
ANTENNA
Removing the antenna
To remove the antenna, hold the lower part of the
antenna and turn it anticlockwise.
CAUTION
Make sure to remove the antenna before the ve-
hicle enters a garage with a low ceiling or an
automatic car wash otherwise the antenna can
be damaged.1.Power ON/OFF button
2.Traffic announcement (TA) button
3.CD slot
4.Eject button
5.Audio set-up mode (MOD) button
6.Radio mode: Manual (up/down) tuning Audio
selection mode
7.Radio mode: Seek up/down
CD mode: Track up/down or Fast forward/
Fast reverse
8.NEWS button
9.Preset station button
10.Radio mode: Preset station button
CD mode: Mix mode button
11.Display
12.Radio mode: Preset station button
CD mode: Repeat (RPT) mode button13.Preset station buttons
14.LW, MW or FM Band selection/FM Travel
store button
15.Source (SRC) select button
16.Volume control button
This unit is an electronic LW-MW-FM radio with CD
player, an anti-theft system and traffic announce-
ment function.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
By using a 4-digit radio code known only to the
vehicle owner, the possibility of the audio unit being
stolen is effectively reduced because without the
code, the audio unit cannot be activated. When used
normally, the audio unit is unlocked and accessible
in the usual way.
If force is used to try and remove the audio unit, the
Anti-Theft system activates and the audio unit locks.
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The only way to unlock the audio unit is by entering
the radio code number. This code number is shown
on an identification card.
NOTE
•The 4 digit radio code is listed on a card that
you received with your vehicle documenta-
tion.
•Record the radio code shown on the card on
the “Security information” page at the end of
this manual and keep the radio code informa-
tion in a safe, not in the vehicle.
•Contact a NISSAN dealer if you lose the fixed
number card of your audio unit.
Unlocking the unit
If the battery supply to the vehicle is interrupted, the
unit will lock.
When the power is restored and the unit switched
on, the display will show CODE for 3 seconds then
afterwards
.To unlock the unit, enter your 4 digit radio code.
This code is entered by using the preset station but-
tons.
1. Press preset station button
j1 the number of
times corresponding to the first digit of the radio
code.
Example radio code: 5169
The first digit of the radio code is a “5” then
press the preset station button
j1 , five times.
2. The second, third and fourth digit of the radio
code can be entered in the same way, only now
use preset station button
j2 (one time),j3 (six
times) andj4 (nine times) respectively.
3. Press the TA button
j5 to confirm the code. If
you entered the code correctly the unit will switch
on.
If the wrong code is entered three times, the display
indicates “ERROR” for 3 seconds and then it shows
“WAIT 1 HR”. At this time the audio unit will belocked for 1 hour. After waiting for 1 hour with the
audio unit switched on, enter the correct code num-
ber.
AUDIO MAIN OPERATION
Power ON/OFF button
Turn the ignition switch to the Acc or ON position
then press the power () button. However it can
also be turned on with the ignition switch, if the
audio unit was turned off by the ignition switch. The
radio or CD mode that was playing immediately be-
fore the system was turned off resumes playing and
the volume is set to the preset volume level. If there
is no CD inserted in the player, inserting the CD will
automatically switch on the audio unit and CD play-
back will start.
The audio unit can be turned off either by pressing
the power (
) button or turning the ignition switch
to the “OFF” or LOCK position.
Volume level
Press + or - side of the volume control button to
adjust the volume level.
CAUTION
Turning the ignition on or turning the power on
with the volume set at the maximum position can
damage your ears.
Language set-up mode
In order to enter the language set-up mode proceed
as follows:
1) Make sure the audio unit is switched off.
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1.Power ON·OFF button/Volume control (VOL)
knob
2.CD play mode button
3.FM•AM button
4.Mute button
5.Radio mode: Preset button
CD mode: Repeat (RPT) button
6.Radio mode: Preset button
CD mode: MIX button
7.Display
8.Radio mode: Preset buttons
9.Radio mode: Preset button
Audio unit mode: Display (DISP) button
10.Radio mode: Preset button
CD, AUX or Phone mode: Quick search but-
ton11.CD slot
12.CD eject button
13.Auxiliary (AUX) source button
14.Telephone button
15.Radio mode: TUNE dial
Audio unit mode: MENU dial
Confirmation (ENTER) button
16.Back button
17.SETUP button
18.Fast Forward (Cue) play/Forward Track but-
ton
19.Fast Reverse (Review) play/Reverse Track
button
20.Traffic announcement (TA) button
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Use of a 4-digit radio PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code, known only to the vehicle owner,
effectively reduces the possibility of the audio unit
being stolen. Without the PIN code the audio unit
cannot be activated.
If force is used to try and remove the audio unit, the
Anti-theft system activates and the audio unit is
locked. The only way to unlock the audio unit is to
enter the radio code number shown on an identifica-
tion card supplied with the vehicle documentation.
NOTE
•The 4 digit radio code is shown on a card that
you received with your vehicle documenta-
tion.
•Record the 4 digit radio code on the “Security
information” page at the end of this manual.
Remove the security page and keep it in a
safe, not in the vehicle.
•Contact a NISSAN dealer if you do lose the 4
digit radio code of the audio unit.
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Unlocking the unit
If the battery supply to the vehicle is interrupted, the
audio unit will lock.
When the power is restored and the unit switched
on, the display will show [Radio Code:] and it will be
unlocked when the codes have been entered cor-
rectly.
Unlocking procedure:
Read this section very carefully. It is important
that the instructions are followed precisely.
To unlock the audio unit, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the Acc or ON posi-
tion.
2. [Radio Code:] is displayed along with four nu-
merical zero digits.
3. Press preset button <
j1 > the number of times
corresponding with the first digit of the radio
code.For example, if the radio code is 5169: for the
first digit, “5”, press the preset button <
j1 > five
times.
4. The second, third, and fourth digits of the radio
code must be entered, in the same way, only
now using preset buttons <
j2>,
For example, press <
j2 > once,
and
5. Press with a long press preset button <
j6>to
confirm the code. If you entered the code cor-
rectly the unit will switch on.
6. If the code is entered incorrectly a notification
message ([INCORRECT PIN]) and the number
of attempts left ([REMAINING TRIES: XX]) will
be shown.
After reading the message, press the
button to return to the entry screen and enter the
correct radio code.
– If the wrong code is entered after the third
attempt, the audio unit will lock for 60 min-
utes. The display will show a count down timer
from 60 to 0 (minutes). After 60 minutes enter
the correct radio code.
– If the wrong code is entered after eight sets
of three entries, the audio unit will lock per-
manently. Contact a NISSAN dealer for fur-
ther details.
AUDIO MAIN OPERATION
The audio unit operates when the ignition switch is
in Acc or ON position.
mPower ON/OFF button
Press the<>button to switch on the audio unit.
If the audio unit was switched off using the ignition
switch, it can also be switched on with the ignition
switch. The source that was playing immediately
before the unit was switched off will resume playing
and the volume will be set to the previous volume
level.
The audio unit can be switched off by pressing
<
>, or by turning the ignition switch to the “OFF”
or LOCK position.
mVolume (VOL) level control
Turn the
adjust the volume level.
The audio unit is equipped with a speed control vol-
ume function, this means that the audio system au-
tomatically adjusts the volume level in relation to
vehicle speed. For details, see “SPD VOL (Speed
volume) control” later in this section.
Mute button
Press the<>button to mute the sound and
[MUTE] appears in the display. To cancel the mode,
use any of the following options:
– Press<
>again.
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•Avoid starting off, accelerating or stopping sud-
denly.
•Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
•Avoid sudden steering actions.
•Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle in
front.
1.OFF
WARNING
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position while driving. The steering
wheel will lock and could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. This could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock de-
vice.
There is an “OFF” position between the LOCK and
Acc positions, although it is not shown on the lock
cylinder. When the ignition switch is in the “OFF”
position, the steering wheel is not locked.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
To lock the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position and remove the key from the
ignition switch, then turn the steering clockwise. Tounlock the steering wheel, insert the ignition key and
turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly
right and left.
The ignition key can only be removed when the
switch is in the LOCK position (Normal parking po-
sition) (0).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot
be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When removing the key from the LOCK position of
the ignition switch, make sure that the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position.
The selector lever can only be moved from the P
(Park) position when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the footbrake pedal is depressed.
To remove the key from the ignition switch:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park) posi-
tion.
2. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the
selector lever cannot be moved from the P (Park)
position.
When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK
position, proceed as follows to remove the key:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park) posi-
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2. Turn the key slightly in the ON direction.
3. Turn the key towards the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
1. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently turn the key while rotating the steering
wheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed when in this
position.
The steering lock can only be locked in this position.
“OFF” (1)
The engine is turned off without locking the steering
wheel.
Acc (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories, such
as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and elec-
trical accessories.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the key
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
The NISSAN Anti Theft System (NATS)* will stop
the engine if someone tries to start the engine with-
out using the registered NATS key.
* Immobilizer
If you failed to start the engine using the NATS Key,
turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position, wait for
5 seconds and turn the key to the START position
again to start the engine.
For additional information, see “Security system” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.A.MT models
B.AT models
1.OFF
2.PUSH release button
WARNING
Never turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position
while driving as the steering wheel will lock. This
may cause the driver to lose control of the ve-
hicle and could result in serious damage to the
vehicle or personal injury.
The ignition knob includes an anti-theft steering lock
device.
There is an “OFF” position between the LOCK and
Acc positions, although it is not shown on the lock
cylinder. When the ignition knob is in the “OFF”
position, the steering wheel is not locked.
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CAUTION
•Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the ve-
hicle when you leave the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
driver, the vehicle may not start.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The ignition lock is designed so that the knob can
ONLY be turned to the LOCK position when the
PUSH release button has first been depressed.
NOTE
•The ignition knob warning light () blinks
and the buzzer sounds twice when the igni-
tion knob is turned to the “OFF” position. De-
press the PUSH release button
j2 , then turn
the ignition knob to the LOCK position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section for further details regarding
the functionality of the ignition knob warning
light.
•When the emergency key is being used, the
PUSH release buttonj2 must be depressed
in order to turn the ignition knob to the LOCK
position although the ignition knob warning
light (
) will not blink and the buzzer will not
sound.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The ignition knob is designed so that it cannot be
turned to the LOCK position until the selector lever
is moved to the P (Park) position. The selector lever
can only be moved from the P (Park) position when
the ignition knob is in the ON position and the
footbrake pedal is depressed.
NOTE
The ignition knob warning light (
) blinks and a
buzzer sounds twice when the ignition knob is
turned to the “OFF” position. Make sure that the
selector lever is in the P (Park) position, then turn
the ignition knob to the LOCK position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section for
further details regarding the functionality of the
ignition knob warning light.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
In the LOCK position, turn the steering wheel 1/6 of
a turn from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
Depress the brake pedal, push the ignition knob and
turn it towards the Acc position while gently rotating
the steering wheel right or left.
IGNITION KNOB POSITION
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The steering lock can be only be locked from this
position.
“OFF” (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking the
steering wheel.
Acc (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories, such
as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the knob
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
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EMERGENCY KEY – INTELLIGENT
KEY DEAD BATTERY SITUATION
1.Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
2.Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
3.Unfold the key
jA.4.Remove the ignition knob key slot cap with a
suitable tool.
5.Insert the emergency key
jA into the ignition
knob as illustrated.
6.Proceed with the emergency key as described
in “Ignition switch” earlier in this section.OnAT models, when the ignition knob cannot be
turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows:
1.Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
2.Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
3.Unfold the key
jA.
4.Remove the ignition knob key slot cap with a
suitable tool.
5.Insert the emergency key
jA into the ignition
knob as illustrated.
6.Move the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
7.Turn the emergency key slightly in the ON
direction.
8.Turn the emergency key to the LOCK position.
9.Remove the emergency key.
If the key is removed from the ignition knob, the
selector lever cannot be moved from P (Park).The
selector lever can only be moved from the P
(Park) position when the ignition knob is in the
ON position and the footbrake pedal is
depressed.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
The NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) * will stop
the engine if someone tries to start the engine with-
out the registered Intelligent Key.
* Immobilizer
If you failed to start the engine using the NATS Intel-
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