NISSAN ALMERA N16 2001 Electronic Repair Manual

This Condition Is Not Abnormal=NJEL0526EXAMPLE OF BASIC OPERATIONAL ERRORSNJEL0526S01
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
No image is dis-
played.Monitor brightness control is set to full dark. Readjust monitor brightness.
Map does not appear
on display.Map CD is not inserted or inserted upside down. Insert the map CD with the label facing up.
Map mode is turned OFF. Press the ªMAPº button.
No guide tone is
heard.
Voice guide adjustment OFF/Volume is set to the
lowest or highest level.Adjust the voice guide level.
Voice guide volume is
too high or too low.
Dark display/Slow
image movementLow vehicle interior temperatureWait until vehicle interior temperature rises to appro-
priate level.
Small black or white
dots appear on the
screen.Unique liquid crystal display phenomena No problem
ªUnable to read CDº
message appears
only during specified
operation.Map CD surface is tainted/CD surface is partially
scratched.Check map CD surface. If dirty, wipe clean with a
soft cloth.
If map CD surface is damaged, replace the CD.
Area place names are not displayed.
If area place names do not appear on the map display, these names may not be available. Use the BIRD-
VIEW
Tflat surface map display function. Display output may differ. Note the items related to BIRDVIEWT
below.
+Priority is given to the display of place names in the direction of vehicle travel.
+Extended display of vehicle travel distance for both surfaces and steering angle (flat directional changes).
This phenomenon disappears after the display image has been replaced by another one.
+The names of route and area might vary between the immediate front area and distance front area.
+Alphanumeric display characters are limited to maintain display simplicity and clarity. Display details may
differ with time and place.
+Identical place and road names may appear on the display at more than one location.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal
EL-309

EXAMPLE OF CURRENT VEHICLE POSITION MARKER ERROR=NJEL0526S02The navigation system reads the vehicle distance and steering angle data. Because the vehicle is moving,
there will be an error in the current position indication. After the error appears, drive the vehicle for a short
distance. Stop the vehicle. If the position marker does not return to its original position, perform ªAdjust Cur-
rent Locationº MODE (EL-298).
SEL698V
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-310

Possible cause Drive condition Service procedure
AreaSlippery road surfaceOn wet, icy, or gravel road where
frequent wheel slippage occurs, dis-
tance calculations may be errone-
ous. The position marker may show
the vehicle to be in inaccurate posi-
tion.
If the position marker does
not move to the correct posi-
tion even after the vehicle
has been driven approxi-
mately 10 km (6 miles), per-
form ªAdjust Current Loca-
tionº MODE (EL-298). If
necessary, perform ªSpeed
Calibrationº (EL-290). Slanted areaHilly areas where the road has
banked curves. When the vehicle
enters these banked curves, there
may be an error in steering angle
measurement. The position marker
may show the vehicle to be in inac-
curate position.
Map
dataMap display for a given road does not appear.
SEL699V
When the vehicle is driven on a
newly constructed road that does
not appear on the existing map. Map
marking and calibration are not pos-
sible. The position marker may indi-
cate inaccurate position in close
proximity to the actual position.
Subsequently, when the vehicle is
driven on a road which is available
as map data, the position marker
may still indicate an inaccurate posi-
tion.
The vehicle is driven on a road whose course has
been altered (usually to improve the road or to
eliminate some hazard).
SEL700V
When the map data shown on the
display and the actual conditions are
different. Map matching will not be
possible. The position marker may
indicate inaccurate position in close
proximity to the actual position. If the
vehicle is driven on the indicated
road, further errors may occur.
Vehicle Use of tire chains (Stormy weather)Tire chains will affect distance sens-
ing. The position marker may indi-
cate inaccurate position.If the position marker does
not move to the correct posi-
tion even after the vehicle
has been driven approxi-
mately 10 km (6 miles), per-
form ªSpeed Calibrationº (EL-
290). After removing the tire
chains, sensing accuracy
may recover by itself.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-311

Possible cause Drive condition Service procedure
Opera-
tionDriving immediately after starting engine.The gyro (angular velocity sensor)
needs about 15 seconds after the
engine is started to precisely sense
the angular velocity.
Directional sensing errors will occur
if the vehicle is moved immediately
after starting the engine. The posi-
tion marker may indicate inaccurate
position.Wait a few moments
between starting the engine
and actually driving the
vehicle.
Continuous driving for long distances (non-stop)When the vehicle is driven continu-
ously without stopping over a long
distance, errors in directional sens-
ing may occur. The position marker
may indicate inaccurate position.Stop the vehicle. Perform
ªSpeed Calibrationº (EL-290).
Rough or violent drivingWheel spinning (peeling out) or simi-
lar rough driving techniques can
adversely affect sensing accuracy.
The position marker may indicate
inaccurate position.If the position marker does
not move to the correct posi-
tion even after the vehicle
has been driven approxi-
mately 10 km (6 miles), per-
form ªAdjust Current Loca-
tionº MODE (EL-298).
Posi-
tional
calibra-
tion
proce-
duresPositional calibration precision
SEL701V
If current vehicle location is roughly
set, the system may be unable to
locate the road that the vehicle is
traveling on. (This is especially true
in an area where there are many
roads.)Perform ªAdjust Current
Locationº MODE (EL-298)
within a precision standard of
1 mm (0.04 in) on the dis-
play.
NOTE:
During calibration, use the
most detailed map possible.
Position calibration direction
SEL702V
When calibrating the position, check
the vehicle direction. If the vehicle
direction is not correct, subsequent
precision of current location will be
affected.Perform ªAdjust Current
Locationº MODE, refer to
EL-298.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-312

Possible cause:
Ð: Vehicle running ---: IndicationDrive condition Service procedure
Road
shapesY-intersection
SEL703V
In Y-intersections with a very gradual
change in course, a directional sens-
ing may be inaccurate. This may
result in the position marker giving
the wrong road indication.
If the position marker does
not move to the correct posi-
tion even after the vehicle
has been driven approxi-
mately 10 km (6 miles), per-
form ªStore placeº. If
required, also perform
ªAdjust Current Locationº
MODE (EL-298). Spiral road
SEL704V
On loop bridges and similar struc-
tures which result in a large and
continuous turn, turning angle may
be sensed inaccurately. As a result,
the position marker may separate
from the route on the map.
Straight road
SEL705V
In long distance driving on a straight
road or road with very gradual
curves, map marking inaccuracies
may occur. In such cases, the posi-
tion marker may stray from the route
being traveled during subsequent
turns due to inaccurate distance cal-
culation.
Winding road
SEL706V
Directional sensing precision errors
may occur when traveling on wind-
ing roads. During map matching, the
position marker may stray to an
adjacent road having a similar
shape. Subsequent position marker
error may occur.
Grid-like road shape
SEL707V
Directional sensing and distance
sensing, precision errors may occur
because of many roads having a
similar shape in the immediate area.
During map matching, the position
marker may stray to an adjacent
road having a similar shape. Subse-
quent position marker error may
occur.
Parallel roads
SEL708V
When driving on a parallel road,
map matching errors may occur.
Subsequent position marker error
may also occur.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-313

Possible cause:
Ð: Vehicle running ---: IndicationDrive condition Service procedure
Loca-
tionParking lot or similar area
SEL709V
When the vehicle is driven in a park-
ing lot or similar area, such as in an
area not normally marked as a road
on map, during map matching, the
system may select nearby roads.
This error may continue after the
vehicle exits the parking area and
begins to run on ordinary roads.
Vehicle operation in a parking area
may involve frequent turns and up
and/or down operation. Directional
sensing errors may occur leading to
subsequent route and position mis-
takes.If the position marker does
not move to the correct posi-
tion even after the vehicle
has been driven approxi-
mately 10 km (6 miles), per-
form ªStore placeº. If
required, also perform
ªAdjust Current Locationº
MODE (EL-298). Turntable
SEL710V
When the ignition switch is OFF (the
usual situation when the vehicle is
on a turntable), the navigation sys-
tem receives no data from the gyro
(angular velocity sensor). When the
turntable rotates, no directional
change is sensed. During subse-
quent vehicle operation, directional
and route errors may occur.
Position marker displays a completely different location
In circumstances such as those described below, GPS signal reception conditions may result in an erroneous
position of the position marker. Perform ªAdjust Current Locationº MODE (EL-298).
NOTE:
+When GPS satellite signal reception conditions are poor, the position of position marker may be errone-
ous. If correction is not made immediately, the position marker error will be compounded and a completely
different location will be indicated. In an area where GPS satellite signal reception conditions are good,
the system can be returned to normal operation.
+The vehicle is driven aboard a car ferry or is towed for some distance with the ignition switch OFF. Vehicle
movement is not sensed. Current location calculations do not occur and current location data does not
appear on the display screen. Use GPS to accurately determine actual vehicle position. The system can
be returned to normal operation when the GPS satellite signal reception conditions are good.
Position marker jumps
In circumstances such as those described below, the position marker may jump as a result of automatic cur-
rent location corrections made by the system.
During map matching
+During map matching, the position marker may jump from one spot to another. In this case, it may be cor-
rected to a wrong road or to an area where no road exist.
GPS location correcting
+Vehicle current location is sensed using the GPS data. Positional calibration is performed. The position
marker continues to be in the wrong position. It may jump about from one area of the screen to another.
In this case, it may be corrected to a wrong road or to an area where no road exist.
Position marker indicates that the vehicle is in the middle of an ocean or large river
The navigation system does not distinguish between land and water surfaces. In some cases, a position
marker error may cause the display to show the vehicle above a water surface.
Position of position marker varies when the vehicle is repeatedly operated on the same road
Driving lane and steering wheel movement results in a variety of different positions of the position mark when
traveling on the same road based on sensing results by the GPS antenna and gyro (angular velocity sensor).
Slow locational correction using map matching
+The map matching function requires verification of local data. To make the map matching function, some
distance needs to be driven.
+The map matching function may not provide accurate performance in an area where there are numerous
parallel roads. Until the system judges the road characteristics, an incorrect position may be shown.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-314

GPS signal reception conditions are good. However, the position mark does not return to its proper
position.
+The system senses the vehicle location with an error of approximately 100 m (328 ft). Due to the limita-
tion of precision, the position marker may be inaccurate even if the GPS signal reception condition is good.
+The navigation system uses GPS data to determine vehicle location. GPS data is compared with other
locational sensing data during the map matching process. The system decides which data is more pre-
cise and uses that data.
+When the vehicle is stationary, GPS data cannot be used to make system corrections.
Area designations on the map display and the BIRDVIEW
Tdisplay differ.
To prevent the display from becoming congested, alphanumeric information is abridged.
[No problem]
Correct position of your vehicle is not displayed.
Vehicle position changed after ignition key was turned to the OFF position (Vehicle is transported on car ferry,
car train, or by some other means).
[Operate vehicle for short time under GPS receiving conditions.]
The display does not change to night-time mode even though the light switch has been turned ON.
Lights have been turned on. In ªDISPLAY CHANGEº mode, night-time mode on display has been switched to
day-time mode and still is.
[Turn lights on again. Set the display to night-time mode. Refer to EL-296.]
Map does not scroll even though the position of your vehicle is changed.
Present area does not appear on the display.
[Press the ªMAPº switch.]
Vehicle position marker does not appear.
Present area does not appear on the display.
[Press the ªMAPº switch.]
The map surface precision display (GPS satellite marker) still remains gray.
Vehicle is parked inside a building or in the shadow of a large building. This intercepts the GPS signal.
[Move the vehicle to a more open position.]
GPS signal is not received because objects are placed on the rear parcel shelf.
[Remove objects from the rear parcel shelf.]
GPS satellite position is bad.
[Wait until GPS satellite position improves.]
Vehicle position precision is bad.
The map surface precision display (GPS satellite marker) still remains gray.
[Refer to ªThe map surface precision display (GPS satellite marker) still remains grayº item (Symptoms)]
Vehicle speed and elapsed distance is calculated from the vehicle speed pulse. This pulse is dependent upon
tire size. If tire chains are used on the vehicle, accuracy will be affected (pulse rate will be too fast or too slow).
The same is true if the system installed to your vehicle is removed and installed on another vehicle.
[Drive the vehicle at a speed higher than 30 km/h (19 MPH) for approximately 30 minutes. Automatic read-
justment should occur. If it does not (remains too fast or too slow), distance calibration is required. Or, drive
the vehicle for a short distance. Perform ªSPEED CALIBRATIONº (EL-290). After removing the tire chains,
sensing accuracy may recover by itself.]
Bad map data or system defect (same error consistently occurs in the same area)
ROUTE SEARCH/ROUTE GUIDENJEL0526S03+If the present location or the destination location is displayed in the avoid area, it is not possible to search
routes.
+If the avoid area is set to wide range area, it may not be possible to find appropriate routes or search for
alternate routes.
+The automatic re-route calculates a return to the original route. Because of this, it may not be possible to
search appropriate new routes. If you deviate from the original route and wish to select an appropriate new
route, touch ªRoute Calculationº.
+The automatic re-route function may sometimes require considerable time.
+Displayed route number and directional information at a highway junction may differ from the information
posted on the actual road signs.
+Displayed street name information at a highway exit may differ from the information posted on the actual
road signs.
+Street name information displayed on the enlarged intersection map may differ from the information posted
on the actual road signs.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-315

+The enlarged intersection map may display an ªUnknown streetº message at some street intersections.
+Because of road configuration, etc. the guide may finish early. If this occurs, follow the marker to reach
your destination.
+Destination area side information (left side and right side) may differ from actual conditions because of
data error.
Unable to Set Destination, Way Point, and/or menu itemsNJEL0526S0301
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
Unable to search way points in
re-search modeA way point already crossed or determined to
have been crossed.If you desire to pass through a way point for a
second time, reperform route edit.
Turn list is not displayed.Route search does not occur.Set designation areas and perform route
search.
Car marker does not appear on recom-
mended route.Drive on the recommended route.
Route guide is canceled.Turn the route guide ON. (Push ªVOICEº
switch)
Automatic search does not func-
tion.Vehicle is not running on search object route
(road indicated by orange, brown or red line).Drive the vehicle on the search object route
or perform a manual route search. Note that
all routes will be re-searched at this time.
Unable to select detour route. Vehicle is not running on recommended route.Use the ªRE-ROUTEº mode to search again
or return to the recommended route.
Detour route search results are
identical to previous search.All possible conditions were considered, but
results are the same.This is not abnormal.
Unable to set a way point.More than five way points have been previ-
ously set (and not cleared).More than five way points cannot be specified
at the same time. Break down into smaller
segments and perform search.
Unable to select starting point
during route edit.Starting point will normally be your present
location during route edit.This is not abnormal.
Cannot select certain menu items. While vehicle is running.Park the vehicle in a safe area and perform
operation.
Voice Guide InformationNJEL0526S0302
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
Voice guide does not function.Voice guide is only available at certain inter-
sections (marked with
). In some cases, the
guide is not available even when the vehicle
makes a turn.This is not abnormal.
Vehicle is not running on recommended route.Return to recommended route or reperform
route search.
Voice guide is OFF. Set voice guide to the ON position.
Route guide is canceled. Turn the route guide ON.
The guide content does not corre-
spond to actual conditions.The content of the voice guide may vary
depending on the type of junction.Operate vehicle following the traffic rules and
regulation.
Route Search InformationNJEL0526S0303
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
Proceeding in desired direction.
However, route search in desired
direction does not function.Unable to find appropriate route in the desired
direction.This is not abnormal.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-316

Symptom Possible cause Repair order
No route is displayed.No object route is searched near destination
area.Adjust position to wide road (brown) near des-
tination area. In an area where traffic direction
is displayed separately, pay close attention to
the direction of travel. Set the destination area
and the way point over the road.
Starting point and destination areas are very
near.Move destination areas away from starting
point on the screen.
Recommended route which has
been passed disappears from the
display.The recommended route is divided into indi-
vidual control segments. When way point 1 is
passed, the data from the starting point to the
way point 1 is erased.This is not abnormal.
Search recommends roundabout
route.There may be special conditions for roads
near the starting point and destination area
(one-way traffic, etc.). A roundabout route may
be displayed.Slightly change starting point and destination
area settings.
Landmark display does not show
actual conditions.Mistaken or missing map data may result in
erroneous display.Change map CD.
Recommended route drawn
slightly away from starting point,
way points, and destination area.Course search data may not exist for closely
positioned starting point, way points, and des-
tination area shown on the map. Route guide
starting point, way point, and destination point
may be separated.Set the destination area to the general route
(indicated by a thick brown line). However,
even if the selected route is a major one,
appropriate route search data may not be
available.
LOCATION OF CAR MARKERNJEL0526S04+If the vehicle has been parked in a multi-level parking facility or underground parking facility, the car marker
position may be inaccurate immediately after exiting the parking facility.
+The GPS accuracy is within±100 m (300 ft). Even when receiving conditions are excellent, further posi-
tional correction may not occur.
STREET INDICATIONNJEL0526S05+Street names displayed on the map may differ from the actual street names.
+An ªUnknown streetº message may appear on the map in place of street name information.
RESEARCHNJEL0526S06+Position may be searched by house number. However, the displayed position and street may differ from
the actual position and street.
+When position is searched using POI, the displayed position may differ from the actual position.
+Some data may not be available for new buildings and other structures in a map.
GPS ANTENNANJEL0526S07+Do not place metal objects above the GPS antenna mounted on the rear parcel shelf. This will cause
interference with signal reception.
+Do not place mobile telephones or vehicle radio transceivers in close proximity to the GPS antenna
mounted on the rear parcel shelf. This may cause interference with signal reception.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This Condition Is Not Abnormal (Cont'd)
EL-317

Program LoadingNJEL0527
* Display of program content Insert CD-ROM
with designated program.
Position marker screen display No
* Program loading progress is shown on the bar graph
at the center of the screen.
Note: Load the program only after the engine has been started.Map CD-ROM insertion
Power supply ON
Push for changing version.
Yes
SEL564X
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Program Loading
EL-318