1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER engine

Passing signalPulling the lever toward you will turn on the
passing signal even when the headlight switch
is off.Passing signal can operate only when
the light switch is in the
or
position. It does not operate after
the light has turned off automatically.
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.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
SYSTEM (Canada only)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. The daytime running lights illu-
minate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned off.
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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.The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle's interior is warmed or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch off.
IDo not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
IDo not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.
IDo not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
IAny liquid spilled on the heating seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
IWhen cleaning the seat, never use
benzine, thinner, or any similar mate-
rials.
IIf any abnormalities are found or the
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heating seat does not operate, turn
the switch OFF and have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
ITake care as the socket and plug may
be hot during or immediately after
use.
IThis power point is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
IDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
IUse this power point with the enginerunning. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)
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.
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ILocking or unlocking the driver's door
IInserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will
turn off 10 minutes after the latest operation of
the above as well.)ITurn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
IDo not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.The Integrated HomeLink
Universal Trans-
ceiver provides a convenient way to consoli-
date the functions of up to three individual
hand-held transmitters into one built-in device.
Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver:
IWill operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and
security systems.
IIs powered by your vehicle's battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLinkwill retain all program-
ming.
Once the Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver is programmed, retain the
original transmitter for future programming
procedures (i.e., new vehicle purchases).
Upon sale of the vehicle, the programmed
Integrated HomeLink
Universal Trans-
ceiver buttons should be erased for secu-
rity purposes. For additional information,
refer to ªProgramming the Integrated
HomeLink
Universal Transceiverº later in
this section.
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VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)INTEGRATED HomeLink
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so
equipped)
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IDo not use the Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver with any ga-
rage door opener that lacks safety
stop and reverse features as required
by federal safety standards. (These
standards became effective for
opener models manufactured after
April 1, 1982.) A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object in the
path of a closing garage door and
then automatically stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety
standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death.
IDuring programming, your garage
door or gate may open or close. Make
sure that people and objects are clear
of the garage door or gate that you
are programming.
IYour vehicle's engine should be
turned off while programming the In-
tegrated HomeLink
UniversalTransceiver.
PROGRAMMING HomeLink1. With the ignition key in the OFF position,
press and hold the two outside buttons, and
release when the indicator light begins to
flash (approximately 20 seconds). This pro-
cedure erases the factory set default codes
and does not have to be followed when
programming additional hand-held trans-
mitters.
2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter
(from the device you wish to train) approxi-
mately 2 to 5 inches (50 to 127 mm) away
from the surface of HomeLink
keeping the
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IAll indicators
,
,
,
show the condition of the system
(transmitting, redialing, etc.). For details
see ªNissan Communicator indicator de-
scriptionº later in this section.
IAll indicators
,
,
,
il-
luminate for up to 30 seconds when the
ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON
and the Nissan Communicator system per-
forms a self check. However, no indicators
will illuminate when the ignition switch is
turned from ON to OFF to ON in less than 3
minutes because the system remains avail-
able.
IIf the
ªMaydayº emergency and
ªInformationº button indicators do not
turn off after the ignition switch is turned
ON, or if both button indicators illuminate
any time while the ignition switch is ON
except immediately after the ignition switch
is turned ON, the system is not working
correctly. You will need to take your car to
your NISSAN dealer. The Nissan Commu-
nicator system may still operate in some
cases.
IWhen the Nissan Communicator contacts
the Communicator Response Center, ve-
hicle data, that includes the position of your
car, is sent to the Response Center.IYou can choose an optional handset so the
Nissan Communicator system can be used
as a normal cellular phone.
FUNCTIONS
One touch ªMaydayº emergency
dialingIf an emergency occurs, press theªMaydayº emergency button. The indicator in
the button blinks and then stays on, indicating
the Communicator Response Center is being
contacted. When Nissan Communicator con-
nects with the Communicator Response Cen-
ter, vehicle information, including the type of
call (Mayday) and vehicle position, is transmit-
ted to the Communicator Response Center.
Voice communication using the Nissan Com-
municator system is not possible when data is
being transmitted. After the data is transmitted,
the Communicator Response Center operator
will come on-line to speak with you. The Re-
sponse Center operator will contact emer-
gency crews and send them to your location, if
you request them. If you do not answer the
operator, or if the operator hears something
that sounds like an emergency, emergency
crews will be informed. If no emergency exists,
the Response Center operator will ask you to
give the prearranged password. A false pass-
word will be interpreted as a duress situation.This will prompt the operator to dispatch emer-
gency assistance. The operator will also ap-
pear to end the call, but will covertly monitor
your vehicle until assistance arrives.
One touch ªInformationº dialingIf the vehicle becomes disabled because of
engine or other trouble, press the
ªInfor-
mationº button for roadside service. The indi-
cator in the button blinks and then stays on,
indicating the Communicator Response Cen-
ter is being contacted. When Nissan Commu-
nicator connects with the Communicator Re-
sponse Center, vehicle information, including
the type of call (Information) and vehicle posi-
tion, is transmitted to the Response Center.
Voice communication using the system is not
possible when data is being transmitted. After
the data is transmitted, the Communicator
Response Center operator will come on-line to
speak with you. This button may also be used
to obtain more information about your Nissan
Communicator system. You may also use the
ªInformationº button to request services that
may be added in the future.
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IAvoid placing objects over the GPS an-
tenna installed inside the vehicle and do not
place portable telephones and hand held
wireless units near the Nissan Communica-
tor antennas. Also, keep the front and/or
rear windshield free of snow and ice. Since
the strength of radio waves from the GPS
satellites is relatively small, signal quality
may drop, resulting in poor or no signal
reception.
Contract with Communicator
Response CenterSince your phone number and cellular phone
programming are not known before your car is
purchased, your telephone must be properly
programmed to be able to contact the Com-
municator Response Center from your car.
You may want to ask your NISSAN dealer to
help you setup the Nissan Communicator sys-
tem.
When you move or change your cellular phone
number, please contact your NISSAN dealer
or the Communicator Response Center to
have the contents of the service contract
changed. This is necessary for Nissan Com-
municator to function properly.
When selling your car or ending your service
contract with the Communicator Response
Center, contact the Response Center.ActivationYou must complete the activation process as
soon as possible after service contract is com-
pleted. Simply press either the
ªMaydayº
emergency or
ªInformationº button to be-
gin the activation process. A Communicator
Response Center operator will verify the infor-
mation from the application that you filled out
at your NISSAN dealer. The operator alsoverifies that the GPS system functions cor-
rectly and provides a brief orientation to the
Nissan Communicator system. Finally, the op-
erator will ask if you would like to establish a
password in the system. The Nissan Commu-
nicator system remains in a demonstration
mode until the setup procedures are com-
pleted. If you perform any operation, the Com-
municator Response Center will recognize this
operation as a demonstration and will not
provide service. A service contract needs to be
completed between you and the Communica-
tor Response Center and an active account
must be maintained for you to receive service
from the Response Center.
MiscellaneousITurning the ignition OFF during a call to the
Communicator Response Center will not
interrupt your conversation unless there is a
problem with the battery. To protect the
battery, you may want to use the system
while the engine is running (except when
running the engine may be dangerous,
such as after an accident or in an enclosed
space like a garage).
IIf you start the engine during a call, your
conversation may be interrupted. When this
happens the system may try to resume
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transmission once the engine has been
started.
IAudio, such as the radio, cassette or com-
pact disc, is unavailable (Auto mute) as
long as Nissan Communicator is connected
to the Communicator Response Center,
unless the vehicle is being monitored in
case of theft or in duress situations.
IWhen stolen vehicle tracking and alarm
notification are used with the optional hand-
set connected, some indications are, at
times, sent to the handset.
IWhen the audio mode is switched to the
data mode on completion of the call a
beeping or hissing noise may be heard. The
noise occurs because the call is being
made through the modem. What you hear
is the modem switching between voice and
data modes. This is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction.
IIf battery power is lost, for any reason,
during a call to the Communicator Re-
sponse Center, Nissan Communicator will
automatically attempt to redial the Re-
sponse Center when battery power is re-
stored.
NISSAN COMMUNICATOR
INDICATOR DESCRIPTION
All indicators are ON
IAll indicators are turned ON for up to 30
seconds when the ignition key is turned
from OFF to ON. This is normal operation.
IIf there is a fault in the system, the
ªMaydayº emergency and
ªIn-
formationº button indicators remain ON and
the system may not work correctly.
IIf only the
ªMaydayº emergency but-
ton indicator is ON when the ignition is
turned from OFF to ON and the button was
not pressed, the Nissan Communicator
system may not be working correctly.
ªMaydayº emergency button
indicator blinking
The ªMaydayº emergency button was pressed.
Nissan Communicator is trying to acquire an
available cellular channel.
ªMaydayº emergency button
indicator ON
The ªMaydayº emergency button was pressed.System is connected to a cell and is commu-
nicating information to the Communicator Re-
sponse Center.
ªInformationº button indicator
blinking
The ªInformationº button was pressed. Nissan
Communicator is trying to acquire an available
cellular channel.
ªInformationº button indicator
ON
The ªInformationº button was pressed. The
system is connected to a cell and is commu-
nicating information to the Communicator Re-
sponse Center.
Redial indicator ON/blinking
The initial connection was not successful.
Nissan Communicator is attempting to redial to
contact the Communicator Response Center.
The redial indicator may blink before the but-
ton indicator blink.
No service indicator ON
Cellular phone is outside of cellular phone
transmission range. Nissan Communicator will
not be able to contact the Communicator Re-
sponse Center until the phone is inside of
cellular phone transmission range. If you
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