ECO mode NISSAN PATHFINDER 2002 R50 / 2.G User Guide

FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC
(CD) PLAYER/CD CHANGER
Audio main operationHead unit
The radio has an FM diversity reception sys-
tem, which employs two antennas printed on
the front windshield. This system automatically
switches to the antenna which is receiving less
interference.
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.
ON×OFF/Volume control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
push the ON×OFF/VOL 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 ON×OFF/VOL con-
trol knob turns the system off.To turn the radio off, press the ON×OFF/VOL
control knob.
Turn the ON×OFF/VOL control knob to adjust
the volume.
AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADER,
BALANCE, SCV and NR (Dolby)):
Press the AUDIO button to change the select-
ing mode as follows.
BASS,TREBLE,FADER,BALANCE,
NR (when cassette playing),BASS
To adjust BASS, Treble, Fader and Balance,
press the AUDIO button until the desired mode
BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE ap-
pears in the display. Press the TUNE
(
)or(
) button to adjust Bass and
Treble to the desired level. Use the
or
button also to adjust Fader or Balance
modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between
the front and rear speakers and Balance ad-
justs the sound between the right and left
speakers.
To change the NR (Dolby) mode to OFF or
ON, press the
or
(TUNE) button
while cassette tape is playing. When Dolby is
ON, the display indicates the
mark.
After 10 seconds, the radio or cassette tape
display reappears. Once the sound quality isset to the desired level, press the AUDIO
button repeatedly until the radio or cassette
tape display appears.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li-
cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor-
poration. Dolby NR and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Metal or chrome tape usage:
The cassette player will be automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.
FM-AM radio operation
FM/AM band select:
Pushing the FM/AM band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM,FM1,FM2,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
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turned off and the last radio station played will
come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio will automatically
change from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle 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 tuning:
Push the SEEK button
or
, to tune
from high to low or low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station.
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stops at each broad-casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the
button again during this 5 seconds period will
stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within
5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station.
Station memory operations:
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band
(six for FM1, six for FM2) and six stations can
be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station using the SEEK,
SCAN or TUNE button.
2. Select the desired station and keep pushing
any of the desired station memory buttons
(1 to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (For
example, in the diagram ch2 is to be memo-
rized. 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.
Automatic preset button:
To select the preset FM, AM or PTY station,
push the AUTO.P button for less than 1.5
seconds.
To preset the FM, AM or PTY station, push the
AUTO.P button for more than 1.5 seconds.Program type button:
When PTY button is pressed during FM 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.
1. PTY selection mode
PTY name selection can be done by the
up/down TUNE button
or
in the
PTY selection mode.
After selecting a PTY name, push the TUNE
button
or
within 10 seconds. Tun-
ing to the PTY station will start. If you do not
push the TUNE button within the 10 second
period, the PTY mode will be canceled.
It is possible to shift the PTY name by one
step, with one push of the up/down tuning
button
or
.
PTY name selection can also be achieved by
pressing the preset buttons.
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Initial PTY names are stored in the preset
buttons; but these can be changed by pressing
the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
when the desired PTY name is in the display.2. PTY SCAN tuning mode
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the PTY
name station, and stop at each broadcasting
station for 5 seconds. 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 tuning button is not
pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves
to the next station.
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.
CAUTION
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player dam-
age.
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.
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 offand the tape will play.
IWhen the TAPE button is pushed while the
tape is being played, the tape side will be
changed.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Rewind):
Push the(fast forward) button to fast
forward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the
(rewind) button. Either the FF or REW
symbol illuminates on the right side of the
display window. To stop the FF or REW func-
tion, press the
(fast forward) or
(re-
wind) again, or the TAPE button.
APS (Automatic Program
Search) FF, APS REW:
When the(APS FF) button is pushed
while the tape is being played, the next pro-
gram will start to play from the beginning. Push
the
(APS FF) button several times to skip
through programs. The tape will advance the
number of times the button is pushed (up to
nine programs).
When the
(APS REW) button is pushed
once, the program being played starts over
from the beginning. Push the
(APS
REW) button several times to skip back sev-
eral selections. The tape will go back the
number of times the button is pushed. Either
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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.
CD PLAY button:
To change CD, push the CD play select button
(1 to 6).
SCAN tuning:
When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the beginning of all the tracks of CDs
will be played for 10 seconds in sequence.
When the SCAN tuning button is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the first program in all the CDs will be
played for 10 seconds.
Pushing the button again during this 10 sec-
ond period will stop SCAN tuning.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within
10 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
disc program.
REPEAT (RPT):
When the RPT button is pushed while the
compact disc is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
DISPLAY CD TEXT:
To indicate the CD mode text, push the PTY
button during CD playing.
To change the indicated text, push the PTY
button.
The text will change as follows:If the text is more than 11 letters, push the
AUTO.P button to display the remaining text.
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be
ejected.
To eject the discs selected by the CD select
button, push the EJECT button for less than
1.5 seconds.To eject all the discs, push the EJECT button
for more than 1.5 seconds.
If the compact disc comes out and is not
removed, it will be pulled back into the slot
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.
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CD CARE AND CLEANINGIHandle a CD by its edges. Never touch the
surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.
IAlways place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
ITo clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
IA new disc may be rough on its inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges us-
ing the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER Ð for navigation system
equipped modelsRefer to the separate Owner's Manual for
information about the navigation system.Audio main operationON×OFF/Volume control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then push
the ON×OFF/Volume control dial. The mode
(radio or cassette) which was playing immedi-
ately before the system was turned off re-
sumes playing. When no cassette is loaded,the radio comes on. Pushing the
ON×OFF/Volume control dial again turns the
system off.
Turn the ON×OFF/Volume control dial to adjust
the volume.
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AUDIO button (BASS, TREBLE, FADER,
BALANCE):
Press the AUDIO button to change the select-
ing mode as follows:
BASS,TREBLE,FADER,BALANCE,
BASS
To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance, press
the AUDIO button until the desired mode
BASS, TREBLE, FADER or BALANCE ap-
pears in the display.
Press the
or
button to adjust Bass
and Treble to the desired level. Use the
or
button to adjust Fader or Bal-
ance modes. Fader adjusts the sound level
between the front and rear speakers and Bal-
ance adjusts the sound level 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, press the AUDIO
button repeatedly until the radio or cassette
tape display appears.
Radio/Cassette tape priority modeIn 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:
Pushing the FM-AM band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM,AM (preset station),FM1,FM2,
FM (preset station),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 illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio automatically
changes from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle 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.
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button then SCAN will
illuminate in the display window. SCAN tuning
begins from high to low or low to high frequen-
cies and stops at each broadcasting station for
5 seconds. Pushing the button again during
this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning and
the radio remains tuned to that station.
If any of the SEEK/SCAN tuning buttons are
not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning
moves to the next station.
Station memory (and preset) operations:
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band
(six for FM1, six for FM2) and six stations can
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be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station using the SCAN
or TUNE buttons.
2. Select the desired station and keep pushing
any of the desired station memory buttons
(1 to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.)
3. The indicator ch2 will come on and the
sound will resume. Memorizing is now com-
plete.
4. 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.
Program type:
When PTY button is pressed during FM 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.
1. PTY selection mode
PTY name selection can be done by the
up/down TUNE button
or
in the
PTY selection mode.It is possible to shift the PTY name by one
step, with one push of the up/down tuning
button
or
.
PTY name selection can also be achieved by
pressing the preset buttons.
Initial PTY names are stored in the preset
buttons; but these can be changed by pressing
the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
when the desired PTY name is in the display.
2. PTY SEEK tuning
After selecting a PTY name, push the
TUNE button
or
within 10 sec-
onds. Tuning to the PTY station will start. If
you do not push the TUNE button within the
10 second period, the PTY mode will be
canceled.
3. PTY SCAN tuning mode
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune the
PTY name station, and stop at each broad-
casting station for 5 seconds. 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 tuning
button is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
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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ªMODEº select switchPush the mode select switch to change the
mode in the sequence of AM, FM1, FM2, CD
player, CD autochanger and Tape.Volume control switchesPush the upper or lower side switch to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
Tuning
Memory change (radio):
Push the tuning switch
or
for lessthan 1.5 seconds to change the preset radio
channels.
Seek tuning (radio):
Push the tuning switch
or
for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station.
APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS
REW (tape or CD changer):
Push the tuning switch
or
for less
1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present program or skip to the next program.
Push several times to skip back or skip
through programs.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not stop in
the desired or expected location.
FF REW (tape or CD changer):
Push the tuning switch
or
for more
than 1.5 seconds to rewind or fast forward the
tape or to change the playing disc up or down.
In CD player operation, pushing the tuning
switch changes the track up or down.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the
or
button for more than 1.5 sec-
onds again.
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STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
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When installing a car phone or CB, ham radio
in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the Engine control sys-
tem and other electronic parts.
WARNING
IA cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular telephones while driving.
IIf you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
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.
CAUTION
IKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Module
(ECM).
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 CB
radio chassis to the body.
IFor details, consult an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).......................... 5-2
Three way catalyst ............................................... 5-3
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions ..... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover .............................. 5-4
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ....................... 5-4
Driving safety precautions .................................... 5-4
Ignition switch............................................................ 5-6
Automatic transmission ........................................ 5-6
Manual transmission ............................................ 5-7
Key positions ........................................................ 5-8
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system ...................... 5-8
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-9
Starting the engine .................................................... 5-9
Driving the vehicle ................................................... 5-10
Automatic transmission ...................................... 5-10
Manual transmission .......................................... 5-14
Parking brake .......................................................... 5-16
Cruise control (if so equipped) ................................ 5-17
Precautions on cruise control ............................. 5-17
Cruise control operations ................................... 5-17Break-in schedule ................................................... 5-19
Increasing fuel economy ......................................... 5-19
Using part time four wheel drive (4WD) ................. 5-20
Transfer case shifting procedures ...................... 5-21
Using all-mode four wheel drive (4WD) .................. 5-23
Transfer case shifting procedures ...................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-30
Power steering ........................................................ 5-31
Brake system .......................................................... 5-32
Braking precautions............................................ 5-32
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............................ 5-32
Cold weather driving ............................................... 5-34
Freeing a frozen door lock ................................. 5-34
Anti-freeze .......................................................... 5-34
Battery ................................................................ 5-34
Draining of coolant water ................................... 5-34
Tire equipment ................................................... 5-34
Special winter equipment ................................... 5-35
Driving on snow or ice ....................................... 5-35
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ................. 5-35
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