CD changer NISSAN ALTIMA 2006 L31 / 3.G Owners Manual

4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner
and audio systems
Control panel buttons (if so equipped)...............4-2
Names of the components.......................4-3
How to use joystick and “ENTER” button..........4-3
How to use “PREV” button......................4-3
Setting up the start-up screen...................4-3
How to use the “TRIP” button....................4-4
How to use the “SETTING” button................4-6
button..................................4-10
Ventilators.......................................4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual).................4-11
Controls......................................4-13
Heater operation..............................4-14
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped)........4-15
Air flow charts.................................4-16
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................4-20
Automatic operation...........................4-20
Manual operation..............................4-21Operating tips.................................4-22
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-22
Audio system....................................4-23
Radio........................................4-23
FM radio reception............................4-23
AM radio reception............................4-23
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-23
Audio operation precautions....................4-24
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
(if so equipped)...............................4-25
FM-AM SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped).......................4-30
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped).......................4-35
CD care and cleaning..........................4-40
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)...............................4-40
Antenna......................................4-41
Car phone or CB radio............................4-41
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Station memory operation
Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets,
capable of storing any combination of AM, FM,
SAT (if so equipped ) and FM RDS stations.
Press the PRESET ABC button to change be-
tween the presets:
A!B!C
The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate
which set of presets is active.
To store a radio station in a preset:
1. Select the desired preset by pressing PRE-
SET ABC.
2. Select the desired AM, FM or SAT (if so
equipped) station band.
3. Tune to the desired station.
4. Press the desired station select button
(>1.5 seconds) .
5. A beep will sound indicating memorization is
complete.
6. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio
fuse opens, the radio memory is canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.Preset Scan
Pressing the Preset Scan button (<1.5 seconds)
scans the permanent preset memory that is se-
lected (A, B or C) from1-6for5seconds.
All Preset Scan
Pressing the Preset Scan button (>1.5 seconds)
scans all the permanent preset memory banks (A,
BandC)from1-6for5seconds.
Canceling Preset Scan mode
Pressing the Preset Scan (P.SCAN) button again
will cancel the Preset Scan mode.
Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SSV) (if
so equipped)
Your vehicle has Speed Sensitive Control Vol-
ume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes
as the driving speed changes.
Press the AUDIO button until the display shows
“SSV”.Press TUNE/FF-REV (
or)
to change between:
Off!Low!Mid!High
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
cDo not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
cTrying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
CD button
When the CD button is pressed with a compact
disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns
off and the last used compact disc starts to play.
FF (Fast Forward) , REW
(Rewind) buttons
When the TUNE/FF-REV (
or) but-
ton is pressed while the compact disc is playing,
the compact disc plays at an increased speed
while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the
button is released, the compact disc returns to
normal play speed.
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FM-AM SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if
so equipped)
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed and an XMTor SIRIUS™
satellite radio service subscription is active. Sat-
ellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and
Guam.
PWR/VOL control knob
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position,
then push the PWR/VOL control knob. If you
listen to the radio with the engine not running,
turn the key to the ACC position. The mode
[radio, CD or SAT (if so equipped)] that was
playing immediately before the system was
turned off resumes playing.
Pushing the PWR/VOL control knob again turns
the system off.
Turn the PWR/VOL control knob to the right to
increase volume or to the left to decrease volume.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance
Press the AUDIO button to enter the audio adjust
mode:
Bass!Treb!Fade!BalPress the TUNE/FF-REV (
or)or
SEEK/TRACK (or) to adjust to the
desired levels. The display will return to the regu-
lar radio display after 10 seconds, or you may
press the AUDIO button again to return to the
regular radio display.
Clock operation
Pressing the CLOCK button displays the clock
with the radio on or off. Press the CLOCK button
again to turn off the clock display.
Clock set
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until it
beeps (>1.5 seconds) .
2. The hours will start flashing. Press
TUNE/FF-REV (
or)or
SEEK/TRACK (or) to adjust
the hours.
3. Press the CLOCK button to switch to the
minute adjustment.
4. Press TUNE/FF-REV (
or)or
SEEK/TRACK (or) to adjust
the minutes.
5. Press the CLOCK button again to exit the
clock set mode.The display will return to the regular clock display
after 7 seconds, or you may press the CLOCK
button again to return to the regular clock display.
FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select:
Pushing the FM, AM or SAT radio select button
will change the band to either FM, AM or SAT
(satellite-if so equipped) radio stations.
When the FM, AM or SAT radio select button is
pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON, the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the Power/Volume control knob is depressed to
ON.
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed and an XMTor SIRIUS™
satellite radio service subscription is active. Sat-
ellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and
Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the FM, AM or
SAT radio select button is pushed, the compact
disc will automatically be turned off and the last
radio station played will come on.
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Program type (PTY):
PTY can be used to search for a certain program
type. Certain areas have a limited number of
stations that transmit RDS. Many stations trans-
mit call letters and frequencies only.
Searching or scanning by program type may yield
a limited number of selections.
When CAT/RPT button is pressed for more than
1.5 seconds during FM or SAT (if so equipped)
mode, the PTY name of the current tuned station
is displayed. During this time if the PTY data code
is zero or the data is unreadable, the display will
show NONE.
To change the PTY:
1. Press the CAT/RPT button.
2. Press the TUNE/FF-REV (
or)
up/down button to chose a specific program
type.
ROCK, CLASSIC ROCK, SOFT ROCK,
TOP 40, COUNTRY, JAZZ, CLASSICAL,
OLDIES, NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, ANYSEEK tuning:
3.
After selecting a program type, push the
SEEK/TRACK button (or) for
less than 1.5 seconds within 10 seconds.
Tuning to the PTY station will start. If you do
not push the SEEK button within the 10 sec-
ond period, the PTY mode will be canceled.
SCAN tuning:
4.
Push the SCAN button for more than 1.5
seconds to scan the PTY name stations and
stop at each broadcasting station for 5 sec-
onds. Pushing the button again during this 5
second period will stop SCAN tuning and the
radio will remain tuned to that station. If the
SCAN button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SSV) (if
so equipped)
Your vehicle has Speed Sensitive Control Vol-
ume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes
as the driving speed changes.
Press and hold the AUDIO button until the radio
beeps to start the editing mode. Press the AU-
DIO button until the display shows“SSV OFF”.
Press TUNE/FF-REV (
or)to
change between:
Off!Low!Mid!High
Compact disc (CD) player operation
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
cDo not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
cTrying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
CD6 button
When the CD6 button is pressed with a compact
disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns
off and the last used compact disc starts to play.
CD loading
Press the LOAD button to start CD loading
mode.
The following sequence will occur:
1. If other discs are already loaded, the disc
number indicator on the lowest available
disc select button will start blinking. The
display shows“Select Disc”.
2. The display changes to“Insert Disc”for a
maximum of 15 seconds.
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1. SEEK/TRACK change button
2. TUNE/REW/FF button
3. PAUSE/MUTE button
4. CAT/RPT button
5. PRESET A-B-C select button
6. CD play button7. FM band select button
8. AM band select button
9. SAT (satellite) radio select button*
10. SCAN button
11. LOAD button
12. CD insert slot13. CD eject button
14. POWER/VOLUME control knob
15. Station and CD select buttons (1 - 6)
16. Tuning and AUDIO control knob
(BASS, MID, TREBLE, FADE, BAL-
ANCE and SSV)
*No satellite radio reception is available
and “NO SAT” is displayed when the
SAT button is pressed unless optional
satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and an XMTor SIRIUS™ satellite
radio service subscription is active. Sat-
ellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if
so equipped)
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed to select satellite radio stations unless
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and an XMTor SIRIUS™ satellite radio
service subscription is active. Satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
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If the station broadcasts RDS information, the
RDS icon is displayed.
Program type (PTY):
PTY can be used to search for a certain program
type. Certain areas have a limited number of
stations that transmit RDS. Many stations trans-
mit call letters and frequencies only.
Searching or scanning by program type may yield
a limited number of selections.
When CAT/RPT button is pressed for more than
1.5 seconds during FM or SAT (if so equipped)
mode, the PTY name of the current tuned station
is displayed. During this time if the PTY data code
is zero or the data is unreadable, the display will
show NONE.
To change the PTY:
1. Press the CAT/RPT button.
2. Press the TUNE/FF-REV (
or)
up/down button to chose a specific program
type.
ROCK, CLASSIC ROCK, SOFT ROCK,
TOP 40, COUNTRY, JAZZ, CLASSICAL,
OLDIES, NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, ANY
SEEK tuning:3. After selecting a program type, push the
SEEK/TRACK button (
or) for
less than 1.5 seconds within 10 seconds.
Tuning to the PTY station will start. If you do
not push the SEEK button within the 10
second period, the PTY mode will be can-
celed.
SCAN tuning:
4. Push the SCAN button for more than 1.5
seconds to scan the PTY name stations and
stop at each broadcasting station for 5 sec-
onds. Pushing the button again during this 5
second period will stop SCAN tuning and
the radio will remain tuned to that station. If
the SCAN button is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station.
Compact disc (CD) changer operation
CAUTION
cDo not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
cTrying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with thelabel side facing up. The compact disc will be
guided automatically into the slot and start play-
ing. To insert the disc, first push the LOAD button.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the compact disc will play.
If the system has been turned off while the com-
pact disc was playing, pushing the
POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the
compact disc.
LOAD button:
To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the LOAD
button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the
loading slot by pushing the CD insert select
button (1 – 6) , then insert the CD.
To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, push the
LOAD button for more than 1.5 seconds.
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the
display when CDs are loaded into the changer.
CD button:
When the CD button is pushed with the system
off and the compact disc loaded, the system will
turn on and the compact disc will start to play.
When the CD button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded with the radio playing, the radio will
automatically be turned off and the compact disc
will start to play.
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REW (Rewind) , FF (Fast
Forward):
When the
(rewind) or(fast forward)
button is pushed while a compact disc is playing,
the compact disc will play while rewinding or fast
forwarding . When the button is released, the
compact disc will return to normal play speed.
When the CD button is pushed with the system
off and the compact disc loaded, the system will
turn on and the compact disc will start to play.
When the CD button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded with the tape or the radio playing, the
tape or radio will automatically be turned off and
the compact disc will start to play.
SEEK/TRACK:
When the
button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while a compact disc is playing, the
track being played returns to its beginning. Push
several times to skip back through tracks. The
compact disc will go back the number of times
the button is pushed.
When the
button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while the compact disc is playing, the
next track will start to play from its beginning.
Push several times to skip through tracks. The
compact disc will advance the number of timesthe button is pushed. (When the last track on the
compact disc is skipped through, the first track
will be played.)
When pushing the
orbutton for more
than 1.5 seconds, each track will play for about
10 seconds. To stop playing, push
the
button again.
CD select buttons:
To play another CD that has been loaded, push a
CD select button (1 – 6) .
CAT/RPT:
When the CAT/RPT play button is pushed while
the compact disc is played, the play pattern can
be changed as follows:
ALL DISC RPT!1 DISC RPT!1 TRACK RPT
!ALL DISC RDM!1 DISC RDM!ALL DISC
RPT
ALL DISC RPT: All discs loaded will be repeated.
1 DISC RPT: The disc that is currently playing will
be repeated.
1 TRACK RPT: The track that is currently playing
will be repeated
ALL DISC RDM: Tracks from all discs will be
played randomly
1 DISC RDM: Tracks from the disc that is cur-
rently playing will be played randomly
CD EJECT:
Current disc:
cPress the slot number (1 – 6) for the desired
disc, then press the
button. The com-
pact disc will be ejected. If the disc is not
removed within 15 seconds, the disc will
reload.
All discs:
cPress and hold the
button for more
than 1.5 seconds. The compact discs will be
ejected one by one. If a disc is not removed
within 15 seconds, or the
button is
pressed again during the eject sequence,
the entire disc eject sequence will be can-
celed.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will eject
and the last source will be played.
CD IN indicator:
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate if CDs
have been loaded into the changer in CD mode
only.
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10 Index
A
Active head restraint...............1-8
Air bag (See supplemental restraint system). .1-34
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-41
Air bag warning light...........1-49, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter............8-21
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-15
Air conditioner service...........4-22
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-11, 4-20
Servicing air conditioner..........4-22
Air flow charts..................4-16
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-16
Anchor point locations.............1-26
Antenna.....................4-41
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-19
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-11
Armrests.....................1-7
Audible reminders................2-15
Audio system..................4-23
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-35
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-38FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-30
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-25
Radio....................4-23
Autolight switch.................2-22
Automatic
Automatic power window switch.....2-39
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-13
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-14
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-10
B
Battery......................8-17
Charge warning light............2-12
Before starting the engine............5-6
Belts (See drive belts).............8-19
Booster seats..................1-29
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-19
Brake booster................8-26
Brake fluid..................8-15
Brake light (See stop light).........8-32
Brake pedal.................8-25
Brake system................5-18
Brake warning light.............2-12
Brake wear indicators........2-15, 8-26Parking brake check............8-25
Parking brake operation..........5-14
Self-adjusting brakes............8-26
Break-in schedule................5-16
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-24
Brightness/Contrast button..........4-10
Control panel buttons...........4-10
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-11
Bulb replacement................8-32
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-41
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-40
CD changer (See audio system)........4-38
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-25
Child restraints.......1-11, 1-12, 1-17, 1-24
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-17, 1-29
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26
Child safety rear door lock............3-5
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtray..........2-29
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock............4-26, 4-30, 4-36, 4-40
(models with navigation system)......4-8
Clock set
Control panel buttons............4-8
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Lights
Map lights..................2-42
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-12
Glove box lock...............2-33
Power door locks...............3-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever.........3-10
Low fuel warning light.............2-13
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-13
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Maint (Maintenance) button, control panel
display.......................4-4
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-16
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-14
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Map lights....................2-42
Map pocket...................2-30
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-24
Mirror
Inside mirror.................3-15
Outside mirrors...............3-15Vanity mirror.................3-14
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-17, 3-2, 5-5
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirrors.................3-15
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-8
Owner’s manual order form..........9-24
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-24
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-25Parking brake operation..........5-14
Parking/parking on hills...........5-17
Power
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-28
Power rear windows............2-39
Power steering fluid.............8-15
Power steering system...........5-18
Power windows...............2-38
Rear power windows............2-39
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-17, 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-34
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
PREV button...................4-3
Prev button
Control panel buttons............4-3
Programmable features...........4-3, 4-6
Push starting...................6-8
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-41
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-38
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-30
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-25
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-23
Rear power windows..............2-39
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