1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER light

Air recirculation button
OFF position
Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment.
Use the off 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.
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-
tioner. The indicator light will come on when
the air conditioner button is on. To stop the air
conditioner, push the switch again to return it
to the original position.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct hot air from the
floor outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position for normal heating.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the ªHOTº position.
IFor quick heating, move the air recirculation
button to the ªONº position. Be sure to
return the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position for normal heating.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air from the side and
centre vents.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode is used to defrost/defog the win-
dows.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the ªHOTº position.
ITo quickly remove ice or fog from the
windows, push the air recirculation button
to the ªONº position, the fan control dial to
ª4º and the temperature control dial to the
full ªHOTº position. As soon as possible
after the window is clear, push the air
recirculation button to the ªOFFº position.
Bi-level heating
This mode directs outside air from the side and
center vents and hot air from the floor outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position.
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2. Turn the air control dial to the ªº posi-
tion.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Normally turn the temperature control dial
to the midpoint between ªHOTº and
ªCOLDº.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windscreen.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the ªHOTº position.
Operating tips
IClear snow and ice from the wiper blade
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This will improve heater operation.
IA slight delay may be experienced when
turning the air control dial. This is not a
problem, it is only the system motors andsolenoids switching from one outlet to an-
other.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position and push in the air
conditioner button to activate the air condi-
tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling
and dehumidifying functions will be added to
the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
IFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the air recirculation
button to the ªONº position. Be sure toreturn the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position for normal cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the
ªOFFº position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light will come on.
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Air recirculation button
OFF position
Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment when this button is off.
Use the off position for normal heater or air
conditioner operation.
ON position
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the button on when driving on a dusty
road. The indicator light will come on.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired (Auto, 1 to 3) position and push the air
conditioner button to turn on the air condi-
tioner. The indicator light will come on when
the air conditioner is on. To stop the air con-
ditioner, push the switch again to return it to
the original position.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct hot air from the
floor outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button OFF for
normal heating.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. (Manual mode)
Turn on the fan control dial (1 to 3).
(Auto mode)
Turn the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
IThe fan speed will be maintained automati-
cally.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
IAdjust the temperature control dial to about
75ÉF (24ÉC) for normal operation.
IThe temperature will be maintained auto-
matically.
IFor quick heating, push the air recirculation
button ON. Be sure to turn off the air
recirculation button for normal heating.IWhen starting up from cold with the fan
control dial in the AUTO position, the
blower speed will be fixed in the low mode
until the coolant temperature rises.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air from the side,
center and driver vents.
1. Push the air recirculation button OFF.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. (Manual mode)
Turn on the fan control dial (1 to 3).
(Auto mode)
Turn the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
IThe fan speed will be maintained automati-
cally.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
IThe temperature will be maintained auto-
matically.
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Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button OFF.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. (Manual mode)
Turn on the fan control dial (1 to 3).
(Auto mode)
Turn the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
IThe fan speed will be maintained automati-
cally.
4. Push the air conditioner button on. The
indicator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
IAdjust the temperature control dial to about
75ÉF (24ÉC) for normal operation.
IThe temperature will be maintained auto-
matically.
IFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the air recirculation
button on. Be sure to turn off the air recir-
culation button for normal cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button OFF.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º posi-
tion.
3. (Manual mode)
Turn on the fan control dial (1 to 3).
(Auto mode)
Turn the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
IThe fan speed will be maintained automati-
cally.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
IAdjust the temperature control dial to about
75ÉF (24ÉC) for normal operation.
IThe temperature will be maintained auto-
matically.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify.1. Push the air recirculation button OFF to
improve the defogging performance.
2. Turn the air control dial to the ª
º
position.
3. (Manual mode)
Turn on the fan control dial (1 to 3).
(Auto mode)
Turn the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Operating tips
IKeep windows and sun roof closed while
the air conditioner is in operation.
IAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
three minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger compart-
ment. Then, close the windows. This will
allow the air conditioner to cool the interior
more quickly.
IThe air conditioning system should be op-
erated for about ten minutes at least once a
month. This helps prevent damage to the
system due to lack of lubrication.
IIf the coolant temperature gauge exceeds
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not following the sequence on the compact
disc.
l(no mark): All the programs will be played in
sequence and stop when the last program is
finished.
IRANDOM The same program may be re-
peated twice.
IWhen the compact disc is ejected, the play
pattern will automatically change to ALL.
IDuring cold weather or rainy days,
the player may malfunction due to the
humidity. If this occurs, remove the
CD and dehumidify or ventilate the
player completely.
IThe player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
IThe CD player sometimes cannot
function when the compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease
the temperature before use.
IDo not expose the CD to direct
sunlight.
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Station memory operations
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band
(FM1 and FM2).
Six stations can be set for the AM band.1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push the desired select button for more
than 1.5 seconds. (For example, in the
diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The radio
mutes when the select button is pushed.)
3. The indicator ªch2º will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
4. 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 can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION
Turn the ignition key to ªACCº or ªONº, and
then lightly insert the cassette tape into the
tape door. The cassette tape will be automati-
cally pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door.
This could cause player damage.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
POWER/VOLUME control knob with the cas-
sette tape still in the player, the tape will
resume playing when the POWER/VOLUME
control knob is pushed again.
TAPE button
IWhen this button is pushed with the system
turned off and a tape loaded, the system
will come on and the tape will play.
IWhen this button is pushed with either the
radio or compact disc turned on and the
tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio
will automatically be turned off and the tape
will play.
While the tape is playing, pushing the TAPE
button stops the tape. Pushing the button
again allows the tape to play.
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FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)
button
Push the FF (fast forward) button to fast for-
ward the tape. To rewind the tape, push the
REW (rewind) button. Either the
indicator light ª
º, ªº, ªºor
ªº will come on when the FF or REW
function is started.
APS (automatic program search)
FF, APS REW button
When the APS FF button is pushed while the
tape is being played, the next program will
start to play from the beginning. Push the APS
FF button several times to skip through pro-
grams. The tape will advance the number of
times the button is pushed (up to 9 programs).
When the APS REW button is pushed once,
the program being played starts over from the
beginning. Push several times to fast rewind
programs. The tape will go back the number of
times the button is pushed. Either the indicator
light ª
º, ªº, ªºorªº will
come on when the APS FF or APS REW
function is started.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank intervalwithin one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not stop in
the desired or expected location.
PROG (program) button
Push the PROG (program) button to change
the tape side while the tape is being played.
The cassette tape will automatically change
directions to play the other side when the first
side is completed.
Dolby NR (noise reduction)
button
Push theªDOLBY NRº button for Dolby
NR encoded tapes to reduce high frequency
tape noise. The indicator will come on.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li-
cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor-
poration. ªDOLBYº and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Metal or chrome tape usage
The cassette player will be automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.
TAPE EJECT button
When this button is pushed with the tape
loaded, the tape will be ejected.
When the tape is ejected while it is being
played, the system will be turned off.
Precautions on cassette player
operation
ITo maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends that you use cas-
sette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
ICassette tapes should be removed from
the player when not in use. Store cas-
settes in their protective cases and away
from direct sunlight, heat, moisture or
magnetic sources.
Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to
become deformed. The use of deformed
cassettes may cause the cassette to jam
in the player.
IDo not use cassettes that have peeling
or loose labels. If used, the label could
jam in the player.
IIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette hubs
and rewind the tape firmly. Loose tape
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PROG (program) button
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the play pattern will
change as follows:
ALL: All the programs will be played repeat-
edly in sequence.
1: Only one program (the one being played
when the PROG button is pushed) will be
repeated.
RANDOM: Programs will be played at ran-
dom, not following the sequence on the com-
pact disc. The same program may be re-
peated twice.
(no mark): All the programs will be played in
sequence and stop when the last program is
finished.
I
When the compact disc is ejected, the
play pattern will automatically change
to ALL.
CD EJECT button
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be
ejected.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will
come out and the system will turn off.If the compact disc comes out and is not
removed, it will be pulled back into the slot
to protect it.
CD (DISC) indicator light
This light comes on when the compact disc is
loaded.
IDuring cold weather or rainy days,
the player may malfunction due to the
humidity. If this occurs, remove the
CD and dehumidify or ventilate the
player completely.
IThe player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
IThe CD player sometimes cannot
function when the compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease
the temperature before use.
IDo not expose the CD to direct
sunlight.
The antenna will automatically extend when
the radio is turned on, and retract when
switched off. If the radio is left on, the antenna
will retract and extend with the ignition key
ªOFF-ONº operation.
IBefore turning the radio on, make
sure that there is no one near the
antenna outlet and there is enough
space for it to extend.
ITo prevent damage, be sure that an-
tenna is fully retracted before the
vehicle enters an automated car
wash.
IDirt and other foreign matter on the
power antenna rod may interrupt its
operation. Clean the rod periodically
with a damp cloth. This type of clean-
ing is especially important during the
winter seasons in areas where road
salt and other chemicals may be
spread on road surfaces and
splashed onto the antenna rod.
POWER ANTENNA (If so
equipped)
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