Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident.
c Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
c Do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully en- gaged.
c Do not leave children unattended in a