Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal-
ance:
To adjust the audio levels for bass, treble, fader,
and balance, push the AUDIO button
1
and
adjust the level with the SEEK/TRACK button
2. Press the AUDIO button once for BASS(bass), twice for TREB (treble), 3 times for FAD
(fader) and 4 times for BAL (balance). Once the
audio level is set the display will return back to
radio or CD display mode after 7 seconds or the
AUDIO button can be pressed again within 7
seconds to set the next audio level. Pressing the
AUDIO button a fifth time will return the display
back to radio or CD display mode.
Fader adjusts the sound level between the front
and rear speakers, and balance adjusts the
sound level between the right and left speakers.
FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select:
Push the
button to change from AM to FM
reception.
The FM stereo indicator, STEREO, illuminates
during FM stereo reception. When the stereo
broadcast signal is weak, the radio automatically
changes from stereo to monaural reception.
SEEK/manual/SCAN
tuning:
When the
button is pushed while the radio
is playing, tuning mode is cycled between:
SEEK tuning→manual tuning→SCAN mode
“TUNE” and “SCAN” are shown in the displayfor each mode. No icon is displayed for SEEK
mode.
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/TRACK tuning button (
or
) for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning
begins from low to high frequencies or high to
low frequencies, depending on which button is
pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting
station. If using the
button, once the high-
est broadcasting station is reached, the radio
continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest
broadcasting station. If using the
button,
once the lowest broadcasting station is reached,
the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the
highest broadcasting station.
Manual tuning
Use the
and
buttons for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the channels,
hold either of the tuning buttons down.
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SCAN tuning
Push and hold the SEEK/TRACK tuning button
(
or
) for more than 1.5 seconds.
SCAN illuminates in the display window, and the
radio station blinks. SCAN tuning begins fromlow to high frequencies or high to low frequen-
cies, depending on which button is pressed.
SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting station
for 5 seconds. When scanning, SCAN is solid
and the radio station blinks. When temporarily
stopped on a station, SCAN blinks and the
station display is solid. Pushing the button again
during this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning
and the radio remains tuned to that station.
Station memory operations:
Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets,
capable of storing any combination of AM and
FM stations.
Press the PRESET ABC button to change be-
tween the presets:
A→B→C
The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate
which set of presets is active.
To store a radio station in a preset:
1. Select the desired preset by pressing PRE-
SET ABC button.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press the desired station select button for
more than 3 seconds. For example, in the
illustrations, ch2 is to be memorized. Theradio mutes when the station select button is
pushed.
4. When the indicator illuminates in the display
and the sound resumes, memorizing is com-
plete.
5. 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 canceled.
In that case, reset the desired stations.
Compact disc (CD) player operationTurn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position,
and carefully insert the compact disc into the
slot with the label side up. The compact disc is
automatically pulled into the slot and starts to
play.
If the radio is already operating, it automatically
turns off and the compact disc begins to play.
CAUTION
Do not force a compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
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AUDIO button:
Press the AUDIO button to change the selecting
mode as follows.
BAS (Bass)→TRE (Treble)→FAD (Fader)→
BAL (Balance)→CD or radio mode
To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader and Balance,
press the AUDIO button until the desired mode
(BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE) ap-
pears in the display. Press the TUNE (
,
) button to adjust Bass and Treble to the
desired level. Use the TUNE button also to
adjust Fader and Balance modes. Fader adjusts
the sound level between the front and rear
speakers and Balance adjusts the sound be-
tween the right and left speakers.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, press the AUDIO button repeat-
edly until the radio or CD display reappears.
Otherwise, the radio or CD display will automati-
cally reappear after about 10 seconds.
Radio operation
Radio band select:
Pushing the FM/AM button will change the band
as follows:
AM→FM1→FM2→AM
When FM/AM button is pushed while the igni-tion switch is in the ACC or ON position, the
radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station played will also come on when
the ON⋅OFF/VOL control knobis pushed to ON.
If a compact disc is playing when the FM/AM
button is turned to ON, the compact disc will
automatically be turned off and the last radio
station played will come on.
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. For automatic tuning, hold either side of
the TUNE button down for more than 0.5 sec-
ond.
Seek tuning:
Pushing the seek button
tunes from high
to low or low to high frequencies and stops at
the next broadcasting station.Station memory operations:
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band (six
for FM1, six for FM2) and six stations can be set
for both the AM bands.
1. Tune to the desired station using the seek or
TUNE button.
2. Select the desired station and keep pushing
any of the desired station/preset buttons (1
to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (The radio
mutes when the station/preset button is
pushed.)
3. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if
the fuse blows, the radio memory will be
erased. In that case, reset the desired sta-
tions.
Compact disc (CD) player operationTurn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position,
and carefully insert the compact disc into the
slot with the label side up. The compact disc is
automatically pulled into the slot and starts to
play.
If the radio is already operating, it automatically
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CD CARE AND CLEANINGHandle 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.When installing a car phone, CB or ham radio in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
cautions, otherwise the new equipment 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.
CAUTION
Keep the antenna as far as possible
away from the electronic control
modules.
Keep the antenna wire more than 20
cm (8 in) away from the electronic
control system 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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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
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions ....... 5-4
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............................ 5-4
Driving safety precautions ............................................ 5-4
Ignition switch ....................................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission (AT) ........................................ 5-6
Manual transmission (MT) ............................................ 5-7
Key positions ................................................................... 5-8
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ........................ 5-8
Before starting the engine ................................................. 5-9
Starting the engine ............................................................... 5-9
Driving the vehicle ............................................................. 5-10
Automatic transmission ............................................... 5-10
Manual transmission .................................................... 5-14
Parking brake ...................................................................... 5-15
Cruise control ..................................................................... 5-16
Precautions on cruise control ................................... 5-16
Cruise control operations ........................................... 5-17Break-in schedule .............................................................. 5-18
Increasing fuel economy .................................................. 5-18
Using four-wheel drive (4WD) (if so equipped) ........ 5-19
4WD mode switch operations .................................. 5-20
4WD warning light ....................................................... 5-21
Parking/parking on hills .................................................... 5-23
Power steering .................................................................... 5-24
Brake system ....................................................................... 5-24
Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-24
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................. 5-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 5-26
Cold weather driving ......................................................... 5-28
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................................... 5-28
Antifreeze ........................................................................ 5-28
Battery ............................................................................. 5-28
Draining of coolant water ........................................... 5-28
Tire equipment .............................................................. 5-28
Special winter equipment .......................................... 5-29
Driving on snow or ice ................................................ 5-29
Engine block heater ..................................................... 5-30
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Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
Maintenance items should be checked peri-
odically, for example, each time you check
engine oil.
Check that all windows and lights are clean.
Visually inspect tires for their appearance and
condition. Also, check tires for proper infla-
tion.
Lock all doors.
Position seat and adjust head restraints.
Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
Check the operation of warning lights when
key is turned to the ON (3) position.1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Automatic transmission:
Move the selector lever to P or N. (P is
preferred.)
The starter is designed so that the starter
does not operate unless the selector lever is
in either one of the above positions.
Manual transmission:
Move the shift lever to the N position. De-
press the clutch pedal fully to the floor.
The starter is designed so that it does not
operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (4) to
crank the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedal.Release the key when
the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the
above procedure.
If the engine is very hard to start in extremely
cold weather or when restarting, depress the
accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3
to the floor) and hold it then crank the engine.
Release the key and the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
If the engine is very hard to start because it isflooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine
for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank the en-
ginewith your foot off the accelerator
pedalby turning the ignition key to START.
Release the key when the engine starts. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the
above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, other-
wise the starter could be damaged.
4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the en-
gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of2-3minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
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short period of time may make the vehicle
more difficult to start.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONThe automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled by a transmission con-
trol module to produce maximum efficiency and
smooth operation.
Shown on the following pages are the recom-
mended operating procedures for this transmis-
sion. Follow these procedures for maximum ve-
hicle performance and driving enjoyment.Starting the vehicleAfter starting the engine, fully depress the foot
brake pedal and push the selector lever button
before shifting the selector lever to the R (Re-
verse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), 2 (Second) or 1
(Low) position. Be sure the vehicle is fully
stopped before attempting to shift the selector
lever.
This automatic transmission model is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal must
be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition
switch is ON.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of the
other gear positions if the ignition key is
turned to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position
or if the key is removed from the switch.1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
push the selector lever button to shift into a
driving gear.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,
then gradually start the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Always depress the brake pedal until
shifting is complete. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.
Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
On slippery roads, do not downshift.
This may cause a loss of control.
Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse)
while vehicle is moving forward.
Never shift to P (Park) or D (Drive)
while vehicle is moving rearward.
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CAUTION
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal while driving. This may damage
the clutch.
Fully depress the clutch pedal before
shifting to help prevent transmission
damage.
Stop your vehicle completely before
shifting into R (Reverse).
When the vehicle is stopped for a
period of time, for example at a stop
light, shift to N(Neutral) and release
the clutch pedal with the foot brake
applied.Suggested upshift speedsShown below are suggested vehicle speeds for
shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions
relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance.
Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road
conditions, the weather and individual driving
habits.Gear change km/h (MPH)
1st to 2nd 24 (15)
2nd to 3rd 40 (25)
3rd to 4th 64 (40)
4th to 5th 72 (45)
Suggested maximum speed in each
gearDownshift to a lower gear if the engine is not
running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed
(shown below) in any gear. For level road driving,
use the highest gear suggested for that speed.
Always observe posted speed limits, and drive
according to the road conditions which will
ensure safe operation. Do not over-rev the en-
gine when shifting to a lower gear as it may
cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control.
Gear km/h (MPH)
1st 45 (28)
2nd 85 (53)
3rd 135 (84)
4th to 5th — (—)To apply:pull the parking brake lever up
1.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2.Manual transmission models:
Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Automatic transmission models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever
slightly, push the button
2
and lower com-
pletely
3.
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