2003 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

display during radio operation. During cassette
tape operation, TAPE illuminates in the dis-
play.FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select and AUTO P:
Pushing the FM-AM band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM,AM (preset station),FM1,FM2,
FM (preset station),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
turned off and the last radio station played will
come on.
To preset (AUTO.P) the AM or FM station,
push the FM/AM button for more than 1.5
seconds.
The FM stereo indicator, ST illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio automaticallychanges from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Use these buttons for manual tuning. To move
quickly through the channels, hold either of the
TUNE buttons down for more than 0.5 sec-
onds.
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button and SCAN will
illuminate in the display window. SCAN tuning
begins from high to low or low to high frequen-
cies and stops at each broadcasting station for
5 seconds. Pushing the button again during
this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning and
the radio remains tuned to that station.
If any of the SCAN tuning buttons are not
pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves
to the next station.
Station memory (and preset) operations:
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band(six for FM1, six for FM2) and six stations can
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 channel indicator 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
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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.
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.
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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.
Compact disc (CD) player/changer
operationTurn the ignition key to the ACC or ON posi-
tion.
To play the CD, push the TAPE/CD button
after loading the disc.
If the disc loaded, the number of discs andtracks will appear on the display.
If the radio or tape is already operating, it will
automatically turn off and the CD will play.
CAUTION
Do not force the CD into the slot. This
could damage the player.
If the system has been turned off while the CD
was playing, pushing the ON×OFF/VOL control
knob will start the CD.
8 cm diameter CD can also be used without an
adapter.
PLAY:
IWhen the TAPE/CD button is pushed with
the CD loaded in the player or CD au-
tochanger (if so equipped):
a) If the TAPE player (if cassette tape is
inserted) is turn on, the mode (CD
player or CD autochanger) will turn on.
b) If the CD player turns on, the CD player
will automatically be turned off and the
CD autochanger will turn on.
c) If the CD autochanger turns on, the CD
autochanger will automatically be turned
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off and the TAPE player will turn on.
IWhen the TAPE/CD button is pushed with
the CD loaded in only the CD autochanger,
the CD autochanger will turn on.
IWhen the TAPE/CD button is pushed with
no disc in either the player or CD au-
tochanger, the TAPE player will change the
tape side.
DISC change:
Use these buttons for selecting the compact
disc inserted into the CD magazine.FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
When the(fast forward) or
(rewind)
button is pushed while the CD is being played,
the CD will play while fast forwarding or re-
winding. When the button is released, the CD
will return to normal play speed.
APS (Automatic Program
Search) FF, APS REW:
When the(APS FF) button is pushed
while the CD is being played, the program next
to the present one will start to play from its
beginning. Push several times to skip through
programs. The CD will advance the number of
times the button is pushed. (When the last
program on the CD is skipped through, the firstprogram will be played.) When the
(APS
REW) button is pushed, the program being
played returns to its beginning. Push several
times to skip back through programs. The CD
disc will go back the number of times the
button is pushed.
PROG (Program):
When the PROG button is pushed while the
CD is being played, the play pattern will
change as follows:
ALL,1,RANDOM,OFF,ALL
ALL: All the programs will be played repeat-
edly in sequence.
1: Only one program (the one being played
when the PROG button is pushed) will be
repeated.
RANDOM: Programs will be played at random,
not following the sequence on the CD. To
change the one disc random or all disc ran-
dom, push the PROG button for a second. The
same program may be repeated twice.
When the CD is ejected, the play pattern
will automatically change to all.
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will come out and the
system will turn off.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect it.
(except 8 cm diameter compact discs)
CD IN indicator:
CD IN indicator appears on the display when
the CD is loaded with the system on.
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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.
STEERING SWITCH FOR AUDIO
CONTROLThe audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.MODE select switchPush the mode select switch to change the
mode in the sequence of AM, FM1, FM2, CD
and CD autochanger (if so equipped) 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 less
than 1.5 seconds to change the radio fre-
quency.
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/CD 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.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the
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or
button for more than 1.5 sec-
onds again.
ANTENNA
Window antennaThe antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
IDo not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor re-
ception or noise.
IWhen cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth.
COMPACT DISC (CD)
AUTOCHANGER (if so equipped)
CD magazineInsert the CD magazine into the changer with
the label side facing up, as illustrated. Close
the sliding lid of the CD autochanger.
When ejecting the CD magazine, press the
EJECT button located inside the CD
autochanger.
Disc loadingIPull the disc holder from the magazine and
turn over the magazine.
IInsert the CD with label side facing up then
push the disc holder into the magazine.
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Disc removalIPull the * marked area with your fingers.
IUse your fingertips to grasp the center part
of the disc and remove the disc.
CAUTION
IDo not touch the playing surface of
the disc.
IDo not use 8 cm discs. They may
cause player damage even if using
with the optional adapter.When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone
in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the Engine control sys-
tem 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 ve-
hicle 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.
CAUTION
IKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Module
(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 ra-
tio as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
IConnect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
IFor details, consult an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).......................... 5-2
Three way catalyst ............................................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover .............................. 5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ....................... 5-4
Ignition switch............................................................ 5-4
Automatic transmission ........................................ 5-4
Manual transmission ............................................ 5-5
Key positions ........................................................ 5-6
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 5-6
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-7
Starting the engine .................................................... 5-7
Driving the vehicle ..................................................... 5-8
Automatic transmission ........................................ 5-8
Manual transmission .......................................... 5-11
Parking brake .......................................................... 5-12
Cruise control .......................................................... 5-13
Precautions on cruise control ............................. 5-13
Cruise control operations ................................... 5-14
Break-in schedule ................................................... 5-15
Increasing fuel economy ......................................... 5-15
Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-16
Power steering ........................................................ 5-17
Brake system .......................................................... 5-18Braking precautions............................................ 5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................... 5-18
Traction control system (if so equipped)................. 5-19
Cold weather driving ............................................... 5-20
Freeing a frozen door lock ................................. 5-20
Anti-freeze .......................................................... 5-20
Battery ................................................................ 5-20
Draining of coolant water ................................... 5-20
Tire equipment ................................................... 5-20
Special winter equipment ................................... 5-21
Driving on snow or ice ....................................... 5-21
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ................. 5-21
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