changes. Objects on the screen may be
distorted until they are completely displayed.
When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not clearly display ob-
jects. This is not a malfunction.
When strong light directly enters the camera,
objects may not be displayed clearly.
Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen. This is due to strong reflected light
from the bumper. This is not a malfunction.
The screen may flicker under fluorescent
light. This is not a malfunction.
The colors of objects on the RearView Moni-
tor may differ somewhat from those of the
actual object.
When the contrast of objects is low at night,
pushing the “ENTER” button may not change
the brightness.
Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a
dark place or at night.
If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera,
the RearView Monitor may not clearly display
objects. Clean the camera.
Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean the camera. This will cause discolora-
tion. To clean the camera, wipe with a clothdampened with diluted mild cleaning agent
and then wipe with a dry cloth.
Do not damage the camera as the monitor
screen may be adversely affected.
Do not use body wax on the camera window.
Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth damp-
ened with mild detergent diluted with water.
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Center ventilators
SAA1065A
Side ventilators
VENTILATORS
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1. “AUTO” climate control ON button
2. “
” fresh air button
3. “” air recirculation button
4. “” front defroster button5. “
” rear window defroster switch; refer
to the “2. Instrument and controls” section.
6. “A/C” air conditioner ON/OFF button
7. “MODE” manual air flow control button8. Temperature control knob(driver only, or
driver and passenger)
9. “OFF” button for climate control system
10. Fan speed control knob
11. “DUAL” passenger side temperature con-
trol ON/OFF button
12. Temperature control knob(passenger side)
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(Automatic)
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WARNING
The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals. Do not leave children or
adults who would normally require
the assistance of others in your ve-
hicle. Unattended pets should also
not be left alone.
Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)This mode may be normally used all year round
as the system automatically works to keep a
constant temperature. Air flow distribution and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will be
displayed.)
2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or
right to set the desired temperature.
Adjust the temperature set dial to about 75°F
(24°C) for normal operation.
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
3. You can individually set driver and front pas-
senger side temperature using each tem-
perature control knob. When the DUAL but-
ton is pushed or passenger side temperature
control knobis turned, the DUAL indicator
will come on. To turn off the passenger side
temperature control, push the DUAL button.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air iscooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Heating (A/C OFF)The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Push the A/C button. (A/C OFF will be
displayed and A/C indicator will turn off.)
2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or
right to set the desired temperature.
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
Not recommended if windows fog up.Dehumidified defrosting or defogging1. Push the
FRONT defroster button on.
(The indicator light on the button will come
on.)
2. Turn the temperature set dial to the left or
right to set the desired temperature.
To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the fan speed control knobto
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The sensor on the instrument panel helps main-
tain a constant temperature; do not put anything
on or around this sensor.IN-CABIN MICROFILTERThe air conditioning system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter according to the specified maintenance
intervals listed in your Service and Maintenance
Guide. To replace the filter, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flowdecreases significantly or if windows fog
up easily when operating the heater or air
conditioning system.The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed
with the environment in mind.This refrigerant
will not harm the earth’s ozone layer.How-
ever, special charging equipment and lubricants
are required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubri-
cants will cause severe damage to your air
conditioning system. See “Capacities and rec-
ommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section for air con-
ditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recom-
mendations.
A NISSAN dealer will be able to service your
environmentally friendly air conditioning system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equip-
ment.
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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
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The following CDs may not work prop-
erly:
•Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
•Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
•Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
Do not use the following CDs as they
may cause the CD player to malfunction.
•3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter
•CDs that are not round
•CDs with a paper label
•CDs that are warped, scratched, or
have abnormal edges
CDs with MP3 or WMA format cannot be
written by this audio system.
If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
CHECK DISC:
•Confirm that the CD is inserted cor-
rectly (the label side is facing up,
etc.).
•Confirm that the CD is not bent or
warped and it is free of scratches.
PUSH EJECT:This is an error due to the temperature
inside the player is too high. Remove
the CD by pushing the EJECT button,
and after a short time reinsert the CD.
The CD can be played when the tem-
perature of the player returns to normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio sys-
tem (only MP3 or WMA CD).
Compact Disc (CD) with MP3 or
WMAExplanation of terms:
MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures
Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the
most well known compressed digital audio
file format. This format allows for near “CD
quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of
normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an
audio track from CD can reduce the file size
by approximately 10:1 ratio (Sampling: 44.1
kHz, Bit rate: 128 kbps) with virtually no
perceptible loss in quality. MP3 compression
removes the redundant and irrelevant parts of
a sound signal that the human ear doesn’t
hear.
WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a
compressed audio format created by Mi-crosoft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA
codec offers greater file compression than
the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more
digital audio tracks in the same amount of
space when compared to MP3s at the same
level of quality.
Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of bits
per second used by a digital music files. The
size and quality of a compressed digital audio
file is determined by the bit rate used when
encoding the file.
Sampling frequency — The rate at which the
samples of a signal are converted from ana-
log to digital (A/D conversion) per second.
Multisession — Multisession is one of the
methods for writing data to media. Writing
data once to the media is called a single
session, and writing more than once is called
a multisession.
ID3/WMA Tag — The ID3/WMA tag is the
part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that
contains information about the digital music
file such as song title, artist, encoding bit rate,
track time duration, etc. ID3 tag information is
displayed on the Artist/Track title line on the
display.
* Windows
and Windows Media
are regis-
tered trademarks and trademarks in the
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now considering broadcasting RDS data.
RDS can display:
Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”.
Station name, such as “The Groove”.
Music or programming type such as “Classi-
cal”, “Country”, or “Rock”.
Traffic reports about delays or construction.
If the station broadcasts RDS information, the
RDS icon is displayed.
Category (CAT):
When the CAT button is pushed for less than
0.5 second, the AM/FM (Satellite) radio frequen-
cies (Category) will move to the next/previous
step (Category). Push and hold the button for
more than 0.5 second to move quickly through
the steps (Categories).
Cassette tape player operationTurn the ignition switch to ACC or ON, and then
lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape door.
The cassette tape will be automatically pulled
into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
POWER button with the cassette tape still in theplayer, the tape will resume playing when the
system is turned back on.
PLAY:
When the TAPE button is pushed with the
system turned off and a tape loaded, the
system will come on and the tape will play.
When the TAPE button is pushed with either
the radio or compact disc turned on and the
tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio
will automatically be turned off and the tape
will play.
When the TAPE button is pushed with the
TAPE playing, the tape will play the program
recorded on the reverse side.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
Push the(fast forward) button to fast
forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the
(rewind) button. Either the FF or REW
symbol illuminates on the display window. To
stop the FF or REW function, push the(fast forward) or
(rewind) again, or
the TAPE button.
APS (Automatic Program
Search) FF, APS REW:
When the(APS FF) button is pushed
while the tape is being played, the next programwill start to play from the beginning. Push the
(APS FF) button several times to skip
through programs. The tape will advance the
number of times the button is pushed (up to nine
programs).
When the
(APS REW) button is pushed
once, the program being played starts over from
the beginning. Push the
(APS REW) but-
ton several times to skip back several selections.
The tape will go back the number of times the
button is pushed. Either the FF or REW symbol
flashes on the display window while searching
for the selection.
REPEAT (RPT):
When the RPT play button is pushed while the
tape is played, the tape program play is re-
peated. To stop the repeat play, push the RPT
play button again.
Metal or chrome tape usage:
The cassette player will be automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.TAPE EJECT:
When this button is pushed with the tape
loaded, the tape will be ejected.
When the tape is ejected while it is being played,
the system will be turned off.
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WARNING
Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous.
It can cause unconsciousness or death.
If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
Do not park the vehicle with the en-
gine running for any extended length
of time.
Keep the lift gate closed while driv-
ing, otherwise exhaust gases could
be drawn into the passenger com-
partment. If you must drive with the
lift gate open, follow these precau-
tions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the air recirculation switch
OFF and the fan control at 4 (high)
to circulate the air.
If electrical wiring or other cable con-nections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the lift gate or
the body, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
If a special body, camper or other
equipment is added for recreational
or other usage, follow the manufac-
turer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the ve-
hicle. (Some recreational vehicle ap-
pliances such as stoves, refrigera-
tors, heaters, etc. may also generate
carbon monoxide.)
The exhaust system and body should
be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system.PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
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case of emergency” section for
changing a flat tire.)
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
not be indicated, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute and remain on after
the 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible for tire
replacement and/or system reset-
ting.
Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
sure sensors.
CAUTION
Do not place metalized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows.
This may cause poor reception of the
signals from the tire pressure sensors,
and the TPMS will not function properly.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma-
neuvers, because these driving practices could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle.As
with any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
particularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways.Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always
wear your seat belt. See “Seat belts” in the “1.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section. Also instruct your pas-
sengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
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