1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ......................................................................... 2-2
Door locks .............................................................. 2-2
Multi-remote control system (If so equipped) ......... 2-4
Battery replacement ................................................ 2-6
Spare tire carrier .................................................... 2-7
Back door locks ....................................................... 2-8
Rear window locks .................................................. 2-8
Hood release .......................................................... 2-9
Glove box lock ..................................................... 2-10
Fuel filler lid lock .................................................. 2-10
Fuel filler cap ....................................................... 2-11
Front seats ........................................................... 2-12
Rear seats ............................................................ 2-16
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ............................ 2-19Warning labels ...................................................... 2-25
Supplemental air bag warning light ..................... 2-25
Seat belts ............................................................. 2-27
Child restraints for infants and
small children ....................................................... 2-34
Tilting steering wheel ........................................... 2-41
Sunvisors ............................................................... 2-42
Outside mirror control .......................................... 2-42
Outside mirrors .................................................... 2-43
Inside mirror ......................................................... 2-44
Luggage net .......................................................... 2-44
Luggage hooks........................................................ 2-45
Luggage rack ........................................................ 2-46
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The key can only be inserted fully in the
ignition key cylinder. For the door, back door
and glove box key cylinders, it is normal for the
key not to go into the key cylinder all the way.
Record the key number on the key number
plate and keep it in a safe place (such as your
wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. A key number plate
is supplied with your key. Keep the plate in a
safe place. NISSAN does not record key num-
bers so it is very important to keep track of
your key number plate. A key number is only
necessary when you have lost all keys and do
not have one to duplicate from. If you still have
a key, this key can be duplicated by your
NISSAN dealer or a lock smith shop.Locking doors with key
To lock the door, turn the key towards the front
of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it towards the
rear.
Locking doors without key
To lock from the outside without a key, move
the inside lock knob to the ªLOCKº position.
Then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain not
to leave the key inside the vehicle.
IAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
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KEY DOOR LOCKS
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prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
IBefore opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety locking helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
rear door can be opened only from the
outside.
POWER DOOR LOCK
The power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously.
Operating the lock-unlock switch will lock or
unlock all doors including the back door.
IBefore opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They may unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
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Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors including
the back door.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors and leaving it.
The remote controller can operate at a dis-
tance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends upon
the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact your NISSAN
dealer.
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller.
IDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
IDo not drop the remote controller.
IDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.
IDo not place the remote controller for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
Locking doors
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the ª
º button on the multi-remote
controller.
4. All the doors will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice.
IWhen the ª
º button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice as a reminder that the doors are
already locked.
MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM (If so equipped)
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Unlocking doors
1. Push the ªº button on the multi-
remote controller.
2. Only the driver side door will unlock. Push
the ª
º button on the multi-remote con-troller again within 5 seconds.
3. All doors will unlock.
4. The interior light will stay on for 30 seconds
when the interior light switch is in the center
ªqº position.The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition or by locking the doors with the
multi-remote controller or by pushing the inte-
rior light button.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call atten-
tion as follows:
1. Push the ª
º button on the remote
controller forlonger than 1.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The alarm will stop when any of the key
functions are used. For example, when the
ª
º or the ªº button is pushed, or the
ª
º button is pushed for longer than
1.5 seconds on the multi-remote controller,
the panic alarm function will be cancelled.
The remote controller will not function.
IWhen the key is inserted into the key
switch.
IWhen the battery in the remote control-
ler is dead.
IThe distance between the remote con-
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troller and vehicle is more than approx.
49 ft (15 m).
IWhen one of the doors is ajar, only the
unlock function can be operated.
Replace the two batteries as follows:
1. Remove the screw and open the lid.
2. Replace the batteries with new ones. Insert
the batteries as illustrated above.
Recommended batteries: Sanyo CR2016
or equivalent.
3. Close the lid securely and install the screw.
4. Press the ª
º button, then the ªº
button two or three times to check the
multi-remote controller operation.
If the batteries are removed for any reasonother than replacement, perform step 4
above.
IAn improperly disposed battery can hurt
the environment. Always confirm local
regulations for battery disposal.
IThe multi-remote controller is water-
resistant; however, if it does get wet,
immediately wipe completely dry.
IWhen changing batteries, do not let dust
or oil get on the controller.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.
When opening the back door, first open the
spare tire carrier in the sequence shown in the
illustration above. Then insert the stopper into
the hole to secure the carrier in the open
position.
IBe certain that there is adequate area
to allow the carrier to open fully.
IOpen and close the spare tire carrier
slowly.
IBefore driving, be certain that the
spare tire carrier is firmly closed and
latched.
IFailure to do so may injure pedestri-
ans or damage the vehicle.
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