2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER steering wheel adjustment

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys .......................................................................... 3-2
Doors ......................................................................... 3-2
Locking with key ........................................................ 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ................................... 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch (if so
equipped) .................................................................. 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-4
Multi-remote control system (if so equipped)............ 3-5
How to use multi-remote control system .................. 3-5
Hood .......................................................................... 3-9
Rear door .................................................................. 3-9
Key operation ............................................................ 3-9
Spare tire carrier (if so equipped) ........................... 3-10Glass hatch ............................................................. 3-11
Key operation .......................................................... 3-11
Fuel filler lid ............................................................. 3-12
Opener operation .................................................... 3-12
Fuel filler cap ........................................................... 3-12
Steering wheel ........................................................ 3-13
Tilt operation ........................................................... 3-13
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-14
Using the sun visors ............................................... 3-14
Mirrors ..................................................................... 3-14
Inside mirror ............................................................ 3-14
Outside mirrors ........................................................ 3-15
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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.
SPA0342
SPA0394
STEERING WHEEL
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-13
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Power steering fluid................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-13
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-20
Four wheel drive (4WD).................................. 5-20
Front fog light switch ...................................... 2-20
Front manual seat adjustment .......................... 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Filler cap .................................................... 3-12
Filler lid ...................................................... 3-12
Filler lid and cap ........................................ 3-12
Filler lid opener lever................................. 3-12
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-20
Fuel octane rating ..................................... 10-4
Fuel recommendation................................ 10-4
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-21
Fusible links .................................................... 8-21
G
Garage door opener, Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ..................................... 2-36
Gas cap .......................................................... 3-12
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer..................................................... 2-3
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ....................................... 9-2Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger
switch .............................................................. 2-17
Glass hatch lock ............................................. 3-11
Glass hatch opener ........................................ 3-11
Glasses case .................................................. 2-24
Glove box........................................................ 2-26
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-26
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-21
Head restraints ................................................. 1-9
Headlamps, (Bulb replacement) ..................... 8-25
Headlights
(Bulb replacement) .................................... 8-25
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Heated seats................................................... 2-22
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-29
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so
equipped)..................................................... 4-9
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater operation.......................................... 4-3
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver .................. 2-36
Hood, release ................................................... 3-9
Hook, Luggage hook ...................................... 2-28
Horn ................................................................ 2-21
How to stop alarm, Theft warning .................. 2-15
I
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-6Automatic transmission models .................. 5-6
Key positions ....................................................
Manual transmission models....................... 5-7
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-15
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ............................ 2-12
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-14
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................. 10-19
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-36
Interior lights ................................................... 2-34
J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ...... 10-13
Label, Emission control information label ..... 10-12
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............. 10-12
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-20
Air conditioner specification label ........ 4-3, 4-9
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Driving safety............................................... 5-4
Maintenance precautions ..................... 8-2, 9-2
On child restraints ..................................... 1-31
On seat belt usage .................................... 1-23
On supplemental restraint system ............ 1-10
On-pavement and offroad driving
precautions .................................................. 5-3
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ................................................... 6-11
R
Rack, Luggage rack ........................................ 2-31
Radio, CB radio or car phone......................... 4-26
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(USA only) .................................................... 10-19
Rear door .......................................................... 3-9
Rear door lock .................................................. 3-9
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-4
Rear door opener ............................................. 3-9
Rear power point ............................................ 2-23
Rear seat adjustment ....................................... 1-6
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......... 2-16
Registering your vehicle in another
country .......................................................... 10-11
Remote keyless entry, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA only) ............ 10-19
Rollover ............................................................. 5-4S
Safety
Child seat belts.......................................... 1-24
Reporting safety defects (USA only)....... 10-19
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Seat
Belt extenders ........................................... 1-30
Belt hook ................................................... 1-28
Belt maintenance....................................... 1-31
Belt warning light ....................................... 1-22
Belt warning light and chime ..................... 2-11
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-2
Rear seat adjustment .................................. 1-6
Seat belt(s)
Child safety................................................ 1-24
Infants and small children ......................... 1-24
Injured persons.......................................... 1-25
Larger children .......................................... 1-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ................. 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage ................ 1-23
Pregnant women ....................................... 1-25
Seat belt cleaning........................................ 7-4
Seat belts .................................................. 1-22
Three-point type with retractor .................. 1-25
Two-point type without retractor (rear center
lap belt)...................................................... 1-29
Seat(s), Seats ................................................... 1-2
Seats, Heated seats ....................................... 2-22
Security system (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ..................................... 2-15
Security systems (See theft warning) ............. 2-14
Servicing air conditioner................... 4-3, 4-9, 4-11Shift lock release ............................................ 5-13
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................. 5-10
Manual transmission ................................. 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ............................................................... 1-28
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag system) .................................................... 1-18
Spare tire carrier ............................................. 3-10
Spark plugs ..................................................... 8-16
Speedometer .................................................... 2-3
Spot lights ....................................................... 2-34
Starting
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-9
Jump starting ............................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ............................................. 6-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-9
Steering
Power steering fluid................................... 8-12
Power steering system .............................. 5-25
Tilting steering wheel ................................ 3-13
Storage ........................................................... 2-24
Sun shade....................................................... 2-34
Sun visors ....................................................... 3-14
Sunroof, Automatic sunroof ............................ 2-33
Supplemental front air bag system ................. 1-16
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-21, 2-11
Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................................... 1-10
Supplemental side air bag system ................. 1-18
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