
AUTO SET
Press the AUTO button while listening to the
radio to activate the auto set feature. When
AUTO is depressed for less than 5 seconds,
the display window momentarily indicates
AUTO ON, and the radio seeks the first six
strong stations for the respective band. The
first six strong stations are then stored in
order in memory buttons one through six.
Only stations in the selected band are set,
and the station seek begins from the last
frequency stored in memory button six. If
AM, FM, SCAN, TUNE, SEEK, AUTO or a
memory button is pushed while auto set is
operating, auto set is canceled and AUTO
OFF shows in the display window.
AUTO LOAD
Press the AUTO button for longer than 5
seconds while listening to the radio to acti-
vate the auto load feature. When AUTO is
depressed for longer than 5 seconds, the
display window momentarily indicates
AUTO LOAD, and the radio seeks the first
six strong stations for every band. The first
six strong stations are then stored in order
in memory buttons one through six for each
band (AM, FM1, and FM2).SEEK tuning
Push the SEEKorbuttons to find the
next broadcast station. Pushing the
SEEKS up andbutton SEEKS down.
Pushing the button again continues the SEEK
function. Once the highest broadcast station
is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK
mode at the lowest station. Once the lowest
broadcast station is reached, the radio con-
tinues in the SEEK mode at the highest
station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SCAN tuning button, SCAN illumi-
nates in the display. SCAN tuning begins
from low to high frequencies and stops at
each broadcasting station for 5 seconds.
Pushing the button again during this 5 sec-
ond period stops SCAN tuning and remains
tuned to that station.
Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for the AM band.
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band
(six for FM1, six for FM2).
1. Push the FM or AM buttons to select AM,
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FM1, or FM2. The selected band illumi-
nates in the display.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired station select button for
more than 1.5 seconds. The radio mutes
when the select button is pushed.
4. When the sound resumes, memorizing is
complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery is disconnected, or if the radio
fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled.
In that case, reset the desired stations.
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. Most RDS stations are currently
in large cities, but many stations are now
considering broadcasting RDS data.
RDS can display:
cStation name or call-sign, such as
``WHFR 98.3''.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-
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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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also be connected to the auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jacks are color coded for iden-
tification purposes.
cYellow - video input
cWhite - left channel audio input
cRed - right channel audio input
DUAL PLAY mode
Dual Play Mode allows the rear seat pas-
sengers to listen to one media source while
the front seat passengers listen to another.
To activate, press the speaker control but-
ton and plug a headphone into the head-
phone jack. With the headphones ON, the
rear speaker will not operate. Select the
desired media and adjust as necessary.
Press the speaker control button again to
operate the rear speakers and disengage
Dual Play Mode.
IN-HOME use
Your AutovisionTFamily Entertainment
System is UL registered for in-home use.
To use the FES system in your home, you
will need:c12V DC power converter rated for 1.5
amps/minute
cPatch cords with RCA style connectors
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Use a lightly dampened, lint free cloth to
clean the surfaces of your Family Entertain-
ment System. (VCP face, monitor screen,
remote control, etc.)
CAUTION
cDo not use any solvents or cleaning
solutions when cleaning the video
system.
cDo not use excessive force on the
monitor screen.
cAvoid touching or scratching the
monitor screen as it may become
dirty or damaged.
Your Family Entertainment System is com-
patible with any cassette tape bearing the
VHS mark. We recommend storing your
video cassettes in a moisture free, dust free
container.
CAUTION
cDo not attempt to operate the system
in extreme temperature conditions
(below 30É and above 113É Fahren-
heit).
cDo not attempt to operate the system
in extreme humidity conditions (less
than 10% or more than 75%).
Tape head cleaning
Normally the VCP will not require frequent
head cleaning. However, after long periods
of usage dirt can collect on the video heads,
causing the picture to become blurred or
interrupted. In this case, head cleaning may
be required.
To clean the video heads, obtain a head
cleaning tape from your local video store.
Be sure to completely follow the instructions
included with the cleaning tape. Excessive
cleaning can shorten video head life.
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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, a car
phone or other transmitters in your NISSAN,
be sure to observe the following cautions,
otherwise the new equipment may ad-
versely affect the MFI (Multiport Fuel Injec-
tion) system and other electronic parts.WARNING
cA cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use
of cellular telephones while driving.
cIf you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recom-
mended. Exercise extreme caution
at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.cIf a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
cKeep the antenna as far away as
possible from the Electronic Control
Module (ECM).
cKeep the antenna wire more than 8
in. (20 cm) away from the Multiport
Fuel Injection harness. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any har-
ness.
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.
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Ð In the summer, when restarting the
engine within 30 minutes after it has
been stopped, keep the accelerator
pedal slightly depressed while start-
ing.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, other-
wise the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Drive at moderate
speeds for a short distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather.
WARNING
cDo not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to: R (Reverse), D (Drive),
2 or 1. Always depress the brake
pedal until shifting is completed.
Failure to do so could cause you to
lose control and have an accident.
cCold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a for-
ward or reverse gear before the en-
gine has warmed up.
cNever shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is moving. This
could cause an accident.
CAUTION
cWhen stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle
by depressing the accelerator pedal.
The foot brakes should be used for
this purpose.cDo not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
The automatic transmission in your vehicle
is electronically controlled by a transmission
control module to produce maximum power
and smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the rec-
ommended operating procedures for this
transmission. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driving
enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
cAfter starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal before shifting the selector
lever to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D
(Drive), 2 or 1 position. Be sure the
vehicle is at a complete stop before at-
tempting to shift the selector lever.
This automatic transmission is designed
so the brake pedal MUST be depressed
before shifting from P (Park) to any other
position while the ignition switch is ON.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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cAccelerate slowly and smoothly. Main-
tain cruising speeds with a constant ac-
celerator position.
cDrive at moderate speeds on the high-
way. Driving at high speed lowers fuel
economy.
cAvoid unnecessary stopping and brak-
ing. Maintain a safe distance behind
other vehicles.
cUse a proper gear range which suits road
conditions.
cAvoid unnecessary engine idling.cKeep your engine tuned up.
cFollow the recommended periodic main-
tenance schedule.
cKeep the tires inflated at the correct
pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and wastes fuel.
cKeep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment causes not only tire
wear but also lower fuel economy.
cAir conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only
when necessary.
cWhen cruising at highway speeds, it is
more economical to use the air condi-
tioner and leave the windows closed to
reduce drag.
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cMake sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the clamps do
not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the other vehicle and
let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the other ve-
hicle at about 2,000 RPM, and start the
engine of the vehicle being jump started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, turn the key
off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before
trying again.
7. After starting your engine, carefully dis-
connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).
Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to
cover the vent holes as it may be con-
taminated with corrosive acid.
CAUTION
Automatic transmission models cannot
be push or tow started. This may cause
transmission or other vehicle damage.If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge read-
ing), or if you feel a lack of engine power,
detect abnormal noise, etc., take the follow-
ing steps:
WARNING
cDo not continue to drive if your ve-
hicle overheats. Doing so could
cause a vehicle fire.
cTo avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radiator
cap while the engine is still hot.
When the radiator cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt out,
possibly causing serious injury.
cDo not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road,
apply the parking brake and move the
gearshift lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner switch. Open
all the windows, move the temperature
control dial to warm and fan control dial
to four.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE
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