1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER ignition

Engine oil pressure warning light
or
Brake warning light
Overdrive off indicator light
Charge warning light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(Except for Canada)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Door open warning light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(For Canada)
High beam indicator light (Blue)
Seat belt warning light and buzzer
Automatic transmission park warning light
CRUISE indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Low washer fluid warning light
(For Canada)
Tire carrier open warning light
Four-wheel drive indicator light
CHECKING BULBSTurn the ignition key to ON without starting the
engine. The following lights will come on:
,
,
or
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,
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.
WARNING LIGHTS
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engineimmediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer
or other authorized repair shop.
The oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.See ªEngine
oilº in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.
Running the engine with the oil pressure
warning light on could cause serious
damage to the engine almost immedi-
ately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is
safe to do so.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND BUZZERS
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Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that there is something
wrong with the charging system. Turn the
engine off and check the alternator belt. If the
belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light
remains on, see your NISSAN dealer immedi-
ately.Do not continue driving if the belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors
and/or rear window are not closed securely
while the ignition key is ON.
Seat belt warning light and
buzzer
The light and buzzer remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion key is turned to ON, and will remain
illuminated until the driver's seat belt is fas-
tened. At the same time, the buzzer will sound
for about six seconds unless the driver's seat
belt is securely fastened.See ªSeat beltsº in the ª1. Seats, restraints and
supplemental air bag systemsº section for pre-
cautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
When the ignition key is in the ON or ªSTARTº
position, the supplemental air bag light will
illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag needs servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to your nearest autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
1. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on and remain on for 7 seconds and
then go off as described above.
2. The supplemental air bag light flashes in-
termittently or remains on. (after 7 seconds)
3. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemen-
tal Restraint System may not function properly.
For additional details on the Supplemental Air
Bag System, see Section 2.
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemen-
tal air bag system will not operate in an
accident.
Low washer fluid warning
light (For Canada)
This light comes on when the washer fluid in
the washer tank is at a low level. Add washer
fluid as necessary. See ªWindow washer fluidº
in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.
or
Brake 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 light:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, 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:
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Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light
(
model)
This light comes on when the automatic trans-
mission oil temperature is too high. If the light
comes on while driving, reduce the vehicle
speed as soon as safely possible until the light
turns off.
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Tire carrier open warning light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the tire carrier is not
closed securely while the ignition key is ON.INDICATOR LIGHTS
Overdrive off indicator light
This light comes on during driving when the
overdrive switch is pressed to prevent over-
drive operation.
The O/D OFF indicator light comes on for two
seconds each time the ignition key is turned
ON. This shows the light is functioning prop-
erly.If the O/D OFF indicator light blinks forapproximately 8 seconds after coming on for
2 seconds, have your NISSAN dealer check
the transmission and repair it if necessary.
The automatic transmission is equipped with
an electronic Fail-Safe mode. This system
allows the vehicle to be driven even in the
event of damage to the electrical circuits. If this
occurs, the gears automatically engage and
lock into 3rd gear.
See ªDriving the vehicleº in the ª5. Starting
and drivingº section for failsafe before vis-
iting your NISSAN dealer.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on, and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
CRUISE indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system.
If the light flickers while the engine is running,it may indicate there is something wrong with
the cruise control system. Have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
Malfunction indicator light
(MIL)
If the Malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control prob-
lem.
The Malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
IMalfunction indicator light on steady Ð An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized NISSAN dealer. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
IMalfunction indicator light blinking Ð An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
* do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72
km/h).
* avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
* avoid steep uphill grades.
* if possible, reduce the amount of cargo
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being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop blink-
ing and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.Some conditions may cause the malfunction
indicator light to come on steady or blink.
Examples are as follows:
Ivehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the
engine to misfire.
Ifuel filler cap was left off or improperly
installed, allowing fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere.
If you suspect that you experienced one or
both of the above conditions, drive the vehicle
to an authorized NISSAN dealer and have thevehicle inspected. Avoid any unnecessary di-
agnosis during the service by informing the
dealer of the conditions listed above that may
have occurred.
Four wheel drive indicator
light
This light comes on when the transfer shift
control lever is in the 4H or 4L position.BUZZERS
Key reminder buzzerThe 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 buzzerA buzzer will sound if the driver's door is
opened with the light switch on unless the
ignition key in the ON position. Turn the light
switch off when you leave the vehicle.Brake pad wear warningThe 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 vehicleis moving, whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed.
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THEFT WARNINGThe theft warning system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.
Security indicator lightIIf the key is turned slowly toward the
front of the vehicle when locking the
door, the system may not activate. If the
key is returned beyond the vertical po-
sition toward the rear of the vehicle to
remove the key, the system may be
deactivated. When 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 doorlocked and ignition key off. Turn the
ignition key to ACC to turn the system
off.
How to activate the theft warning
system1. 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 SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light glows for
about 30 seconds and then begins to flash.
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 ACC or ON, the
system will not activate.THEFT WARNING SYSTEM
OPERATIONThe warning system will give the following
alarm:
IC0005
SIC0603
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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.How to stop alarmThe 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 ACC.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON
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.
The following could damage the washer
system:
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if the res-
ervoir tank is empty.In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to
an accident. Warm the windshield with
the defroster before you wash the
windshield.
SIC0683
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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The daytime running lights illuminate once the
parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is turned off.When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF 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.
IC1292
SIC0594
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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IDo not use the switch while moving
on 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.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.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
(Low) or
(High) po-
sition of the switch, as desired, depending
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.
SIC0861
SIC0684
HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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