1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER lock

2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) ......................................................... 2-6
Warning/indicator lights and buzzers ........................ 2-9
Security system ....................................................... 2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-15
Rear window wiper and washer switch................... 2-16
Rear window and outside mirror
defogger switch ....................................................... 2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-17
Front fog light switch ............................................... 2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-19
Horn......................................................................... 2-20Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-20
Power socket........................................................... 2-21
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ................................. 2-22
Storage .................................................................... 2-23
Windows .................................................................. 2-30
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-32
Clock ....................................................................... 2-33
Interior light ............................................................. 2-34
Personal light .......................................................... 2-35
Vanity mirror light .................................................... 2-35
Integrated HomeLink
transmitter
(if so equipped) ....................................................... 2-35
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Driver's supplemental air bag (P.1-9)
Cruise control
set switch
(P.5-16)
Outside mirror remote control
(P.3-14) Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.2-17)
Front fog light switch (P.2-19)Meter/gauge (P.2-3)
Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-15)
Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-19)
Center ventilator (P.4-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)Compass/outside air temperature display (P.2-5)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-9)
Side ventilator (P.4-2)
Glove box (P.2-25)
Cigarette lighter (P.2-22)
Radio/CD player (P.4-14)/clock (P.2-33)
Rear window wiper/washer switch (P.2-16)
Rear window/outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-16)Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-6)Heated seat switch (P.2-20)
Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.3-13)Hood release handle (P.3-8)Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
Coin tray (P.2-23) Theft warning light (P.2-14) Cruise control main switch (P.5-16)
Instrument brightness control
(P.2-18)
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See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
INSTRUMENT PANEL2-2
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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
,
,
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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1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See ªBrake and clutch fluidº
in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct:
Have the warning system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.IYour brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed.
IPressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as greater pedal
travel.
IIf the brake fluid level is below the
MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir,
do not drive until the brake system
has been checked at a NISSANdealer.
or
Anti-lock
brake warning
light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate there is something
wrong with the anti-lock brake system. Have
the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
Automatic transmission park
warning light (
model)
This light indicates that the automatic trans-
mission parking function is not engaged. If the
transfer control is not secured in any drive
position while the automatic transmission se-
lector lever is in the P position, the transmis-
sion will disengage and the wheel will not lock.
Shift the transfer control lever into the 2H or 4L
position when the warning light comes on.IWhen parking, always make sure that the
transfer lever is in H or 4L and the parking
brake is set.
IIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that the
automatic transmission P position will not
function and the transfer lever is in neutral.
IFailure to engage the transfer control lever
in H or 4L could result in the vehicle moving
unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal
injury or property damage.
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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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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:
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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.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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GLOVE BOXWhen locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.
The glove box may be opened by the handle.Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or
during a sudden stop.
CONSOLE BOXIThe center console box should not be
used while driving in order that full
attention may be given to the driving
operation.
IKeep the center console box lid
closed while driving to prevent injury
in an accident or a sudden stop.Do not place valuable items in the center
console box.
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