1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER key

Press the pedal by hand and be sure the free
travel is within the above limit. If free travel is
out of the range shown above, see your
NISSAN dealer.
ENGINE COMPARTMENTNever use a fuse of higher amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse
box cover. This could damage the elec-
trical system or cause a fire.If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition key and the headlight
switch are OFF.2. Open the engine hood.
3. Remove the fusible link cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new
fuse.
6. If a new fuse opens again, have the elec-
trical system checked and repaired by your
NISSAN dealer.
DI0070-B
SDI0395
CLUTCH PEDAL FUSES8-20
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENTNever use a fuse of higher amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse
box cover. This could damage the elec-
trical system or cause a fire.If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition key and the headlight
switch are OFF.2. Pull to open the fuse box cover/coin tray.
3. Pull the fuse box cover/coin tray horizon-
tally to remove it.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new
fuse.
6. If a new fuse opens again, have the elec-
trical system checked and repaired by your
NISSAN dealer.
HEADLIGHTSThe headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable headlight (halogen)
bulb. A bulb can be replaced inside the engine
compartment without removing the headlight
assembly.High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
SDI0447
DI0156
LIGHTS
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Front
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-19
Manual seat adjustment .............................. 1-2
Power seat adjustment................................ 1-4
Fuel
Economy.................................................... 5-19
Filler cap .................................................... 3-11
Filler lid ...................................................... 3-11
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Recommendation ...................................... 10-4
Fuse ................................................................ 8-20
GGarage door opener, Integrated
HomeLink
...................................................... 2-35
Gas cap, Fuel filler ......................................... 3-11
Gas economy, Fuel ........................................ 5-19
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature ........................ 2-4
Fuel.............................................................. 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ....................... 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ....................................... 9-2
Glass, Cleaning ................................................ 7-3
Glasses case .................................................. 2-23
Glove box........................................................ 2-25
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-19
Head restraint adjustment ................................ 1-8
Headlamp, Replacement ................................ 8-21Headlight
Replacement ............................................. 8-22
Switch ........................................................ 2-17
Heated seat .................................................... 2-20
Heater and air conditioner
(Manual) ...................................................... 4-3
(Semiautomatic) .......................................... 4-9
Heater operation
Manual air conditioner ................................. 4-4
Semiautomatic air conditioner ................... 4-10
HomeLink
...................................................... 2-35
Hood ................................................................. 3-8
Hook, Luggage ............................................... 2-27
Horn ................................................................ 2-20
How to stop alarm, Theft warning .................. 2-15
How to use multi-remote control system .......... 3-4
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Identification, Vehicle .................................... 10-12
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-6
Indicator light .................................................. 2-12
Infants and small children, Seat belt .............. 1-19
Information label, Emission........................... 10-13
Injured persons, Seat belt .............................. 1-19
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-14
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Integrated HomeLink
transmitter .................. 2-35
Interior light ..................................................... 2-34
Replacement ............................................. 8-23J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-7
KKey .................................................................... 3-2
Position, Ignition switch ............................... 5-8
Key operation, Back door ................................. 3-9
Keyless entry, Multi-remote control .................. 3-4
LLabel, Air bag warning .................................... 1-15
Lamp, Replacement ........................................ 8-22
Larger children, Seat belt ............................... 1-19
Light
Air bag warning ......................................... 1-15
Front fog light switch ................................. 2-19
Headlight replacement .............................. 8-21
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Indicator ..................................................... 2-12
Interior ....................................................... 2-34
Personal .................................................... 2-35
Replacement ............................................. 8-22
Vanity......................................................... 2-35
Warning ....................................................... 2-9
Loading information, Vehicle ........................ 10-14
Loading tips .................................................. 10-15
Lock
Back door .................................................... 3-9
Door ............................................................. 3-2
Locking with
Inside lock knob .......................................... 3-3
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Key .............................................................. 3-2
Power door lock switch ............................... 3-3
Low fuel warning light ..................................... 2-11
Lubricant, Capacities and recommended ....... 10-2
Luggage
Hook .......................................................... 2-27
Net ............................................................. 2-28
Rack .......................................................... 2-30
Storage ...................................................... 2-26
M
Maintenance
General ........................................................ 9-2
Item .................................................... 9-2, 9-10
Periodic........................................................ 9-5
Precaution ................................................... 8-2
Seat belt .................................................... 1-25
Manual
Front seat adjustment ................................. 1-2
Transmission, Driving ................................ 5-14
Meter
And gauge ................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ....................... 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
Mirror............................................................... 3-14
Inside ......................................................... 3-14
Outside ...................................................... 3-14
Multi-remote control system.............................. 3-4
NNet, Luggage .................................................. 2-28New vehicle, Break-in ..................................... 5-18
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Odometer .......................................................... 2-3
Oil
Automatic transmission ............................... 8-9
Brake ......................................................... 8-11
Engine ......................................................... 8-7
Filter recommendation............................... 10-6
Power steering .......................................... 8-11
Opener operation
Back door .................................................. 3-11
Fuel filler lid ............................................... 3-11
Rear window.............................................. 3-11
Trunk lid..................................................... 3-11
Operating tips, Automatic air
conditioner .............................. 4-5, 4-6, 4-11, 4-12
Operation, Clock ............................................. 2-34
Outside mirror ................................................. 3-14
Outside temperature display ............................. 2-6
Overheat ........................................................... 6-9
PParking
Brake ......................................................... 5-15
Brake and brake pedal .............................. 8-18
Parking/parking on hills .................................. 5-23
Pedal
Brake ......................................................... 8-18
Clutch ........................................................ 8-20
Periodic maintenance ....................................... 9-5
Personal light .................................................. 2-35Power
Front seat adjustment ................................. 1-4
Seat operating tips ...................................... 1-4
Socket........................................................ 2-21
Steering ..................................................... 5-24
Steering fluid ............................................. 8-11
Window ...................................................... 2-30
Precaution
Maintenance ................................................ 8-2
On child restraint ....................................... 1-25
On seat belt usage .................................... 1-17
On-pavement and offroad ........................... 5-4
When starting and driving ........................... 5-2
Pregnant women, Seat belt ............................ 1-19
Push starting ..................................................... 6-9
R
Rack, Luggage................................................ 2-30
Radio............................................................... 4-14
With cassette player .................................. 4-15
With cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player.......................... 4-19
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ....................................................... 10-20
Rear
Door lock, Child safety ................................ 3-3
Seat adjustment .......................................... 1-5
Window and outside mirror defogger
switch......................................................... 2-16
Window wiper and washer switch ............. 2-16
Window, Lock ............................................ 3-10
Recommended
Fuel/lubricant ............................................. 10-2
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SAE viscosity number ............................... 10-7
Recovery, Freeing a stuck vehicle ................. 6-13
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............................ 10-8
Registering your vehicle in another country . 10-11
Release, Hood .................................................. 3-8
Remote keyless entry, Multi-remote
control ............................................................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (US only)............... 10-19
Restraint, Child ............................................... 1-25
Rollover ............................................................. 5-4
Rotation, Tire .................................................. 8-28
S
Safety
Belt ............................................................ 1-17
Child seat belt ........................................... 1-18
Defects, Reporting................................... 10-19
Towing ..................................................... 10-17
Seat................................................................... 1-2
Heated ....................................................... 2-20
Seat adjustment
Front manual ............................................... 1-2
Front power ................................................. 1-4
Rear ............................................................. 1-5
Seat belt.......................................................... 1-17
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-4
Extender .................................................... 1-25
Hook .......................................................... 1-23
Maintenance .............................................. 1-25
Operation, Three-point .............................. 1-21
Precautions................................................ 1-17
Warning light and buzzer .......................... 2-10
With retractor, Three-point ........................ 1-20Without retractor, Two-point ...................... 1-23
Security system .............................................. 2-14
Selecting correct set of seat belt .................... 1-23
Servicing air conditioner ................................. 4-13
Setting, Clock.................................................. 2-33
Shifting procedure, Transfer ........................... 5-21
Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front
seats) .............................................................. 1-22
Socket ............................................................. 2-21
Sound system, Audio system ......................... 4-14
Sound, Buzzer ................................................ 2-13
Spare tire carrier ............................................... 3-9
Spark plug....................................................... 8-14
Specifications .................................................. 10-9
Speedometer and odometer ............................. 2-3
Starting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-7
Jump ............................................................ 6-7
Manual transmission ................................... 5-6
Precaution ................................................... 5-2
Push ............................................................ 6-9
The engine .................................................. 5-9
Steering
Power ........................................................ 5-24
Wheel ........................................................ 3-13
Storage ........................................................... 2-23
Stuck, Vehicle recovery .................................. 6-13
Sun shade....................................................... 2-32
Sun visor ......................................................... 3-13
Sunroof ........................................................... 2-32
Supplemental
Air bag system .......................................... 1-13
Air bag warning label ................................ 1-15
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-15, 2-10Restraint system.......................................... 1-9
Switch
Front fog light ............................................ 2-19
Hazard warning ......................................... 2-19
Headlight ................................................... 2-17
Ignition ......................................................... 5-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defogger .................................................... 2-16
Turn signal................................................. 2-18
T
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature display ......................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant ................ 2-4
Theft warning .................................................. 2-14
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Three-point type seat belt with retractor......... 1-20
Tire .................................................................. 8-26
Chain ......................................................... 8-27
Changing ................................................... 8-28
Equipment, Cold weather .......................... 5-27
Flat............................................................... 6-2
Placard .................................................... 10-13
Pressure .................................................... 8-26
Rotation ..................................................... 8-28
Type........................................................... 8-26
Tires, Specifications ...................................... 10-10
Tonneau cover ................................................ 2-29
Top strap child restraint .................................. 1-34
Towing
A trailer .................................................... 10-15
Safety ...................................................... 10-17
Trailer, Towing .............................................. 10-15
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