The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-
hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is re-
quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi-
tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner
system. For additional information, refer to “Air
conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommen-
dations” in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer is able to service your “environ-
mentally friendly” air conditioning system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service
should be done only by an experienced
technician with proper equipment.
RADIO
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and press the VOL (volume)/ON·OFF
(power) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to
the radio with the engine not running, the ignition
switch should be placed in the ACC position.
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
normally are caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle
may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra-
dio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the qual-
ity of that reception.
However, there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
when the finest equipment is used. These char-
acteristics are completely normal in a given re-
ception area and do not indicate any malfunction
in your NISSAN radio system.Reception conditions will constantly change be-
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other ve-
hicles can work against ideal reception. De-
scribed below are some of the factors that can
affect your radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the de-
vice in a different location may reduce or elimi-
nate the noise.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30 mi
(40 – 48 km) , with monaural (single channel) FM
having slightly more range than stereo FM. Exter-
nal influences may sometimes interfere with FM
station reception even if the FM station is within
25 mi (40 km) . The strength of the FM signal is
directly related to the distance between the
transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-
of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same char-
acteristics as light. For example, they will reflect
off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.eb
Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position
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(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter) , static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control to reduce treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
mentary flutter or loss of sound.
AM RADIO RECEPTION
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics, AM signals are also sub-
ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
equipped)
When the satellite radio is used for the first time
or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
radio may not work properly. This is not a mal-
function. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite
radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or
large building for satellite radio to receive all of
the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and a SiriusXM® Satellite Radio service
subscription is active. Satellite radio is not avail-
able in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna can
affect satellite radio performance. Remove the
ice to restore satellite radio reception.
XM® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM®
Satellite Radio, Inc.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
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Compact disc (CD) player (models
without Navigation System)
CAUTION
●Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
●Trying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
●Only one CD can be loaded into the CD
player at a time.
●Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm)
round discs that have the “COMPACT
disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc
or packaging.
●During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the hu-
midity. If this occurs, remove the CD
and dehumidify or ventilate the player
completely.
●The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.●The CD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high or low.
Decrease/increase the temperature
before use.
●Do not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
●CDs that are in poor condition or are
dirty, scratched or covered with finger-
prints may not work properly.
●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 malfunc-
tion:
●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●This audio system can only play pre-
recorded CDs. It has no capability to
record or burn CDs.
●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.
PRESS EJECT:
This is an error due to excessive tem-
perature inside the player. Remove the
CD by pressing the EJECT button. After
a short time, reinsert the CD. The CD
can be played when the temperature of
the player returns to normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio sys-
tem (only MP3 or WMA (if so equipped)
CD) .
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CD/DVD combination player (models
with Navigation System)
●Do not force a disc into the CD/DVD
insert slot. This could damage the
CD/DVD player.
●During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the hu-
midity. If this occurs, remove the
CD/DVD and dehumidify or ventilate
the player completely.
●The player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
●The CD/DVD player sometimes cannot
function when the passenger compart-
ment temperature is extremely high.
Decrease the temperature before use.
●Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm)
round discs that have the “COMPACT
disc DIGITAL AUDIO” or “DVD Video”
logo on the disc or packaging.
●Do not expose the CD/DVD to direct
sunlight.
●CDs/DVDs that are of poor quality,
dirty, scratched, covered with finger-
prints, or that have pinholes may not
work properly.●The following CDs/DVDs are not guar-
anteed to play:
●Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
●Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
●Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
●Recordable compact discs (DVD±R,
DVD±R DL)
●Rewritable compact discs
(DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL)
●Do not use the following CDs/DVDs as
they may cause the CD/DVD player to
malfunction.
●3.1 in (8 cm) discs
●CDs/DVDs that are not round
●CDs/DVDs with a paper label
●CDs/DVDs that are warped,
scratched, or have abnormal edges
●This audio system can only play pre-
recorded CDs/DVDs. It has no capa-
bilities to record or burn CDs/DVDs.
●If the CD/DVD cannot be played, one of
the following messages will be dis-
played.Disc Read Error:
●Confirm that the CD/DVD is inserted
correctly (the label side is facing up,
etc.) .
●Confirm that the CD/DVD is not bent
or warped and it is free of scratches.
Please Eject Disc:
This error may be due to the tempera-
ture inside the player getting too high.
Remove the CD/DVD by pushing the
EJECT button, and after a short time
reinsert the CD/DVD. The CD/DVD can
be played when the temperature of the
player returns to normal. If the error
persists, consult your local retailer.
Unplayable File:
●The file may be copy protected.
●The file is not MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A
or DIVX type.
Region Invalid
●The DVD is not for region 1 or all
regions.
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CAUTION
●Always properly tighten the antenna
rod during installation or the antenna
rod may break during vehicle operation.
●Do not place metal film near the rear
window glass or attach any metal parts
to it. This may cause poor reception or
noise.
●When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the window antenna
with a dampened soft cloth.
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
passenger and driver side windows.
CAUTION
●Do not place metalized film near the
rear driver or passenger side window
glass or attach any metal parts to it. This
may cause poor reception or noise.
●When cleaning the inside of the rear
driver or passenger side window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the
window antenna. Lightly wipe along the
antenna with a dampened soft cloth.If your vehicle is equipped with the Dual Head
Restraint/Headrest DVD System, you can enjoy
playing video files via a DVD, CD or USB memory
that provides images and sound both from the
front and rear display screens.
You can also enjoy compatible auxiliary devices
such as video games, camcorders or portable
video players through the auxiliary jacks.
The front and right/left rear displays can show
different sources individually. The maximum of
three audio sources, such as an iPod®, DVD and
auxiliary device, can be enjoyed at the same time.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
Dual Head Restraint/Headrest DVD Sys-
tem while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake to view the im-
ages on the front center display screen
using the DVD player.
CAUTION
●Do not attempt to use the system in
extremely high or low temperature con-
dition [below4ºF (20ºC) or above
158ºF (70ºC)].
DUAL HEAD RESTRAINT/HEADREST
DVD SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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“Left” is the sound on the left display. “Right” is
the sound on the right display.
Remote control
The remote control has the following functions:
1. POWER
button
2. Display select switch (L or R)3. MENU button
4. Directional buttons
5. Backlight button
6. SETUP button
7.
(next chapter) button
8.
(fast forward) button
9.
(stop) button
10. Volume control button
11.
(reverse) button
12.
(play and pause) button
13.
(previous chapter) button
14. BACK button
15. ENTER button
16. SOURCE button
Select rear displays audio source
Slide the display select switch on the remote
control to the left (L) or right (R) to select each
screen source individually.
The SOURCE button on the remote control se-
lects the source for front and rear screens at
once.Type B (if so equipped)
LHA8801
LHA3169
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1. Display a video file in the front display by
selecting the DVD mode.
2. Press the L side on the power ON·OFF
button on the remote control. The left rear
display comes on and the DVD screen will
be displayed.
3. Press the R side on the power ON·OFF
button on the remote control. The right rear
display comes on and the DVD screen will
be displayed.
4. Switch the source on the front display to an
audio source. The sound from the speakers
switches according to the front display. The
rear display continues to display the DVD.
5. Turn on a pair of headphones and listen to
the DVD on the rear displays using the head-
phones.
6. Connect an auxiliary device into the AUX
jacks and press the AUX (L)/AUX (R) button
on the remote control. The selected side of
the rear display turns to the AUX mode. The
other rear display continues to display the
DVD.
7. Turn on the other pair of headphones. If the
sound from the headphones is not from the
AUX jacks, switch the channel with the
channel select switch on the headphones.CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Use a lightly dampened, lint free cloth to clean the
surfaces of your Dual Head Restraint/Headrest
DVD System (DVD player face, screen, remote
control, etc.) .
CAUTION
●Do not use any solvents or cleaning
solutions when cleaning the video
system.
●Do not use excessive force on the moni-
tor screen.
●Avoid touching or scratching the moni-
tor screen as it may become dirty or
damaged.
●Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
4°F (20°C) and above 158°F (70°C)]
●Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme humidity conditions (less than
10% or more than 75%) .When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the following
precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may
adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
●A cellular phone should not be used for
any purpose while driving so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular phones while driving.
●If you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode is highly
recommended. Exercise extreme cau-
tion at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
●If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation while talking on
the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
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●The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle
is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a
flat tire while driving) .
●The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically turn off when the tire pressure
is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
●The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
appears in the vehicle information display
when the low tire pressure warning light is
illuminated and low tire pressure is detected.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
turns off when the low tire pressure warning
light turns off.
●The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS
malfunction.●Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to illumi-
nate. If the warning light illuminates, check
the tire pressure for all four tires.
●The Tire and Loading Information label (also
referred to as the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label) is located in the
driver’s door opening.
●You can also check the pressure of all tires
(except the spare tire) on the vehicle infor-
mation display screen. The order of the tire
pressure figures displayed on the screen
corresponds with the actual order of the tire
position.
For additional information, refer to “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)” in the “In case of emergency”
section.WARNING
●Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
●If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sudden
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Driving with under-
inflated tires may permanently damage
the tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an accident
and could result in serious personal in-
jury. Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label to turn the low tire pressure
warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. (For additional information,
refer to “Flat tire” in the “In case of
emergency” section for changing a flat
tire.)
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