2003 NISSAN 350Z radio antenna

4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systemsVentilators ................................................................................ 4-2
Center ................................................................................. 4-2
Side ..................................................................................... 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic) ............................ 4-3
Automatic operation ........................................................ 4-4
Manual operation .............................................................. 4-4
Operating tips ................................................................... 4-5
Servicing air conditioner ...................................................... 4-6
Audio system........................................................................... 4-6FM radio reception .......................................................... 4-7
AM radio reception .......................................................... 4-7
Audio operation precautions ......................................... 4-7
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player .......... 4-9
FM-AM radio with cassette player and compact disc
(CD) changer .................................................................. 4-13
CD care and cleaning .................................................. 4-19
Antenna ............................................................................ 4-19
Car phone or CB radio .................................................... 4-19
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FM RADIO RECEPTIONRange: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single
channel) FM having slightly more range than
stereo FM. External influences may sometimes
interfere with FM station reception even if the FM
station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength
of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals
follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the
same characteristics as light. For example they
will reflect off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away froma station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position,
usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter, static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control counterclockwise to reduce treble
response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and re-
flected signals reach the receiver at the same
time. The signals may cancel each other, result-
ing in momentary flutter or loss of sound.
AM RADIO RECEPTIONAM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics. AM signals are also sub-
ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electricalpower lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Cassette playerITo maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends using cassette
tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length.
ICassette tapes should be removed from
the player when not in use. Store cas-
settes in their protective cases and
away from direct sunlight, heat, dust,
moisture and magnetic sources.
IDirect sunlight can cause the cassette to
become deformed. The use of deformed
cassettes may cause the cassette to jam
in the player.
IDo not use cassettes with labels which
are peeling and loose. If used, the label
could jam in the player.
IIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette hubs
and rewind the tape firmly around the
hubs. Loose tape may cause tape jam-
ming and wavering sound quality.
IOver a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may col-
lect a tape coating residue as the tape is
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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 using
the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
ANTENNAThe antenna is located at the rear of the vehicle.
To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise.
To reinstall it, screw it securely into the base.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the antenna before
entering a low-roof garage or an auto-
matic car wash. Otherwise the antenna
may be damaged.When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN vehicle, be sure to observe the
following cautions, otherwise the new equip-
ment may adversely affect the Engine control
system and other electronic parts.
WARNING
IA 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.
IIf you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
IIf 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.
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CAUTION
IKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Mod-
ule (ECM).
IKeep 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 harness.
IAdjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
IConnect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
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