1996 NISSAN ALTIMA reset

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
Trip odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip
odometer to zero by pushing the reset but-
ton.The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear. Engine
speed in the red zone may cause seri-
ous engine damage.
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than 2 seconds. For example, in the
diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.
3. The indicator ``ch2'' will then come on
and the sound will resume. Memorizing is
now complete.
4. Other select buttons can be set in the
same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired sta-
tions.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker
balance
To adjust BASS, TREB (treble), FADER,
and BAL (balance) the control knobs must
be released from their stowed positions.
Pushing the knobs once moves them to the
released position.
In the released position, the knobs control
tone quality. Turn the control knobs to adjust
BASS and TREB to the most pleasing level.
From the released position, the knobs must
be pulled out in order to control FADER and
BAL. FADER adjusts the sound level be-tween the front and rear speakers, and BAL
adjusts the sound level between the right
and left speakers.
Once sound quality is set to the desired
levels, return the control knobs to the
stowed position by pushing them in com-
pletely and releasing.
Cassette tape operation
Turn the ignition key to ``ACC'' or ``ON'', then
carefully insert the cassette tape into the
tape door.
The cassette tape will automatically pull into
the player. The word ªTAPEº and an arrow
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next broadcasting station. Once the highest
broadcasting station is reached, the radio
will continue in the ªSEEKº mode at the
lowest broadcasting station. If using the
``
'' button, once the lowest broadcast-
ing station is reached, the radio will continue
in the ``SEEK'' mode at the highest broad-
casting station. Pushing the button again
will continue the ªSEEKº function.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ``
''
or ``'' for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN
tuning begins from low to high frequencies
or high to low frequencies, depending on
which button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops
at each broadcasting station for five sec-
onds. Pushing the button again during this
five second period will stop SCAN tuning
and the radio will remain tuned to that
station.
Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for each band.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push the desired select button for morethan 3 seconds. (For example, in the
diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio stops playing momentarily when
the select button is pushed.)
3. The indicator ``ch2'' will then illuminate in
the display and the sound will resume.
Memorizing is now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse blows, the radio memory will be
cancelled. In that case, reset the desired
stations.
Cassette tape operation
Turn the ignition key to ``ACC'' or ``ON'', and
then lightly insert the cassette tape into the
tape door. The cassette tape will be auto-
matically pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and
the cassette tape will begin to play.
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door.
Pressing strongly could cause player
damage.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
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Overdrive switch
ON: For normal driving, push the over-
drive switch ON with the shift lever in
the ``D'' position. The transmission
will shift into OVERDRIVE as the
vehicle speed increases.
The overdrive will not engage until the
engine has warmed up.OFF: For driving up and down long slopes
where engine ``braking'' would be
advantageous, push the switch OFF.
When cruising at a low speed or
climbing a gentle slope, you may feel
uncomfortable shift shocks as the
transmission shifts between 3rd and
overdrive repeatedly. In this case,
set the overdrive switch in the OFF
position. The O/D OFF indicator light
on the instrument panel will come on
at this time.
When driving conditions change, reset the
overdrive switch to the ON position.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time with the overdrive
switch set in the OFF position. This reduces
the fuel economy.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch
pedal, and then move the gearshift lever.
After shifting, release the clutch pedal slowly.
On the 5-speed transmission model, you
cannot shift directly from 5th gear into Re-
verse. First shift into Neutral, then into Re-
verse.
If it is difficult to move the gear shift lever
into Reverse or First, shift into Neutral, then
release and depress the clutch pedal again
and shift into Reverse or First.
Driving precautions
cDo not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
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The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 30 to 90 MPH (48 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.
To turn on the cruise control,push the
main switch. The indicator light on the
switch will come on.
To set cruising speed,accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
``COAST/SET'' switch and release it. The
``CRUISE'' indicator light will come on. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your
vehicle will maintain the set speed.cTo pass another vehicle,depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.
c
The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed,use one of
the following three methods:
a) Push the CANCEL button; the ``CRUISE''
light will go out.
b) Tap the brake pedal; the ``CRUISE'' light
will go out.c) Turn the main switch off. Both the ``ON''
indicator and ``CRUISE'' lights will go out.
The cruise control is automatically can-
celled and the ``CRUISE'' light goes out if:
cYou depress the brake pedal while push-
ing the ``ACCEL'' set switch.
cThe vehicle slows down more than 8
MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.
cYou depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), or move the shift lever to
``N'' (automatic transmission).
To reset at a faster cruising speed,use
one of the following three methods:
a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push
and release the ``COAST/SET'' switch.
b) Push and hold the ``ACCEL'' set switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you
desire, release the switch.
c) Push, then quickly release the ``ACCEL''
set switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6
km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed,use
one of the following three methods:
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a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the ``COAST/SET'' switch and release it.
b) Push and hold the ``COAST/SET'' switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle
slows down to the desired speed.
c) Push, then quickly release the
``COAST/SET'' switch. Each time you do
this, the set speed will decrease by about
1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed,push and re-
lease the ``RESUME'' switch. The vehicle will
resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h).
Precautions
cIf the cruise control system malfunctions,
it will cancel automatically. The cruise
indicator light in the instrument panel will
then blink to warn the driver.
cWhen the cruise indicator light blinks,
turn the cruise control main switch off
and have the system checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
cThe cruise indicator light may blink when
the cruise control main switch is turned
on while pushing the ªRES/ACCELº,ªCOAST/SETº, or ªCANCELº switch (lo-
cated on the steering wheel). To properly
set the cruise control system perform the
steps above in the order indicated.
Avoid using the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions:
cwhen it is not possible to keep the vehicle
at set speed.
cin heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
con winding roads, or hilly roads.
con slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).
cin very windy areas.
CAUTION
On manual transmission models, do
not shift into neutral without depress-
ing the clutch pedal when the cruise
control is on. Should this occur, de-
press the clutch pedal and turn the
main switch off immediately. Failure to
do so may cause engine damage.During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
follow these recommendations for the future
reliability and economy of your new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations
may result in vehicle damage or shortened
engine life.
cDo not drive over 55 MPH (90 km/h) and
do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow.
cDo not accelerate at full throttle in any
gear.
cAvoid quick starts.
cAvoid hard braking as much as possible.
cDo not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km).
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