1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER window

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)
SIC0682
See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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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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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
SECURITY SYSTEM2-14
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To operate the wiper, push the switch to the
side. This wiper operates intermittently.
Push the switch to the
side fully, this
operates the wiper continuously.
To operate the washer, hold the switch down
to the
side.
Then the wiper will also operate several times.
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if reservoir
tank is empty.IThe rear window wiper will not operate
when the rear window is open.
The rear window wiper will not operate if
the rear window is closed with the wiper
switch on. To operate the window wiper,
turn the switch to off and then to on.
IThe rear window will not open while the
rear window wiper is operating.In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision. Warm the rear
window with the defroster before you
wash the rear window.
To defog the rear window glass and the out-
side door mirrors, start the engine and push
the switch on. (The indicator light will come
on.) Push the switch again to turn the defogger
off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes. If the window clears before this time,
push the switch off manually.
SIC0548
SIC0593
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCHREAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH2-16
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When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defogger.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
LightingTurn the switch to the
position:
The side combination, tail, license plate andinstrument lights will come on.
Turn the switch to the
position:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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To select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.
Instrument brightness controlThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
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.
Passing signalPulling the lever toward you will turn on the
passing signal even when the headlight switch
is off.TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signalMove the lever up or down to signal to the
turning direction. When the turn is completed,
the turn signals cancel automatically.Lane change signalTo indicate a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where lights begin flash-
ing.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 off position or in the
position. Turn
the headlight switch to theposition 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.
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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 cigarette lighter operates when the igni-
tion switch is in ACC or ON.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the lighter
is heated, it will spring out.
Replace the lighter in its original position after
use.The cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving in order that full attention
may be given to the driving operation.The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
SIC0685
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAYS
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