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When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

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position.

To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the switch to the To turn them off, rotate the switch to the OFF position. The headlight switch must be in the posi- tion (low beam headlights on) for the fog lights to operate. The fog lights automatically turn off whenever the highbeam headlight function is se- lected.

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Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight switch is in the position. Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instru- ment panel lights. Daytime running light system (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a re- duced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. Turn the 2-18 Instruments and controls

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

HORN

c Turn signals do not work when the haz-

ard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers will operate with the ignition switch in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving.

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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

c If stopping for an emergency, be sure to

move the vehicle well off the road.

c Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might become a hazard to other traffic.

To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tam- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury.

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c Avoid using when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on.

c Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF.

c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal temperature fuse may blow.

c When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the outlet.

POWER OUTLET

Instrument panel

Console (if so equipped)

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The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. They are rated at 12 Volts 120 Watts maximum.

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CAUTION

c Take care as the outlet and plug may be

hot during or immediately after use.

c This power outlet is not designed for

use with a cigarette lighter unit.

c Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory.

c Use this power outlet with the engine running. (If the engine is stopped, this could result in a discharged battery.)

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STORAGE

c Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses.

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SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so equipped) To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.

WARNING

The sunglasses case should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

CAUTION

c Do not use for anything other than

sunglasses.

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CUP HOLDERS Front The right side cup holder has an adapter that can be removed to accommodate larger cups. Twist the adapter to remove it.

WARNING

The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

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GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle.

COIN BOX

WARNING

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

The coin box should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

Rear (if so equipped) To open, pull the cup holder out fully. To close, push the cup holder in fully.

CAUTION

c Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger.

c Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident.

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c The inside of the storage tray can get hot. Do not place objects inside which can melt or be easily deformed.

WARNING

c The storage tray should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

c Keep the tray lid closed while driving to help prevent contents from becoming projectiles causing injury in an accident or during a sudden stop.

CONSOLE BOX (if so equipped)

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WARNING

The center console box should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

The console box can store compact discs. A business card holder and a tissue holder are also contained within the console box. To open the console box lid: s1 Pull up on the lever. s2 Lift the console lid.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE (if so equipped) To open the storage tray, push and release. The storage tray will automatically move to the open position.

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Driver(cid:146)s side power window switch The power windows operate only when the igni- tion switch is in the ON position. To open the driver side window, push the driver(cid:146)s side automatic switch down until the desired window position is reached. To close the window, lift the switch up. The driver side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all the windows.

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Door lock/unlock button

1. 2. Window lock button Front passenger side 3. Right rear passenger side 4. Left rear passenger side 5. 6. Driver side automatic switch

WINDOWS

POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)

WARNING

c Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows.

c Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls and become trapped in a window. Unattended chil- dren could become involved in serious accidents.

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Front passenger power window switch The passenger window switch operates only the corresponding passenger window. To open the window push the switch and hold it down s1 . To close the window, pull the switch up s2 .

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Rear power window switch The rear passenger window switches open or close only the corresponding passenger window. To open the window, push the switch and hold it down s1 . To close the window, pull the switch up s2 . Locking passengers(cid:146) windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver side window can be opened or closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock function.

Automatic operation To fully open the driver window, press the driver window switch down to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. The window auto- matically opens all the way. To stop the window, lift the switch up while the window is opening.

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SUNROOF (if so equipped)

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MANUAL WINDOWS The side windows can be opened or closed by turning the hand crank on each door.

ELECTRIC SUNROOF This sunroof only operates with the ignition switch in the ON position.

NOTE: If the battery is discharged or is discon- nected, the sunroof may not operate cor- rectly, and must be reset. From any sunroof position (full open, partially open, closed, partially vented and vented), push and hold the button in the forward position until the sunroof vents in the full-up position. This resets the sunroof motor memory and now the sunroof will operate correctly.

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Sliding the sunroof To open the sunroof, push the switch toward DOWN/OPEN. Push the switch again to com- pletely open the sunroof.

To close the sunroof, push the switch toward UP/CLOSE. Tilting the sunroof Close the sunroof by pushing the switch toward UP/CLOSE. Release the switch, then push the UP/CLOSE switch to tilt the sunroof up.

To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch toward DOWN/OPEN. Sun shade Open and close the sun shade by sliding it for- ward or backward.

WARNING

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

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INTERIOR LIGHT

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

CAUTION

c Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand

from the sunroof before opening.

c Do not place heavy objects on the sun-

roof or surrounding area.

For information regarding the interior light bulb replacement, refer to (cid:147)Bulb replacement(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Maintenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section of this manual.

CAUTION

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

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The interior light has a three-position switch and operates regardless of ignition switch position. c When the switch is in the ON position s1 , the interior light illuminates, regardless of door position.

c When the switch is in the center O or DOOR position, the interior light illuminates by open- ing a door.

c When the switch is in the OFF position s2 , the interior light does not illuminate, regardless of door position.

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MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)

TRUNK LIGHT

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off. For bulb replacement procedures, refer to (cid:147)Bulb replacement(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Maintenance and do-it- yourself(cid:148) section of this manual.

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To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To turn them off, press the switches again.

CAUTION

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

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) keys (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Child safety rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Opener operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Interior trunk lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Opener operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Fuel filler cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Tilt operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Vanity mirror (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Inside mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Outside mirror remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

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KEYS

1. Master keys (black) with transponder

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2.

chip (if so equipped) Valet key (red) with transponder chip (if so equipped) Key number plate Transponder chip (if so equipped)

3. 4. A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate.

will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) during regis- tration. Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle.

A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have 1 to duplicate from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer can duplicate it. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (NVIS) KEYS (if so equipped) You can only drive your vehicle using the master or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in the key head. The master key can be used for all the locks. The valet key cannot be used for the trunk lid lock. To protect belongings when you leave a key with someone, give them the valet key only. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System KEY (cid:151) Master and Valet keys: As many as five NVIS keys can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all NVIS keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is because the registration process will erase the memory of all key codes previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registration process, these components

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DOORS

WARNING

c Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

c Before opening any door, always look

for and avoid oncoming traffic.

c Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in seri- ous accidents.

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Driver(cid:146)s side

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LOCKING WITH KEY Manual To lock either the driver or passenger side door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle s1 . To unlock, turn it toward the rear s2 .

Power (if so equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the theft warning system, the power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front s1 of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the key 1 time toward the rear s2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, returning the key to neutral s3 (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it toward the rear again s4 within 5 seconds un- locks all doors. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-3

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When the power door lock switch (driver or pas- senger side) is moved to the lock position with the key in the ignition and any door open, all doors will lock and then unlock automatically.

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Inside lock

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position s1 , then close the door. To unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position s2 .

Driver(cid:146)s side

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped) To lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver or front passenger side), to the lock position s1 , then close the door. When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle. To unlock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver or front passenger side) to the unlock position s2 .

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if so equipped)

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors. The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi- mately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle. As many as 4 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the keyfob: c Do not allow the keyfob to become wet. c Do not drop the keyfob. c Do not strike the keyfob sharply against

another object.

c Do not place the keyfob for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140(cid:176)F (60(cid:176)C).

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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the lock position, the door can be opened only from the outside.

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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Locking doors 1. Close all windows 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors. 4. Push the LOCK button on the keyfob. All the doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked.

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the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked.

c If a door is open and you push the LOCK button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard lights will not flash.

The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to (cid:147)Silencing the horn beep feature(cid:148) later in this section for details.

The interior lights can be turned off without wait- ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the ignition and turning to the ON or START position, locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the interior light switch to the OFF position.

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Unlocking doors Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob once. c Only the driver(cid:146)s door unlocks. c The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed with the ignition key in any position except the ON position.

Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob again with 5 seconds. c All doors unlock. c The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors

are completely closed.

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Release the trunk lid Push the TRUNK button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second. The trunk release button on the keyfob will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The trunk lid opens. The trunk lid will not open with the trunk lid release cancel switch turned to OFF. It can be opened only with the key. See (cid:147)Trunk lid(cid:148) later in this section for cancel switch information.

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pushing and holding the PANIC button on the keyfob for longer than 0.8 second. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds. The panic alarm stops when: c it has run for 25 seconds, or c the LOCK, UNLOCK, or the PANIC button is

pushed on the keyfob.

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. To deactivate: Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least 3 seconds. The hazard lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the LOCK and UN- LOCK buttons for at least 3 seconds once more. The hazard lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-7

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If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 5. c An improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

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

c The operational range of the keyfob ex- tends to approximately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicle. This range may vary with conditions.

FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user(cid:146)s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s1 Open the lid using a coin. s2 Remove the battery. s3

Install a new battery with the (cid:147)+(cid:148) facing down.

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Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or equivalent. s4 Close the lid securely. 5. Press the LOCK button, then the UNLOCK button two or three times to check the key- fob operation.

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HOOD

TRUNK LID

OPENER OPERATION

WARNING

c Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See (cid:147)Ex- haust gas(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual.

c Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in- jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children(cid:146)s access to car keys.

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3. Remove the support rod from the clamp. 4.

Insert the support rod sC into the slot in the front edge of the hood.

5. When closing the hood, return the support rod to its original position, lower the hood to approximately 12 inches above the latch and release it. This allows proper engagement of the hood latch.

WARNING

c Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Fail- ure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.

c If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to avoid injury do not open the hood.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle sA located below the driver side instrument panel; the hood springs up slightly.

2. Lift the lever sB at the front of the hood with

your fingertips and raise the hood.

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Type A The trunk lid opener lever is located on the out- side of the driver(cid:146)s seat. To open the trunk lid, pull up the opener lever s1 . To close, push the trunk lid down securely.

Type B The trunk lid release is located on the instrument panel. To open the trunk, push the release in the direction indicated in the illustration s1 . To close the trunk lid, push it down securely.

Cancel lever When the lever is in the cancel position, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid opener lever. It can be opened only with the key.

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KEY OPERATION To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid down securely.

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE

WARNING

Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with the rear seatback and trunk lid securely latched when not in use, and prevent children(cid:146)s access to car keys.

The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the illuminated lever until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief expo- sure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk compart- ment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk lid.

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FUEL FILLER LID

WARNING

c Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. You could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling.

c Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap a third turn, and wait for any (cid:147)hiss- ing(cid:148) sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying out and possibly causing per- sonal injury. Then remove the cap.

c Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.

c Use only an original equipment type fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emis- sion control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury. It could also cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. c Never pour fuel into the throttle body to

attempt to start your vehicle.

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OPENER OPERATION The fuel filler opener lever is located on the out- side of the driver(cid:146)s seat s1 . To open the fuel filler lid, pull the opener lever up. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.

FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.

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c Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: (cid:150) Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

(cid:150) Do not use electronic devices when

filling.

(cid:150) Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill- ing it.

(cid:150) Use only approved portable fuel con-

tainers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

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

STEERING WHEEL

c Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap mal- properly may cause the function indicator lamp (MIL) to illumi- nate. If the lamp illuminates be- cause the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and to continue vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a

drive

the

lamp few driving trips. If the does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. c For additional

information, see the (cid:147)Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and Controls(cid:148) section earlier in this manual.

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TILT OPERATION Pull the lock lever down sA and adjust the steer- ing wheel up or down sB to the desired position. Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

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SUN VISORS

MIRRORS

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Driver(cid:146)s side only

CAUTION

Do not store the sun visor before returning it to its original position.

VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped) To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror cover is open.

INSIDE MIRROR The night position s1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position s2 when driving in daylight hours.

WARNING

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

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OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirrors can be moved in any direc- tion for a better rear view.

WARNING

Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects. Heated mirrors (Canada only) The electric control type outside mirrors (if so equipped) can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. Press the rear win- dow defogger switch to activate the heating function. Press the switch again to deactivate, or the heating function will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

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OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL Electric control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror remote control only operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

Rotate the control lever to select the right or left mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position by moving the control lever.

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Manual control type The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view. Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear.

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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Air flow charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Compact disc (CD) changer (if so equipped) . . . . . 4-17
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

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VENTILATORS

Adjust air flow direction for the driver(cid:146)s side s1 , center s2 , and passenger side s3 ventilators by moving the ventilator slide and/or ventilator as- semblies.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (manual)

WARNING

c The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. c Do not leave children, impaired adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or oth- ers through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

c Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

c Positioning of the heater and/or air conditioner controls should not be done while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

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1. 2.

Fan control dial Rear window defroster switch (if so equipped) Air flow control dial Air conditioner button (if so equipped) Air recirculation button (if so equipped) Temperature control dial

3. 4. 5. 6. CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.

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Air flow control dial The air flow control dial allows you to select the air flow outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows from center and side

ventilators.

(cid:151) Air flows from center and side

ventilators and foot outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows mainly from foot outlets. (cid:151) Air flows from defroster outlets

and foot outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows mainly from defroster

outlets.

The air flow control dial also has intermediate positions which allow the air flow to be distrib- uted between two of the icon positions on the air flow control dial. Temperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air.

Air recirculation button (if so equipped)

NOTE:

The air recirculation feature is available only on those vehicles equipped with air conditioning. ON position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the c driving on a dusty road. c to prevent traffic fumes from entering the pas-

button to the on position when:

senger compartment.

c for maximum cooling when using the air con-

ditioner.

OFF position (Indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart- ment and distributed through the selected outlet. Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-3

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Use the off position for normal heater or air con- ditioner operation.

Air conditioner button (if so equipped)

The button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner.

button again.

Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 - 4) position and push the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is oper- ating. To turn off the air conditioner, push the The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Rear window defroster switch For more information about the rear window de- froster switch, see (cid:147)Rear window defroster switch(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Instruments and controls(cid:148) section of this manual. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets.

1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position for normal heating.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

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

Ventilation This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators.

1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Defrosting or defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows.

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

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

c To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the tempera- ture control lever to the full HOT position.

c When the

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36 - 37(cid:176)F (2
- 3(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position other than the position. This dehumidi- fies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allow- ing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

Bi-level heating This mode directs cooler air from the side and center vents and warmer air from the floor outlets. When the temperature control dial is moved to

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the full hot or full cool position, the air between the vents and the floor outlets is the same tem- perature. 1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position. air

the

2. Turn the

position.

flow control

dial

to

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the wind- shield. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

c When

is

the

position

selected, the function automatically cancels. Outside air is drawn into the passenger com- partment to improve the defogging perfor- mance. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

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

c When the

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36 - 37(cid:176)F (2
- 3(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position other than the position. This dehumidi- fies the air which helps defog the windshield. mode automatically turns off, allow- The ing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

Operating tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 - 4) position, and push in the button to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running.

Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.

1. Push the

button to the off position.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

4. Push the comes on.

button. The indicator light

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

c For quick cooling when the outside tempera- ture is high, push the button to the on position (indicator light on). Be sure to return the to the off position for normal cool- ing.

Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.

1. Push the

button to the off position.

2. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

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4. Push the comes on.

button. The indicator light

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-

tion.

3. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-

cator light comes on.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position. Operating tips c Keep the windows and sunroof closed while

the air conditioner is in operation.

c After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3 min- utes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compartment. Then, close the windows. This allows the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.

c The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps prevent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication.

When the or positions in between are selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 45(cid:176)F (7(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the vehicle is shut OFF, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position position. This dehumidifies other than the the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger com- partment to further improve the defogging perfor- mance. 4-6 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

c If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature over the normal range, turn the air con- ditioner off. See (cid:147)If your vehicle over- heats(cid:148) in the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) section of this manual.

AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defrosting. The air recirculation button should always be in the OFF posi- tion for heating and defrosting.

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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth(cid:146)s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to your air conditioner system. See (cid:147)Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Techni- cal and consumer information(cid:148) section of this manual. A NISSAN dealer is able to service your (cid:147)environ- mentally friendly(cid:148) air conditioning system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains re- frigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air conditioner ser- vice should be done only by an experi- enced technician with proper equipment.

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AUDIO SYSTEM

RADIO Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and press the power on switch to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position.

Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the ve- hicle may influence radio reception quality. Radio reception Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- dio reception. These circuits are designed to extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- ity of that reception.

However there are some general characteristics of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These char- acteristics are completely normal in a given re- ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction in your NISSAN radio system.

Reception conditions will constantly change be- cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other ve- hicles can work against ideal reception. De- scribed below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception. FM RADIO RECEPTION Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 - 30
miles (40 - 48 km), with monaural (single chan- nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example they will reflect off objects.

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift.

Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position (usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter) static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control to reduce treble response.

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Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo- mentary flutter or loss of sound. AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics, AM signals are also sub- ject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver. Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist. Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.

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disc DIGITAL AUDIO(cid:148) logo on the disc or packaging.

c Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction:

c 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter c CDs that are not round c CDs with a paper label c CDs that are warped, scratched, or

have abnormal edges

c During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the hu- midity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player com- pletely.

c The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

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

c Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight. c CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that have pin holes may not work prop- erly.

c The following CDs may not work prop-

erly:

c Copy control compact discs (CCCD) c Recordable compact discs (CD-R) c Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)

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AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player c Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) round discs that have the (cid:147)COMPACT

11. REW APS button 12. Seek/Scan button 13. Clock button 14. Band select button FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) ON•OFF/VOL control knob Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the ON•OFF/VOL control knob. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio or CD) that was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on. Pushing the ON•OFF/VOL control knob again turns the system off. Turn the ON•OFF/VOL control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume

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1. CD button 2. ON•OFF/Volume control knob 3. CD insert slot 4. Audio button 5. CD eject button

6.

Radio manual tuning button/clock set buttons FF button REW button FF APS button

7. 8. 9. 10. RPT button

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Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance

or

To adjust BAS/TRE or FAD/BAL (Bass/Treble or Fader/Balance), press the AUDIO button until the desired mode (BAS, TRE, FAD, or BAL) ap- pears in the display. Press the button to adjust Bass (BAS) and Treble (TRE) to the desired level. Use the button also to adjust Fader (FAD) or Balance (BAL) modes. Fader (FAD) adjusts the sound level be- tween the front and rear speakers and Balance (BAL) adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers. Clock operation

or

Pressing the clock button alternates the clock and the radio/CD player options in the display. Clock set

buttons to- sets hours. Depressing the clock

buttons together sets minutes.

Depressing the clock and gether and Clock priority mode

In this mode the clock is shown in the display. If any radio or CD functions are activated, the radio or CD display illuminates for 10 seconds then returns to the clock mode.

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NOTE: After clock adjustment, the radio is in the clock priority mode. FM-AM radio operation FM/AM band select Push the button to change from AM to FM recep- tion. The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio automatically changes from stereo to monaural reception. TUNE buttons

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driv- ing so full attention may be given to ve- hicle operation.

and

Use the buttons for manual tun- ing. To move quickly through the channels, hold either of the tune buttons down for more than 0.5
seconds.

SEEK/SCAN button

SEEK tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequen- cies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting station. Once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the ra- dio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. SCAN tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN illuminates in the display. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depend- ing on which button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting station for 5 sec- onds. Pushing the button again during this 5
second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.

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Station memory operations

6 stations can be set for the AM band. Twelve stations can be set for the FM band (6 for FM1, 6
for FM2).

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1. Push to select AM, FM1, or FM2. The se-

lected band illuminates in the display.

2. Tune to the desired station.

3. Push the desired station select button for more than 1.5 seconds. For example, in the illustrations, ch2 is to be memorized. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.

4. When the indicator illuminates in the display and the sound resumes, memorizing is com- plete.

5. Other station select buttons can be set in

the same manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. 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 auto- matically pulled into the slot and starts to play.

If the radio is already operating, it automatically turns off and the compact disc begins to play.

CAUTION

Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player.

CD button

When the CD button is pushed with a compact disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns off and the compact disc starts to play.

When this button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc stops playing. FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind) buttons

or

When the button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the compact disc returns to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW

When the button is pushed while the com- pact disc is playing, the selection following the present one starts to play from the beginning. Push the button several times to skip sev- eral selections. Each time the button is pushed,

the CD advances one selection. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selection is played.) button is pushed, the selection When the being played returns to the beginning. Push the button several times to skip back sev- eral selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD moves back one selection.

Repeat/Random button

When the button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the play pattern changes as follows: 1: The current selection is repeated. RANDOM: Selections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice. Normal (no symbol): All selections are played in sequence. When a new compact disc is inserted, the play pattern automatically changes to the (cid:147)Normal(cid:148) play pattern.

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CD EJECT button

button is pushed with a com-

When the pact disc loaded, the compact disc ejects. When the button is pushed while the com- pact disc is playing, the compact disc ejects and the system turns off. If the compact disc ejects and is not re- moved within 10 seconds, it is pulled back into the slot. DISC indicator light CD IN appears in the display when a CD is loaded with the system ON.

1. APS (Automatic Program Search) FF,

APS REW buttons

FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind) buttons

2. Display 3. 4. Repeat button 5. Disc eject button

Load indicator light

6. 7. Door 8. Disc selection button 9. Disc indication light 10. Load indicator light 11. Play/stop button

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COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) To use the CD changer, turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position. Disc loading (cid:151) single

CAUTION

Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer.

When a disc selection button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer enters the One Disc Loading Mode. The disc selection but- ton starts flashing green and both WAIT and the disc selection button number flash in the display until the door is opened. When the door has opened, the display changes from WAIT to LOAD and the load indicator lights flash green. Load only one CD at a time. After the CD is loaded, the door closes, the load indicator lights turn off and the disc selection button turns a solid green. The CD that was loaded starts to play automatically. Disc loading (cid:151) all When a disc selection button is pressed for longer than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer auto- matically changes to All Disc Loading Mode. All disc selection buttons start flashing orange, ex-

cept the disc selection button that was pushed initially. This button flashes green and both WAIT and the disc selection button number flash in the display until the door is opened. When the door opens, the display changes from WAIT to LOAD and the load indicator lights flash green. Load only one CD at a time. After the CD is loaded, the door closes, the load indicator lights turn off and the disc selection button turns a solid green. After all the CDs have been loaded, the CD that was loaded first starts to play. Play/Stop button

Press the button while a CD is playing, the CD stops playing and the CD changer turns off. Press the button while the CD changer is off, the last CD that was loaded starts to play. Press the button with no CDs loaded, the CD changer enters the One Disc Loading Mode. FF (fast forward) REV (re- verse) buttons

or

When the button is pushed while the CD is playing, the CD plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or reversing. When the button is released, the CD returns to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search), FF, APS REV

When the button is pushed while the CD is playing, the selection following the current one starts to play from the beginning. Push the button several times to skip several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD advances one selection. When the last selection on the CD is skipped, the first selection is played. When the button is pushed, the current to the beginning. Push selection returns the button several times to skip back sev- eral selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD moves back one selection. Went the first selection on the CD is skipped, the last selection is played.

Repeat Button

When the button is pushed while a CD is playing, the play pattern will change as follows. ALL (cid:151) All disc repeat: All CDs are played repeatedly in sequence. BLANK (no symbol) (cid:151) One disc repeat: The current CD is repeated. 1 (cid:151) One track repeat: The current selection is repeated.

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pear in the display until a CD is loaded. One Disc Loading Mode cancels if another disc selection button is pushed or by waiting longer than 15
seconds to load a CD. CD Eject (cid:151) ALL When the button is pressed for longer than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer automatically changes to All Disc Eject Mode. The disc indica- tor light for the current CD (or the last CD that was played) starts flashing orange and both WAIT and the disc selection button number flash in the display until the CD ejects. When the CD ejects, the disc indicator light turns off and the display turns from WAIT to EJECT. When the CD is removed from the unit, the next CD starts to eject. After all the CDs are ejected, the CD changer turns off. If a CD is ejected and is not removed within 10 seconds, it will be pulled back into the slot.

ALL RANDOM (cid:151) All disc random: Selections from all the CDs that are stored are played at random. The same program may be repeated twice. Pressing the button will select the next random selection. RANDOM (cid:151) One disc random: Selections from the current CD are played at random. The same program may be repeated twice. Pressing button will select the next random se- the lection. When a new CD is inserted, the play pattern automatically changes to the (cid:147)ALL(cid:148) play pattern.

CD Eject (cid:151) Single

When the button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, then the current CD that is playing (or if the CD changer is off, the last CD that was played) ejects. The disc indicator light starts flashing orange and both WAIT and the disc selection button number flash in the display until the CD is ejected. When the CD is ejected, the disc indicator light turns off and the display turns from WAIT to EJECT. When the CD is removed from the unit, the CD changer automatically changes to One Disc Loading Mode so a new CD can be loaded into the empty holder. The disc indicator light starts flashing green and both LOAD and the disc selection button number ap- 4-18 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

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

disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.

c Always place the discs in the storage case

when they are not being used.

c To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion.

c Do not use a conventional record cleaner or

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

ANTENNA 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 clock- wise. Tighten the antenna rod to specification using a suitable tool such as an open-end wrench. The antenna rod tightening specification is 3.4 - 3.6 N•m (30 - 32 in-lb). Do not use pliers to tighten the antenna as they can leave marks on the antenna surface. The antenna rod cannot 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.

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