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Operation Procedure

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  1. Start the engine.
  2. Turn the audio system off.
  3. While pressing the "4" button, turn the volume control dial clockwise or counterclockwise for 30 clicks or more. When the self-diagnosis mode is started, a short beep will be heard. If self-diagnosis mode can not be started refer to , "AV COMMUNICATION LINE CHECK (BETWEEN DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT AND AV SWITCH) ".
    Fig 1: Turning Volume Control Dial Clockwise Or Counterclockwise
    G04201623Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. The initial trouble diagnosis screen will be shown, and items "Self-Diagnosis (DCU)", "Confirmation/Adjustment" and "CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR" will become selective.
    Fig 2: Displaying Self-Diagnosis CAN DIAG Support Monitor
    G04201624Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Perform self-diagnosis by selecting the "Self-diagnosis".
    • Self-diagnosis subdivision screen will be shown and the operation enters the self-diagnosis mode.
    • A bar graph shown below the self-diagnosis subdivision screen indicates progress of the diagnosis.
      Fig 3: Displaying Self-Diagnosis
      G04201625Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. When the self-diagnosis completes, optional part confirmation screen will be shown.
    • When connection of an optional part is judged error, a screen to check if the optional part is actually fitted on the vehicle or not will be shown. When fitted, select the switch of the part on the screen and press "End". Then the "SELF DIAGNOSIS" screen will be shown.
    • When the optional part is connected normally, the switch for the part will not appear on the screen.
      Fig 4: Displaying Self-Diagnosis Screen
      G04201626Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. On the "SELF DIAGNOSIS" screen, each unit name will be colored according to the diagnosis result, as follows.

    Green: Not malfunctioning. 

    Yellow: Cannot be judged by self-diagnosis results. 

    Red: Unit is malfunctioning. 

    Gray: Diagnosis has not been done. 

    Fig 5: Displaying Self-Diagnosis Screen
    G04201627Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • If several malfunctions are present in a unit, color of its switch on the screen will be either red, yellow, or gray, determined by the malfunction of the highest priority.
  8. Select a switch on the "SELF DIAGNOSIS" screen and comments for the diagnosis results will be shown.
    • When the switch is green, the following comment will be shown. "Self-diagnosis was successful. Further diagnosis and adjustments are recommended. Follow the "confirmation/adjustment" menu or refer to the service information."
    • When the switch is yellow, the following comment will be shown. "Connection to the following unit is abnormal. See the service information for further details".
    • When the switch is red, the following comment will be shown. "DCU is abnormal".
      Fig 6: Displaying Self-Diagnosis Screen
      G04201628Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.