2001 NISSAN ALTIMA set clock

Clock operation
The clock is on in the display regardless of
what mode, media, or function the radio is in
as long as the ignition is in ACC or ON.
Clock set
To adjust the clock, press the
knob
for longer than 1.5 seconds. A beep signals
entry into the clock adjustment mode and
CL appears in the display. The hours will be
blinking. Rotate the
knob to adjust
the hours to the desired level.
Press the
knob a second time and
the minutes will start to blink. Rotate the
knob to adjust the minutes to the
desired level.
After 10 seconds, the radio or CD display
will reappear. Once the clock is set to the
desired level, press the
knob repeat-
edly until the radio or CD display reappears.
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Clock operation
Pressing the clock button alternates the
clock and the radio/cassette/CD player op-
tions in the display.
Clock set
Depressing the clock and
buttons to-
gether sets hours. Depressing the clock and
buttons together sets minutes.
Clock priority mode
In this mode the clock is shown in the
display. If any radio, cassette or CD func-
tions are activated, the radio, cassette or
CD display illuminates for 10 seconds then
returns to the clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
FM/AM Radio operation
FM/AM band select
Push the
button to change from AM to
FM reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates
during FM stereo reception. When the ste-
reo broadcast signal is weak, the radioautomatically changes from stereo to mon-
aural reception.
TUNE/DISC
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Use the
andbuttons for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the chan-
nels, hold either of the tuning buttons down.
SEEK/SCAN buttons
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning buttonorfor less than 0.5 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.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning buttonorfor more than 0.5 seconds. SCAN illu-
minates in the display, and the radio station
blinks. SCAN tuning begins from low to high
frequencies or high to low frequencies, de-
pending on which button is pressed. SCAN
tuning stops at each broadcasting station for
five seconds. During the SCAN function,
SCAN comes on and the radio station blinks
in the display window. Pushing the button
again during this five second period stops
SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to
that station.
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Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal-
ance
Press the AUDIO button to enter the audio
adjust mode:
Bass!Mid!Treb!Fade!Bal
Press the TUNE/FF-REV (
or)or
SEEK/TRACK (
or) to adjust 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 flashing. Press
TUNE/FF-REV (
or)or
SEEK/TRACK (or) to adjust the
hours.
3. Press the CLOCK button to switch to the
minute adjustment.
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4. Press TUNE/FF-REV (or)or
SEEK/TRACK (or) to adjust the
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 is weak, 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.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.
Use the
orbuttons for manual tun-
ing. To move quickly through the channels,
hold the tuning buttons down.
SEEK tuning
Push SEEK/TRACK (or). 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 theSEEK 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.
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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.
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
broadcast. Currently, most RDS stations
are in large cities, but many stations are
now considering broadcasting RDS data.
RDS can display:
cStation call sign, such as ªWHFR 98.3º.
cStation name, such as ªThe Grooveº.
cMusic or programming type such as
ªClassicalº, ªCountryº, or ªRockº.
cTraffic 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.Setting RDS Mode
Press the RDS button (>3 seconds) until the
display showsªRDS SET MODEº. This
display will last 2 seconds and then change
toªTRAFFIC-OFFº. Press TUNE/FF-REV
(
or) to toggle the RDS traffic mode
from ªOFFº to ªONº. Press the RDS button
again to set your traffic mode selection.
The display changes toªSHOWºfor the
second part of the RDS mode selection.
Press TUNE/FF-REV (
or) to switch
between the following RDS display modes:
cªFM & RDSº: the radio display will show
the station's broadcast frequency and the
station's name.
cªRDS ONLYº: the radio display will show
the station's name only.
cªRDS TEMPº: 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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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................ 1-8
Air bag warning light ................. 1-14, 1-19, 2-7
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service ............................ 4-9
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ................ 10-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Servicing air conditioner ......................... 4-9
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-6
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) ...................................................... 2-10
Anchor point locations ............................... 1-34
Antenna...................................................... 4-37
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-18
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-8
Armrests....................................................... 1-7
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-20
Audio system
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ................................................. 4-24FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-10
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-26
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-11
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-4
B
Battery........................................................ 8-14
Battery
Charge warning light .............................. 2-7
Battery replacement (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-6
Belts (See drive belts) ...................... 10-8, 8-15
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-18
Brake booster ....................................... 8-20
Brake fluid............................................. 8-12
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-34
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-19
Brake system ........................................ 5-17
Brake warning light ................................. 2-7
Brake wear indicators ................... 2-9, 8-20
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-12
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-20Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-15
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-6
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-31
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.................................................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-37
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-13
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) .................. 2-9
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-34
Child restraints ................................. 1-22, 1-28
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-5
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and
ashtray ....................................................... 2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock................................................. 4-12, 4-19
Clutch
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-13
Clutch pedal.......................................... 8-21
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-19
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
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