2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER CD player

FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC
(CD) PLAYER/CD CHANGER
Audio main operationHead unit
The radio has an FM diversity reception sys-
tem, which employs two antennas printed on
the front windshield. This system automatically
switches to the antenna which is receiving less
interference.
The tape deck employs a permalloy head
which allows for improved reproduction of high
frequency ranges. Noise is also greatly re-
duced by the combined use of the Dolby NR
(Noise Reduction) system. The auto loudness
circuit enhances the low frequency range au-
tomatically in both radio reception and tape
and CD playback.
ON×OFF/Volume control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
push the ON×OFF/VOL control knob while the
system is off to call up the mode (radio, tape or
CD) which was playing immediately before the
system was turned off. When no CD or tape is
loaded, the radio will come on. While the
system is on, pushing the ON×OFF/VOL con-
trol knob turns the system off.To turn the radio off, press the ON×OFF/VOL
control knob.
Turn the ON×OFF/VOL control knob to adjust
the volume.
AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADER,
BALANCE, SCV and NR (Dolby)):
Press the AUDIO button to change the select-
ing mode as follows.
BASS,TREBLE,FADER,BALANCE,
NR (when cassette playing),BASS
To adjust BASS, Treble, Fader and Balance,
press the AUDIO button until the desired mode
BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE ap-
pears in the display. Press the TUNE
(
)or(
) button to adjust Bass and
Treble to the desired level. Use the
or
button also to adjust Fader or Balance
modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between
the front and rear speakers and Balance ad-
justs the sound between the right and left
speakers.
To change the NR (Dolby) mode to OFF or
ON, press the
or
(TUNE) button
while cassette tape is playing. When Dolby is
ON, the display indicates the
mark.
After 10 seconds, the radio or cassette tape
display reappears. Once the sound quality isset to the desired level, press the AUDIO
button repeatedly until the radio or cassette
tape display appears.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li-
cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor-
poration. Dolby NR and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Metal or chrome tape usage:
The cassette player will be automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.
FM-AM radio operation
FM/AM band select:
Pushing the FM/AM band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM,FM1,FM2,AM
When FM/AM band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON,
the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the power knob is turned to ON.
If a compact disc or tape is playing when the
FM/AM band select button is turned to ON, the
compact disc or tape will automatically be
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Initial PTY names are stored in the preset
buttons; but these can be changed by pressing
the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
when the desired PTY name is in the display.2. PTY SCAN tuning mode
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the PTY
name station, and stop at each broadcasting
station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button
again during this 5 second period will stop
SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to
that station. If the SCAN tuning button is not
pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves
to the next station.
Cassette tape player operationTurn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape will be automatically
pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player dam-
age.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
ON×OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette
tape still in the player, the tape will resume
playing when the system is turned back on.
PLAY:
IWhen the TAPE button is pushed with the
system turned off and a tape loaded, the
system will come on and the tape will play.
IWhen the TAPE button is pushed with
either the radio or compact disc turned on
and the tape loaded, the compact disc or
the radio will automatically be turned offand the tape will play.
IWhen the TAPE button is pushed while the
tape is being played, the tape side will be
changed.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
Push the(fast forward) button to fast
forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the
(rewind) button. Either the FF or REW
symbol illuminates on the right side of the
display window. To stop the FF or REW func-
tion, press the
(fast forward) or
(re-
wind) again, or the TAPE button.
APS (Automatic Program
Search) FF, APS REW:
When the(APS FF) button is pushed
while the tape is being played, the next pro-
gram will start to play from the beginning. Push
the
(APS FF) button several times to skip
through programs. The tape will advance the
number of times the button is pushed (up to
nine programs).
When the
(APS REW) button is pushed
once, the program being played starts over
from the beginning. Push the
(APS
REW) button several times to skip back sev-
eral selections. The tape will go back the
number of times the button is pushed. Either
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the FF or REW symbol flashes on the right
side of the display window while searching for
the selection.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not stop in
the desired or expected location.
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button while playing
tape, and it stops at the next tape program for
5 seconds. Pushing the button again during
this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and
the tape program is continued. If the SCAN
tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next tape program.TAPE EJECT:
When this button is pushed with the tape
loaded, the tape will be ejected.
When the tape is ejected while it is being
played, the system will be turned off.
Compact disc (CD) changer
operationTurn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with
the label side facing up. The compact disc willbe guided automatically into the slot and start
playing.
After loading the disc, the number of tracks on
the disc and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio or tape is already operating, it will
automatically turn off and the compact disc will
play.
CAUTION
Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
If the system has been turned off while the
compact disc was playing, pushing the
ON×OFF/VOL control knob will start the com-
pact disc.
8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used
without an adapter.
LOAD button:
To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the
LOAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. And
select the loading slot by pushing the CD insert
select button (1 to 6) then insert the CD.
To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, push the
LOAD button for more than 1.5 seconds.The inserted slot numbers will illuminate on the
display.
PLAY:
When the CD6 button is pushed with the
system off and the compact disc loaded, the
system will turn on and the compact disc will
start to play.
When the CD6 button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded but the tape or the radio
playing, the tape or radio will automatically be
turned off and the compact disc will start to
play.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
When the(fast forward) or
(rewind)
button is pushed while the compact disc is
being played, the compact disc will play while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button
is released, the compact disc will return to
normal play speed.
APS (Automatic
Program Search) FF,
APS REW:
When the(APS FF) button is pushed
while the compact disc is being played, the
program next to the present one will start to
play from its beginning. Push several times to
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CD CARE AND CLEANINGIHandle a CD by its edges. Never touch the
surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.
IAlways place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
ITo clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
IA new disc may be rough on its inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges us-
ing the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER Ð for navigation system
equipped modelsRefer to the separate Owner's Manual for
information about the navigation system.Audio main operationON×OFF/Volume control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then push
the ON×OFF/Volume control dial. The mode
(radio or cassette) which was playing immedi-
ately before the system was turned off re-
sumes playing. When no cassette is loaded,the radio comes on. Pushing the
ON×OFF/Volume control dial again turns the
system off.
Turn the ON×OFF/Volume control dial to adjust
the volume.
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be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station using the SCAN
or TUNE buttons.
2. Select the desired station and keep pushing
any of the desired station memory buttons
(1 to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.)
3. The indicator ch2 will come on and the
sound will resume. Memorizing is now com-
plete.
4. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
Program type:
When PTY button is pressed during FM mode,
the PTY name of the current tuned station is
displayed. During this time if the PTY data
code is zero, or the data is unreadable; the
display will show NONE.
1. PTY selection mode
PTY name selection can be done by the
up/down TUNE button
or
in the
PTY selection mode.It is possible to shift the PTY name by one
step, with one push of the up/down tuning
button
or
.
PTY name selection can also be achieved by
pressing the preset buttons.
Initial PTY names are stored in the preset
buttons; but these can be changed by pressing
the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
when the desired PTY name is in the display.
2. PTY SEEK tuning
After selecting a PTY name, push the
TUNE button
or
within 10 sec-
onds. Tuning to the PTY station will start. If
you do not push the TUNE button within the
10 second period, the PTY mode will be
canceled.
3. PTY SCAN tuning mode
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the
PTY name station, and stop at each broad-
casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the
button again during this 5 second period will
stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station. If the SCAN tuning
button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Cassette tape player operationTurn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then
carefully insert a cassette tape into the tape
door.
The cassette tape automatically pulls into the
player. The word TAPE and moving digital
squares illuminate on the right side of the
display window.
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CAUTION
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player dam-
age.
The cassette tape automatically changes di-
rections to play the other side when the first
side is complete. At this time, the moving
digital squares illuminate on the left side of the
display window.
PLAY:
When the TAPE/CD button is pushed with the
radio turned on and the tape loaded, the radio
will automatically be turned off and the tape
will play.
If the TAPE/CD button is pushed during either
the FF, REW, APS FF or APS REW function,
the cassette tape enters the normal play
mode.
When the TAPE/CD button is pushed with the
CD playing, the tape will play.
FF (fast forward), REW
(rewind):
Push either the FF or REW button for the
desired direction.
The FF or REW symbol illuminates in the
display.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the FF
or REW button again, or the TAPE/CD button.APS (automatic program
search) FF, APS REW:
Push either the APS FF or APS REW button
while the cassette tape is playing. The tape
runs quickly, stops, then plays the next selec-
tion. Either the FF or REW symbol flashes in
the display while searching for the selection.
This system searches at the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one selection or there is no interval
between selections, the system may not stop
in the desired or expected location.
PROG (program):
Push the PROG button. The moving digital
squares illuminate on either the right or left
side of the display window to indicate the side
of program play.
If the PROG button is pushed during either theFF or REW function the tape enters the normal
play mode.
Dolby NR (Noise Reduction):
Push the Dolby 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 Corporation.
DOLBY NR and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Metal or chrome tape usage:
The cassette player is automatically set to high
performance play when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.TAPE EJECT:
Push the EJECT button. The cassette tape
automatically comes out.
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ªMODEº select switchPush the mode select switch to change the
mode in the sequence of AM, FM1, FM2, CD
player, CD autochanger and Tape.Volume control switchesPush the upper or lower side switch to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
Tuning
Memory change (radio):
Push the tuning switch
or
for lessthan 1.5 seconds to change the preset radio
channels.
Seek tuning (radio):
Push the tuning switch
or
for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station.
APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS
REW (tape or CD changer):
Push the tuning switch
or
for less
1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present program or skip to the next program.
Push several times to skip back or skip
through programs.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not stop in
the desired or expected location.
FF REW (tape or CD changer):
Push the tuning switch
or
for more
than 1.5 seconds to rewind or fast forward the
tape or to change the playing disc up or down.
In CD player operation, pushing the tuning
switch changes the track up or down.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the
or
button for more than 1.5 sec-
onds again.
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STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......................... 5-32
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front airbag
system) ...................................................... 1-16
Side (See supplemental side air bag
system) ...................................................... 1-18
Air bag warning labels .................................... 1-20
Air bag warning light.............................. 1-21, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-23
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-2, 4-8
Air conditioner service ................ 4-2, 4-8, 4-10
Air conditioner specification label.............. 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ................ 4-10, 9-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ....... 4-8
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-2
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-2
Air conditioner operation, Semiautomatic ......... 4-5
Air flow charts ................................................... 4-5
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-4
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-41
Antenna........................................................... 4-31
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-32
Anti-lock brake warning light............................. 2-9Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-3
Armrest ............................................................. 1-9
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) .... 2-26
ATP warning light ........................................... 2-10
Audible reminders ........................................... 2-15
Audio operation precautions ........................... 4-12
Audio system .................................................. 4-11
Steering wheel audio controls ................... 4-30
Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-16
Drive positioner ......................................... 3-16
Driving with automatic
transmission ....................................... 5-6, 5-10
Seat positioner, seat ................................. 3-16
Transmission park warning light ............... 2-10
Transmission selector lever lock release .. 5-13
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-4
B
Battery............................................................. 8-21
Battery saver system................................. 2-20
Battery replacement, (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-22Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-32
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-18
Brake booster ............................................ 8-26
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-18
Brake pedal ............................................... 8-25
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-26
Brake system............................................. 5-32
Parking brake check ........................ 5-16, 8-25
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-16
Warning light ............................................. 2-10
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-19
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-30
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-32
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ........ 2-33
Cargo net ........................................................ 2-33
Cassette player (See audio system) .... 4-16, 4-23,
4-28
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CD care and cleaning ..................................... 4-26
Child restraints ................................................ 1-31
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-42
Installation on rear seat outboard
positions .................................................... 1-35
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