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7261)
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1-800-387-0122
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Ð Your name, address, and telephone
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Ð Date of purchase
Ð Current odometer reading
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Ð Your comments or questions
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Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191
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Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
2880 Kilihau St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
For Canada customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
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Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver (if so
equipped) ................................................................ 2-37
Programming HomeLink........................................ 2-38
Canadian programming ........................................... 2-39
Operating the integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver.............................................................. 2-39
Programming problem-diagnosis ............................ 2-39
Clearing the programmed information .................... 2-39
Rolling code programming ...................................... 2-40
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkbutton .......... 2-40
If your vehicle is stolen ........................................... 2-40
Nissan communicator (if so equipped) ................... 2-41
Nissan communicator purpose................................ 2-42Nissan communicator outline .................................. 2-42
Safe operating recommendations ........................... 2-42
Quick summary ....................................................... 2-42
Functions ................................................................. 2-43
Function and description ......................................... 2-44
Nissan communicator indicator description ............ 2-47
Payment for Nissan communicator use .................. 2-48
System limitations ................................................... 2-48
False activations and password selections............. 2-50
Steering switch for cellular phone (Models with
communicator)......................................................... 2-50
Switch operations .................................................... 2-51
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Driver's supplemental air bag (P.1-10)Cruise control
set switch
(P.5-17)
Outside mirror remote control
(P.3-15) Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.2-18)
Front fog light switch (P.2-22)Meter/gauge (P.2-3)
Windshield
and rear
window wiper/
washer
switch
(P.2-16)Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-22)
Center ventilator (P.4-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)Compass/outside air temperature display (P.2-6)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-10)
Side ventilator (P.4-2)
Glove box (P.2-27)
Cigarette lighter (P.2-25)
Radio/CD player (P.4-19)/clock (P.4-15)
Glass hatch/outside mirror defogger switch (P.2-18)
Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-6) Steering switch for cellular phone
(Models with Nissan Communicator)Heated seat switch (P.2-23)
Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.3-14)Hood release handle (P.3-9) Fuse box cover (P.8-22)/Tray (P.2-25)Security indicator light (P.2-14) Cruise control main switch (P.5-17)
Instrument brightness control (P.2-20)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL2-2
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Operation
The Malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
IMalfunction indicator light on steady Ð An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized NISSAN dealer. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
IMalfunction indicator light blinking Ð An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
* do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72
km/h).
* avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
* avoid steep uphill grades.
* if possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop blink-
ing and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
4WD indicator light
This light comes on when the transfer shift
control lever is in the 4H or 4L position.
Nissan Communicator redial
indicator light (if so equipped)
After turning the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion, the redial indicator light will illuminate for
up to 30 seconds and then turn off.
This indicator light comes on when the initial
connection is not successful. The Nissan
Communicator is attempting to redial to con-
tact the Communicator Response Center. The
redial indicator may blink before the button
indicator blinks. See ªNissan Communicatorº
later in this section.
Nissan Communicator no
service indicator light (if so
equipped)
After turning the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion, the no service indicator light will illuminate
for up to 30 seconds and then turn off.
This indicator light comes on when the cellular
phone is outside of cellular phone transmis-
sion range. The Nissan Communicator will not
be able to contact the Communicator Re-
sponse Center. See ªNissan Communicatorº
later in this section.
Nissan Communicator
ªMaydayº emergency button
indicator light (if so equipped)
After turning the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion, the ªMaydayº emergency button indicator
light will illuminate for up to 30 seconds and
then turn off if the system is operational.
This button indicator light comes on when the
ªMaydayº emergency button is pressed. When
the light is blinking, Nissan Communicator is
trying to acquire an available cellular channel.
When the light is ON, the system is connected
to a cell and is communicating information to
the Communicator Response Center. See
ªNissan Communicatorº later in this section.
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3. Using both hands, simultaneously push the
hand-held transmitter button and the de-
sired HomeLink
button. Do not release the
buttons until step 4 has been completed.
NOTE:
Some garage door openers may require
the procedures noted under ªCanadian
Programmingº.
4. The HomeLinkindicator light will flash,
first slowly and then rapidly. When the
indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. The rapid flashing light
indicates the Integrated HomeLink
Univer-
sal Transceiver has been successfully pro-
grammed.
To program the remaining two buttons, follow
steps 2 through 4.
If, after repeated attempts, you do not suc-
cessfully program the Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver to learn the signal of the
hand-held transmitter, refer to ªRolling Code
Programmingº later in this section.CANADIAN PROGRAMMINGPrior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required
hand-held transmitters to stop transmitting af-
ter 2 seconds. To program your hand-held
transmitter to HomeLink
, continue to pressand hold the HomeLink
button (note steps 2
through 4 under ªProgramming HomeLink
º)
while you press and re-press (ªcycleº) your
hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds until
the indicator light flashes rapidly (indicating
successful programming).
NOTE:
If programming a garage door opener, etc.,
it is advised to unplug the device during
the ªcyclingº process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener compo-
nents.
OPERATING THE INTEGRATED
HomeLink
UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER
The Integrated HomeLink
Universal Trans-
ceiver (once programmed) may now be used
to activate the garage door, etc. To operate,
simply press the appropriate programmed In-
tegrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver
button. The red indicator light will illuminate
while the signal is being transmitted.
PROGRAMMING
PROBLEM-DIAGNOSISIf the HomeLink
does not quickly learn the
hand-held transmitter information:Ireplace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
Iposition the hand-held transmitter with its
battery area facing away from the
HomeLink
surface.
Ipress and hold both the HomeLink
and
hand-held transmitter buttons without inter-
ruption.
Iposition the hand-held transmitter 2 to 5
inches (50 to 127 mm) away from the
HomeLink
surface. Hold the transmitter in
that position for up to 15 seconds. If
HomeLinkis not programmed within that
time, try holding the transmitter in another
position - keeping the indicator light in view
at all times.
If you continue to have programming difficul-
ties, please contact the NISSAN Consumer
Affairs Department. The phone numbers are
located in the Foreword of this Owner's
Manual.
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED
INFORMATIONIndividual buttons cannot be cleared, however
to clear all programming, press and hold the
two outside buttons and release when the
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NISSAN COMMUNICATOR
PURPOSEThe purpose of Nissan Communicator is to
provide you with increased security by giving
you a convenient way of contacting the most
appropriate emergency assistance provider
during an emergency. You will have a choice
of functions depending on the service contract
you choose.NISSAN COMMUNICATOR
OUTLINEThis system uses the Global Positioning Sys-
tem (GPS), cellular phone technology and the
Communicator Response Center to provide
the following functions:
IOne touch ªMaydayº emergency dialingIOne touch ªInformationº dialingIAutomatic supplemental air bag inflation
notification
IRemote door unlock
IStolen vehicle tracking
IAlarm notification
SAFE OPERATING
RECOMMENDATIONSIThe Nissan Communicator system
should not be used while driving in
order that full attention may be given
to driving.
IThe cellular phone handset should
not be used while driving in order that
full attention may be given to driving.
IIf you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode is
highly recommended. Exercise ex-
treme caution at all times in order that
full attention may be given to driving.
IIf a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.It is important that you read this Owner's
Manual thoroughly to ensure the safe opera-
tion of your Nissan Communicator system.IThe safest calls are those made when the
vehicle is stopped.
IHands-free cellular phone operation is
highly recommended and is easily main-
tained by keeping the cellular telephone
handset in the cradle.
QUICK SUMMARYI
ªMaydayº emergency and
ªIn-
formationº dialing can take place when the
ignition key is in the ON position or about 3
minutes after it is turned OFF.
IThere will be a delay of at least 25 seconds
from the time the
ªMaydayº emer-
gency or
ªInformationº button is
pressed until a Communicator Response
Center operator answers the call. During
the delay, Nissan Communicator is making
the connection and transmitting vehicle
data to the Communicator Response Cen-
ter. If the cellular lines or landlines are busy,
the delay may be longer.
IVoice communication with the Communica-
tor Response Center is all done through a
hands-free microphone. Audio is heard
through the right front door speaker. To
adjust the speaker volume, push the vol-
ume up/down switch in the steering switch
for the cellular phone.
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IAll indicators
,
,
,
show the condition of the system
(transmitting, redialing, etc.). For details
see ªNissan Communicator indicator de-
scriptionº later in this section.
IAll indicators
,
,
,
il-
luminate for up to 30 seconds when the
ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON
and the Nissan Communicator system per-
forms a self check. However, no indicators
will illuminate when the ignition switch is
turned from ON to OFF to ON in less than 3
minutes because the system remains avail-
able.
IIf the
ªMaydayº emergency and
ªInformationº button indicators do not
turn off after the ignition switch is turned
ON, or if both button indicators illuminate
any time while the ignition switch is ON
except immediately after the ignition switch
is turned ON, the system is not working
correctly. You will need to take your car to
your NISSAN dealer. The Nissan Commu-
nicator system may still operate in some
cases.
IWhen the Nissan Communicator contacts
the Communicator Response Center, ve-
hicle data, that includes the position of your
car, is sent to the Response Center.IYou can choose an optional handset so the
Nissan Communicator system can be used
as a normal cellular phone.
FUNCTIONS
One touch ªMaydayº emergency
dialingIf an emergency occurs, press theªMaydayº emergency button. The indicator in
the button blinks and then stays on, indicating
the Communicator Response Center is being
contacted. When Nissan Communicator con-
nects with the Communicator Response Cen-
ter, vehicle information, including the type of
call (Mayday) and vehicle position, is transmit-
ted to the Communicator Response Center.
Voice communication using the Nissan Com-
municator system is not possible when data is
being transmitted. After the data is transmitted,
the Communicator Response Center operator
will come on-line to speak with you. The Re-
sponse Center operator will contact emer-
gency crews and send them to your location, if
you request them. If you do not answer the
operator, or if the operator hears something
that sounds like an emergency, emergency
crews will be informed. If no emergency exists,
the Response Center operator will ask you to
give the prearranged password. A false pass-
word will be interpreted as a duress situation.This will prompt the operator to dispatch emer-
gency assistance. The operator will also ap-
pear to end the call, but will covertly monitor
your vehicle until assistance arrives.
One touch ªInformationº dialingIf the vehicle becomes disabled because of
engine or other trouble, press the
ªInfor-
mationº button for roadside service. The indi-
cator in the button blinks and then stays on,
indicating the Communicator Response Cen-
ter is being contacted. When Nissan Commu-
nicator connects with the Communicator Re-
sponse Center, vehicle information, including
the type of call (Information) and vehicle posi-
tion, is transmitted to the Response Center.
Voice communication using the system is not
possible when data is being transmitted. After
the data is transmitted, the Communicator
Response Center operator will come on-line to
speak with you. This button may also be used
to obtain more information about your Nissan
Communicator system. You may also use the
ªInformationº button to request services that
may be added in the future.
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Automatic supplemental air bag
inflation notificationWhen the supplemental air bag inflates, it is
assumed that a collision has taken place.
Nissan Communicator contacts the Communi-
cator Response Center, even if the
ªMaydayº emergency dialing button is
not pressed. The Communicator Response
Center notifies the appropriate local agencies.
The Communicator Response Center will at-
tempt to contact you. If contact is established,
the Communicator Response Center will pro-
vide the responding emergency crews with
information about your condition. The Commu-
nicator Response Center will stay in contact
until the emergency crews arrive.
Remote door unlockIf you lock the keys in your car, you can call the
Communicator Response Center by tele-
phone. Refer to your Nissan Communicator
Card for the Communicator Response Center
telephone number. The Nissan Consumer Af-
fairs department can also provide the tele-
phone number for the Communicator Re-
sponse Center. Keep this number where it will
be available when your vehicle is locked. You
are required to provide a prearranged pass-
word to confirm your identity. Upon verification
that you are the owner, the CommunicatorResponse Center will instruct you how to open
the door.
Stolen vehicle trackingIn some cases of theft, your car can be tracked
by the Communicator Response Center. This
function allows the verified owner of the car to
contact the Communicator Response Center
to attempt to locate the stolen car. If you have
not done so, the Communicator Response
Center operator will help you file a stolen
vehicle report with the appropriate police de-
partment. A stolen vehicle report is often re-
quired before the authorities will dispatch po-
lice officers to the vehicle location. Call the
Communicator Response Center by tele-
phone. Refer to your Nissan Communicator
Card for the Communicator Response Center
telephone number. The Nissan Consumer Af-
fairs department can also provide the tele-
phone number for the Communicator Re-
sponse Center. Keep this number where it will
be available when your vehicle is stolen. In
order to find the location of your stolen car, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position. If
the Communicator Response Center success-
fully locates your vehicle, the operator has the
ability to covertly hear what is happening in-
side the vehicle. The Communicator Re-
sponse Center operator will report any impor-
tant information to the authorities. If you haveany concerns about this feature, you should
contact the Communicator Response Center.
Alarm notificationIf the vehicle's theft warning system is acti-
vated and stays on for more than 7 seconds,
the Nissan Communicator system automati-
cally contacts the Communicator Response
Center. Alarm notification functions regardless
of the ignition switch position. The Communi-
cator Response Center will assess the situa-
tion and will attempt to call you or your emer-
gency contact, if possible. If you are in the
vehicle, the Communicator Response Center
operator will request your password to verify
your identity. It is possible for the Communica-
tor Response Center to covertly hear what is
going on inside the car when this function is
ON. If you have any concerns about this
feature, you should contact the Communicator
Response Center.FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION
Automatic redial/auto reset to readyWhen Nissan Communicator tries to contact
the Communicator Response Center, but the
cellular network is busy, the system attempts
to dial for up to two hours. This time varies
greatly depending on the cellular network and
cellular signal strength. The system resets to
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ready when the system completes the dialing
attempts. You can press the button again if
you still need to contact the Communicator
Response Center. Nissan Communicator au-
tomatically redials if communication between
you and the Communicator Response Center
is lost for some reason. The only way for a
transmission to be officially terminated is for
the Communicator Response Center to send
an end transmission signal, which turns off the
indicator in the
or
button. All infor-
mation sent to the Communicator Response
Center is recorded.
If cellular signal strength is low, it is possible
that Nissan Communicator will not be able to
terminate the transmission. You may have to
repress the button if you still need to contact
the Communicator Response Center.
If there is a natural disaster, such as an
earthquake, all of the Communicator Re-
sponse Center phone lines may become busy.
The Nissan Communicator system in your
vehicle will not attempt to recontact the Com-
municator Response Center.
Priority Communicator Response
Center dialingIf you are using the optional cellular phone and
the supplemental air bag inflates or the
ªMaydayº or the
ªInformationº but-ton is pressed, your phone transmission will be
cut so the Nissan Communicator system can
contact the Communicator Response Center.
RoamingIf you have chosen a local cellular provider for
your optional handset and the company that
you have contracted with for your cellular
phone does not have a roaming agreement for
the area where your vehicle is within the 48
contiguous states, it may not be possible to
use the lines of a different cellular phone
company. Therefore, it is possible that Nissan
Communicator will not be able to contact the
Communicator Response Center.Data transmissionDuring transmission to the Communicator Re-
sponse Center, data will be collected on the
type of call, vehicle location, direction and
speed at the time of activation.Global Positioning System functionsThe Global Positioning System (GPS) is used
to obtain the vehicle location. GPS satellites
transmit radio waves and orbit around the
earth at an altitude of approximately 13,000
miles (21,000 km). The GPS receiver calcu-
lates the three-dimensional position (latitude,
longitude, and altitude from sea level) of thevehicle by using the time differences of radio
waves arriving from several GPS satellites.
You cannot receive any Global Positioning
System (GPS) data in areas where radio re-
ception conditions are poor. In such cases, the
latest GPS data received will be transmitted to
the Communicator Response Center. Then,
the Communicator Response Center will de-
termine the reliability of the GPS data. If the
quality of the data is too poor or if the data
cannot be located, the Communicator Re-
sponse Center operator will ask you for your
vehicle's position. Factors such as topogra-
phy, electronic interference or weather condi-
tions may affect GPS data and transmission.
ISince radio waves from the GPS satellites
may be obstructed when driving through
tunnels, near tall buildings near densely
planted trees, underneath double-deck ex-
pressways, or in-building parking lots, the
signals may not be received. That is, the
environment may prevent detection of ve-
hicle position or cause errors.
IThe US Department of Defense controls
the GPS satellite signals. Therefore, signal
transmission accuracy may drop or be sus-
pended.
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IAvoid placing objects over the GPS an-
tenna installed inside the vehicle and do not
place portable telephones and hand held
wireless units near the Nissan Communica-
tor antennas. Also, keep the front and/or
rear windshield free of snow and ice. Since
the strength of radio waves from the GPS
satellites is relatively small, signal quality
may drop, resulting in poor or no signal
reception.
Contract with Communicator
Response CenterSince your phone number and cellular phone
programming are not known before your car is
purchased, your telephone must be properly
programmed to be able to contact the Com-
municator Response Center from your car.
You may want to ask your NISSAN dealer to
help you setup the Nissan Communicator sys-
tem.
When you move or change your cellular phone
number, please contact your NISSAN dealer
or the Communicator Response Center to
have the contents of the service contract
changed. This is necessary for Nissan Com-
municator to function properly.
When selling your car or ending your service
contract with the Communicator Response
Center, contact the Response Center.ActivationYou must complete the activation process as
soon as possible after service contract is com-
pleted. Simply press either the
ªMaydayº
emergency or
ªInformationº button to be-
gin the activation process. A Communicator
Response Center operator will verify the infor-
mation from the application that you filled out
at your NISSAN dealer. The operator alsoverifies that the GPS system functions cor-
rectly and provides a brief orientation to the
Nissan Communicator system. Finally, the op-
erator will ask if you would like to establish a
password in the system. The Nissan Commu-
nicator system remains in a demonstration
mode until the setup procedures are com-
pleted. If you perform any operation, the Com-
municator Response Center will recognize this
operation as a demonstration and will not
provide service. A service contract needs to be
completed between you and the Communica-
tor Response Center and an active account
must be maintained for you to receive service
from the Response Center.
MiscellaneousITurning the ignition OFF during a call to the
Communicator Response Center will not
interrupt your conversation unless there is a
problem with the battery. To protect the
battery, you may want to use the system
while the engine is running (except when
running the engine may be dangerous,
such as after an accident or in an enclosed
space like a garage).
IIf you start the engine during a call, your
conversation may be interrupted. When this
happens the system may try to resume
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