2008 NISSAN NOTE Owners Manual

Operating tips
•In order to improve the heater operation, clear
the snow and ice from the wiper blade and air
inlet in front of the windscreen.
•After parking in the sun, drive for two or three
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then close
the windows to allow the acceleration of the air
conditioner’s cooling operation.
•Keep the windows closed while the air condi-
tioner is operating.
•The air conditioning system should be operated
for about 10 minutes, at least once a month. This
helps prevent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
•If the coolant temperature warning light comes
on, turn the air conditioner off. For additional
information, see “Engine overheat” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section.
•If the engine coolant reaches an extremely high
temperature, the air conditioning system will au-
tomatically turn off. This may happen for example
if the engine runs at idle speed for a long time on
a hot day.
Air flow charts
The following charts show the button, air intake and
dial positions forMAXIMUM AND QUICKheating,
cooling or defrosting.NOTE
The air recirculation mode should not be selected
for either heating or defrosting.
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Heating
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HEATING
Controls Settings
j1 Air flow control dialm
j2 Air intake leverm
j3 Temperature control dial HOT
j4Air conditioner button
(where fitted)OFF
j5 Fan speed control dial MAX
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
Controls Settings
j1 Air flow control dialm
j2 Air intake leverm
j3 Temperature control dial HOT
j4Air conditioner button
(where fitted)ON
j5 Fan speed control dial MAX
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Defrosting/Defogging
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COOLING
Controls Settings
j1 Air flow control dialm
j2 Air intake leverNormal
coolingm
Maximum
coolingm
j3 Temperature dial COLD
j4Air conditioner button
(where fitted)ON
j5 Fan speed control dial MAX
Air conditioner filter (where fitted)
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
the air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. For filter replace-
ment, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
The filter should be replaced if the airflow is ex-
tremely reduced or when the windows fog up
easily during air conditioning system operation.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system (where fitted) in your
NISSAN vehicle is charged with an environmentally
friendly refrigerant.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAMThis refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations (where fitted)” in the “9. Techni-
cal information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the air conditioning system.
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Cooling
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
(where fitted)
1.Air flow control dial
2.Temperature control dial
3.Fan speed control dial
4.Rear window defogger button. For details, see
“Defogger switch” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
5.Air conditioner (ON/OFF) button
6.Air intake button (Air recirculation/Outside air)
Automatic operation (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.NOTE
The air conditioner cooling function operates only
when the engine is running.
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating:
1. Turn the fan speed control dial and air flow con-
trol dial to the AUTO position.
2. If the A/C indicator does not illuminate, press the
A/C button to switch on the air conditioner. (The
A/C indicator will illuminate.)
3. Turn the temperature dial for the desired tem-
perature.
4. Press the air intake button until both the indica-
tors(Outside air) and(Air recircula-
tion) are off. The intake air will be controlled auto-
matically between the air recirculation and out-
side air modes.
•The temperature of the passenger compartment
will be maintained automatically. Air flow distri-
bution and fan speed are also controlled auto-
matically.
•A visible mist may be seen coming from the ven-
tilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Heater operation (A/C OFF):
Use this mode for heating purposes only.
1. Turn the fan speed control dial and air flow con-
trol dial to the AUTO position.
2. If the A/C indicator is illuminated, press the C>button to switch off the air conditioner. (The
A/C indicator light will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial for the desired
temperature.
4. Press the air intake button until both the indica-
tors
(Outside air) and(Air recircula-
tion) are off. The intake air will be controlled auto-
matically between the air recirculation and out-
side air modes.
•Do not set the temperature lower than the out-
side air temperature. Otherwise the system may
not work properly.
•This mode is not recommended when the win-
dows fog up.
•If the windows fog up, use dehumidified heating
instead of the A/C off heating.
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Automatic air conditioner (where fitted)
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Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired
position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial for the desired
temperature.
•To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windscreen, turn the fan speed control dial to
the maximum position.
•As soon as possible after the windscreen has
been cleared of ice, turn the fan speed control
dial to the AUTO position for the automatic mode.
•When the air flow control dial is turned to theorposition, the outside air mode and
the air conditioner will automatically switch on
(except when the fan speed control dial is in the
OFF position) when the outside temperatures is
above −5°C (23°F) to defog the windscreen.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment to improve the defogging performance.
Manual operation
Fan speed controlm:
Turn the fan speed control dial:
– to the OFF position to switch off the heater and
air conditioner system.
– to the AUTO position for automatic control of the
fan speed.
– to adjust the fan speed.Temperature control:
Turn temperature dial to set the desired air tempera-
ture.
Air flow control:
Turn the air flow control dial to one of following air
mode.
m
Air flows from centre and side vents.
m
Air flows from centre, side vents and
floor outlets.
mAir flows mainly from floor outlets.
m
Air flows from the defogger outlets and
floor outlets.
mAir flows mainly from defogger outlets.
Air recirculation
m:
Press the air intake button until the air recirculation
indicator light (
) comes on. When selected,
interior air will be recirculated inside the vehicle and
the air conditioner will switch on.
Use this mode to recirculate interior air inside the
passenger compartment in situations such as: driv-
ing on a dust raised road, avoiding traffic fumes or
having maximum cooling from the air conditioner.Outside air circulation
m:
Press the air intake button until outside air indicator
light (
) comes on. When selected, outside air
will be drawn into the vehicle.
Use this mode to draw outside air into the passen-
ger compartment for normal heating, ventilation or
air conditioner operation.
Operating tips
•In order to improve the heater operation, clear
the snow and ice from the wiper blade and air
inlet in front of the windscreen.
•When the engine coolant temperature and out-
side air temperature are low, the air flow from
the floor outlets may not operate for a maximum
of approximately 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature
has warmed up, the air flow from the floor outlets
will operate normally.
•After parking in the sun, drive for two or three
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then, close
the windows. This will allow the acceleration of
the air conditioner’s cooling operation.
•Keep the windows closed while the air condi-
tioner is operating.
•The air conditioning system should be operated
for approximately 10 minutes at least once a
month. This helps prevent damage to the system
due to lack of lubrication.
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•If the coolant temperature warning light comes
on, turn the air conditioner off. For additional
information, see “Engine overheat” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section.
•If the engine coolant reaches an extremely high
temperature, the air conditioning system will au-
tomatically turn off. This may happen for example
if the engine runs at idle speed for a long time on
a hot day.
The sensor
j1 on the fascia helps the system to
maintain a constant temperature inside the cabin.
Do not put anything on or around this sensor.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. To replace the fil-
ter, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow isextremely reduced or when the windows get fog
up easily during air conditioning system opera-
tion.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle
is charged with an environmentally friendly refriger-
ant.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations (where fitted)” in the “9. Techni-
cal information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the environmentally “friendly” air condi-
tioning system.The audio system operates when the ignition switch
is in the Acc or ON position. If you want to listen to
the radio or CD while the engine is not running, turn
the ignition switch to the Acc position.Do not use
for an extended period of time with the engine
stopped.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not adjust the audio system while driving so
that full attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
Radio
•Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ-
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
are normally caused by these external influences.
•Using a mobile phone in or near the vehicle may
influence radio reception quality.
•Use the antenna for the best reception.
Compact Disc (CD) player
•During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this oc-
curs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate
the player completely.
•The player may skip while driving on rough roads.
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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•Occasionally, the CD player may not function
when the compartment temperature is extremely
high. Decrease the temperature before use.
•Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
•CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched,
covered with finger prints, or that have pin holes
may not work properly.
•The following CDs may not work properly.
– 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.
– 8 cm (3.1 in) discs with an adaptor
– CDs that are not round
– CDs with a paper label
– CDs that are warped, scratched, or have un-
usual edges.
•This audio system can only play prerecorded
CDs. It has no capabilities to record or burn
CDs.
•If the CD cannot be played, a notification mes-
sage will be displayed.
– Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly (the
label side is facing up, etc.).
– Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped
and it is free of scratches.
– Confirm that the disc is CD and not a DVD.
– Confirm that the disc is recorded with audio
files.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
(where fitted)
This system supports various USB memory sticks,
USB hard drives, and iPod® players. There are
some USB devices which may not be supported
with this system.
•Make sure that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB connector.
•Do not force the memory stick or USB cable into
the USB connector. This could damage the con-
nector.
•During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to humidity. If this occurs,
remove the USB device and dehumidify or venti-
late the USB player completely.
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•The USB player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment temperature
is extremely high. Decrease the temperature be-
fore use.
•Do not leave USB memory in a place prone to
static electricity or where the air conditioner
blows directly. The data in the USB memory may
be damaged.
•The vehicle is not equipped with a USB memory
stick.
•A USB device cannot be formatted with this sys-
tem. To format a USB device, use a personal
computer.
•Partitioned USB devices may not be played cor-
rectly.
•Some characters used in other languages (Chi-
nese, Japanese, etc.) are not displayed properly
on the vehicle centre screen. Using English lan-
guage characters with a USB device is recom-
mended.
•Do not connect a USB device if a connector or
cable is wet. Allow the cable and/or connectors
to dry completely before connecting the USB
device. If the connector is exposed to fluids other
than water, evaporative residue may cause a
short between the connector pins.
•Large video podcast files cause slow responses
in an iPod®. The display of the audio system
may momentarily black out, but it will soon re-
cover.
•If an iPod® automatically selects large video
podcast files while in the shuffle mode. The dis-
play of the audio system may momentarily black
out, but it will soon recover.
•Some iPod® operations may not be available
with this system.
•At the time of publication, this audio system was
tested with the latest iPod® players available.
Due to the frequent update of consumer devices
like MP3 players, NISSAN cannot guarantee that
all new iPods launched will be compatible with
this audio system.
•Make sure that the iPod® is updated with the lat-
est firmware.
•iPod® is trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Bluetooth® audio player (where fitted)
•Some Bluetooth® audio devices may not be
used with this system. For detailed information
about Bluetooth® audio devices that are avail-
able for use with this system, contact a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
•Before using a Bluetooth® audio system, the ini-
tial registration process for the audio device is
necessary.
•Operation of the Bluetooth® audio system may
vary depending on the audio device that is con-
nected. Confirm the operation procedure before
use.
•The playback of Bluetooth® audio will be paused
under the following conditions. The playback will
be resumed after the following conditions are
completed:
– while using a mobile phone.
– while checking a connection with a mobile
phone.
•The in-vehicle antenna for Bluetooth® communi-
cation is built in the audio system. Do not place
the Bluetooth audio device in an area surrounded
by metal, far away from the system, or in a nar-
row space where the device closely contacts the
body or the seat. Otherwise, sound degradation
or connection interference may occur.
•While a Bluetooth® audio device is connected
through the Bluetooth wireless connection, the
battery power of the device may discharge
quicker than usual.
•This system is compatible with the Bluetooth®
AV profile (A2DP and AVRCP ver. 1.3, 1.0 or
earlier).
m
Bluetooth® is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
and licensed to Daewoo IS
Corp.
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