2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER warning

OPENER OPERATIONTo open the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever
down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
FUEL FILLER CAPThe fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
WARNING
IGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seri-
ously injured if it is misused or mis-
handled. Always stop the engine anddo not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
IFuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap one-half turn, and wait for any
hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possible per-
sonal injury. Then remove the cap.
IDo not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling
may cause fuel over-flow, resulting in
fuel spray and possibly a fire.
IOnly use an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury or it
may cause the MIL to illuminate.
INever pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
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CAUTION
IIf fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
ITighten until cap clicks, failure to
tighten fuel cap properly may cause
the
malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) to illuminate. If this occurs, se-
curely close the fuel filler cap. After
driven for a while, the lamp should
turn off. If the lamp remains on, have
the vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see the
ªMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)º in
the ª2. Instruments and controlsº
section.Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
TILT OPERATIONWhile pushing down on the lock lever, adjust
the steering wheel up or down to the desired
position. Push the lock lever up securely to
lock the steering wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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STEERING WHEEL
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USING THE SUN VISORS1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the main sun visor.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side.
3. Then, to block glare from the front too,
swing down the sub-sun visor (if so
equipped).
4. To adjust the glare block position, slide the
sub-sun visor to the left.
CAUTION
IDo not store the main sun visor be-
fore storing the sub-sun visor.
IDo not pull the sub-sun visor forcedly
downwards.
INSIDE MIRRORThe night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
ity.
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OUTSIDE MIRRORSThe outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the control knob to the right or left to
select the right or left outside mirror, then
adjust.The outside mirror can be moved in any direc-
tion for a better rear view.
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder to properly judge
distances to other objects.
Foldable outside mirrorsPush the mirror backward to fold it.
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WARNING
IThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is run-
ning.
IDo not leave children, impaired
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people oranimals.
IDo not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
IPositioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be done
while driving, in order that full atten-
tion may be given to the driving op-
eration.
CONTROLS
Fan control dialThis dial turns the fan on and off, and controls
fan speed.Air flow control dialThis dial allows you to select the air flow
outlets.
Ð Air flows from center and side venti-
lators.Ð Air flows from center and side venti-
lators and foot outlets.Ð Air flows mainly from foot outlets.Ð Air flows from defroster outlets and
foot outlets.Ð Air flows mainly from defroster out-
lets.
Temperature control dialThis dial allows you to adjust the temperature
of the outlet air.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(Manual)
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Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
WARNING
IThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is run-
ning.
IDo not leave children, impaired
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
IDo not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
IPositioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be done
while driving, in order that full atten-
tion may be given to the driving op-
eration.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(Automatic)
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: Air flow mainly from foot outlets.: Air flow from defroster and foot outlets.
To turn the system offPush the OFF button.OPERATING TIPSIWhen the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for 0
to 126 seconds. This is not a malfunction.
After the coolant temperature warms up, air
flow from the foot outlets will operate nor-
mally.
The sensor on the instrument panel helps
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put
anything on or around this sensor.The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed
with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth's
ozone layer.
However, special charging equipment and lu-
bricant are required when servicing your
NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrig-
erants or lubricants will cause severe damage
to your air conditioning system. See ªCapaci-
ties and recommended fuel/lubricantsº in the
ª10. Technical and consumer informationº sec-
tion for air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendation.
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioning
system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equip-
ment.
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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
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Adjusting tone quality and speaker
balance:
To adjust BASS×TREB×FADER×BAL (Bass,
Treble, Fader, Balance), press the AUDIO
button until the desired mode (BAS, TRE, FAD
or BAL) appears in the display.
Press the
or
button to adjust Bass
(BAS) and Treble (TRE) to the desired level.
Use the
or
button to adjust Fader
or Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound
level between the front and rear speakers and
Balance (BAL) adjusts the sound level be-
tween the right and left speakers.
After 10 seconds, the radio or cassette tapedisplay reappears. Once the sound quality is
set to the desired level, press the AUDIO
button repeatedly until the radio or cassette
tape display appears.
Clock operation:
Pressing the CLOCK button alternates the
clock and the radio/cassette tape options in
the display.
Radio/Cassette tape priority mode:
In this mode, the radio station illuminates in the
display during radio operation. During cassette
tape operation, TAPE illuminates in the dis-
play.
Frequency range and step change
operationsThe frequency range and step of this radio can
be changed to the central/south American
specification. To change the frequency range
and step, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the audio unit on.
2. Press and hold the station select buttons 3
and 4.
3. Press the manual tuning button ª
º
while the station select buttons 3 and 4 are
being pressed. ªMW 530 kHzº is displayed.The frequency range and step have now been
changed to the central/south American speci-
fication.
FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select:
Push the FM×AM band select button to change
from AM to FM reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio automatically
changes from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):WARNING
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
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