2006 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 161

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/FF-REV 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 operation Each preset mode (A, B or C) has 6 presets, capable of storing any combination of AM, FM, SAT (if so equipped ) and FM RDS stations. Press the PRESET ABC button to change between the presets: A→B→C The radio displays icon A, B or C to indicate which set of presets is active. To store a radio station in a preset: 1. Select the desired preset by pressing PRESET ABC. 2. Select the desired AM, FM or SAT (if so equipped) station band. 3. Tune to the desired station. 4. Press the desired station select button (>1.5 seconds). 5. A beep will sound indicating memorization is complete. 6. 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 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". If the station broadcasts RDS information, the RDS icon is displayed. WARNING The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Use the and buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold the tuning buttons down. SEEK tuning Push SEEK/TRACK ( or ). SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting station. If using the up button, once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the down button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcasting station. Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-31