2005 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 167
2005 Nissan Altima Manual
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disc will automatically be 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 broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. TUNE (Tuning): SCAN tuning Push the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the display window. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies. SCAN tuning stops for 5 seconds at each broadcasting station that has sufficient signal strength. When scanning, SCAN blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button again during this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station. Station memory operations: 18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT (Satellite-if so equipped) radio to the A, B and C preset button in any combination of FM, AM or SAT stations. 1. Choose preset channel A, B or C using the preset select button. 2. Select the desired FM, AM or SAT station band. 3. Tune to the desired station using manual, SEEK or SCAN tuning. Push and hold any of the desired station memory buttons (1 - 6) until a beep sound is heard. 4. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now complete. 5. 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 canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Radio data system (RDS): RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) and/or SAT radio encoded within a regular radio broadcast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but many stations are now considering broadcasting RDS data. RDS can display: ● Station call sign, such as "WHFR 98.3". ● Station name, such as "The Groove". ● Music or programming type such as "Classical", "Country", or "Rock". ● Traffic reports about delays or construction. 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 transmit call letters and frequencies only. WARNING The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. To manually tune the radio, push the TUNE button ( or ) or turn the tuning knob to right or left. To move quickly through the channels, hold either the or button down for more than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning: Push the SEEK/TRACK button ( or ) for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stop at the next broadcasting station. Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-39