Table of
Contents
Illustrated table of contentsSafety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint systemInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and adjustmentsHeater, air conditioner and audio systemsStarting and drivingIn case of emergencyAppearance and careMaintenance and do-it-yourselfTechnical and consumer informationIndex
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P.2-24)
2. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-26)
3. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-29)/Horn
(P.2-27)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)5. Cruise control main/set switch* (P.5-15)
6. Trip computer mode/setting switch (P.2-8)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-22)
8. Center ventilator (P.4-7)
9. Cup holder (P.2-33)
10. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-29)11. Side ventilators (P.4-7)
12. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch*
(P.2-29) or TCS (Traction control system)
OFF switch* (P.2-29)
13. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models) (P.3-19)
14. Fuel filler lid opener switch (P.3-13)
15. Hood lock release handle (P.3-9)
16. Fuse box (P.8-22)
17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-15)
18. Ignition switch (P.5-6)
19. Navigation system display (P.4-2)*1 or In-
strument pocket (P.2-32)
20. Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch (P.2-23)
21. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-8)
22. Audio system (P.4-11)/Clock (P.2-30)
23. Heated seat switch* (P.2-28)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)
25. Tray (P.2-33)
26. Power outlet (P.2-31)
*: if so equipped
*1: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
4. Meters/gauges
5. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped)6. Trip computer mode/setting switch
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
8. Center ventilator
9. Cup holder
10. Passenger supplemental air bag
11. Side ventilator12. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) OFF switch
or TCS (Traction control system) OFF
switch
13. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster
models)
14. Fuel filler lid opener switch
15. Hood lock release handle
16. Fuse box
17. Tilting steering wheel lock lever
18. Ignition switch/steering lock
19. Navigation system display* or Instrument
pocket
20. Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
21. Heater/air conditioner control
22. Audio system/Clock
23. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
24. Hazard warning flasher switch
25. Tray
26. Power outlet
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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Instruments and controls
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See “Traction control system (TCS)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.
The digital clock (in the audio unit) displays time
when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON
position.
If the battery cable is disconnected, the
clock will reset its time and the correct
time will not be indicated. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIMEAdjust the time in the following steps:
1. Switch the display to the clock adjusting
mode.
Type A (Audio without cassette player):
Push and hold the DISP (Clock) button
A
until the clock display starts to flash.
Type B (Audio with cassette player):
Push and hold the RPT button
B
until the
clock display starts to flash.
2. Push the SEEK/TRACK button
C
(
,
) to adjust the hour. Push the TUNE
buttonD
(
,
) to adjust the
minute. Pushing theor
side will
advance the time and the
or
side
will turn back the time.
3. Push the DISP button
A
(Type A), or DISP
A
or RPT
B
button (Type B) to finish the
adjustment.
ResettingType A (Audio without cassette player):
Push the DISP
A
and TUNE
D
buttons.
Type B (Audio with cassette player):
Push the RPT
B
and TUNE
D
buttons.
The time will be set to a time signal.
For example, if these buttons are pushed while
the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display
will be reset to 8:00. If pushed while it is
between 8:30 and 8:59, the display will be reset
to 9:00. At the same time the display will return
to the previous audio mode.
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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systemsSafety note .............................................................................. 4-2
Control panel buttons — with navigation system .......... 4-2
Names of the components ............................................ 4-2
How to use joystick and “ENTER” button ................. 4-3
How to use “PREVIOUS” button................................. 4-3
Setting up the start-up screen ..................................... 4-3
How to use the “INFO” button ..................................... 4-3
How to use the “SETTING” button ............................. 4-5
How to use the “
” button.................................... 4-7
Ventilators ............................................................................... 4-7
Center ................................................................................ 4-7
Side .................................................................................... 4-7
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic) ............................ 4-8
Automatic operation ....................................................... 4-9
Manual operation ............................................................ 4-9Operating tips ............................................................... 4-10
Servicing air conditioner .................................................. 4-11
Audio system ....................................................................... 4-11
Radio ............................................................................... 4-11
FM radio reception ...................................................... 4-12
AM radio reception ...................................................... 4-12
Satellite (SAT) radio reception
(if so equipped) ............................................................ 4-12
Audio operation precautions ..................................... 4-12
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ........ 4-15
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) changer ...................................... 4-19
CD care and cleaning ................................................. 4-26
Antenna ........................................................................... 4-26
Car phone or CB radio .................................................... 4-26
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WARNING
Positioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls and display con-
trols should not be done while driv-
ing, in order that full attention may
be given to driving operation.
Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electric shock.
Do not use this system if you notice
any abnormality, such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in acci-
dent, fire or electric shock.
In case you notice any foreign object
in the system hardware, spill liquid
on it, or notice smoke or smell com-
ing from it, stop using the system
immediately and contact a NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire, or electric
shock.When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ONor ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
“PUSH ENTER”button
This is a button on the control panel.
“Display”key
This is a select key on the screen. By selecting
this key you can proceed to the next function.
NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS1. “SETTING” button
2. “INFO” button
3. “
” brightness control button
4. “PREVIOUS” button
5. JOYSTICK and PUSH ENTER button
For Navigation system control buttons (other
than above); refer to the separate Navigation
Owner’s Manual.
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HOW TO USE JOYSTICK AND
“ENTER” BUTTONChoose an item on the display using the joystick
and push the PUSH ENTER button for opera-
tion.HOW TO USE “PREVIOUS”
BUTTONThis button has two functions.
To return to the previous screen:
When this button is pressed during setup, setup
will be canceled, and the screen will return to the
previous screen.
To finish the set-up:
When this button is pressed after setup is
completed, the settings will be renewed as
directed, and the screen will return to the map.
INFO:
When the “PREVIOUS” button must be
pressed, (for example, after the setup is finished)
instructions are given in the operation procedure
of each section in this manual. If the “PREVI-
OUS” button is pressed when not finished with
the setup, the setting will be canceled, and the
screen will return to the previous screen.
SETTING UP THE START-UP
SCREENWhen you turn the ignition key to ACC, the
SYSTEM START-UP warning is displayed on
the screen. Read the warning and select the
“I AGREE” (English) or “ENTER” (Franc¸ ais) key
then push the PUSH ENTER button.
If you do not push the PUSH ENTER button, this
system will not proceed to the next step display.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation system Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE THE “INFO” BUTTONWhen the “INFO” button is pushed, the “MAIN-
TENANCE INFO.” screen will be displayed.Maintenance informationTo set the maintenance interval for the Engine
Oil or Oil Filter, choose an item using the joystick
and push the PUSH ENTER button.
You can also set to display a message to remind
you that the maintenance needs to be per-
formed.
The following example shows how to set the
engine oil change interval. Use the same steps
to set the other maintenance information.
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1. Reset the driving distance to the new main-
tenance schedule.
2. Set the interval (mileage) of the maintenance
schedule. To determine the recommended
maintenance interval, refer to your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
3. To display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA-
TION automatically when the set trip distance
is reached, highlight the “Display Mainte-
nance Notification” key with the joystick
and push the PUSH ENTER button.
4. To return the display to MAINTENANCE
INFO., push the “PREVIOUS” button.Maintenance information display cannot be op-
erated when the vehicle is moving. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place to see the information.
Maintenance notificationThe “MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION” screen
(“ENGINE OIL” or “OIL FILTER”) will be auto-
matically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:
the vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
the ignition switch is turned ON the next time
the vehicle will be driven.
To return to the previous display after the
“MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION” screen is
displayed, push the PREVIOUS button.
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