2001 NISSAN QUEST ignition

cMusic or programming type such as
``Classical'', ``Country'', or ``Rock''.
cText Messages such as telephone num-
bers for dial in requests, advertisements
and other simple messages.
cTraffic reports about delays or construc-
tion.
Using RDS
To turn RDS on push the RDS/CLK button
until RDS OFF is displayed, then press the
SEL button until RDS ON is displayed.
To change display type turn RDS ON then
use the SEL button to choose between:
cSHOW TYPE - Music or program type.
cSHOW NAME - Station name or call-
sign.
cSHOW TEXT - Text Messages such as
telephone numbers for dial in requests,
advertisements and other simple mes-
sages.
cSHOW NONE - No text display.
To choose traffic reports press the
RDS/CLK button until TRAFFIC OFF is dis-
played, the use then SEL button to chooseTRAFFIC ON, then use the seek or scan
control to look for a station that may transmit
traffic reports, the radio will display a
``TRAF'' icon to show it is in traffic mode and
tuned to a station that may transmit traffic
reports. If the radio searches through the
whole band and then returns to the previous
station it was originally playing there are no
stations in the area that are transmitting
traffic reports.
If a cassette or compact disc is being played
while the traffic option is on and the station
previously tuned into displays a traffic bul-
letin the radio will pause the cassette or
compact disc and broadcast the bulletin,
then resume playing the cassette or com-
pact disc.
Using RDS to search for programming type
Certain areas have a limited number of
stations that transmit RDS. Many stations
transmit call letters and frequencies only.
Searching or scanning by program type
may yield a limited number of selections.
Press the RDS/CLK button until FIND
CLASSIC is displayed, then use the SEL
button to choose between CLASSIC,
COUNTRY, INFO, JAZZ, RELIGUS (Reli-gious), ROCK, SOFT and TOP40. When
you have chosen a program type, use the
SEEK, SCAN, or AUTOSET controls to look
for a station transmitting that kind of pro-
gram. If the radio searches through the
whole band and then returns to the previous
station it was originally playing there are no
stations in the area that are transmitting that
type of programming.
Cassette tape player operation
Turn the ignition to ACC or ON, and care-
fully insert a cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape automatically pulls
into the player and begins to play.
When a casssette is inserted into the audio
system, the word TAPE illuminates in the
display to inform you that there is a tape in
the radio.
If the radio is already operating it automati-
cally turns off the CD or radio station and the
cassette tape begins to play and TAPE 1
PLAY is displayed. TAPE 1 PLAY indicates
side 1 is playing on the tape currenty. The
cassette tape automatically changes direc-
tion to play the other side when the first side
is complete and will display TAPE 2 PLAY.
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PLAY/STOP
Push the CD, AM, or FM button while the
cassette tape is playing to stop the tape.
Push the TAPE button to play the tape.
Changing the direction of tape play
Push the SIDE 1-2 select button to switch
sides on the tape. The display will change
from TAPE 1 PLAY to TAPE 2 PLAY.
FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind)
Push the REW or FF button for the desired
direction.
When REW is pushed TAPE 1 REW illumi-
nates on the display (TAPE 2 REW will
illuminate if on side 2). When FF is pushed
TAPE 2 FF illuminates on the display (TAPE
2 FF will illuminate if on side 2). To stop the
FF or REW function, press the FF or REW
button again or the TAPE button.
Dolby NR (Noise Reduction)
Push the
button for Dolby NR encoded
tapes to reduce high frequency tape noise.
When activated, a
appears in the dis-
play window.
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.
AMS (Automatic Music Search)
Pushing the seek button while playing a
cassette tape activates the Automatic Music
Search (AMS) mode. Press
SEEK to
rewind the tape to the previous selection, or
press SEEK
to forward the tape to the
nest selection.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank inter-
val within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not
stop in the desired or expected location.
Metal or chrome tape usage
The cassette player is automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal
or chrome tape.
TAPE EJECT
Push the EJ button. The cassette tape
automatically come out.
Compact Disc (CD) player opera-
tion
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ONposition and carefully insert the compact
disc into the slot with the label side up. The
compact disc is automatically pulled into the
slot and starts to play.
If the radio or cassette tape is already
operating, it automatically turns off and the
compact disc begins to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
TAPE/CD
When the CD side of the TAPE/CD button is
pushed with the compact disc loaded and
the tape or the radio playing, the tape or
radio turns off and the compact disc starts to
play.
FF (Fast Forward), REW (Rewind)
When the FF or REW button is pushed
while the compact disc is playing, the com-
pact disc plays at an increased speed while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the but-
ton is released, the compact disc returns to
normal play speed.
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COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
(if so equipped)
The compact disc player consists of two
main components; the 6 CD magazine and
the CD changer. Both components are lo-
cated on the center instrument panel con-
sole, below the ashtray.
How to load the CD magazine
To load the magazine with CDs, first push
the EJECT button on the CD changer to
eject the magazine, then remove the maga-
zine from the changer. The inside of the CD
magazine contains six shelves, one foreach CD to be loaded. Carefully slide a CD
(label side up) onto one of the shelves and
push it in. Repeat as desired, loading up to
six CDs.
CD magazine insert
Once the desired number of CDs are loaded
into the magazine, insert the magazine back
into the CD changer.
With the ignition switch OFF, the CD maga-
zine loads into the CD changer. Once the
ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON, the
audio system returns to its previous mode.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ONposition, the CD magazine loads into the
CD changer and begins play with disc one,
track one.
CD button
Push this button to switch from radio or tape
mode to CD mode. CD play begins auto-
matically if at least one disc is loaded in the
magazine. The display window shows the
CD number for three seconds, then the track
number for three seconds, then displays
both together for the remainder of the track.
If the CD button is pushed while in the radio
or tape mode, and there are no CDs loaded
in the magazine, the display window flashes
a NO DISC message for 4 seconds.
CD Player controls
SEEK
Push
SEEK to select the previous
track number, or push SEEKto select
the next track number. After the last track on
a disc, pushing SEEK
selects the first
track of the same disc.
SELECT DISCS
Push
TUNE to select the previous CD
in the magazine. Push TUNEto select
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CD, or the CD changer. The radio will go
into DUAL PLAY mode and the rear pas-
sengers can use the rear controls to change
media.
VOLUME button
The VOLUME button allows the rear pas-
sengers to adjust the headphone volume
level.
MEDIA button
The MEDIA button allows the rear passen-
ger to change between AM, FM1, FM2,
TAPE, CD, and CD DJ. The media options
are listed on the faceplate of the rear audio
controls. When a source of media is se-
lected, that media selection is backlit.
MEM button
In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode the MEM button
allows the rear passenger to successively
access memory preset station 1 through 6.
In CD DJ mode the MEM button allows the
rear passengers to select other compact
discs in the CD changer.
SEEK button
In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode the SEEK
andbutton allows the rear pas-
sengers to find the next radio station up or
down the station band frequency.
In TAPE mode the SEEK
and
button allows the rear passengers use Au-
tomatic Music Search (AMS) to find the next
or previous song on the cassette.
In CD mode the SEEK
andbutton
allows the rear passengers to find the next
or previous selection on the CD.
In CD DJ mode the SEEK
and
button allows the rear passengers to find
the next or previous selection on the CD.
For vehicles equipped with the FM-AM radio
with cassette player, when the rear seat
controls are on, push the SPKRS ON-OFF
button to turn all speakers off. Push again to
turn all speakers on.
For vehicles equipped with the premium
FM-AM radio with cassette player, compact
disc player and 6 disc CD player, when the
rear seat controls are on, push the SPKRS
ON-OFF button to turn the rear speakers
off. Push again to turn the rear speakers on.If the rear audio system was on when the
ignition was turned OFF, the audio system
``remembers'' and the rear system is still on
when the engine is started again. The sys-
tem also ``remembers'' if the speakers were
ON or OFF. Therefore, the speakers may
have to be turned on again by pressing the
SPKRS ON-OFF button or turning the rear
audio controls off.
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Flip-down screen
CAUTION
cThe glass screen on the liquid crys-
tal display may break if hit with a
hard or sharp object. If the glass
breaks, do not touch the liquid crys-
talline material, which contains a
small amount of mercury. In case of
contact with skin, wash immediately
with soap and water.c
The screen rotates down to view and up
into the housing to store when not in
use. Ensure that the screen is latched
securely into the housing when stored.
Playing a Videocassette Tape
CAUTION
cDo not insert foreign objects into the
VCP.
cOnly operate the VCP while the ve-
hicle engine is running. Operating
the VCP for extended periods of time
with the engine OFF can discharge
the vehicle battery.
c
Do not leave a videocassette tape in
the VCP for extended periods of time.
The FES is automatically activated when
the vehicle ignition and radio are both ON.
Open the floor console and insert the video-
cassette tape into the Video Cassette
Player (VCP). The videocassette tape will
start to play automatically.
c
The system will not allow a videocas-
sette to be inserted in the wrong position.
cThe VCP and floor console covers
should remain closed when the video-
cassette is playing.
cWhen the ignition is turned ON, audio is
set to low volume through the head-
phones. Press the VOLUME button on
the RSEM to increase the volume. To
listen through the vehicle's speaker sys-
tem, press the speaker control button.
To remove the videocassette tape, press
the STOP button and then press the EJECT
button. When the engine is turned OFF, the
videocassette tape is automatically ejected
from the VCP.
To Play a Video Game
1. Connect the video line from your video
game device to the VIDEO jack.
2. Connect the audio cable to the left and
right AUDIO jacks.
3. Press the MEDIA button to activate the
AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn on
and the AUX indicator will illuminate.
4. If desired, press the speaker control but-
ton and plug a headphone into the head-
phone jack. With the headphones ON,
the rear speakers will not operate.
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Removing and installing VCP
Press down on the release lever and care-
fully pull up on the VCP. To install, carefully
slide the VCP into the case until you hear it
click into place. Do not force the VCP into
the console. Make sure no objects are in the
console prior to installation.NOTE:
The FES may be equipped with a secu-
rity screw. If you have difficulty remov-
ing the VCP, check to see if the security
screw is installed. The security screw is
located on the drivers side of the con-
sole near the floor. The security screw
can be removed using a tamper resistant
Torx
žbit (size T20). If you need assis-
tance, please see your Nissan dealer.
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT
MODULE (RSEM) (if so equipped)
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate
the RSEM while the vehicle is in motion
so that full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
The RSEM is automatically activated when
the vehicle ignition and radio are both
turned ON. The headphones symbol illumi-
nates in the front radio display when the
rear audio controls are on. Press the three
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the following troubleshooting chart to remedy symptoms you may experience. If the problem is not readily corrected, consult your
Nissan dealer for assistance.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No power. Vehicle ignition is ON, power indi-
cator is OFF.VCP is not plugged in. Plug in VCP
Blown fuse. Replace fuse.
VCP does not operate. Power indicator is
flashing.The VCP has condensation and the protection
circuit is operating.Wait until the VCP becomes dry inside. This may
take several hours.
The temperature is too high and the protec-
tion circit is operating.Wait until vehicle cabin temperature cools down.
Power indicator LED is off. The fuse may be burned out. Replace fuse.
The wiring is incomplete. Check the wire connections and connect it prop-
erly.
The picture has shadows, stripes, or spots. Tracking need to be adjusted. Adjust tracking.
Video tape is bad. Try another video tape.
The screen is dark. The brightness is adjusted too low. Check that brightness is properly adjusted and set
it properly.
The temperature in the vehicle is below 30ÉF
or above 113ÉF.Check again when the temperature is between
30ÉF and 113ÉF.
The power was turned off when driving on
bumpy roads.Severe vibration to the operation panel acti-
vated the DEW/HEAT sensor.Press the POWER button again to turn the power
ON.
No sound through headphone. Poor connection. Check jack.
No sound through vehicle speakers. Speaker control button is in OFF position. Check speaker control button. Disable the RSEM.
Desire radio, but video system sound is heard
through vehicle's speakers.Media button is set to VCP. Turn radio on.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................5-2
Three-way catalyst ............................................5-2
Avoiding collision and rollover ...........................5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ....................5-3
Ignition switch .........................................................5-4
Key positions .....................................................5-4
Before starting the engine ......................................5-5
Starting the engine .................................................5-5
Driving the vehicle ..................................................5-6
Parking brake .........................................................5-9
Cruise control .......................................................5-10
Precautions on cruise control ..........................5-10
Cruise control operations ................................5-10
Break-in schedule ................................................5-11Increasing fuel economy ......................................5-12
Parking/parking on hills ........................................5-13
Power steering .....................................................5-14
Brake system........................................................5-14
Braking precautions .........................................5-14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .........................5-14
Cold weather driving ............................................5-16
Freeing a frozen door lock ..............................5-16
Anti-freeze .......................................................5-16
Battery .............................................................5-16
Draining of coolant water ................................5-16
Tire equipment.................................................5-16
Special winter equipment ................................5-17
Driving on snow or ice.....................................5-17
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ..............5-18
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