1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER window

1 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................. 1-3
Speedometer and odometer .................................. 1-3
Tachometer ............................................................ 1-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................ 1-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................. 1-5
Compass and outside temperature display
(If so equipped) ....................................................... 1-5
Clock ....................................................................... 1-8
Warning/indicator light and buzzer .......................... 1-9
Theft warning (If so equipped) .............................. 1-13
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 1-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 1-16
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 1-17
Rear window defogger switch .............................. 1-18
Instrument brightness control ............................... 1-18
Front fog light switch ............................................. 1-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 1-19
Heated seat (If so equipped) ................................ 1-20Cigarette lighter and ash trays ............................. 1-21
Power socket ......................................................... 1-22
Coin tray ................................................................ 1-22
Cup holder ............................................................. 1-23
Glasses case ......................................................... 1-23
Console box .......................................................... 1-24
Luggage board and box ........................................ 1-25
Tonneau cover ...................................................... 1-26
Power window ....................................................... 1-26
Sunroof ................................................................. 1-28
Interior light ........................................................... 1-29
Spot light ............................................................... 1-30
Inspection light ...................................................... 1-30
Vanity mirror light ................................................. 1-30
Adjustable shock absorber control
(If so equipped) ..................................................... 1-31
Integrated HomeLink
TMtransmitter
(If so equipped) ....................................................... 1-31
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Driver's supplemental air bag (P.2-18)Cruise control
set switch
(P.4-13)
Outside mirror remote control
(P.2-37) Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.1-15)
Front fog light switch (P.1-19)Meter/gauge (P.1-3)
Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.1-16)
Hazard warning flasher switch (P.1-19)
Center ventilator (P.3-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.3-3)Compass/outside air temperature display (P.1-5)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.2-18)
Side ventilator (P.3-2)
Glove box (P.2-10)
Cigarette lighter (P.1-21)
Radio/CD player (P.3-14)/clock (P.1-8)
Adjustable shock absorber control switch (P.1-31)
Rear window wiper/washer switch (P.1-17)
Rear window/outside mirror defogger switch (P.1-18)Ignition switch/steering lock (P.4-4)Heated seat switch (P.1-20)
Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.2-36)Hood release lever (P.2-9) Fuse box cover (P.7-21)
Coin tray (P.1-22) Theft warning light (P.1-13) Cruise control main switch (P.4-13)
Instrument brightness control
(P.1-18)
SIC0585
See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer will sound when the driver side
door is opened if the key is left in the ignition
switch. Take the ignition key when you leave
the vehicle.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the driver's door is
opened with the light switch on unless the
ignition key in the ªONº position. Turn the light
switch off when you leave the vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,
it will make a high pitched scraping sound.
Have the brakes checked as soon as possible
if the warning sound is heard when the vehicle
is moving, whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed.The theft warning system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.
How to activate the theft warning
system
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close and lock all doors, hood, back door
and glass hatch. The doors can be locked
either with or without the key.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.4. Confirm that the indicator light comes on.
The light will glow for about 30 seconds and
then blink. The system is now activated. If,
during this 30 second time period, the door
is unlocked by the key or multi-remote
controller, or the ignition key is turned to
ªACCº, the system will not activate.
IC0005
THEFT WARNING (If so equipped)
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In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision. Warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
To operate the wiper, push the switch to the
ªº side. This wiper operates intermit-
tently. Push the switch to the ªº side fully,
this operates the wiper continuously.
To operate the washer, hold the switch down
to the ª
º side.
Then the wiper will also operate several times.
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if reservoir
tank is empty.
IThe rear window wiper will not operate
when the rear window is open.
The rear window wiper will not operate if
the rear window is closed with the wiper
switch ªONº. To operate the window
wiper, turn the switch to ªOFFº and then
to ªONº.
IThe rear window will not open while the
rear window wiper is operating.
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision. Warm the rear
window with the defroster before you
wash the rear window.
SIC0548
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER 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.
SIC0593SIC0052
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCHINSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
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IThis power socket is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
IDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
IUse this power socket with the en-
gine running. (Do not use for ex-
tended periods of time with the en-
gine stopped or idling.)IAvoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defogger
is on.
IWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
socket.
IBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the power
switch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.
IPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tempera-
ture fuse may blow.
Take care as the socket and plug may be
hot during or immediately after use.
The coin tray should not be used while
driving in order that full attention may be
given to the driving operation.
Do not place valuable items in the tray.
SIC0604SIC0596
POWER SOCKET COIN TRAY
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IIf luggage is loaded with the board
removed, it is dangerous as luggage
is unstable.
The tonneau cover keeps the luggage com-
partment contents hidden from the outside.
INever put anything on the tonneau
cover, no matter how small. Any ob-
ject on it could cause an injury in an
accident or when the brakes are ap-
plied suddenly.
IDo not leave the tonneau cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
The power window only operates when the
ignition key is in the ªONº position.
To open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it. The main switch
(driver side switches) will open or close all the
windows.
Locking passenger's window
When the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
SPA0419SIC0599
TONNEAU COVER POWER WINDOW
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The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.
IMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches.
Power window automatic switch
To fully open the driver side window, com-
pletely push down the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open all the way. To stop the window, just
pull up the switch toward the ªCLOSEº side.
SIC0600SIC0559SIC0601
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