1999 NISSAN ALTIMA radio antenna

4Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Ventilators ..............................................................4-2
Heater and air conditioner......................................4-3
Controls ..................................................................4-3
Heater operation ....................................................4-4
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped) ..............4-5
Air flow charts.........................................................4-6
AM-FM radio with cassette player .......................4-10
Radio operation ....................................................4-10
Cassette tape operation .......................................4-13
AM-FM radio with compact disc player
(U.S. only) ............................................................4-15Radio operation ....................................................4-15
Compact disc (CD) player operation....................4-18
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player .............................................4-20
Radio operation ....................................................4-20
Cassette tape operation .......................................4-23
Antenna ................................................................4-26
CB radio or car phone..........................................4-27
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC
PLAYER
RADIO OPERATION
To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with the
engine not running, turn the key to the ACC
position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex-
ternal 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.
This radio has an FM Diversity reception
system, which employs two antennas. One
is a rod type antenna; the other is an an-
tenna printed on the rear window. This sys-
tem automatically switches to the antenna
which is receiving the strongest radio signal.
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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.
Blank(no symbol): All selections are played
repeatedly in sequence.
When a new compact disc is inserted,
the play pattern automatically changes
to Blank.
CD EJECT button
When thebutton 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.
CD IN (DISC) indicator light
CD IN appears in the display when a com-
pact disc is loaded into the player.
CAUTION
cDuring 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.
cThe player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
cThe CD player sometimes cannot
function when the compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease
the temperature before use.
cDo not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
Power antenna (if so equipped)
The power antenna automatically extends
when the radio is turned on, and retracts
when the radio is turned off or when a
compact disc or cassette tape is playing. If
the radio is left on, the antenna retracts and
extends with the ignition key OFF-ON op-
eration.
CAUTION
cBefore turning the radio on, make
sure that there is no one near the
antenna outlet and there is enough
space for it to extend.
cTo prevent damage, be sure that an-
tenna is fully retracted before the
vehicle enters an automated car
wash.
cDirt and other foreign matter on the
power antenna rod may interrupt its
operation. Clean the rod periodically
with a damp cloth. This type of
cleaning is especially important dur-
ing the winter seasons in areas
where road salt and other chemicals
may be spread on road surfaces and
splashed onto the antenna rod.
ANTENNA
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Manual antenna
The manual antenna cannot be shortened,
but can be removed. When you need to
remove the antenna, turn the antenna rod
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna
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 3.4 - 3.6 Nzm(30-32
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.
Microphone installed model
If equipped with a genuine NISSAN cellular
phone, your NISSAN features a non-
directional microphone in the steering col-
umn cover, so it is not necessary to look at
or speak directly into the microphone when
calling. To do so could detract from the
driving operation and cause an accident.
See the manual for car phone operation.
Pre-wired and antenna for phone
installed model
Some models are pre-wired to accept the
genuine NISSAN cellular phone. In addition,
the same model has the phone antenna
built into the rear glass window.
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.
CAUTION
cKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Mod-
ule.
cAlso keep the antenna wire more
than 8 inches (20 cm) away from the
MFI harness. Do not route the an-
tenna wire next to any harness.
cAdjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
cConnect the ground wire from the
CB radio chassis to the body.
cFor details, consult an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
CB RADIO OR CAR PHONE
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................ 1-9
Air bag warning light ................. 1-12, 1-14, 2-6
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-15
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ................ 10-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Servicing air conditioner ......................... 4-9
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-6
Alarm system (See theft warning) ............... 2-9
Anchor point locations ............................... 1-34
Antenna
Manual .................................................. 4-27
Power.................................................... 4-26
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-18
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-7
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-15
Audio system
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-10
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 4-20AM-FM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-15
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-17
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-9
Driving with automatic transmission ...... 5-5,
5-6
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................... 5-9
B
Battery........................................................ 8-13
Battery
Charge warning light .............................. 2-5
Battery Replacement (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-7
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-6
Belts (See drive belts) ...................... 10-8, 8-14
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-18
Brake booster ....................................... 8-19
Brake fluid............................................. 8-11
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-27
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-18
Brake system ........................................ 5-17
Brake warning light ................................. 2-6Brake wear indicators ................... 2-7, 8-19
Parking brake check ............................. 8-18
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-15
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-5
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.................................................... 10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-13
Cassette player (See audio system) ......... 4-10
CB radio or car phone ............................... 4-27
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) .................. 2-8
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-33
Child restraints ................................. 1-18, 1-24
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-4
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and
ashtray ....................................................... 2-15
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clutch
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-12
Clutch pedal.......................................... 8-20
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-19
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Map lights .................................................. 2-22
Meters and gauges ...................................... 2-2
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-13
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-13
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-14
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-4
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ...... 10-3
Odometer ..................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil................................ 8-8
Changing engine oil filter........................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-7
Engine oil ................................................ 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-5
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-5
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-13
Overdrive switch .......................................... 5-9
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-9
Owner's manual/service manual order
forms ........................................................ 10-21P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-18
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-12
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-16
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Power
Power antenna ..................................... 4-26
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-11
Power steering system ......................... 5-17
Power support front seat ........................ 1-5
Power windows..................................... 2-17
Power Lock
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-16
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting ................................................ 6-9
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-10
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 4-20
AM-FM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-15
CB radio or car phone .......................... 4-27Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................................................... 10-20
Rear seat ..................................................... 1-7
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-11
Refrigerant recommendation ..................... 10-7
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-10
Remote keyless entry system
(See multi-remote control system) .............. 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-19
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-19
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-16
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-24
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-24
Seat belts.............................................. 1-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........... 1-21
Three-point type without retractor ........ 1-19
Two-point type without retractor
(rear center lap belt) ............................. 1-22
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-6
Seats
Front seats.............................................. 1-2
Manual front seat adjustment ................. 1-3
Power support front seat ........................ 1-5
Rear seat ................................................ 1-7
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