1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER battery

choose the optional handset, the Nissan Com-
municator system's No service indicator and
the handset display are not synchronized. The
handset and Nissan Communicator system No
service indicator do not turn on or off at the
same time.
Redial and no service
indicators ON
Nissan Communicator was activated inside of
cellular phone transmission range, but the
vehicle was driven out of cellular phone trans-
mission range. Nissan Communicator lost the
signal so it tries to redial. Nissan Communica-
tor will attempt to reestablish contact for 30
minutes.
Redial and no service
indicators alternating
ON and OFF
Nissan Communicator is contacting the Com-
municator Response Center when Nissan
Communicator is in demonstration mode.The
Communicator Response Center will not
provide service until the setup procedures
are completed.PAYMENT FOR NISSAN
COMMUNICATOR USEIt is the owner's responsibility to maintain anactive account with the cellular provider and
Communicator Response Center. If either ac-
count is inactive, Nissan Communicator will
not operate.
SYSTEM LIMITATIONSThe Nissan Communicator system relies on
the cellular network. The Nissan Communica-
tor system is subject to the same limitations
that affect cellular phone operation.
Since Nissan Communicator is powered by the
vehicle's battery, if the battery is removed,
damaged or discharged, the system will not
work.Service areaService is provided in the 48 contiguous
states. Service is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada, or Mexico. The Communi-
cator Response Center will not be able to
locate your car outside of the continental
United States.Inoperative if cellular system is busyThe number of available cellular lines is limited
in a particular area and varies according to call
volume. Once the call volume reaches the
maximum, any additional calls cannot be pro-
cessed. When Nissan Communicator encoun-ters such a situation, the system attempts to
dial for up to two hours. This time varies
greatly depending on the cellular network and
cellular signal strength. The system resets to
ready when the system completes the dialing
attempts. You can press the button again if
you still need to contact the Communicator
Response Center. After several failed at-
tempts the system will quit dialing and return to
normal mode.
Cellular PIN featuresSome local cellular providers offer custom
phone numbers that are assigned a Personal
Identification Number (PIN). The cellular
phone user is required to enter the PIN any
time a phone call is made. The Nissan Com-
municator system is not compatible with the
PIN feature. A PIN requirement on your cellu-
lar phone will cause the Nissan Communicator
system to be inoperative. When completing
your service contract with your cellular pro-
vider, ask your carrier to assign you a number
that does not require a PIN.Special cellular featuresSome cellular providers offer special features
such as call waiting, voice mail, call forward-
ing, etc. These features can interfere with
Nissan Communicator system operation.
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Cellular airwave interferenceAt times you may hear someone other than the
Communicator Response Center operator
talking. This is caused by cellular airwave
interference and is not caused by an Nissan
Communicator system malfunction. Generally,
if you are driving, the interference will go away.
If cellular airwave interference occurs when
the Nissan Communicator system is transmit-
ting data to the Communicator Response Cen-
ter, the Nissan Communicator system auto-
matically switches to voice communications.
There may be cases where cellular airwave
interference may prevent the Nissan Commu-
nicator System from completing the connec-
tion to the Communicator Response Center.SecurityThe Nissan Communicator system uses the
cellular phone network. Conversations and
data transmissions are not secure. Third par-
ties may be able to listen to your conversation.Aftermarket accessoriesWhen installing a CB radio or car phone in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
cautions. Otherwise, the new equipment may
adversely affect the Multiport Fuel Injection
system, Nissan Communicator system, or
other electronic parts.
Potentially inoperative if the vehicle
is in an accidentIf you are involved in an accident, Nissan
Communicator may also be damaged. Since
Nissan Communicator is powered from the
vehicle, damaged Nissan Communicator re-
lated components such as the battery will
disable the system.Inoperative if cellular phone is
inactive or inoperativeNissan Communicator will be inoperative if you
do not have an active cellular account with a
cellular provider. Since Nissan Communicator
relies on the cellular network, the system will
not work if the cellular service or your cellular
phone is inactive.
When the Nissan Communicator system is
outside of cellular service, the
indicator
will illuminate. If you try to activate Nissan
Communicator, the request will be canceled.
Cellular phone transmission may become tem-
porarily disabled, or interrupted by environ-
mental factors such as tunnels, bridges, or tall
buildings. When Nissan Communicator en-
counters such a situation, the system attempts
to dial for up to two hours. This time varies
greatly depending on the cellular network and
cellular signal strength. The system resets toready when the system completes the dialing
attempts. You can press the button again if
you still need to contact the Communicator
Response Center. After several failed at-
tempts the system will quit dialing and return to
normal mode.
Phone number changesThe Nissan Communicator system is only ca-
pable of accepting up to 15 phone number
changes. You may need to purchase Nissan
Communicator system components if the
phone number changes more than 15 times.IKeep antennas as far away as pos-
sible from electronic control units (in-
cluding radio and Nissan Communi-
cator system components).
IKeep antenna wire more than 8 in (20
cm) away from the Multiport Fuel In-
jection and Nissan Communicator
harnesses. Do not route antenna
wires next to any other harness.
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and
activate the panic alarm by using the remote
controller from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The remote controller can operate at a dis-
tance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends upon
the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact your NISSAN
dealer.
The multi-remote controller will not function
when:
Ithe battery is dead,
Ithe distance between the vehicle and the
remote controller is over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller.IDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
IDo not drop the remote controller.
IDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.
IDo not place the remote controller for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
When you lose the remote controller, it
is recommended to erase the ID code of
the lost remote controller to prevent the
lost remote controller from being used
by someone. Please contact your
NISSAN dealer.
HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Setting hazard and horn chirp modeThis vehicle is set in hazard and horn chirp
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard and horn chirp mode, when the
LOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice and the horn chirps once. When
the UNLOCK button is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes once.If hazard and horn chirp mode is not neces-
sary, you can switch to normal mode by fol-
lowing the switching procedure.
In normal mode, when the LOCK button is
pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice.
When the UNLOCK button is pushed, neither
the hazard indicator nor the horn operates.
(Switching procedure)
Push the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the
multi-remote controller simultaneously for
more than 2 seconds to switch from one mode
to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set normal mode,
the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard and
horn chirp mode, the hazard indicator flashes
once and the horn chirps once.
MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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Battery replacementReplace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent
Make sure that theÅside faces the bottom
case.
4. Close the lid securely.
Push the remote controller button two or
three times to check its operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.
IBe careful not to touch a circuit board
and a battery terminal.
IAn improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
IThe remote controller is water-proof;
however, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
IWhen changing batteries, do not let dust
or oil get on the controller.
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TUNE (Tuning):
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may be
given to the driving operation.Push either manual tuning button
or
.SEEK/SCAN tuning:
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins
from low to high frequencies and stops at the
next broadcasting station. Pushing the button
again continues the SEEK function. Once the
highest broadcasting station is reached, the
radio continues in the SEEK mode at the
lowest broadcast station.
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning buttonfor more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN illuminates
in the display window. SCAN tuning begins
from low to high frequencies and stops at each
broadcasting station for five seconds. Pushing
the button again during this five second period
stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains
tuned to that station.Station memory operations:
Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for
FM1, six for FM2).
1. Push the FM×AM band select button toselect AM, FM1, or FM2. The selected band
illuminates in the display.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired select button for more
than 2 seconds. For example, in the illus-
trations ch2 is to be memorized. The radio
mutes when the select button is pushed.
4. When the sound resumes, memorizing is
complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
Cassette tape player operationTurn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then
carefully insert a cassette tape into the tape
door.
The cassette tape automatically pulls into the
player. The word TAPE and moving digital
squares illuminate on the right side of the
display window.
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Station memory operations:
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band
(six for FM1, six for FM2).
Six stations can be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station using the
SEEK/SCAN or TUNE button.
2. Push the desired station select button for
more than 1.5 seconds. (For example, in
the diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.)
3. The indicator ch2 will then come on and the
sound will resume. Memorizing is now com-
plete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.Cassette tape player operationTurn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
lightly insert the cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape will be automatically
pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player
damage.If the system is turned off by pushing the
ON×OFF/VOL control knob with the cassette
tape still in the player, the tape will resume
playing when the system is turned back on.
Precautions on cassette tape player
operation:
ITo maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends that you use cas-
sette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
ICassette tapes should be removed from
the player when not in use. Store cas-
settes in their protective cases and away
from direct sunlight, heat, dust, mois-
ture or magnetic sources.
Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to
become deformed. The use of deformed
cassettes may cause the cassette to jam
in the player.
IDo not use cassettes that have peelingor loose labels. If used, the label could
jam in the player.
IIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette hubs
and rewind the tape firmly. Loose tape
may cause jamming and wavering
sound quality.
IOver a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may
gather a tape coating residue as the tape
passes over the head. This residue ac-
cumulation can cause a weak or waver-
ing sound and should be removed peri-
odically with a head cleaning tape.
If the residue is not removed periodi-
cally, the player may need to be disas-
sembled for cleaning.
PLAY:
IWhen the TAPE button is pushed with the
system turned off and a tape loaded, the
system will come on and the tape will play.
IWhen the TAPE button is pushed with
either the radio or compact disc turned on
and the tape loaded, the compact disc or
the radio will automatically be turned off
and the tape will play.
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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .............................. 5-2
Three way catalyst .................................................... 5-3
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions.......... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover................................... 5-4
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............................ 5-4
Driving safety precautions ......................................... 5-4
Ignition switch............................................................ 5-6
Manual transmission ................................................. 5-6
Automatic transmission ............................................. 5-7
Key positions ............................................................. 5-7
Nissan vehicle immobiliser system ........................... 5-8
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-8
Starting the engine .................................................... 5-8
Driving the vehicle ..................................................... 5-9
Automatic transmission ............................................. 5-9
Manual transmission ............................................... 5-13
Parking brake .......................................................... 5-15
Cruise control (if so equipped) ................................ 5-16
Precautions on cruise control.................................. 5-16Cruise control operations ........................................ 5-17
Break-in schedule ................................................... 5-18
Increasing fuel economy ......................................... 5-19
Using four wheel drive (4WD) ................................. 5-19
Transfer case shifting procedures........................... 5-21
Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-23
Power steering ........................................................ 5-24
Brake system .......................................................... 5-25
Braking precautions ................................................ 5-25
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................. 5-25
Cold weather driving ............................................... 5-27
Freeing a frozen door lock ...................................... 5-27
Anti-freeze ............................................................... 5-27
Battery ..................................................................... 5-27
Draining of coolant water ........................................ 5-27
Tire equipment ........................................................ 5-27
Special winter equipment ........................................ 5-28
Driving on snow or ice ............................................ 5-28
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ...................... 5-28
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOn automatic transmission models, the igni-
tion lock is designed so that the key cannot be
turned to LOCK and removed until the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When removing the key from the ignition,
make sure the selector lever is in the P (Park)
position.
If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park),
the key cannot be moved toward LOCK.
When the key cannot be turned toward the
LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove
the key:1) Move the selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
2) Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON
direction.
3) Turn the key toward the LOCK position.
4) Remove the key.
If the key is removed from the ignition switch,
the selector lever cannot be moved from P
(Park).The selector lever can be moved if
the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
This allows the vehicle to be moved if the
battery is discharged. The selector lever
can also be moved if the ignition switch is
in the ON position and the foot brake pedal
is depressed.
There is an OFF position in between LOCK
and ACC, although it does not show on the
lock cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF the
steering wheel is not locked.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.
To lock the steering wheel, remove the key.
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key
and turn it gently while rotating the steer-
ing wheel slightly right and left.
Never remove the key while driving. If
the key is removed, the steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could
result in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.KEY POSITIONSLOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
OFF (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and
the electrical accessories.
START (4)
This position activates the starter motor, start-
ing the engine.
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