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tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on.

To defrost the rear window glass, start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or dam- age the rear window defroster.

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WIC0245

WIC0328

Headlight beam select s1 To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the

light illuminates.

s2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. s3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the

headlight high beams on and off.

Turn signal switch Turn signal s1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal s2 To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

or

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 Instruments and controls 2-21

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position for full

headlight switch to the illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illumi- nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime run- ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off.

WARNING

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.

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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

WIC0247

WIC0329

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.

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 When stalled or stopped on the road- way under emergency conditions, 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.

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HORN

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)

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.

WIC0249

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.

LIC0364
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control System (VDC) on for most driv- ing conditions. When the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to re- duce wheel spin. The engine speed will be re- duced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off. To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF switch. The Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. See (cid:147)Vehicle dynamic control system (VDC)(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section.

indicator will come on.

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POWER OUTLET (if so equipped)

WIC0330

WIC0331

WIC0332

Front

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

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.

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Console

Rear

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

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.

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WIC0429

LIC0430

WIC0334

Rear cargo without subwoofer

Rear cargo with subwoofer

STORAGE COMPARTMENT A storage compartment is located in the center bottom of the instrument panel.

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ROOF HEADLINER NET (if so equipped) The roof headliner net can be used to store paper or small, lightweight objects that do not have sharp edges.

WARNING

c The cargo restrained by the roof head- liner net must not exceed 8 oz (230 g) or the net may not stay secured.

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c Do not place sharp objects in the roof headliner net. Such objects may be- come dangerous projectiles and cause injury when the vehicle is moving or if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

WIC0335

MAP POCKET Map pockets are located on the side and back of the passenger seat. The map pocket can be used to store maps.

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WIC0337

WIC0374

Front

CUP HOLDERS

WARNING

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

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.

Rear

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

The front cup holders have a rubber insert that can be removed for cleaning and for using larger cups. To open the rear cup holder, pull out fully. To close, push the cup holder in fully.

GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. When locking s1 or unlocking s2 the glove box, use the master key.

WARNING

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

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3. Remove the access hole cover. 4. 5. Route the phone cord through the access

Install the rubber mat.

hole and plug into the power socket.

CONSOLE BOX (if so equipped)

WARNING

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

CAUTION

c This power outlet is not designed for

use with a cigarette lighter unit.

c Do not use accessories that exceed 12
volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one elec- trical accessory.

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WIC0339

Upper half Pull up on the lever to open the upper half of the console box. The rubber mat may be removed for cleaning. The upper half of the console box may be used for storage of cellular phones. An access hole is provided at the bottom of the upper half of the console box for phone cord routing to the power socket. To route a phone cord to the power socket: 1. Open the upper half of the console box. 2. Remove the rubber mat, and then remove

the cutout area from the mat.

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WARNING

c Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

c Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure

cargo.

c Never allow anyone to ride in the lug- gage area. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

c Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

c Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a

seat and using a seat belt properly.

WIC0340

Lower half Pull up on the lever to open the lower half of the console box. A power socket is located inside the console box and there is storage for compact discs. LUGGAGE HOOKS (if so equipped) The tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps.

WIC0341

Plastic hook 1. 2. Metal hook

Do not apply a total load of more than 33
lbs (15 kg) to a single plastic hook when securing cargo. Do not apply a total load of more than 110
lbs (50 kg) to a single metal hook when securing cargo.

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c Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

c The child restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with the ton- neau cover or items in the cargo area. Remove the tonneau cover from the ve- hicle or secure it and any cargo. Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged.

WIC0342

WIC0375

TONNEAU COVER (if so equipped) The tonneau cover keeps the luggage compart- ment contents hidden from the outside.

WARNING

c Never put anything on the tonneau cover, no matter how small. Any object on it could cause an injury in an acci- dent or sudden stop.

c Do not leave the tonneau cover in the vehicle with it disengaged from the holder.

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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.

is opened during this period of about 45 sec- onds, power to the windows is canceled. To open a window, push the switch and hold it down. To close a window, pull the switch up. To stop the opening or closing function at any time, simply release the switch.

WIC0376

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

Driver(cid:146)s side power window switch The driver(cid:146)s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the windows. The power windows operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. If the driver(cid:146)s or passenger(cid:146)s door

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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 .

WIC0344

WIC0345

Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding window. To open the window, push the switch and hold it down s1 . To close the window, push 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)

WIC0263

WIC0346

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

MANUAL SUNROOF Tilting the sunroof Pull the handle down s1 , then push the handle up to the fully tilted position s2 . The sunroof can- not be removed.

WARNING

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

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 Do not open sunroof when gear basket

is in place.

c Always remove the gear basket before opening sunroof. The sunroof may be scratched if it is opened with the gear basket in place. For instructions to remove the gear basket, refer to (cid:147)Roof rack with gear basket(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Pre-driving checks and adjustments(cid:148) section of this manual.

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.

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Installing the sun shade 1.

Insert the 2 hooks on the front edge of sun shade into holders on the sunroof.

2. Align the 2 lock bolts on the rear edge of sun shade with the lock nuts. Turn each lock bolt clockwise to securely lock the sun shade in place.

WIC0347
Pull the handle forward to unlock s1 , then push the handle up completely to lock the sunroof closed s2 .

REMOVING/INSTALLING

WARNING

WIC0348

Do not remove or install the sun shade while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Removing the sun shade 1. Turn each lock bolt counterclockwise while

supporting the sun shade.

2. Slide the shade backward to remove it.

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INTERIOR LIGHT

MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)

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

Leaving the dome light switch in the ON position for extended periods of time will result in a discharged battery.

WIC0264

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 illuminates by

the interior

light

position, opening a door.

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

Type A

WIC0349

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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The interior lights illuminate when a front, rear or the back door is opened. Once the doors are closed, these lights turn off in 30 seconds or turn off immediately when the key is turned to the ON position. BATTERY SAVER (if so equipped) If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and the interior lights remain illuminated, they eventually turn off automatically to prevent the battery from becoming discharged. Interior lights that illumi- nate when doors are opened turn off after ap- proximately 30 minutes.

Type B

WIC0350

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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Child safety rear door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . 3-4
How to use remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Rear door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Tubular roof rack with gear basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Tubular step rail (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Fuel filler cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Tilt operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Vanity mirror (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Inside mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Outside mirror remote control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

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KEYS

DOORS

WPD0152

1. 2.

Key Key plate

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. 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, this key can be duplicated by a NISSAN dealer or locksmith.

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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.

WPD0153

Driver(cid:146)s side

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 .

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WPD0155

WPD0156

Driver(cid:146)s side

Power (if so equipped) 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.

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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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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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 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends on 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.

CAUTION

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).

APD1078
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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WPD0157

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 and all doors 4. Push the

button on the keyfob. All the doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked.

c When the

button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already locked. 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.

c If a door is open and you push the

button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard lights will not flash.

WPD0158

button on the keyfob once.

Unlocking doors Push the c Only the driver(cid:146)s door unlocks. c The interior lights illuminate for 30 seconds when the interior light switch is in O or DOOR position.

button on the keyfob again with 5

Push the seconds. c All doors unlock.

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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. Auto relock When the button on the keyfob is pushed, all doors will lock automatically within 5 minutes unless one of the following operations is per- formed: c Any door is opened. c A key is inserted into the ignition switch and

the key is turned from OFF to ON.

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WPD0159

WIC0325

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 button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 30
seconds. The panic alarm stops when: c it has run for 30 seconds, or c the

button is pushed on

or

the keyfob.

buttons for at least 2 seconds.

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. To deactivate: Press and hold the and The hazard lights will flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the and once more. The hazard lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated.

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Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

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

s3

WPD0160
Install a new battery with the (cid:147)+(cid:148) facing down.

Recommended battery: Toshiba CR2025 or equivalent. s4 Close the lid securely.

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5. Press the

button, then the

button two or three times to check the key- fob operation.

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; how- ever, if it does get wet, immediately wipe completely dry.

c The operational range of the keyfob extends to approximately 33 ft (10 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. 3-8 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

HOOD

WPD0179

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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REAR DOOR

WPD0161

c Do not drive with the back door open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See (cid:147)Exhaust gas(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driv- ing(cid:148) section of this manual.

To unlock the back door, turn the key clockwise s1 . To open the back door, lift up on the door handle s2 and lift the door up. To close, lower and push the door down securely. To lock the back door, turn the key counterclockwise s3 .

WARNING

c Always be sure the back door has been closed securely to prevent it from open- ing while driving.

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TUBULAR ROOF RACK WITH GEAR BASKET

and GAWR, refer to the (cid:147)Technical and con- sumer information(cid:148) section of this manual.

WARNING

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un- secured cargo could cause personal injury.

CAUTION

Use care when placing or removing items from the tubular roof rack or gear basket. If you cannot comfortably lift the items onto the tubular roof rack or gear basket from the ground, use a ladder or stool.

1. 2. 3.

Adjustable cross-bar Tubular roof rack Removable gear basket

Always evenly distribute the cargo on the tubular roof rack. The maximum total load is 125 lb (57 kg) evenly distributed, including gear 3-10 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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basket. Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR are located on the Safety Compliance Certifica- tion Label (located on the driver(cid:146)s side door jamb pillar). For more information regarding GVWR

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Jack rod

Tubular roof rack torxdriver

1. 2. Wheel nut wrench 3. Getting the tubular roof rack torxdriver 1. Open the back door. 2. Roll back the cargo area carpet. 3. Remove the roof rack torxdriver.

Tubular roof rack crossbar adjustment The front and rear crossbars can be adjusted forward, backward, or be removed. Use the torxdriver located in the tool kit to loosen both crossbar adjusting screws.

AIC1146

To adjust:

a. Loosen the adjusting screws with the

torxdriver by turning counterclockwise.

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b. When the clamp is loosened, move the cross- bars so the cargo can be positioned between the crossbars.

c. Tighten the crossbar adjusting screws with

the torxdriver by turning clockwise.

d. Secure the cargo with rope. e. Always check the tightness of the crossbar

adjusting screws.

To remove: a. Loosen the adjusting screws with the

torxdriver by turning counterclockwise.

b. Rotate the clamps. c. Remove the crossbars. d. Reverse to install. e. Always check the tightness of the crossbar

adjusting screws.

If you hear wind noise coming from the roof rack while driving, adjust the roof rack crossbars to the most rearward position.

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To remove the gear basket: a. Unscrew the 4 hold down bolts by turning

them counterclockwise.

b. Lift up the rear of the basket. c. Lift out the gear basket by moving it toward

the rear of the vehicle.

APD1092
The roof rack is equipped with a removable gear basket. The maximum gear basket load is 30
lb (13.6 kg) evenly distributed.

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TUBULAR STEP RAIL (if so equipped)

FUEL FILLER LID

Tubular step rail Front passenger step Rear passenger step

1. 2. 3. The tubular step rail has a front and rear step for assisting passengers getting into and out of the vehicle.

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WPD0165

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.

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.

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(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.

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.

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:

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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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SUN VISORS

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

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VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped) A vanity mirror is located on the rear side of the passenger sun visor.

TILT OPERATION (if so equipped) Pull the lock lever down and adjust the steering wheel up or down 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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MIRRORS

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WPD0169

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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.

Type A OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirrors can be moved in any direc- tion for a better rear view. Type A: Adjust to the desired position by moving the entire mirror assembly. Type B: Adjust to the desired position by press- ing directly on the mirror surface.

Type B

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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.

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WPD0143

Foldable outside mirrors Push the mirrors backward to fold them.

OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL (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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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Air conditioner operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
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
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) changer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

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VENTILATORS

Adjust air flow direction for the driver(cid:146)s side, center, and passenger side ventilators by moving the ventilator slide and/or ventilator assemblies.

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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. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Fan control dial Temperature control dial Rear window defroster switch Air flow control dial Air conditioner button Air recirculation button

CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.

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 the front and rear floor outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows mainly from the front and

rear floor outlets.

(cid:151) Air flows from defroster outlets

and the front and rear floor 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 2 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

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

Air conditioner button

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button again.

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 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 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.

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c To quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature 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 continue 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 dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

Bi-level heating The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the side and center vents and to the front and rear floor outlets. 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-

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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.

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 continue 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. This position other than the dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing 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 Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 to 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-

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

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.

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.

tion.

4. Push the comes on.

button. The indicator light

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the

position.

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position.

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

tion.

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at least once a month. This helps pre- vent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication.

c If

the engine coolant

temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem- perature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. See (cid:147)If your vehicle overheats(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.

3. Push the comes on.

button. The indicator light

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 36 - 37(cid:176)F (2 - 3(cid:176)C). The air conditioning system will continue 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 dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-

sired position. Operating tips c Keep the windows and sunroof

(if so equipped) closed while the air conditioner is in operation.

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

c The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes

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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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c Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunc- tion: 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

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

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 completely.

c The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

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

c Do not expose the CD to direct sun-

light.

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

PRESET ABC button Display

1. 2. 3. CD button 4. CD eject button 5. CD insert slot 6. MENU button AUDIO button 7. Station select buttons 8. 9. SEEK/TRACK button 10. PWR/VOL control knob 11. BAND select button FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) PWR/VOL control knob Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the PWR/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 PWR/VOL control knob again turns the system off. Turn the PWR/VOL control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume.

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for BAL (balance). Once the audio level is set the display will return back to radio or CD display mode after 7 seconds 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 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. Clock set

1. Press and hold the MENU button until

it

beeps (longer than 2 seconds).

2. The

hours will SEEK/TRACK ( hours.

start or

flashing. Press the ) to adjust

3. Press the MENU button until the radio beeps

to switch to the minute adjustment.

LHA0118
Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance

SEEK/TRACK ( utes.

or

4. The minutes will start

flashing. Press ) to adjust the min-

FM-AM radio operation

FM-AM band select

Push the reception.

button to change from AM to FM

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.

SEEK/manual/SCAN tuning

When the button is pushed while the radio is playing, tuning mode is cycled between: SEEK tuning ! manual tuning ! SCAN mode (cid:147)TUNE(cid:148) and (cid:147)SCAN(cid:148) are shown in the display for each mode. No icon is displayed for SEEK mode.

WARNING

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

To adjust the audio levels for bass, treble, fader, and balance, push the AUDIO button and adjust the level with the SEEK/TRACK button. Press the AUDIO button once for BAS (bass), twice for TRE (treble), 3 times for FAD (fader) and 4 times

5. Press the MENU 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 MENU button again to return to the regular clock display.

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If using the

pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting sta- button, once the highest tion. broadcasting station is reached, the radio contin- ues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio contin- ues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcast- ing station. Manual tuning Use the buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold either of the tuning buttons down. SCAN tuning Push and hold the SEEK/TRACK tuning button SCAN illuminates in the display window, and the radio station blinks. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequen- cies, depending on which button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. When scanning, SCAN is solid and the radio station blinks. When temporarily stopped on a station, SCAN blinks and the sta- tion display is solid. Pushing the button again during this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.

) for more than 1.5 seconds.

or

Press the PRESET ABC button to change be- tween the presets: A!B!C The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate which set of presets is active. To store a radio station in a preset: 1. Select the desired preset by pressing PRE-

SET ABC.

2. Tune to the desired station. 3. Press 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, 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.

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Station memory operations

Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets, capable of storing any combination of AM and FM stations.

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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.