1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER engine

Lighting
Turn the switch to the ªº position:
The side combination, tail, license plate and
instrument lights will come on.Turn the switch to the ª
º position:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.
To select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.
Daytime light system
(For Canada)
Even if the headlight control switch is off, the
headlights' high beams will illuminate after
starting the engine. The headlights will be a
little dimmer than they are with the headlight
switch in the ª
º position.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime lights will not be
illuminated. The daytime lights will illuminate
once the parking brake is released. Thereafter,
the daytime lights will not turn off when using
the parking brake at stop signals, etc.
When the daytime light system is active,
tail lights on your vehicle will not be on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
Passing signal
Pulling the lever toward you will turn on the
passing signal even when the headlight switch
is off.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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To defog the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the switch on. (The indicator
light will come on.) Push the switch again to
turn the defogger off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes. If the window clears before this time,
push the switch off manually.
When cleaning the inner side of the
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the electrical conductors.
Outside mirror defogger (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors will be defogged when the
rear window defogger switch is pushed.
The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the ª
ºor
ªº position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel lights.
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCHINSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
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The front seat(s) are warmed by built-in heat-
ers. The switches located on the instrument
panel can be operated independently of each
other.
1. Start the engine.
The battery could run down if the heater is
operated while the engine is not running.
2. Push the ª
º (Low) or ªº (High)
position of the switch, as desired, depend-
ing on the temperature. The indicator light
in the switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle's interior is warmed or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch off.
IDo not use the seat heater for a long
time or when no one is seated there.
IDo not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.
IDo not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
IAny liquid spilled on the heating seat
should be immediately wiped up with
a dry cloth.
IWhen cleaning the seat, never use
benzine, thinner, or any similar mate-
rials.
IIf any abnormalities are found or the
heating seat does not operate, turnthe switch OFF and have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
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HEATED SEAT (If so equipped)
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Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped.
When using the inspection light, insert the plug
into the power socket.
Be sure to read ªPOWER SOCKETº in the
ªInstrument and controlsº section of this
manual.The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
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SPOT LIGHT INSPECTION LIGHT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT
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PROGRAMMING THE HomeLinkTM
TRANSMITTER
During the programming procedure
your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range). Make sure that people or
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.
Your vehicle's engine should be turned
off while programming your transmitter.The Integrated HomeLink
TMTransmitter
may not work with older garage door
openers that do not meet current Fed-
eral Consumer Safety Standards.
1. Test the Integrated HomeLinkTMTransmit-
ter by pressing any button. The red indica-
tor light should come on. If you have previ-
ously programmed a button proceed to step
3.
2. Clear all channels on the Integrated
HomeLink
TMTransmitter by holding down
both outside buttons (#1 & #3) until the red
light begins to flash rapidly (approximately
20 seconds). Then release both buttons.
3. Select which of the three Integrated
HomeLink
TMTransmitter buttons you want
to program.
4. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter
against the bottom surface of the Integrated
HomeLink
TMTransmitter so that you can
still see the red indicator light.
5. Press the desired button until the red indi-
cator light flashes slowly. Do not release
the button. Continue holding and press the
hand-held transmitter button through step
6.
6. Hold down both buttons until the red indi-cator light on the Integrated HomeLink
TM
Transmitter flashes rapidly (This may take
10-90 seconds). Then release both buttons.
The rapid flashing means that the transmit-
ter has been successfully programmed to
match your hand-held transmitter. You can
now use the Integrated HomeLink
TMTrans-
mitter instead of your hand-held transmitter.
Note to Canadian users:
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required
many hand-held transmitters to stop transmit-
ting after one or two seconds, even though you
continue to hold down the button. If you think
you have one of these hand-held transmitters,
you should press and re-press the transmitter
button every 2 seconds without ever releasing
the integrated HomeLink
TMTransmitter but-
ton. The indicator light on the Integrated
HomeLink
TMTransmitter should blink rapidly
indicating a successful programming proce-
dure. If it returns to the slow blink of program
mode, continue to periodically reactivate your
hand-held transmitter until a successful pro-
gramming procedure is indicated by the rapidly
flashing indicator light.
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The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
IGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. Always stop engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
IFuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap one-half turn and wait for anyªhissingº sound to stop, to prevent
fuel from spraying out and possible
personal injury. Then remove the cap.
IUse only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler
cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper opera-
tion of the fuel system and emission
control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury.
If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
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FUEL FILLER CAP
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Seat lifter (Driver's seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height
of the seat cushion to the desired position.
POWER SUPPORT SEAT
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving.
IThe seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat is
reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is
increased.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They may inadvert-
ently activate switches.
Operating tips
IThe motor has an auto-reset overload pro-
tection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
IDo not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
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CONTROLS
Fan control dial
This dial turns the fan on and off, and controls
fan speed.
Air control dial
This dial allows you to select the air flow
outlets.
Ð Air flows from center and side venti-
lators.
Ð Air flows from center and side venti-
lators and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
Ð Air flows from defroster outlets and
foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from defroster out-
lets.
Temperature control dial
This dial allows you to adjust the temperature
of the outlet air.
Air recirculation button
OFF position
Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment.
Use this position for normal heater, or air
conditioner operation.
ON position (Indicator light ON)
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the air recirculation button to the ªONº
position when driving on a dusty road or to
avoid traffic fumes.
Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
Air conditioner button
This button is provided only for vehicles with
air conditioner.
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position and push the air
conditioner button to turn on the air condi-
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
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