manual radio set NISSAN ALTIMA 1996 U13 / 1.G Owners Manual

3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system
Ventilators............................................................. 3-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual) .................... 3-2
Air flow charts....................................................... 3-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(If so equipped) .................................................... 3-8
Radio .................................................................. 3-10
Clock-radio ......................................................... 3-10
AM-FM radio with cassette player ..................... 3-11
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player ........................................... 3-16
Antenna .............................................................. 3-21
CB radio or car phone........................................ 3-22
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The sensor on the instrument panel helps
maintain a constant temperature; do not put
anything on or around this sensor.
Servicing air conditioning
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a new refrigerant
designed with the environment in mind.
This new refrigerant will not harm the
earth's ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is
required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to your
air conditioning system. See ``Air condition-
ing system refrigerant and lubricant recom-
mendations'' in the ``Technical and con-
sumer information'' section of this manual.
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service
your environmentally conscious air condi-
tioning system.To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
``ACC'' or ``ON''. If you listen to the radio with
the engine not running, turn the key to the
``ACC'' position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex-
ternal influences. Intermittent changes in
reception quality normally are caused by
these external influences.
CLOCK-RADIO (If so equipped)
On vehicles equipped with an AM-FM radio
and cassette player, a clock is integrated
into the audio system. For further details,
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Clock Priority Mode
In this mode the clock will be shown in the
display. If any radio or cassette tape func-
tions are activated, the radio (or cassette
tape) display will illuminate for ten seconds
then return to the clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
Radio/Cassette Tape Priority Mode
In this mode, the radio station will illuminate
in the display during radio operation. During
cassette tape operation, ªTAPEº will illumi-
nate in the display.
Selecting the desired band
Push the band select button (FM/AM) to
change from AM to FM reception.
The stereo indicator will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically
change from stereo to monaural reception.
Tuning
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Manual tuning
Push down either manual tuning ``
'' or
``
'' button.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ``''
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning be-
gins from low to high frequencies and stops
at the next broadcasting station. Once the
highest broadcasting station is reached, the
radio will continue in the ªSEEKº mode at the
lowest broadcast station. Pushing the button
again will continue the ªSEEKº function.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ``''
for more than 1.5 seconds. ªSCANº will illu-
minate in the display window. SCAN tuning
begins from low to high frequencies and
stops at each broadcasting station for five
seconds. Pushing the button again during this
five second period will stop SCAN tuning and
the radio will remain tuned to that station.
Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for each band.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push the desired select button for more
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Adjusting tone quality and speaker
balance
To adjust BASS, TREB (treble), FADER,
and BAL (balance) the control knobs must
be released from their stowed positions.
Pushing the knobs once moves them to the
released position.
In the released position, the knobs control
tone quality. Turn the control knobs to adjust
BASS and TREB to the most pleasing level.
From the released position, the knobs must
be pulled out in order to control FADER and
BAL. FADER adjusts the sound level be-tween the front and rear speakers, and BAL
adjusts the sound level between the right
and left speakers.
Once sound quality is set to the desired
levels, return the control knobs to the
stowed position by pushing them in com-
pletely and releasing.
Radio Operation
FM/AM band select button
Pushing the FM/AM band select button will
change the band.
When the POWER button is pushed whilethe ignition switch is at ``ACC'' or ``ON'', the
radio will come on at the band and the
station last played.
The FM stereo indicator ``ST'' will glow
during FM stereo reception. When the ste-
reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will
automatically change from stereo to monau-
ral reception.
TUNE button
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Use these buttons for manual tuning. To
move quickly through the channels, hold
either of the tuning buttons down for more
than 1.5 seconds.
SEEK/SCAN buttons
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ``
''
or ``'' for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK
tuning begins from low to high frequencies
or high to low frequencies, depending on
which button is pressed, and stops at the
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10 Index
A
Adjustment after headlamp assembly
replacement ............................................... 7-23
Air bag (See Supplemental restraint system)
Air bag warning light .................................. 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 7-15
Air conditioner
Air conditioner (Automatic) ..................... 3-8
Air conditioner (Manual) ......................... 3-2
Air conditioner specification label .............. 9-11
Air conditioning-servicing ........................... 3-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ....................... 9-6
Alarm system (See Theft warning system)
Anchor point locations ............................... 2-27
Antenna
Manual .................................................. 3-22
Power.................................................... 3-21
Anti-lock brake system ( ABS)
(If so equipped).......................................... 4-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 1-7
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray)
Audio system
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 3-11
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 3-16Automatic
Automatic air conditioner operation ........ 3-8
Automatic power window switch .......... 1-16
Automatic transmission fluid ................... 7-9
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 4-6
B
Battery........................................................ 7-13
Before starting the engine ........................... 4-5
Belts
Inspection ............................................ 7-14
Size ......................................................... 9-7
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 4-15
Brake and clutch fluid ........................... 7-11
Brake booster ....................................... 7-19
Brake light (See stop light)
Brake pedal .......................................... 7-18
Brake warning light ................................. 1-6
Brake wear indicators ................... 1-7, 7-18
Parking brake check ............................. 7-17
Parking brake operation ....................... 4-10
Break-in schedule ...................................... 4-12
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 1-5
Bulb replacement ....................................... 7-24C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ............................................... 9-2
Cassette player (See audio system)
CB radio or car phone ............................... 3-22
Check engine indicator light (See Malfunction
indicator light)
Child restraints for infants and small
children ...................................................... 2-23
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 2-4
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ..................... 1-14
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 6-2
Clock Ð instrument panel ......................... 1-18
Clock-radio ................................................. 3-10
Clutch pedal ............................................... 7-19
Cold weather driving cautions .................. 4-17
Compact disc (CD) player ......................... 3-20
Controls
Audio controls ............................. 3-11, 3-16
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ... 3-8
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 3-2
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 7-5
Checking engine coolant level ............... 7-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 1-4
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Changing engine oil................................ 7-8
Changing engine oil filter........................ 7-9
Checking engine oil level ....................... 7-7
Engine oil ................................................ 7-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation. 9-4
Opener lever for trunk lid............................. 2-6
Outside mirror remote control.................... 2-30
Outside mirrors .......................................... 2-30
Overdrive switch .......................................... 4-8
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 5-9
Owner's manuals/service manual
order form .................................................. 9-19
P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 7-17
Parking brake operation ....................... 4-10
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 4-14
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 8-5
Power
Power antenna ..................................... 3-21
Power door lock...................................... 2-3
Power steering fluid .............................. 7-11
Power rear windows ............................. 1-16
Power windows..................................... 1-15
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 7-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 2-17
Precautions when driving ..................... 4-15
Precautions when starting and driving ... 4-2Push starting ................................................ 5-8
Q
Quick reference (See gas station information)
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 3-11
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 3-16
CB radio or car phone .......................... 3-22
Rear seat ................................................... 2-11
Rear window defogger switch ................... 1-10
Refrigerant recommendation ....................... 9-6
Registering your vehicle in another
country ......................................................... 9-8
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................. 9-18
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 2-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............ 9-18
Seat adjustment ........................................... 2-9
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 2-17
Seat belt extenders .............................. 2-23
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 2-23
Seat belt warning light ............................ 1-6Seat belts.............................................. 2-17
2-point type without retractor................ 2-21
3-point type with retractor..................... 2-19
Seats
Front seats.............................................. 2-9
Rear seats ............................................ 2-11
Service manual/owner's manual
order form .................................................. 9-19
Shifting ......................................................... 4-7
Spark plug replacement............................. 7-14
Speedometer ............................................... 1-3
Spotlight ..................................................... 1-19
SRS warning labels ................................... 2-15
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 4-5
Jump starting .......................................... 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ... 4-2
Push starting........................................... 5-8
Starting the engine ................................ 4-9
Steering
Power steering fluid .............................. 7-11
Tilting steering wheel............................ 2-30
Stop light .................................................... 7-27
Sunroof ...................................................... 1-17
Supplemental restraint system
(Air bag system) ........................................ 2-12
Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 1-16
Front fog light switch ............................ 1-13
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 1-13
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 1-11
Ignition switch ......................................... 4-4
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