radio NISSAN PATHFINDER 1999 R50 / 2.G User Guide

being pressed. ªMW 530 kHzº is displayed.
The frequency range and step have now been
changed to the central/south American speci-
fication.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker
balance:
To adjust BASS×TREB×FADER×BAL (Bass,
Treble, Fader, Balance), press the AUDIO
button until the desired mode (BAS, TRE, FAD
or BAL) appears in the display.
Press the
or
button to adjust Bass
(BAS) and Treble (TRE) to the desired level.
Use the
or
button to adjust Fader
or Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound
level between the front and rear speakers and
Balance (BAL) adjusts the sound level be-
tween the right and left speakers.After 10 seconds, the radio or cassette tape
display reappears. Once the sound quality is
set to the desired level, press the AUDIO
button repeatedly until the radio or cassette
tape display appears.
Clock operation:
Pressing the CLOCK button alternates the
clock and the radio/cassette tape options in
the display.
Radio/Cassette tape priority mode:
In this mode, the radio station illuminates in the
display during radio operation. During cassette
tape operation, TAPE illuminates in the dis-
play.
FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select:
Push the FM×AM band select button to change
from AM to FM reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio automatically
changes from stereo to monaural reception.
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TUNE (Tuning):
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may be
given to the driving operation.Push either manual tuning button
or
.SEEK/SCAN tuning:
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins
from low to high frequencies and stops at the
next broadcasting station. Pushing the button
again continues the SEEK function. Once the
highest broadcasting station is reached, the
radio continues in the SEEK mode at the
lowest broadcast station.
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning buttonfor more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN illuminates
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
stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains
tuned to that station.Station memory operations:
Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for
FM1, six for FM2).
1. Push the FM×AM band select button toselect AM, FM1, or FM2. The selected band
illuminates in the display.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired select button for more
than 2 seconds. For example, in the illus-
trations ch2 is to be memorized. The radio
mutes when the select button is pushed.
4. When the sound resumes, memorizing is
complete.
5. 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 can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
Cassette tape player operationTurn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then
carefully insert a cassette tape into the tape
door.
The cassette tape automatically pulls into the
player. The word TAPE and moving digital
squares illuminate on the right side of the
display window.
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FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC
(CD) PLAYER
Audio main operationHead unit
The radio has an FM diversity reception sys-
tem, which employs two antennas. One is a
rod type antenna; the other is an antenna
printed on the window. This system automati-
cally switches to the antenna which is receiv-
ing less noise.
The tape deck employs a permalloy head
which allows for improved reproduction of high
frequency ranges. Noise is also greatly re-
duced by the combined use of the Dolby NR
(Noise Reduction) system. The auto loudness
circuit enhances the low frequency range au-
tomatically in both radio reception and tape
and CD playback.
Bose system (if so equipped)
A large output amplifier featuring a low distor-
tion ratio is connected directly to each speaker
unit to provide increased output and excellent
tonal quality. The equalizing circuit permits
regeneration of forcible base sound. This
equalizing circuit permits the sound efficiency
to be matched with the interior conditions ofyour vehicle for a selection between ªnatural
soundº and ªhigh-fidelity soundº.
Power/Volume control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
push the Power/Volume control knob while the
system is off to call up the mode (radio, tape or
CD) which was playing immediately before the
system was turned off. When no CD or tape is
loaded, the radio will come on. While the
system is on, pushing the Power/Volume con-
trol knob turns the system off.
To turn the radio off, press the Power/Volume
control knob.
Turn the Power/Volume control knob to adjust
the volume.
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Adjusting tone quality and speaker
balance:
To adjust BASS, TRE (Treble), BAL (Balance)
and FAD (Fader), press the AUDIO button until
the desired mode BAS, TRE, FAD or BAL
appears in the display. Press the
or
button to adjust Bass (BAS) and Treble
(TRE) to the desired level. Use the
or
button also to adjust Fader (FAD) or
Balance (BAL) modes. FAD adjusts the sound
level between the front and rear speakers and
BAL adjusts the sound between the right and
left speakers. After 10 seconds, the radio or
cassette tape display reappears. Once the
sound quality is set to the desired level, pressthe AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio or
cassette tape display appears.
Clock operation:
Pressing the clock button alternates the clock
and the radio/cassette/CD player options in
the display.
Adjusting the time
Depressing the clock and
buttons to-
gether sets hours. Depressing the clock and
buttons together sets minutes.Clock priority mode
In this mode the clock is shown in the display.
If any radio, cassette or CD functions are
activated, the radio, cassette or CD display
illuminates for 10 seconds then returns to the
clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select:
Pushing the FM/AM band select button will
change the band FM1, FM2 or AM.
When FM/AM band 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 knob is turned to ON.
If a compact disc or tape is playing when the
FM/AM band select button is turned to ON, the
compact disc or tape will automatically be
turned off and the last radio station played will
come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during
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FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio will automatically
change from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):
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
TUNE buttons down for more than 0.5 sec-
onds.
SEEK/SCAN tuning:
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
or
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning
begins from high to low or low to high frequen-
cies and stops at the next broadcasting sta-
tion.
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
or
for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN tuning
begins from high to low or low to high frequen-
cies and stops at each broadcasting station for
10 seconds. Pushing the button again during
this 10 seconds period will stop SCAN tuningand the radio will remain tuned to that station.
If the SEEK/SCAN tuning button is not pushed
within 10 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the
next station.
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Station memory operations:
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band
(six for FM1, six for FM2).
Six stations can be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station using the
SEEK/SCAN or TUNE button.
2. Push the desired station select button for
more than 1.5 seconds. (For example, in
the diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.)
3. The indicator ch2 will then come on and the
sound will resume. Memorizing is now com-
plete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.Cassette tape player operationTurn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape will be automatically
pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player
damage.If the system is turned off by pushing the
ON×OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette
tape still in the player, the tape will resume
playing when the system is turned back on.
Precautions on cassette tape player
operation:
ITo maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends that you use cas-
sette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
ICassette tapes should be removed from
the player when not in use. Store cas-
settes in their protective cases and away
from direct sunlight, heat, dust, mois-
ture or magnetic sources.
Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to
become deformed. The use of deformed
cassettes may cause the cassette to jam
in the player.
IDo not use cassettes that have peelingor loose labels. If used, the label could
jam in the player.
IIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette hubs
and rewind the tape firmly. Loose tape
may cause jamming and wavering
sound quality.
IOver a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may
gather a tape coating residue as the tape
passes over the head. This residue ac-
cumulation can cause a weak or waver-
ing sound and should be removed peri-
odically with a head cleaning tape.
If the residue is not removed periodi-
cally, the player may need to be disas-
sembled for cleaning.
PLAY:
IWhen the TAPE button is pushed with the
system turned off and a tape loaded, the
system will come on and the tape will play.
IWhen the TAPE button is pushed with
either the radio or compact disc turned on
and the tape loaded, the compact disc or
the radio will automatically be turned off
and the tape will play.
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Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with
the label side facing up. The compact disc will
be guided automatically into the slot and start
playing.
After loading the disc, the number of tracks on
the disc and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio or tape is already operating, it will
automatically turn off and the compact disc will
play.Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.If the system has been turned off while the
compact disc was playing, pushing the
ON×OFF/VOL control knob will start the com-
pact disc.
8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used
without an adapter.
PLAY:
When the CD/CHG 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/CHG button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded but the tape or the radio
playing, the tape or radio will automatically be
turned off and the compact disc will start to
play.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
When the(fast forward) or
(rewind)
button is pushed while the compact disc is
being played, the compact disc will play while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button
is released, the compact disc will return to
normal play speed.
APS (Automatic Program
Search) FF, APS REW:
When the(APS FF) button is pushed
while the compact disc is being played, the
program next to the present one will start to
play from its beginning. Push several times to
skip through programs. The compact disc will
advance the number of times the button is
pushed. (When the last program on the com-
pact disc is skipped through, the first program
will be played.) When the
(APS REW)
button is pushed, the program being played
returns to its beginning. Push several times to
skip back through programs. The compact disc
will go back the number of times the button is
pushed.
PROG (Program):
When the PROG button is pushed while the
compact disc is being played, the play pattern
will change as follows:
no mark: All the programs will be played
repeatedly in sequence.
1: Only one program (the one being played
when the PROG button is pushed) will be
repeated.
RANDOM: Programs will be played at random,
not following the sequence on the compact
disc. The same program may be repeated
twice.
When the compact disc is ejected, the
play pattern will automatically change to
no mark.
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be
ejected.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will
come out and the system will turn off.
If the compact disc comes out and is not
removed, it will be pulled back into the slot
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to protect it. (without 8 cm diameter com-
pact discs)
CD IN indicator:
CD IN indicator appears on the display when
the CD is loaded with the system on.
ANTENNA
Manual antennaThe manual antenna on your vehicle remains
in the upper position at all times. The antenna
cannot be shortened, but can be removed.
When you need to remove the antenna, turn
the antenna nut counterclockwise. To install
the antenna rod, turn the antenna nut clock-
wise. Tighten the antenna rod to specification
using a suitable tool, such as an open-end
wrench. The antenna rod tightening specifica-
tion is 3.4 to 3.6 N×m (30 to 32 in-lb). Do not
use pliers to tighten the antenna as they can
leave marks on the antenna surface. Theantenna rod cannot be hand tightened to the
proper specification.
Always properly tighten the antenna rod
during installation or the antenna rod
may bend or break during vehicle
operation.Power antennaThe antenna will automatically extend when
the radio is turned on, and retract when
switched off. If the radio is left on, the antenna
will retract and extend with the ignition key
OFF-ON operation.IBefore turning the radio on, make
sure that there is no one near the
antenna outlet and there is enough
space for it to extend.
ITo prevent damage, be sure that an-
tenna is fully retracted before the
vehicle enters an automated car
wash.
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IDirt and other foreign matter on the
power antenna rod may interrupt its
operation. Clean the rod periodically
with a damp cloth. This type of clean-
ing is especially important during the
winter seasons in areas where road
salt and other chemicals may be
spread on road surfaces and
splashed onto the antenna rod.
If equipped with a genuine NISSAN cellular
phone, your NISSAN features a non-
directional microphone in the steering column
cover, so it is not necessary to look at or speak
directly into the microphone when calling. To
do so could detract from the driving operation
and cause an accident. See the car phone
manual for operation.
Some models are pre-wired to accept the
genuine NISSAN cellular phone. In addition,
the same model has the phone antenna built
into the rear glass window.
When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone
in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the MFI (Multiport Fuel
Injection) system and other electronic parts.IKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Electronic Control Unit
(including radio).
IKeep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the Multiport Fuel
Injection harness. Do not route the
antenna wire next to any harness.
IAdjust the antenna standing-wave ra-tio as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
IConnect the ground wire from the
radio chassis to the body.
IFor details, consult your NISSAN
dealer.CB RADIO OR CAR PHONE
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOn automatic transmission models, the igni-
tion lock is designed so that the key cannot be
turned to LOCK and removed until the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When removing the key from the ignition,
make sure the selector lever is in the P (Park)
position.
If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park),
the key cannot be moved toward LOCK.
When the key cannot be turned toward the
LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove
the key:1) Move the selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
2) Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON
direction.
3) Turn the key toward the LOCK position.
4) Remove the key.
If the key is removed from the ignition switch,
the selector lever cannot be moved from P
(Park).The selector lever can be moved if
the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
This allows the vehicle to be moved if the
battery is discharged. The selector lever
can also be moved if the ignition switch is
in the ON position and the foot brake pedal
is depressed.
There is an OFF position in between LOCK
and ACC, although it does not show on the
lock cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF the
steering wheel is not locked.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, remove the key.
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key
and turn it gently while rotating the steer-
ing wheel slightly right and left.
Never remove the key while driving. If
the key is removed, the steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could
result in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.KEY POSITIONSLOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
OFF (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and
the electrical accessories.
START (4)
This position activates the starter motor, start-
ing the engine.
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