2001 Nissan Xterra Owners Manual

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Knob

WARNING

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

Rotate the left for manual tuning.

knob to the right or to the

SEEK/SCAN tuning

SEEK tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button

or for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins from high to low frequencies or low to high frequencies, depending on which but- ton is pressed, and stops at the next broad- casting station. Once the highest broadcast- ing station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcasting station.

FM-AM radio operation FM-AM band select Push the band select button (FM/AM) to change from AM to FM1 to FM2 reception. The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the ste-

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reo broadcast signal the radio automatically changes from stereo to mon- aural reception.

is weak,

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SCAN tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button

or for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN ap- pears in the display window. SCAN tuning begins from high to low frequencies or low to high frequencies, depending on which button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting station for five seconds. Pushing the button again during this five second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station. Station memory operations Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2). 1. Push band select button (FM/AM) to se- lect AM, FM1, or FM2. The selected band illuminates 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 indicator illuminates in the display and the sound resumes, memo- rizing is complete.

5. Other station select buttons can be set in

the same manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can- celled. In that case, reset the desired stations. COMPACT DISC (CD) player op- eration 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 is already operating, it automati- cally turns off and the compact disc begins to play.

CAUTION

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

CD button When this button is pushed with the compact disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns off and the compact disc starts to play. When power/volume control knob is pushed

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while the compact disc is playing, the com- pact disc stops playing.

FF (Fast forward), REW (Rewind) or

When the 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.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW

When the button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the selection fol- lowing the present one starts to play from but- the beginning. Push or hold the ton several times to skip several 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.) When the button is pushed, the selec- tion being played returns to the beginning. Push or hold the button several times to skip back several selections. Each

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time the button is pushed, the CD moves back one selection.

RPT (Repeat)

When the repeat button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the play pattern changes as follows. 1: The current selection is repeated. MIX: Selections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice. Normal played repeatedly in sequence. When a new compact disc is inserted, the play pattern automatically changes to the ‘‘Normal’’ play pattern.

(no symbol): All selections are

CD EJECT

When the button is pushed with a com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc ejects. button is pushed while the When the compact disc is playing, the compact disc ejects and the system turns off. If the compact disc ejects and is not

removed within 10 seconds, it is pulled back into the slot. DISC indicator light CD IN appears on the display when a CD is loaded with the system ON.

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CD care and cleaning O Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

O Always place the discs in the storage

case when they are not being used.

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

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

O Recordable compact discs (CD-R) may not function properly in the CD player.

CAUTION

O 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.

O The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

O The CD player sometimes cannot function when the passenger com- partment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature be- fore use.

O Do no expose the CD to direct sun-

light.

O Do not touch the playing surface of

the disc.

O Do not use 8cm discs. They may cause player damage even if using with the optional adapter.

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FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) Audio main operation Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external influences. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality. ONzOFF/VOL control Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the ONzOFF/VOL con- trol knob button. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio, tape or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When no CD or tape is loaded, the radio comes on. Push the ONzOFF/VOL control knob button again turns the system off.

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or

Turn the ONzOFF/VOL control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal- ance To adjust the audio levels for bass, treble, fader, and balance, push the AUDIO button and adjust the level with the TUNE/FF-REW buttons. Press the audio button once for BAS (bass), twice for TRE (treble), three times for FAD (fader) and four times for BAL (balance). Once the audio level is set the display will return back to radio, cassette or CD display mode after 7 sec- onds or the AUDIO button can be pressed again within 7 seconds to set the next audio level. Pressing the AUDIO button a fifth time will return the display back to radio, cassette or CD display mode. Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers, balance adjusts the sound level between the right and left speakers.

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Clock operation Pressing the clock button displays the clock. Clock set Press the CLOCK button for more than 2
seconds the radio beeps and the hours but- flash, use the TUNE/FF-REW tons to set the hour, press the CLOCK button again until the radio beeps and the minutes flash, use the TUNE/FF-REW buttons to set the minutes. The display will return to regular clock display in 7 seconds or you may press the CLOCK button again to return to the regular clock display. FM-AM radio operation

FM-AM band select

button to change from AM to

Push the FM1 or FM2 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,

or

SCAN tuning Push and hold the SEEK/SCAN tuning but- for more than 1.5 seconds. ton SCAN illuminates in the display window, and the radio station blinks. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies or from high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting station for five sec- onds. When scanning, SCAN is solid and the radio station blinks. When temporarily stopped on a station, SCAN blinks and the station display is solid. Pushing the button again during this five second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.

TUNE (Tuning)

WARNING

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

and

Use the buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the chan- nels, hold either of the tuning buttons down.

SEEK/SCAN tuning

SEEK tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button

or for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the next button broadcasting station. If using the once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the button once the lowest broad- casting station is reached, the radio contin- ues in the SEEK mode at the highest broad- casting station.

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The selected band illuminates in the dis- play.

2. Tune to the desired station. 3. Push the desired station select button for more than 3 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, memo- rizing is complete.

5. Other station select buttons can be set in

the same manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can- celled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Cassette tape player operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, and carefully insert a cassette tape into the tape door. The cassette tape auto- matically pulls into the player. The word TAPE illuminates in the display. If the radio is already operating it automatically turns off and the cassette tape begins to play.

CAUTION

Do not force the cassette tape into the tape door. This could cause player damage.

The cassette tape automatically changes directions to play the other side when the first side is complete. Precautions on cassette tape player op- eration O To maintain good quality sound, NISSAN recommends using cassette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length.

O 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 or magnetic sources. O 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.

O Do not use cassettes that have peel- ing or loose labels. If used, the label could jam in the player.

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Station memory operations Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2). 1. Push

to select AM, FM1, or FM2.

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O If a cassette has loose tape, insert a pencil through one of the cassette hubs and rewind the tape firmly. Loose tape may cause jamming and wavering sound quality.

O Over a period of time, the playback head, capstan and pinch roller may gather a tape coating residue as the tape is played. This residue accumu- lation can cause a 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 disas- sembled for cleaning.

PLAY/STOP

When the button is pushed with the system turned off and a tape loaded, the system comes on and the tape plays. The word TAPE illuminates. button is pushed with either When the the radio or compact disc turned on and a tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio turns off and the tape plays. While the tape is playing, pushing the button stops tape play. Pushing the

button again resumes tape play.

FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)

button to fast

Push the forward the tape. Push the button to rewind the tape. Either REW or FF illuminates in the display. To stop the FF or REW function, press the

buttons.

, or

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW

When the button is pushed while the tape is being played, the tape runs quickly, stops, then plays the next selection from the beginning. Push the button several times to skip several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the tape fast forwards one additional selection. This number appears in the display window. The tape can be fast forwarded through up to nine selections. (for example: 7 in the display indicates that the button has been pushed seven times to

skip forward through seven selections). When the button is pushed, the selection being played starts again from the begin- ning. Push the button several times to rewind several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the tape rewinds back one additional selection. The number of

or

, press the

selections skipped appears in the display window as a negative number (for example: button -7 in the display indicates that the has been pushed seven times to rewind back through seven selections). To stop APS Either the FF or REW illuminates in the display when the (FF) but- ton is pushed. The system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank inter- val within one selection or there is no inter- val between selections, the system may not stop in the desired or expected location.

(REW) or

button.

SIDE button

button to change the tape side

Push the while the tape is being played. The cassette tape automatically changes directions to play the other side when the first side is complete.

Dolby NR (noise reduction)

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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 cassette tape.

TAPE EJECT

button to eject an inserted

Push the cassette tape. 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.

CD/CHG

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

FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)

or

When the 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.

APS (Automatic Program Search) APS FF, APS REW When the button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the selection fol- lowing the present 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 additional selection. The number appears in the display window. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selection is played.) When the

button is pushed, the selection

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button several

being played returns to the beginning. Push times to skip back the several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD moves back one selection. the play pattern is in RANDOM mode If buttons are pushed the when the next selection will be chosen at random.

or

RPT/RDM (Repeat/Random)

button is pushed while the When the compact disc is playing, the play pattern changes as follows. 1. The current selection is repeated. RANDOM: Selections are played at ran- dom, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice. If the button is pushed in the RANDOM mode, selections will be chosen at random. Blank (no symbol): All selections are played repeatedly in sequence. When a new compact disc is inserted, the play pattern automatically changes to ALL.

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CD EJECT

When the button is pushed with a com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc ejects. When the button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc ejects and the system turns off. If the compact disc ejects and is not removed within 10 seconds, it is pulled back into the slot. DISC indicator light This light comes on when a compact disc is loaded into the player.

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CD care and cleaning O Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

O Always place the discs in the storage

case when they are not being used.

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

O A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough

edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

CAUTION

O 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.

O The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

O The CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment tem- perature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.

O Do not expose the CD to direct sun-

light.

O Do not touch the playing surface of

the disc.

O Do not use 8 cm discs. They may cause player damage even if using with the optional adapter.

O Recordable compact discs (CD-R) may not function properly in the CD player.

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FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) ONzOFF/VOL control Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the PWR 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 PWR control knob again turns the system off. Turn the PWR control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume.

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or

or ) to adjust

Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal- ance Press the AUDIO button to enter the audio adjust mode: Bass!Mid!Treb!Fade!Bal ) or Press the TUNE/FF-REV ( SEEK/TRACK ( to the desired levels. The display will return to the regular radio display after 7 seconds, or you may press the AUDIO button again to return to the regular radio display. Clock operation Pressing the CLOCK button displays the clock with the radio on or off. Press the CLOCK button again to turn off the clock display. Clock set 1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until it

beeps (>2 seconds).

2. The hours will start or

TUNE/FF-REV SEEK/TRACK ( hours.

flashing. Press or the

) to adjust

or

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3. Press the CLOCK button to switch to the

minute adjustment.

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4. Press TUNE/FF-REV (

or

or

) to adjust

) or the

SEEK/TRACK ( minutes.

5. Press the CLOCK button again to exit the

clock set mode.

The display will return to the regular clock display after 7 seconds, or you may press the CLOCK button again to return to the regular clock display. FM-AM radio operation FM-AM band select Push the AM or the FM button to change from AM to FM reception. The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the ste- reo broadcast signal the radio automatically changes from stereo to mon- aural reception. Station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external influences affect radio reception. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these exter- nal influences.

is weak,

SEEK mode at the highest broadcasting sta- tion. SCAN tuning Push the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the display window. Scan tuning begins from low to high frequencies or from high to low frequencies. Scan tuning stops at each broadcasting station that has sufficient sig- nal strength for 5 seconds. When scanning, SCAN blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button again during this 5 second period stops Scan tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.

Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality.

TUNE/FF-REV

WARNING

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

or

Use the buttons for manual tun- ing. To move quickly through the channels, hold the tuning buttons down.

SEEK tuning

or

Push SEEK/TRACK ( ). SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which but- ton is pressed, and stops at the next broad- casting station. If using the up button, once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the down button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the

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3. When the indicator illuminates in the station selection button, a beep will sound indicating memorization is com- plete. For FM stations, the indicator will turn green. For AM stations, the indicator will turn amber.

4. 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 can- celled. In that case, reset the desired sta- tions.

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Station memory operation − Travel Pre- set is OFF Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets, capable of storing any combination of AM, FM and FM RDS stations. Press the PRESET ABC button to change between the presets: A!B!C The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate which set of presets is active.

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To store a radio station in a preset: 1. Tune to the desired station. 2. Press the desired station select button (>2 seconds.) For example, in the illus- trations ch3 is to be memorized.

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4. If the radio cannot find any stations, the radio displays “NO STATION” and mutes the audio.

5. If the radio cannot fill all the presets, the remaining presets are stored with 87.9
for FM, and 600 for AM.

The TUNE, SCAN, SEEK and preset memory functions are available while Travel Preset mode is on. Canceling Travel Preset Press the TRAVEL PRESET button (<1.5
seconds) to clear the Travel Preset memory. This turns off the green indicator. The radio returns to the last used preset of A, B or C in the permanent preset memory.

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Turning ON Travel Preset 1. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button (<1.5
seconds). The green TRAVEL PRESET button indicator turns on.

2. The radio selects the strongest stations in the area and stores them in Travel Presets A, B and C. 12 FM stations and 6
AM stations are the default settings. To change the default settings, see “Editing Travel Preset” later in this section.

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

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Editing Travel Preset 1. Press and hold the TRAVEL PRESET button (>3 seconds) until the radio beeps to start the editing mode. The green Travel Preset indicator will flash while in TRAVEL PRESET EDIT mode.

2. The radio displays “TRAVEL EDIT” for 2
seconds and then changes to “SET A-*”. ) to se-

3. Press TUNE/FF-REV (

or

lect a mode.

4. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button to

save the mode.

5. Display is changed to “SET B-*”, repeat

steps 3 and 4.

6. Display is changed to “SET C-*”, repeat

step 3.

7. Press the TRAVEL PRESET button to exit the edit mode and return to normal mode.

*: AM, FM, FM RDS, Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Top 40, Country, Jazz, Classical, Oldies, News, Sports, Talk.

Storing Travel Preset stations in perma- nent memory 1. While in Travel Preset mode, press and hold the TRAVEL PRESET button until it beeps (>3 seconds).

2. The presets are transferred from Travel Preset memory to the permanent preset memory for A, B, and C. “PRESETS LOADED” is displayed.

3. The TRAVEL PRESET indicator turns off.

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Preset Scan Pressing the Preset Scan button (<1.5 sec- onds) scans the permanent preset memory that is selected (A, B or C) from 1-6 for 5
seconds. If the Travel Preset is ON, the travel preset that is selected (A, B, or C) from 1-6 is scanned for 5 seconds.

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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 broad- cast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but many stations are now considering broadcasting RDS data. RDS can display: O Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”. O Station name, such as “The Groove”. O Music or programming type such as

“Classical”, “Country”, or “Rock”.

O Traffic reports about delays or construc-

tion.

If the station broadcasts RDS information, the RDS icon is displayed. The RDS infor- mation will be displayed according to the option chosen in the RDS setup mode. (FM & RDS is the default.) Press the RDS button again to display the frequency for 3 sec- onds. The radio will then return to the nor- mal display. If the station does not broad- cast RDS information, the RDS icon will not be displayed.

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All Preset Scan Pressing the Preset Scan button (>1.5 sec- onds) scans all the permanent preset memory banks (A, B or C) from 1-6 for 5
seconds. If the Travel Preset is ON, all the travel preset memory banks (A, B, or C) from 1-6 are scanned for 5 seconds. Canceling preset scan mode Pressing any button except CLOCK, EJECT and PTY cancels the Preset Scan mode.

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or

Setting RDS Mode Press the RDS button (>3 seconds) until the display shows “RDS SET MODE”. This display will last 2 seconds and then change to “TRAFFIC-OFF”. Press TUNE/FF-REV ) to toggle the RDS traffic mode from “OFF” to “ON”. Press the RDS button again to set your traffic mode selection. The display changes to “SHOW” for the second part of the RDS mode selection. Press TUNE/FF-REV ( ) to switch between the following RDS display modes: O “FM & RDS”: the radio display will show the station’s broadcast frequency and the station’s name.

or

O “RDS ONLY”: the radio display will show

the station’s name only.

O “RDS TEMP”: the radio display will show the station’s name for 5 seconds and then display only the radio station’s broadcast frequency.

PTY (Program Type) PTY can be used to search for a certain program type. Certain areas have a limited number of stations that transmit RDS. Many stations transmit call letters and frequencies

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only. Searching or scanning by program type may yield a limited number of selec- tions. 1. Press the PTY button. The display changes from “RDS PTY SEARCH” to “SELECT BY TUNE”.

or

2. Press

TUNE/FF-REV

up/down button to choose a specific pro- gram type: ROCK, CLASSIC ROCK, SOFT ROCK, TOP 40, COUNTRY, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, OLDIES, NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, ANY 3. Press the SEEK or SCAN button to search for the next station with the se- lected PTY. The SCAN icon flashes when the SCAN button is pressed. The radio continues to seek or scan until a radio station is found matching the selected PTY.

4. Press the PTY button again to cancel the

PTY SEEK mode.

Compact disc (CD) operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.

CAUTION

O Do not force a compact disc (CD) into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer. O Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer.

CD button

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

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CD Loading

Press the LOAD button to start CD loading mode. The following sequence will occur: 1. The green indicator on the lowest avail- able disc select button will start blinking. (Same as preset memory button). The display shows “Please Wait”.

2. The display changes to “Insert Disc” for

a maximum of 15 seconds.

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Disc Play Press the CD button. If a CD is loaded and the radio is playing, the radio turns off and the last loaded disc starts to play.

3. During the 15 second interval, insert the disc. The display changes to “Loading Disc”.

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

play position.

5. The indicator changes from blinking green to solid green and the display changes to show the Disc number icon, Disc number, Track number and Elapsed time.

All disc loading 1. Press and hold the LOAD button until the

radio beeps (>1.5 seconds).

2. The green indicator on the lowest avail- able disc select button will start blinking. (Same as preset memory button). The display shows “Please Wait”.

3. The display changes to “Insert Disc” for

a maximum of 15 seconds.

4. During the 15 second interval, insert the disc. The display changes to “Loading Disc”.

5. The indicator changes from blinking

green to solid green.

then the last

7. Steps 2-5 are repeated until all discs are loaded, loaded disc will begin to play. The display shows the Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.

Selected disc loading 1. Press a disc select button whose indica- tor is off. The display shows “Please Wait”.

2. The green indicator starts blinking and the display shows “Insert Disc” for 15
seconds.

3. Insert the CD. The display shows “Load-

ing Disc”.

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

play position.

5. The indicator color changes from blink- ing green to solid green and the display shows the Disc icon, Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.

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

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forward) REW

FF (fast (rewind) buttons or

) but- When the TUNE/FF-REV ( ton is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc plays at an in- creased speed while fast forwarding or re- winding. When the button is released, the CD returns to normal play speed.

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Selected disc play 1. Press the disc select button whose disc

icon is displayed.

2. The indicator blinks green during the change and the display shows “Chang- ing Disc”.

3. The CD plays after the disc is set to a

play position.

4. The indicator changes from blinking green to solid green and the display shows the Disc number, Track number and Elapsed Time.

SEEK/TRACK buttons

When is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the selection following the present one starts to play from the begin- several times to skip sev- ning. Press eral selections. Each time the button is pressed, the CD advances one additional selection. The track number appears in the display window. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selec- tion is played.) When the selection being played returns to the beginning. Press several times to skip back several selec- tions. Each time the button is pressed, the CD moves back one selection. If the play pattern is in MIX mode when the button is pressed, the next random selection will be played.

is pressed,

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Repeat/Mix

Press the RPT MIX button to change CD play patterns: Repeat!Mix!All Mix!Normal Play Repeat Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) once to repeat the current track. The “1” icon is turned on, and the display shows “Repeat Track” for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal.

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All Discs, 1 Track Press and hold the SCAN button (>1.5
seconds) to scan the first track of all the loaded discs for 7 seconds per track. The display shows “All Disc Scan” for 2 sec- onds, and then shows the track number and elapsed time as normal. The SCAN icon is flashed during Scan mode. The Scan mode is cancelled once it scans through all the loaded discs, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode.

Mix Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of the current disc. The “MIX” icon is turned on and the display shows “Mix Tracks” for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal. All Mix Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to start shuffle play of all discs. The “MIX” icon is turned on, and the display shows “Mix All Tracks” for 2 seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal. Also, the indicators of the loaded discs are turned on with amber color. (Green for current disc.) Normal Play Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again to change to normal play mode. The “MIX” icon and the amber LED’s are turned off. The display shows “Normal Play” for 2
seconds. The display then shows the Track number and Elapsed time as normal.

LHA0078

tracks of

CD Scan 1 Disc All Tracks Press the SCAN button (<1.5 seconds) to scan all the current disc for 7
seconds per track. The display shows “Disc Scan” for 2 seconds, and then shows the track number and elapsed time as normal. The SCAN icon is flashed during Scan mode. The Scan mode is cancelled once it scans through all tracks on the disc, or if the SCAN button is pressed during Scan mode.

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4. The indicator and symbol for the disc are

turned off. Select a disc 1. Press the desired disc, then press the

EJECT button.

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Eject CD

Current disc 1. Press the EJECT button. 2. The green indicator starts to blink and the display shows “Disc Eject” for 2
seconds. The display then changes to “Ejecting Disc”.

3. The disc ejects. Remove the disc. (If the disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc will reload.)

2. The green indicator starts blinking and the display shows “Disc Eject” for 2
seconds. The display then changes to “Ejecting Disc”.

3. The disc ejects. Remove the disc. (If disc is not removed within 15 seconds, disc will reload.)

4. The indicator and symbol for the disc are

turned off.

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All discs 1. Press and hold the EJECT button until it

beeps (>1.5 seconds).

2. Lowest used disc number indicator blinks green and display shows “All Disc

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Eject” for 2 seconds. The display then changes to “Ejecting Disc”.

3. When a disc is removed, the indicator and disc icon will be turned off, and then the next disc will emerge, and so on.

4. The display will be turned off after all

discs are ejected and removed.

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

LHA0049

CD care and cleaning: O Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc. O Always place the discs in the storage

case when they are not being used.

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

O A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough

edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

CAUTION

O 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.

O The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

O The CD player sometimes cannot function when the passenger com- partment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature be- fore use.

O Do not expose the CD to direct sun-

light.

the disc.

O Do not touch the playing surface of

O Do not use 8 cm discs. They may cause player damage even if using with the optional adapter.

O Recordable compact discs (CD-R) may not function properly in the CD player.

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STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROLS The steering wheel switch for audio controls is mounted on the left side of the steering wheel. Press the MODE button to switch between the Radio presets (A, B or C) and CD Mode. A!B!C!CD MODE The last CD that was loaded starts to play when in CD Mode. If there is no CD loaded, the CD changer enters Disc Loading Mode. If in Radio presets A, B or C:

to de-

the volume control

the bottom of crease volume. ANTENNA The antenna cannot be shortened, but it can be removed. When you need to remove the antenna, turn the antenna rod counterclock- wise. 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 2.0 - 2.6 Nzm (18 - 23
in-lb). Do not use pliers to tighten the an- tenna as they can leave marks on the antenna surface. The antenna rod can not be hand tightened to the proper specifica- tion.

CAUTION

Always properly tighten the antenna rod during installation or the antenna rod may break during vehicle opera- tion.

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O Press

or

to advance to the next preset station or to return to the previous preset station.

O Hold down

for more than 1.5 seconds. The radio will seek up or down to the next radio station.

or

If in CD Mode: O Press

or

to advance to the next selection on the CD or return to the previous selection on the CD.

Volume control is located on the side of the audio control switch. Press the top of the volume control to increase volume. Press

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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO

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

AHA1053

WARNING

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

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at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

O If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you to take notes, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so.

CAUTION

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

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

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

O Connect the ground wire from the

CB radio chassis to the body.

O For details, consult an authorized

NISSAN dealer.

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Precautions when starting and driving...................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................5-2
Three-way catalyst ............................................5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ........................................................5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover...........................5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving....................5-4
Driving safety precautions.................................5-4
Ignition switch.........................................................5-6
Automatic transmission .....................................5-6
Manual transmission..........................................5-7
Key positions .....................................................5-7
Before starting the engine......................................5-8
Starting the engine.................................................5-8
Driving the vehicle..................................................5-9
Automatic transmission (if so equipped)...........5-9
Manual transmission........................................5-13
Parking brake .......................................................5-14
Cruise control (if so equipped).............................5-15
Precautions on cruise control..........................5-15
Cruise control operations ................................5-16

Break-in schedule ................................................5-17
Increasing fuel economy ......................................5-17
Using four-wheel drive .........................................5-18
........................5-18
Transfer case shifting procedures...................5-18
Auto-lock free-running hubs ............................5-19
Parking/parking on hills........................................5-22
Power steering .....................................................5-23
Brake system........................................................5-23
Braking precautions.........................................5-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .........................5-24
Cold weather driving ............................................5-25
Freeing a frozen door lock ..............................5-25
Anti-freeze .......................................................5-25
Battery .............................................................5-25
Draining of coolant water ................................5-25
Tire equipment.................................................5-26
Special winter equipment ................................5-26
Driving on snow or ice.....................................5-26
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ..............5-27

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING

O Do not

leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. They could accidentally 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 pos- sibly fatal injuries to people or ani- mals.

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

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

O Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless car- bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous. It can cause uncon- sciousness or death.

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O If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately.

O Do not run the engine in closed

spaces such as a garage.

O Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time.

O Keep the back door and rear win- dows closed while driving, other- wise exhaust gases could be drawn into the passenger compartment. If you must drive with the back door or rear windows open, follow these pre- cautions: 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the air recirculation switch OFF and the fan control at 4 (high) to circulate the air.

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

O If a special body, camper, or other equipment is added for recreational or other usage, follow the manufac- turer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the ve- hicle. Do not occupy these areas while the engine is running even if the vehicle is parked. Some recreational vehicle appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may also generate carbon monoxide.

O 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.

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THREE-WAY CATALYST The three-way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Ex- haust gases in the converter are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING

O The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system com- ponents.

O Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

O 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.

O Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause over-

rich fuel flow into the three-way cata- lyst, causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual operating condi- tions are detected. Have the vehicle inspected promptly by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

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

O Do not race the engine while warm-

ing it up.

O Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. They have higher ground clearance than passenger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and off-road applications. This gives them a

higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. However, they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers particu- larly at high speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the driving safety precau- tions later in this section. 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 Starting and driving 5-3

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practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with any vehicle, a loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover, particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or over-the-counter drugs which may cause drowsiness). Al- ways wear your seat belt as outlined in the ‘‘Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems’’ section of this manual, and in- struct your passengers to do so. Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco- hol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood- stream reduces coordination, delays

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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 the accident, alcohol can increase the se- verity of injury.

Nissan is committed to safe driving. But, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underes- timate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And that’s true for drugs too (over the counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition. DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in

deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional offroad vehicle. Remember that two-wheel drive models are less capable than four-wheel drive models for rough road driving and extrication when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like. Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

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

O Do not drive across steep slopes. In- stead drive either straight up or straight down the slopes. Off-road ve- hicles can tip over sideways much more easily than they can forward or backward.

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

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

O Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill. At the top there could be a drop-off or other hazard that could cause an accident.

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

O Heavy braking going down a hill- could cause your brakes to over heat

and fade, resulting in loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes lightly and use a low gear to control your speed.

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

O To avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated capactiy of the roof rack/gear bin (if so equipped) and evenly distribute the load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than specified in this manual. This could cause your ve- hicle to roll over.

O Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel when driving offroad. The steering wheel could move suddenly and injure your hands. Instead drive with your fin- gers and thumbs on the outside of the rim.

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

O Always drive with the floor mats in place as the floor may become hot. O Lower your speed when encoutering strong crosswinds. With a higher center of gravity, your NISSAN is more affected by strong side winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle control.

O Do not drive beyond the perfor- mance of the tires, even with 4WD engaged.

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

O If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. Your NISSAN four wheel drive vehicle has a higher center of gravity than a two-wheel drive ve- hicle. The vehicle is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive ve- hicles. Failure to operate this vehicle

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correctly could result in loss of con- trol and/or a rollover accident.

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

O Be sure to check the brakes immedi- ately after driving in mud or water. See ‘‘Brake system’’ later in this sec- tion for ‘‘Wet brakes’’.

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

O Whenever

you

drive

off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent maintenance may be required. See the ‘‘Periodic maintenance’’ ‘‘Maintenance’’ section this manual.

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IGNITION SWITCH

ASD1014

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION On automatic transmission models, the ig- nition lock is designed so the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the shift selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift selector lever is in the P (Park) position. If the key cannot be turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key: 1) Move the shift selector lever into the P

(Park) position.

2) Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON

direction.

3) Turn the key toward the LOCK position. 4) Remove the key. 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 OFF or if the key is removed from the switch. 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. The shift lever can also be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF posi- tion is indicated by a (1( on the key cylinder. When the ignition is in the OFF position, is not locked.

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In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock- wise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left.

WARNING

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

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION The ignition switch includes an anti-theft steering lock device. The key can only be removed when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. On manual transmission models, to turn the ignition key to LOCK from ACC or ON, turn the key to OFF, push the key in, then turn the key to LOCK. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock- wise from the straight up position.

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

WARNING

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

KEY POSITIONS LOCK Normal parking position (0) OFF (Manual transmission model) (1) The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. ACC (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accesso- ries such as the radio when the engine is not running. The shifter can be moved if the ignition switch is in ACC position.

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ON (Normal operating position) (3) This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories. START (4) This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the key. It automatically returns to the ON position.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE O Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

O Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake and clutch fluid, and win- dow washer fluid as frequently as pos- sible, at least whenever you refuel.

O Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

O Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.

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

to do likewise.

O Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to the ON (3) position. See and chimes9 in the 9Instruments and controls9
section.

9Warning/Indicator

lights

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STARTING THE ENGINE

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

Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is preferred. The shift lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF or if the key is removed from the ignition switch. The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driving positions. Manual transmission: Move the gearshift lever to N (Neutral), and fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de- pressed.

3. With your foot off

the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. Release the key when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.

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O If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold or hot weather, depress the accelerator pedal fully and hold it to help start the engine.

O In the summer, when restarting the engine within 30 minutes after it has been stopped, keep the accelerator pedal fully depressed while starting.

CAUTION

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

4. Warm-up

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

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)

WARNING

O 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 con- trol and have an accident.

O 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.

O Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving. This could cause an accident.

CAUTION

O When stopping the vehicle on an