FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select:
Pushing the RADIO button will change the band
as follows:
AMÃ!FM or SAT (satellite, if so equipped)
When the RADIO button is pushed while the
ignition 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 POWER/VOLUME control knob is de-
pressed to ON.
No satellite radio reception is available when the
RADIO button is pressed to access satellite radio
stations unless optional satellite receiver and an-
tenna are installed and an XMTor SIRIUS™ sat-
ellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite
radio can only be installed in vehicles that were
factory pre-wired for satellite radio. Satellite radio
is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. If
satellite radio is not operational then the RADIO
button is used to toggle between AM and FM
bands.
If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO
button is pushed, the compact disc will automati-
cally be turned off and the last radio station
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.
CAT FOLDER (tuning)
button:
To manually tune the radio, press the CAT
FOLDER button
oror turn the tun-
ing knob to right or left.
To move quickly through the channels, press and
hold either the
orbutton down for
more than 1.5 seconds.
SEEK/TRACK tuning
button:
Press the SEEK/TRACK button
orfor less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low
or low to high frequencies and stop at the next
broadcasting station.
To seek quickly through the channels, press and
hold the SEEK/TRACK button for more than 1.5
seconds. When the button is released the radio
will seek to the next broadcasting station.
SCAN RPT tuning (Type A, B and D only):
Press the SCAN RPT button for more than 1.5
seconds to stop at each broadcasting station
(AM, FM or SAT if so equipped) for 5 seconds.
Pressing the button again during this 5 secondperiod will stop scan tuning and the radio will
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN RPT
button is not pressed within 5 seconds, scan
tuning moves to the next station.
PRESET A·B·C (Station memory opera-
tions):
18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
(satellite, if so equipped) radio to the A, B and C
preset button in any combination of FM, AM or
SAT stations.
1. Choose preset bank A, B or C using the
PRESET A·B·C select button.
2. Select the desired FM, AM or SAT station
band.
3. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any
of the desired station memory buttons (1 –
6) until a beep sound is heard.
4. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Programming is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same man-
ner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
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When FM·AM or SAT* radio select button is
pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON, the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the POWER/VOLUME control knob is pressed
ON.
*No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed, and an XMTor SIRIUS™
satellite radio service subscription is active. Sat-
ellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and
Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the FM·AM or
SAT* radio select button is pressed, the compact
disc will automatically be turned off and the last
radio station 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.
CAT FOLDER (tuning)
button:
To manually tune the radio, press the CAT
FOLDER button
oror turn the tun-
ing knob to right or left.To move quickly through the channels, press and
hold either the
orbutton down for
more than 1.5 seconds.
SEEK/TRACK tuning
button:
Press the SEEK/TRACK button
orfor less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low
or low to high frequencies and stop at the next
broadcasting station.
To seek quickly through the channels, press and
hold the SEEK/TRACK button for more than 1.5
seconds. When the button is released the radio
will seek to the next broadcasting station.
SCAN RPT tuning (Type A, B and D only):
Press the SCAN RPT button for more than 1.5
seconds to stop at each broadcasting station
(AM, FM or SAT if so equipped) for 5 seconds.
Pressing the button again during this 5 second
period will stop scan tuning and the radio will
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN RPT
button is not pressed within 5 seconds, scan
tuning moves to the next station.PRESET A·B·C (Station memory opera-
tions):
18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
(satellite, if so equipped) radio to the A, B and C
preset button in any combination of FM, AM or
SAT stations.
1. Choose preset bank A, B or C using the
PRESET A·B·C select button.
2. Select the desired FM, AM or SAT station
band.
3. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any
of the desired station memory buttons (1 –
6) until a beep sound is heard.
4. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Programming is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same man-
ner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Radio data system (RDS):
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data
information service transmitted by some radio
stations on the FM band (not AM band) . Cur-
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WARNING
cThe Mobile Entertainment System is
designed for rear seat passenger view-
ing only.
cThe driver must not attempt to operate
the Mobile Entertainment System while
the vehicle is in motion so that full at-
tention may be given to vehicle
operation.
CAUTION
cThe glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
cUse a damp, soft cloth when cleaning
the Mobile Entertainment System com-
ponents. Do not use solvents or clean-
ing solutions.
cDo not attempt to use the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
-4°F (-20°C) or above 158°F (70°C)].
cTo avoid draining the vehicle battery, do
not operate the system more than 15
minutes without starting the engine.
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Headphones
Power ON/OFF:
Press the power button to turn the headphones
on or off.
Volume control:
Turn the volume control knob to adjust the vol-
ume.
The headphones will automatically be turned off
in 30 seconds if there is no sound during that
period. To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, keep the power supply turned off when
not in use.
PLAYING A DIGITAL VIDEO DISC
(DVD)
CAUTION
cOnly operate the DVD while the vehicle
engine is running. Operating the DVD
for extended periods of time with the
engine OFF can discharge the vehicle
battery.
cDo not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled liq-
uids may cause the system to
malfunction.
cThe driver must not attempt to wear the
headphones while the vehicle is in mo-
tion so that full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
cWhile playing video CD media, this DVD
player does not guarantee complete
functionality of all video CD formats.
With the DVD player, you can hear DVD videos,
video CDs and CDs using headphones. Passen-
gers in the rear seat can enjoy the sound inde-
pendently of the front seat.
Press the DVD or CD/REAR AV button located
on the front controls to hear the sound of the DVD
player through the speakers.
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cDVDs with a region code other than
“1”. The region code
sAis displayed in
a small symbol printed on the top of
the DVD
sB
cDVDs that are not round
cDVDs with a paper label
cDVDs that are warped, scratched, or
have unequal edges
cRecordable digital video discs
(DVD+R)
cRewritable digital video discs
(DVD+RW)
If a DVD with a paper label is used and
becomes jammed you may be able to reset
the unit and eject the jammed disc with the
following procedure:
1.Record the radio presets.
2.Disconnect the negative terminal from
the battery for five minutes.
3.Reconnect the negative battery termi-
nal.
4.Check to see if the jammed DVD has
been ejected. If it has not, try to eject
the DVD by pushing the eject button.5.If the disc cannot be ejected see your
Nissan dealer for further assistance.
6.Re-program the radio presets.
Remote control and headphones
battery replacement
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid.
2. Replace batteries with new ones.
cSize AA (remote control)
cSize AAA (headphones)
Make sure that the
andends on
the batteries match the markings inside the
compartment.
3. Close the lid securely.
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If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, close the lid se-
curely.
cIf you will not be using the remote control for
long periods of time, remove the batteries.
cReplacement of the batteries is needed
when the remote control only functions at
extremely close distances to the DVD player
or not at all.
cBe careful not to touch the battery terminal.
cAn improperly disposed battery can harm
the environment. Always confirm local regu-
lations for battery disposal.cWhen changing batteries, do not let dust or
oil get on the remote control and head-
phones.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate 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 de-
vice may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the
device.When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
precautions, otherwise the new equipment may
adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
cA cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. Some juris-
dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele-
phones while driving.
cIf you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
cIf 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
cKeep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the electronic control
modules.
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cKeep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic con-
trol system harnesses. Do not route the
antenna wire next to any harness.
cAdjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
cConnect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
cFor details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
cDo not ground electrical accessories
directly to the battery terminal. Doing
so, will bypass the variable voltage con-
trol system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely. Refer to “Vari-
able voltage control system” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion later in this manual.
cUse electrical accessories with the en-
gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Driving safety precautions.......................5-6
Ignition switch.....................................5-8
Automatic transmission..........................5-8
Key positions..................................5-9
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system................5-9
Before starting the engine.........................5-10
Starting the engine...............................5-10
Driving the vehicle................................5-11
Automatic transmission.........................5-11
Parking brake....................................5-15
Cruise control....................................5-15
Precautions on cruise control...................5-15
Cruise control operations.......................5-16Break-in schedule................................5-17
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-17
Using four wheel drive (4WD).............5-18
Parking/parking on hills............................5-27
Power steering...................................5-28
Brake system....................................5-28
Brake precautions.............................5-28
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).................5-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-30
Hill descent control system (if so equipped).........5-32
Hill start assist (HSA) system (if so equipped).......5-33
Cold weather driving..............................5-33
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-33
Anti-freeze....................................5-33
Battery.......................................5-33
Draining of coolant water.......................5-34
Tire equipment................................5-34
Special winter equipment.......................5-34
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-34
Engine block heater (if so equipped).............5-35
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