sat nav NISSAN ALMERA N16 2001 Electronic Repair Manual

System Description=NJEL0497Refer to Owner's Manual for audio system operating instructions.
Power is supplied at all times
+through 15A fuse (No. 32, located in the fusible link and fuse block)
+to audio unit terminal 9
+to CD auto changer terminal 32.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied
+through 10A fuse [No. 1, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
+to audio unit terminal 3,
+to CD auto changer terminal 36 and
Ground is supplied through the case of the audio unit.
Audio signals are supplied
+through audio unit terminals 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
+to terminals 1 and 2 of front door speaker LH and RH,
+to terminals 1 and 2 of rear door speaker LH and RH and
+to terminals 1 and 2 of pillar tweeter LH and RH (with 6 speakers)
When the navigation system is triggered,
power is supplied
+through navi control unit terminal 46
+to speaker relay terminal 2
Ground is supplied
+through navi control unit terminal 44
+to speaker relay terminal 1
With power and ground supplied, the relay is energized, and then audio signal is interrupted to front door
speaker LH (LHD models) or RH (RHD models), and pillar tweeter LH (LHD models) or RH (RHD models)
For detailed, refer to ªNAVIGATION SYSTEMº.
NATS AUDIO LINKNJEL0497S01DescriptionNJEL0497S0101The link with the NATS IMMU implies that the audio unit can basically only be operated if connected to the
matching NATS IMMU to which the audio unit was initially fitted on the production line.
Since radio operation is impossible after the link with the NATS is disrupted theft of the audio unit is basically
useless since special equipment is required to reset the audio unit.
Initialization process for audio units that are linked to the NATS IMMU
New audio units will be delivered to the factories in the ªNEWº state, i.e. ready to be linked with the vehicle's
NATS. When the audio unit in ªNEWº state is first switched on at the factory, it will start up communication
with the vehicle's immobiliser control unit (IMMU) and send a code (the ªaudio unit Codeº) to the IMMU. The
IMMU will then store this code, which is unique to each audio unit, in its (permanent) memory.
Upon receipt of the code by the IMMU, the NATS will confirm correct receipt of the audio unit code to the audio
unit. Hereafter, the audio unit will operate as normal.
During the initialisation process, ªNEWº is displayed on the audio unit display. Normally though, communica-
tion between audio unit and IMMU takes such a short time (300 ms) that the audio unit seems to switch on
directly without showing ªNEWº on its display.
Normal operation
Each time the audio unit is switched on afterwards, the audio unit code will be verified between the audio unit
and the NATS before the audio unit becomes operational. During the code verification process, ªWAITº is
shown on the audio unit display. Again, the communication takes such a short time (300 ms) that the audio
unit seems to switch on directly without showing ªWAITº on its display.
When the radio is locked
In case of a audio unit being linked with the vehicle's NATS (immobilizer system), disconnection of the link
between the audio unit and the IMMU will cause the audio unit to switch into the lock (ªSECUREº) mode in
which the audio unit is fully inoperative. Hence, repair of the audio unit is basically impossible, unless the audio
unit is reset to the ªNEWº state for which special decoding equipment is required.
Clarion has provided their authorized service representatives with so called ªdecoder boxesº which can bring
the audio unit back to the ªNEWº state, enabling the audio unit to be switched on after which repair can be
AUDIO
System Description
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SEL504X
System DescriptionNJEL0516OUTLINENJEL0516S01The Navigation System (Multi-AV System) relies upon three sens-
ing devices in order to determine vehicle location at regular time
intervals.
1. Vehicle speed sensor: Determines the distance the vehicle has
traveled.
2. Gyro (Angular velocity sensor): Determines vehicle steering
angle and directional change.
3. GPS antenna (GPS data): Determines vehicle forward move-
ment and direction.
The data provided by the three sensing functions together with a
comparison of the mapping information read from the CD-ROM
drive permit accurate determination of the vehicle's current location
and subsequent course (map matching). The information appears
on a liquid crystal display.
This comparison of GPS data (vehicle position sensing) and map
matching permits precise determination of vehicle location.
SEL684V
Position Sensor Operating PrinciplesNJEL0516S0101The sensor determines current vehicle location by calculating the
previously sensed position, the distance traveled from this position,
and the directional changes occurring during this travel.
1. Distance traveled
The distance traveled is calculated using signals received from
the vehicle speed sensor. The sensor automatically compen-
sates for the slightly reduced wheel and tire diameter resulting
from tire wear.
2. Forward movement (Direction)
Changes in the direction of forward movement are calculated
by the gyro (angular velocity sensor) and the GPS antenna
(GPS data). Each of these functions has its advantage and
disadvantages. Depending upon conditions, one function takes
precedence over the other to accurately determine the direc-
tion of forward movement.
Function type Advantage Disadvantage
Gyro (Angular
velocity sen-
sor)+Able to accurately detect
minute changes in steering
angle and direction.+Calculation errors may
accumulate over a long
period of continuous
vehicle travel.
GPS antenna
(GPS data)+Able to sense vehicle travel
in four general directions
(North, South, East, and
West)+Unable to detect direction
of vehicle travel at low
vehicle speeds.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description
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SEL685V
Map MatchingNJEL0516S0102Map matching allows the driver to compare the sensed vehicle
location data with the road map contained in the CD-ROM drive.
Vehicle position is marked on the CD-ROM map. This permits the
driver to accurately determine his/her present position on the high-
way and to make appropriate course decisions.
When GPS data reception is poor during travel, the vehicle posi-
tion is not amended. At this time, manual manipulation of the CD-
ROM map position marker is required.
SEL686V
Map matching permits the driver to make priority judgments about
possible appropriate roads other than the one currently being trav-
eled.
If there is an error in the distance or direction of travel, there will
also be an error in the relative position of other routes. When two
routes are closely parallel to one another, the indicated position for
both routes will be nearly the same priority. This is so that, slight
changes in the steering direction may cause the marker to indicate
both routes alternately.
SEL687V
Newly constructed roads may not appear on the CD-ROM map. In
this case, map matching is not possible. Changes in the course of
a road will also prevent accurate map matching.
When driving on a road not shown on the CD-ROM map, the posi-
tion marker used for map matching may indicate a different route.
Even after returning to a route shown on the map, the position
marker may jump to the position currently detected.
SEL526V
GPS (Global Positioning System)NJEL0516S0103GPS is the global positioning system developed and operated by
the US Department of Defense. GPS satellites (NAVSTAR) trans-
mit radio waves and orbit around the earth at an altitude of approxi-
mately 21,000 km (13,000 miles).
GPS receiver calculates the three-dimensional position of the
vehicle (latitude, longitude, and altitude from the sea level) by the
time difference of the radio wave arriving from more than four GPS
satellites (three-dimensional positioning).
When the radio wave is received from only three GPS satellites, the
two-dimensional position (latitude and longitude) is calculated,
using the altitude from the sea level data calculated by using four
GPS satellites (two-dimensional positioning).
Positioning capability is degraded in the following cases.
+In two-dimensional positioning, when the vehicle's altitude
from the sea level changes, the precision becomes lower.
+The location detection performance can have an error of about
100 m (300 ft) even in three-dimensional positioning with high
precision. Because the precision is influenced by the location
of GPS satellites used for positioning, the location detection
performance may drop depending on the location of GPS sat-
ellites.
+When the radio wave from GPS satellites cannot be received,
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
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for example, when the vehicle is in a tunnel, in a parking lot
inside building, under an elevated superhighway or near strong
power lines, the location may not be detected. Turbulent/
electric weather conditions may also affect positioning perfor-
mance. If something is placed on the antenna, the radio wave
from GPS satellites may not be received.
SEL507X
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNJEL0516S02NAVI Control UnitNJEL0516S0201+The gyro (angular speed sensor) and the CD-ROM drive are
built-in units that control the navigation functions.
+Signals are received from the gyro, the vehicle speed sensor,
and the GPS antenna. Vehicle location is determined by com-
bining this data with the data contained in the CD-ROM map.
Locational information is shown on liquid crystal display panel.
SEL506X
CD-ROM DriverNJEL0516S0202Maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information
can be easily red from the CD-ROM disc.
Map CD-ROMNJEL0516S0203+The map CD-ROM has maps, traffic control regulations, and
other pertinent information.
+To improve CD-ROM map matching and route determination
functions, the CD-ROM uses an exclusive Nissan format.
Therefore, the use of a CD-ROM provided by other manufac-
turers cannot be used.
SEL690V
Gyro (Angular Speed Sensor)NJEL0516S0204+The oscillator gyro sensor is used to detect changes in vehicle
steering angle.
+The oscillator gyro periodically senses oscillatory variation at
the oscillation terminals. This variation is caused by changes
in the vehicle angular velocity. Voltage variations are sensed
by ceramic voltage sensors at the left and right sides of the
terminals. Vehicle angular velocity corresponds directly with
these changes in voltage.
+The gyro is built into the navigation (NAVI) control unit.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
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Self-diagnosis ModeNJEL0519APPLICATION ITEMSNJEL0519S01
Mode DescriptionReference
page
Self DiagnosisSelf-diagnosis for Navigation, Display and GPS Antenna
connection.EL-279
Confirmation/
adjustmentDiagnose the DisplayColor and gray gradation of display can be checked in
this mode.EL-287
Diagnosis for Signals from the CarSeveral input signals to NAVI control unit, can be moni-
tored in this mode.EL-285
NavigationCheck the map CD-
ROM versionThe version (parts number) of inserted CD-ROM can be
checked in this model.EL-286
Error historyDiagnosis results previously stored in the memory
(before turning ignition switch ON) are displayed in this
mode. Time and location when/where the errors
occurred are also displayed.EL-281
Longitude & LatitudeDisplay the map. Use the joystick to adjust position. Lon-
gitude and latitude will be displayed.EL-288
Adjust the AngleTurning angle of the vehicle on the display can be
adjusted in this mode.EL-289
Speed CalibrationUnder ordinary conditions, the navigation system dis-
tance measuring function will automatically compensate
for minute decreases in wheel and tire diameter caused
by tire wear or low pressure. Speed calibration immedi-
ately restores system accuracy in cases such as when
distance calibration is needed because of the use of tire
chains in inclement weather.EL-290
Initialize LocationThis mode is for initializing the current location. Use
when the vehicle is transported a long distance by a
trailer, etc.EL-291
MODEMAP
SEL617X
HOW TO PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODENJEL0519S021. Start the engine.
2. Push ªOPEN/CLOSEº switch and then open the display.
3. Push both of ªMAPº and ªMODEº switches at the same time for
more than five seconds.
SEL527X
4. Select ªSelf Diagnosisº or ªConfirmation/ adjustmentº.
+For further procedure, refer to the following pages which
describe each application item of the self-diagnosis mode.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Self-diagnosis Mode
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ªINITIALIZE LOCATIONº MODE=NJEL0520S09This procedure is for initializing the current location. Perform ªIni-
tialize Locationº when the vehicle has been transported a long dis-
tance by trailer, etc.
Map with grey background appears and the vehicle location can-
not be adjusted by scrolling the display when the vehicle location
in the memory is out of the area of the inserted map data.
Perform ªInitialize Locationº when this occurs.
NOTE:
+Only initialize the system when the NAVI control unit is
replaced. If the system is initialized in other cases, it may
cause inaccurate positioning of the position marker for a
while.
+Initialize the system outside for receiving the radio wave
from the GPS satellite.
How to PerformNJEL0520S09011. Switch the navigation system mode to self-diagnosis by push-
ing both ªMAPº and ªMODEº switches at the same time for
more than 5 seconds.
SEL527X
2. Select ªConfirmation/ adjustmentº.
SEL531X
3. Select ªInitialize Locationº. Then the previous screen is dis-
played.
MAP
SEL616X
4. Push ªMAPº switch.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Confirmation/Adjustment Mode (Cont'd)
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SETTING
SEL618X
5. Push ªSETTINGº switch.
6. Select ªSystem Settingº.
SEL559X
7. Select ªGPS Informationº.
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8. More than one GPS satellite icon turns green. (It may take 1
to 15 minutes.)
NOTE:
Drive the vehicle for a while* in order to change the receiving
condition of the radio wave from the GPS satellite if the GPS
icon does not turn green.
* The driving distance which is necessary depends on the
receiving condition of the radio wave from the GPS satellite.
9. Push ªMAPº switch and check the following.
+Confirm that the GPS icon on the map turns green.
+Then the position marker should show the current location.
+Position marker rotates corresponding to the movement of the
vehicle.
10. Initialization is completed.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Confirmation/Adjustment Mode (Cont'd)
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Control Panel Mode=NJEL0521APPLICATION ITEMSNJEL0521S01
Mode Description Reference page
Display Auto OpenDisplay can be set to open by either of the following controls.
+Display will be opened when OPEN/CLOSE SW is selected with Key SW positioned
ACC.
+Display will be automatically opened when Key SW is turned from OFF to ACC.EL-294
GPS InformationThe GPS data includes longitude, latitude and altitude (distance above sea level) of the
present vehicle position, and current date and time for the area in which the vehicle is
being driven.
Also indicated are the GPS reception conditions and the GPS satellite position.EL-294
LanguageLanguage can be selected for the display and voice guidance.
Use the program CD-ROM disk to change the language.EL-295
Quick Stop Customer
SettingOne facility of your selection can be added to your Quick Stop. EL-295
Route Priorities Priorities of search request and automatic re-searching can be set for route search. EL-295
Tracking Tracking to the present vehicle position can be displayed. EL-296
Display SettingThe following display settings can be customized.
+Display color (Day mode or Night mode)
+Brightness of displayEL-296
HeadingHeading of the map display can be customized for either north heading or the actual
driving direction of the vehicle.EL-297
Nearby Display IconsIcons of facilities can be displayed.
Facilities to be displayed can be selected from the variety selections.EL-297
Adjust Current Loca-
tionCurrent location of position marker can be adjusted. Direction of position marker also
can be calibrated when heading direction of the vehicle on the display is not matched
with the actual direction.EL-298
Avoid Area Setting A particular area can be avoided when routing. Ð
Beep On/Off Beep sounds which corresponds to the system operation can be activated/deactivated. EL-298
Clear Memory Address book, Previous destination or Avoid area can be deleted. EL-299
CountryWhen two or more countries are included in one CD-ROM disk, the destination can be
selected from the country name.EL-299
SETTING
SEL618X
HOW TO PERFORM CONTROL PANEL MODENJEL0521S021. Start the engine.
2. Push ªOPEN/CLOSEº switch and then open the display.
3. Push ªSETTINGº switch.
+For further procedures, refer to the following pages which
describe each application item of the control panel mode.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Control Panel Mode
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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)
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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)
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