1996 NISSAN SENTRA Owners Manual

for more 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, then comes on in the
display and the sound resumes. Memo-
rizing is now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory is cancelled.
In that case, reset the desired stations.Adjusting tone quality and sound
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 ad-
just 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.
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER
Radio operation
Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob to turn the
radio on. Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob once
more to turn the radio off.
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Inserting a cassette tape into the cassette
player while the radio is on turns the radio
off and turns the cassette player on.
Pushing the ON-OFF/VOL knob while the
cassette tape is playing turns the cassette
player off.
Clock Operation
By pressing the CLOCK button, you can
alternate the clock and the radio/cassette
tape options in the display.
Clock Set (Adjustment)
Depressing the CLOCK and thebut-
tons together sets hours. Depressing the
CLOCK and
buttons together sets min-
utes.
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Clock Priority Mode
In this mode the clock is shown in the
display. If any radio or cassette tape func-
tions are activated, the radio (or cassette
tape) display illuminates for ten seconds
then returns to the clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
Radio/Cassette Tape Priority Mode
In this mode, the radio station illuminates in
the display during radio operation. During
cassette tape operation, TAPE illuminates
in the display.
Selecting the desired band
Push the band select button (FM/AM) to
change from AM to FM reception.
The stereo indicator illuminates during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio automatically
changes from stereo to monaural reception.
Tuning
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Manual tuning
Push either manual tuning button
or
.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tun-
ing begins from low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station. Push
the button again for less than 1.5 seconds,
and the next highest broadcasting station is
tuned. Once the highest broadcasting sta-
tion is reached, the radio continues in the
SEEK mode at the lowest broadcast station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN
illuminates in the display window. SCAN
tuning begins from low to high frequencies
and stops at each broadcasting station forfive seconds. Pushing the button again dur-
ing this five second period stops SCAN
tuning and the radio remains tuned to that
station.
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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 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, then comes on in the
display and the sound resumes. Memo-
rizing is now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory is cancelled.
In that case, reset the desired stations.
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Adjusting tone quality and sound
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 ad-
just BASS and TREB to the most pleasing
level.
From the released position, the knobs must
be pulled out in order to control FADER andBAL. FADER adjusts the sound level be-
tween the front and rear speakers, and BAL
adjusts the sound level between the right
and left speakers.
Cassette tape operation
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then
lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape
door.
The cassette tape automatically pulls into
the player. The word TAPE and an arrow
indicating tape side illuminates in the dis-
play window.Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door.
Pressing strongly could cause player
damage.
The cassette tape automatically changes
directions to play the other side when the
first side is complete. At this time, the arrow
in the display window changes direction.
cTo maintain good quality sound, NIS-
SAN recommends using cassette
tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
cCassette tapes should be removed
from the player when not in use. Store
cassettes in their protective cases
and away from direct sunlight, heat,
moisture and magnetic sources.
cDirect sunlight can cause the cassette
to become deformed. The use of de-
formed cassettes may cause the cas-
sette to jam in the player.
cDo not use cassettes with labels
which are peeling and loose. If used,
the label could jam in the player.
cIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette
hubs and rewind the tape firmly
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around the hubs. Loose tape may
cause tape jamming and wavering
sound quality.
cOver a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may
collect a tape coating residue as the
tape passes over the head. This resi-
due accumulation can cause weak or
wavering sound, and should be re-
moved periodically with a head clean-
ing tape. If the residue is not removed
periodically, the player may need to
be disassembled for cleaning.
Fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape
Push either the FF (fast forward) or REW
(rewind) button for the desired direction.
The
orsymbol illuminates in the
display. To stop the FF or REW function,
press the PLAY/STOP button.
Automatic Program Search (APS)
fast forwarding or APS rewinding
the tape
Push either the APS FF or APS REW button
while the tape is playing. The tape runsquickly, stops, then plays the next selection.
The indicator flashes on and off while
searching for the selection. The
or
symbol illuminates in the display.
This system searches at 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
search correctly.
Changing the direction of tape play
Push the PROG (program) select button.
The
orsymbol illuminates in
the display to indicate side of program play.
Dolby NR (noise reduction)
Push theDOLBY NR button for
Dolby NR encoded tapes to reduce high
frequency tape noise. The indicator light
comes on.
Dolby NR is manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion. DOLBY NR and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Li-
censing Corporation.
If in the clock priority mode when the
button is pressed,and TAPEilluminate in the display window for about
ten seconds. The clock mode then returns
to the display window.
Metal or chrome tape usage
The cassette player is automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal
or chrome cassette tape. The indicator
METAL comes on when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.
Stopping and ejecting the cassette
tape
Push the EJECT button.
The cassette tape automatically comes out.
Manual antenna
The antenna cannot be shortened but it can
be removed. When you need to remove the
antenna, turn its base counterclockwise.
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When installing a CB ham radio or a car
phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe
the following cautions, otherwise the new
equipment may adversely affect the Multi-
port Fuel Injection (MFI) system and other
electronic parts.
CAUTION
cKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Module
(ECM).
cAlso keep the antenna wire more than
8 inches (20 cm) away from the en-
gine control harness. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.
cAdjust the antenna standing-wave ra-
tio as recommended by the
manufacturer.
cConnect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
cFor details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
CB RADIO OR CAR PHONE
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4 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................. 4-2
Ignition switch ....................................................... 4-4
Before starting the engine .................................... 4-5
Driving with automatic transmission..................... 4-6
Driving with manual transmission ........................ 4-9
Starting the engine ............................................. 4-11
Parking brake operation ..................................... 4-11
Cruise control (If so equipped)........................... 4-12
Break-in schedule............................................... 4-13
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 4-14
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 4-15
Precautions when driving ................................... 4-16
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If so equipped).. 4-16
Cold weather driving cautions ............................ 4-18
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