2002 NISSAN SENTRA CD changer

1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Meters/gauges
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
4. Heater/air conditioner control
5. Storage compartment
6. Hazard warning flasher switch
7. Center ventilators
8. Passenger supplemental air bag
9. Glove box
10. Ashtray
11. 12 volt DC/cigarette lighter (accessory)
12. 12 volt DC/cigarette lighter (accessory)
(if so equipped)
13. Radio/CD player/CD changer
14. Cruise control and main set switch
15. Tilt steering lock lever
16. Trunk release Type B
17. Fuel filler lid opening lever
18. Driver supplemental air bag
19. Hood release lever
20. Fuse box cover/coin holder
21. Trunk release Type A
22. Instrument brightness control switch
23. Outside mirror control switch
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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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
Servicing air conditioner .........................................4-9
Audio system ........................................................4-10
Radio ...............................................................4-10FM radio reception ..........................................4-10
AM radio reception ..........................................4-10
Audio operation precautions ...........................4-11
FM-AM radio with compact disc player ...........4-12
Compact disc (CD) changer
(if so equipped)................................................4-17
CD care and cleaning......................................4-19
Antenna ...........................................................4-19
Car phone or CB radio .........................................4-20
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COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER
(if so equipped)
To use the CD changer, turn the ignition key
to the ACC or ON position.Disc Loading - Single
CAUTION
Trying to load a CD with the door closed
could damage the CD and/or CD changer.
When a disc selection button is pressed for
less than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer
enters the One Disc Loading Mode. The
disc selection button starts flashing green
and both WAIT and the disc selection button
number flash in the display until the door is
opened. When the door has opened, the
display changes from WAIT to LOAD and
the load indicator lights flash green. Load
only one CD at a time. After the CD is
loaded, the door closes, the load indicator
lights turn off and the disc selection button
turns a solid green. The CD that was loaded
starts to play automatically.
Disc Loading - ALL
When a disc selection button is pressed for
longer than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer
automatically changes to All Disc Loading
Mode. All disc selection buttons start flash-
ing orange, except the disc selection button
that was pushed initially. This button flashes
green and both WAIT and the disc selection
button number flash in the display until the
door is opened. When the door opens, the
display changes from WAIT to LOAD and
the load indicator lights flash green. Load
only one CD at a time. After the CD is
loaded, the door closes, the load indicator
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lights turn off and the disc selection button
turns a solid green. After all the CDs have
been loaded, the CD that was loaded first
starts to play.
Play/Stop button
Press the
button while a CD is play-
ing, the CD stops playing and the CD
changer turns off. Press the
button
while the CD changer is off, the last CD that
was loaded starts to play. Press the
button with no CDs loaded, the CD
changer enters the One Disc Loading
Mode.
FF (fast forward) REV
(reverse) buttons
When the
orbutton is pushed
while the CD is playing, the CD plays at an
increased speed while fast forwarding or
reversing. When the button is released, the
CD returns to normal play speed.
APS (Automatic Pro-
gram Search) FF, APS
REV
When the
button is pushed while the
CD is playing, the selection following the
current one starts to play from the begin-ning. Push the
button several times to
skip several selections. Each time the but-
ton is pushed, the CD advances one selec-
tion. When the last selection on the CD is
skipped, the first selection is played.
When the
button is pushed, the current
selection returns to the beginning. Push the
button several times to skip back sev-
eral selections. Each time the button is
pushed, the CD moves back one selection.
When the first selection on the CD is
skipped, the last selection is played.
Repeat Button
When the
button is pushed while a CD
is playing, the play pattern will change as
follows.
ALL - All disc repeat:All CDs are played
repeatedly in sequence.
BLANK (no symbol) - One disc repeat:
The current CD is repeated.
1 - One track repeat:The current selection
is repeated.
ALL RANDOM - All disc random:Selec-
tions from all the CDs that are stored are
played at random. The same program may
be repeated twice. Pressing the
but-ton will select the next random selection.
RANDOM - One disc random:Selections
from the current CD are played at random.
The same program may be repeated twice.
Pressing the
button will select the next
random selection.
When a new CD is inserted, the play
pattern automatically changes to the
``ALL'' play pattern.
CD Eject - Single
When the
button is pressed for less
than 1.5 seconds, then the current CD that
is playing (or if the CD changer is off, the
last CD that was played) ejects. The disc
indicator light starts flashing orange and
both WAIT and the disc selection button
number flash in the display until the CD is
ejected. When the CD is ejected, the disc
indicator light turns off and the display turns
from WAIT to EJECT. When the CD is
removed from the unit, the CD changer
automatically changes to One Disc Loading
Mode so a new CD can be loaded into the
empty holder. The disc indicator light starts
flashing green and both LOAD and the disc
selection button number appear in the dis-
play until a CD is loaded. One Disc Loading
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Mode cancels if another disc selection but-
ton is pushed or by waiting longer than 15
seconds to load a CD.
CD Eject - ALL
When the
button is pressed for longer
than 1.5 seconds, the CD changer auto-
matically changes to All Disc Eject Mode.
The disc indicator light for the current CD (or
the last CD that was played) starts flashing
orange and both WAIT and the disc selec-
tion button number flash in the display until
the CD ejects. When the CD ejects, the disc
indicator light turns off and the display turns
from WAIT to EJECT. When the CD is
removed from the unit, the next CD starts to
eject. After all the CDs are ejected, the CD
changer turns off.
If a CD is ejected and is not removed
within 10 seconds, it will be pulled back
into the slot.
CD CARE AND CLEANING
cHandle a CD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc. Do not bend the
disc.
cAlways place the discs in the storage
case when they are not being used.
cTo 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.
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A new disc may be rough on the inner andouter edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
ANTENNA
The antenna cannot be shortened, but can
be removed. When you need to remove the
antenna, turn the antenna rod counterclock-
wise.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna
clockwise. Tighten the antenna rod to speci-
fication using a suitable tool such as an
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 cannot
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.
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10 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................ 1-6
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-16, 2-9
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-24
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations.................. 9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Servicing air conditioner ......................... 4-9
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-6
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) ...................................................... 2-11
Anchor point locations ............................... 1-34
Antenna...................................................... 4-19
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-19
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-7
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-20
Audio system
Compact Disc (CD) changer ................ 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-12
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-25Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-7
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................. 5-10
B
Battery........................................................ 8-19
Battery
Charge warning light .............................. 2-8
Battery replacement (See remote keyless
entry system) ............................................... 3-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-6
Belts (See drive belts) ............................... 8-22
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-19
Brake booster ....................................... 8-30
Brake fluid............................................. 8-18
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-40
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-30
Brake system ........................................ 5-19
Brake warning light ................................. 2-8
Brake wear indicators ................. 2-11, 8-30
Parking brake check ............................. 8-29
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-13
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-30
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-16
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-7Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-40
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................................................... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-20
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ... 9-14
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-34
Child restraints ........................ 1-20, 1-25, 1-32
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-4
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and
ashtray ....................................................... 2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock .......................................................... 4-13
Clutch
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-18
Clutch pedal.......................................... 8-31
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-21
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ............... 8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
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N
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS) ......................................... 2-11, 3-2, 5-6
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ........ 9-3
Odometer ..................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine oil.............................. 8-13
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-14
Checking engine oil level ..................... 8-12
Engine oil .............................................. 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-5
Opener lever for trunk lid........................... 3-10
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-16
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-11
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual order form ....................... 9-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ................................................. 9-22P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-29
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-13
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-17
Power
Power door locks .................................... 3-4
Power outlet.......................................... 2-19
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17
Power steering system ......................... 5-18
Power windows..................................... 2-24
Rear power windows ............................ 2-25
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-5
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-18
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-20
Compact Disc (CD) changer ................ 4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................................................... 4-12
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test..................................................... 9-21Rear power windows ................................. 2-25
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-16
Refrigerant recommendation ....................... 9-7
Registering your vehicle in another
country ....................................................... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ..................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................. 9-20
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............ 9-20
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment................ 1-2
Rear seat adjustment ............................. 1-4
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-18
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-24
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-24
Seat belts.............................................. 1-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........... 1-23
Three-point type with retractor ............. 1-21
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-9
Seats
Front seats.............................................. 1-2
Self-adjusting brakes ................................. 8-30
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