1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER lights

Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsLow washer fluid warning light
(For Canada)Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light
orBrake warning light4-wheel drive indicator lightorMalfunction indicator light
High beam indicator light (Blue)CRUISE indicator lightDoor open warning light
Seat belt reminder light and buzzerAnti-lock brake warning light
(Except for Canada)Tire carrier open warning light
Engine oil pressure warning lightAnti-lock brake warning light
(For Canada)Supplemental air bag warning light
Charge warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
Low fuel warning lightAutomatic transmission park warning light
Checking bulbs
Turn the ignition key to ªONº without starting
the engine. The following lights will come on:
,,or,or,
The following lights come on briefly and then
go off:
or,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.Parking brake indicator
The light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning
The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See ªBrake and clutch fluidº
in the ªDo-it-yourself operationsº section.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT
AND BUZZER
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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.
IIf the key is turned slowly when locking
the door, the system may not activate.
Furthermore, if the key is turned exces-
sively to the unlock position, the system
may be deactivated when the key is
removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
IEven when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors, hood and back door
locked and ignition key off. Turn the
ignition key to ªACCº to turn the system
off.Theft warning system operation
The warning system will give the following
alarm:
IThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently. In addition, the starter motor
will not operate.
IThe alarm automatically turns off after 2 to
3 minutes; however, the alarm will reacti-
vate if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
IUnlocking the door, back door or back door
glass hatch without using the key or multi-
remote controller. (Even if the door is
opened by releasing the door inside lock
knob, the alarm is activated.)
IOpening the hood.
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How to stop alarm
The alarm will stop only by unlocking a door or
back door with the key or multi-remote control-
ler. The alarm will not stop if the ignition switch
is turned to ªACCº.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
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.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Daytime running light system
(For Canada)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight switch
in the ªOFFº position or in the ª
º position.
Turn the headlight switch to the ªº posi-
tion for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights do
not illuminate. The daytime running lights illu-
minate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned off.
When the daytime running 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 your-
self and others.
Passing signal
Pulling the lever toward you will turn on the
passing signal even when the headlight switch
is off.
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal to the
turning direction. When the turn is completed,
the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where lights begin flash-
ing.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper.
Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 4
to 12 seconds by turning the knob.
Pull the lever toward you to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate sev-
eral times.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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To defrost 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 defroster 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 rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
Outside heated mirror (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors will be defrosted when the
rear window defroster 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
instrument panel lights and power window
switch lights.
When the control is turned to the right until a
click sound is heard, the light intensity will be
at maximum. When the control is turned to the
left until a click sound is heard, the light will be
turned off.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCHINSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
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To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the ªº position, then turn the
switch to the ªº position. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the ªOFFº position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency con-
ditions. All turn signal lights will flash.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of the
hazard warning flasher switch while driv-
ing.
IWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.
IDo not use the switch while movingon the highway unless unusual cir-
cumstances force you to drive so
slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic.
ITurn signals do not work when the
switch is operating.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch either off or on.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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ITake care as the socket and plug may
be hot during or immediately after
use.
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. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a dis-
charged battery.)
IAvoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defogger
is on.
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.
IWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
socket.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.
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POWER SOCKET COIN TRAY
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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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