Radio NISSAN SENTRA 1996 B14 / 4.G Owners Manual

3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system
Ventilators............................................................. 3-2
Heater and air conditioner.................................... 3-3
Air flow charts....................................................... 3-6
Radio .................................................................. 3-10
Clock................................................................... 3-13
Manual antenna.................................................. 3-17
CB radio or car phone........................................ 3-18
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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,
refer to Clock Operation later in this section.
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AM-FM RADIO
Push the ON/VOL knob to turn the radio on.
Push the ON/VOL knob once more to turn
the radio off.
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Selecting the desired band
Push the band select button (FM/AM) to
change from AM to FM reception.
The stereo indicator glows during FM stereo
reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is
weak, the radio automatically changes 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 button
or.SCAN tuning
Push the SCAN tuning button
. SCAN
tuning begins at low and moves through
high frequencies stopping at each broad-
casting 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 each band.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push and hold the desired select button
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for more than 2 seconds. For example, in
the diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.
3. The indicator, ch2, then comes on in the
display and the sound resumes. Memo-
rizing is now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory is cancelled.
In that case, reset the desired stations.Adjusting tone quality and sound
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 ad-
just 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.
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER
Radio operation
Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob to turn the
radio on. Push the ON-OFF/VOL knob once
more to turn the radio off.
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Inserting a cassette tape into the cassette
player while the radio is on turns the radio
off and turns the cassette player on.
Pushing the ON-OFF/VOL knob while the
cassette tape is playing turns the cassette
player off.
Clock Operation
By pressing the CLOCK button, you can
alternate the clock and the radio/cassette
tape options in the display.
Clock Set (Adjustment)
Depressing the CLOCK and thebut-
tons together sets hours. Depressing the
CLOCK and
buttons together sets min-
utes.
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Clock Priority Mode
In this mode the clock is shown in the
display. If any radio or cassette tape func-
tions are activated, the radio (or cassette
tape) display illuminates for ten seconds
then returns 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 illuminates in
the display during radio operation. During
cassette tape operation, TAPE illuminates
in the display.
Selecting the desired band
Push the band select button (FM/AM) to
change from AM to FM reception.
The stereo indicator illuminates during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio automatically
changes 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 either manual tuning button
or
.
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tun-
ing begins from low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station. Push
the button again for less than 1.5 seconds,
and the next highest broadcasting station is
tuned. Once the highest broadcasting sta-
tion is reached, the radio continues in the
SEEK mode at the lowest broadcast station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
for 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 forfive seconds. Pushing the button again dur-
ing this five second period stops SCAN
tuning and the radio remains tuned to that
station.
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Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for each band.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push the desired select button for morethan 2 seconds. For example, in the
diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.
3. The indicator, ch2, then comes on in the
display and the sound resumes. Memo-
rizing is now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory is cancelled.
In that case, reset the desired stations.
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When installing a CB ham radio or a car
phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe
the following cautions, otherwise the new
equipment may adversely affect the Multi-
port Fuel Injection (MFI) system and other
electronic parts.
CAUTION
cKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Module
(ECM).
cAlso keep the antenna wire more than
8 inches (20 cm) away from the en-
gine control harness. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.
cAdjust the antenna standing-wave ra-
tio as recommended by the
manufacturer.
cConnect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
cFor details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
CB RADIO OR CAR PHONE
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1) Move the shift lever into the P 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 shift lever cannot be moved from
P (Park).The shift lever can be moved if
the ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion. The shift 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 1/8 of a turn coun-
terclockwise from the straight up position,
and the key must be removed from the
ignition.WARNING
To lock the steering wheel, remove the
key. To unlock the steering wheel, in-
sert the key and turn it gently while
rotating the steering 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
personal injury.
OFF (Manual transmission model) (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries 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,
which starts the engine.cMake sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
cMaintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically, e.g., each time you
check engine oil.
cCheck that all windows and lights are
clean.
cVisually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
cLock all doors.
cPosition seat and adjust head restraints.
cAdjust inside and outside mirrors.
cFasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
cCheck the operation of warning lights
when key is turned to the ON (3) position.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
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10 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint system)
Air bag warning light (If so equipped) ....... 2-20
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 7-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 3-5
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-13
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 3-3
Servicing air conditioning ....................... 3-9
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.......................... 9-8
Air flow charts .............................................. 3-6
Anchor point locations ............................... 2-32
Antenna (manual) ...................................... 3-17
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................. 4-16
Audio system
AM-FM radio ........................................ 3-11
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 3-13
Automatic
Automatic power window switch ......... 1-16
Automatic transmission fluid ................. 7-11
Driving with an automatic
transmission............................................ 4-6B
Battery........................................................ 7-15
Belts (See drive belts)
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 4-16
Brake fluid............................................. 7-13
Brake booster ....................................... 7-22
Brake wear indicators ................... 1-7, 7-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 7-21
Parking brake check ............................. 7-21
Parking brake operation ....................... 4-11
Break-in schedule ...................................... 4-13
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 1-5
Bulb replacement ....................................... 7-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ............................................... 9-2
Cassette player (See audio system)
CB radio or car phone ............................... 3-18
Child restraints for infants and
small children ............................................. 2-28
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 2-7
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray . 1-13
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 6-2
Clock-radio ................................................. 3-13Clutch pedal ............................................... 7-23
Cold weather driving cautions ................... 4-18
Controls
Audio controls ............................. 3-10, 3-13
Heater and air conditioner ...................... 3-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 7-6
Checking engine coolant level ............... 7-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 1-3
Corrosion protection .................................... 6-5
Cruise control............................................. 4-12
Cup holder ................................................. 1-14
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ............................................ 1-11
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch .............. 1-10
Dimensions and weights............................ 9-10
Door locks .................................................... 2-2
Freeing a frozen door lock ................... 4-18
Drive belts .................................................. 7-17
Driving
Cold weather driving cautions .............. 4-18
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