2004 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 ......................................................................... 4-6
Radio .................................................................................. 4-6FM radio reception ......................................................... 4-7
AM radio reception ......................................................... 4-7
Satellite (SAT) radio reception (if so equipped) .... 4-7
Audio operation precautions ........................................ 4-7
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ......... 4-9
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and compact
disc (CD) changer ....................................................... 4-13
CD care and cleaning ................................................. 4-20
Antenna ........................................................................... 4-20
Car phone or CB radio .................................................... 4-20


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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.
SATELLITE (SAT) RADIO
RECEPTION (if so equipped)You must have a service contract with a satellite
radio provider to receive satellite radio program-
ming.
When the satellite radio is first installed or the
battery has been replaced, the satellite radio
may not work properly. This is not a malfunction.
Wait more than 10 minutes with the satellite
radio ON for the satellite radio to receive all of
the necessary data.AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Cassette player
To maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends using cassette
tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in length.

Cassette 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.

Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to
become deformed. The use of deformed
cassettes may cause the cassette to jam
in the player.
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FM-AM-SAT radio operation
RADIO (FM/AM/SAT) band select:
Pushing the RADIO (FM/AM/SAT) band select
button will change the band as follows:
(Without satellite radio)
AM→FM1→FM2→AM
(With satellite radio)
AM→FM1→FM2→SAT1→SAT2→AM
Satellite radio reception capability is not func-
tional, and “NO SAT” will be displayed during
scrolling of modes, unless optional satellite re-
ceiver and antenna were factory installed prior to
purchase (retrofit unavailable), and an XM
or
SIRIUS
TM
satellite radio service subscription is
active.
When RADIO 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/channel played will also come on
when the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knobis pushed
to ON.
If a compact disc or tape is playing when the
RADIO band select button is turned to ON, the
compact disc or tape will automatically be
turned off and the last radio station/channel
played will come on.The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically
change 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 the TUNE button
or
for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the channels,
hold either side of the TUNE button down for
more than 0.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning:
(For FM and AM radio)
Push the SEEK button
or
to tune
from high to low or low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station.
(For satellite radio)
Push the SEEK button
or
to seek
channels of the next or previous category.
SCANtuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stops at each broad-
casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the but-
ton 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 sta-
tion.
DISP SAT radio display change:

Pushing the DISP button will display addi-
tional information (for example: Title, Artist
name) about the satellite radio broadcast.

Pushing the DISP button for more than 1.5
seconds will change the display mode as
follows:
Channel number→Channel name→Artist
name→Song title→Channel number
Station memory operations:
Twelve stations/channels can be set for the FM
band (six for FM1, six for FM2) and the SAT radio
(six for SAT1, six for SAT2), and six stations can
be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station/channel using the
SEEK, SCAN or TUNE button.
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CD CARE AND CLEANING
Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the
surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.

To 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.

A 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

A 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.

If 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.

If 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.
SAA0451
SAA0606
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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CAUTION

Keep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Mod-
ule (ECM).

Keep 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.

Adjust the antenna standing-wave
ratio as recommended by the manu-
facturer.

Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.

For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)................................ 5-20
Air bag ON/OFF switch .......................................... 1-25
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front air bag
system) .................................................................. 1-15
Side and curtain (See supplemental side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag system) ...... 1-17
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-20
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-21, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ..................................... 4-3
Air conditioner service ................................ 4-3, 4-6
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ......................................... 4-6, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)............ 4-3
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-5
Anchor point location, Top tether strap .............. 1-37
Antenna ........................................................................ 4-20
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-20
Anti-lock brake warning light.................................. 2-11
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-4
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-17
Audio operation precautions ..................................... 4-7Audio system ................................................................ 4-6
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ....................... 4-18
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror ...................................... 3-17
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ................................................... 2-37
Automatic passenger seatback tilt
function......................................................... 1-5, 3-22
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission........ 5-6, 5-9
Transmission selector lever lock release ...... 5-12
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Battery .......................................................................... 8-15
Battery saver system ......................................... 2-23
Battery replacement
Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-8
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................... 5-20
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake booster ...................................................... 8-22
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13
Brake pedal .......................................................... 8-21
Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-21
Brake system ....................................................... 5-20Parking brake check............................... 5-14, 8-21
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-14
Warning light ....................................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-17
Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-24
Bulbcheck/instrument panel.................................. 2-11
Bulbreplacement ...................................................... 8-25
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-20
Cassette player (See audio system) .................... 4-17
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning .............................................. 4-20
Child restraints ........................................................... 1-29
Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-31
Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-29
Top tether strap anchor point location ......... 1-37
Child safety ................................................................. 1-25
Chimes, Audible reminders..................................... 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................................ 2-28
Closing the top .......................................................... 3-24
Clutch fluid.................................................................. 8-13
Coat hook.................................................................... 2-35
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-24
Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-18


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