2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER turn signal

2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-3
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................... 2-4
Fuel gauge ................................................................ 2-5
Compass and outside temperature display (if so
equipped) .................................................................. 2-6
Outside temperature display ..................................... 2-6
Compass display ....................................................... 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................... 2-9
Checking bulbs.......................................................... 2-9
Warning lights ........................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights ......................................................... 2-12
Chimes .................................................................... 2-13
Security systems ..................................................... 2-14
Theft warning (if so equipped) ................................ 2-14
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system ......................... 2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-16
Rear window wiper and washer switch................... 2-16
Glass hatch and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defogger switch ...................................................... 2-17
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-17
Headlight switch ...................................................... 2-17Turn signal switch ................................................... 2-20
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ............................. 2-20
Front fog light switch ............................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-21
Horn......................................................................... 2-21
Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-22
Power outlet ............................................................ 2-23
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (Accessory)............... 2-23
Storage .................................................................... 2-24
Tray ......................................................................... 2-24
Glasses case........................................................... 2-24
Cup holders ............................................................. 2-25
Glove box ................................................................ 2-26
Console box ............................................................ 2-27
Luggage hooks........................................................ 2-28
Cargo net (if so equipped) ...................................... 2-30
Tonneau cover (if so equipped) .............................. 2-30
Luggage rack (if so equipped) ................................ 2-31
Windows .................................................................. 2-32
Power windows (if so equipped) ............................. 2-32
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-33
Automatic sunroof ................................................... 2-33
Interior lights............................................................ 2-34
Personal lights......................................................... 2-35
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Driver's supplemental air bag (P.1-10)Cruise control
set switch
(P.5-17)
Outside mirror remote control
(P.3-15) Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.2-17)
Front fog light switch (P.2-20)Meter/gauge (P.2-3)
Windshield
and rear
window wiper/
washer
switch
(P.2-16)Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-21)
Center ventilator (P.4-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)Compass/outside air temperature display (P.2-6)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-10)
Side ventilator (P.4-2)
Glove box (P.2-26)
Cigarette lighter (P.2-23)
Radio/CD player (P.4-19)/clock (P.4-15)
Glass hatch/outside mirror
defogger switch (P.2-17)
Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-6)Heated seat switch (P.2-22)
Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.3-13)Hood release handle (P.3-9) Fuse box cover (P.8-22)/Tray (P.2-24)Security indicator light (P.2-14) Cruise control main switch (P.5-17)
Instrument brightness control (P.2-18)
SIC1327
See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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Anti-lock brake warning light
(Except for Canada)
Door open warning light
Cruise indicator light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(For Canada)
Engine oil pressure warning light
4WD indicator light
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
(Canada only)
High beam indicator light
Automatic transmission park warning light
Seat belt warning light and chime
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
or
Brake warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Overdrive off indicator light
(Automatic transmission models only)
Charge warning light
Tire carrier open warning light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
CHECKING BULBSApply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
,
,
or
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then
go off:
,
or
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate there is something
wrong with the anti-lock brake system. Have
the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light
(
model)
This light comes on when the automatic trans-
mission oil temperature is too high. If the light
comes on while driving, reduce the vehicle
speed as soon as safely possible until the light
turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the
A/T oil temperature warning light is on
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND CHIMES
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fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Overdrive off indicator light
(Automatic transmission
models only)
This light comes on during driving when the
overdrive switch is pressed to prevent over-
drive operation.
The O/D OFF indicator light comes on for two
seconds each time the ignition key is turned
ON. This shows the light is functioning prop-
erly.If the O/D OFF indicator light blinks for
approximately 8 seconds after coming on for
2 seconds, have your NISSAN dealer check
the transmission and repair it if necessary.The automatic transmission is equipped with
an electronic Fail-Safe mode. This system
allows the vehicle to be driven even in the
event of damage to the electrical circuits. If this
occurs, the gears automatically engage and
lock into 3rd gear.
See ªDriving the vehicleº in the ª5. Starting
and drivingº section for failsafe before vis-
iting your NISSAN dealer.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.CHIMES
Key reminder chimesThe chime will sound when the driver side door
is opened if the key is left in the ignition switch.
Take the ignition key when you leave the
vehicle.Light reminder chimesA chime will sound if the driver's door is
opened with the light switch on unless the
ignition key is in the ON position. Turn the light
switch off when you leave the vehicle.
A chime will sound when the light switch is in
the ON position and the driver's door is
opened after the light switch has been turned
to the OFF position when the light has already
turned off automatically.Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,
it will make a high pitched scraping sound.
Have the brakes checked as soon as possibleif the warning sound is heard when the vehicle
is moving, whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed.
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Your vehicle may have two types of security
system, as follows:
ITheft warning (if so equipped)
INissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.THEFT WARNING (if so equipped)The theft warning system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.
Security indicator lightThis light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This
function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.How to activate the theft warning
system1. Close all windows.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.3. Close and lock all doors, hood, back door
and glass hatch. All doors can be locked
either with the multi-remote controller, a
key, the door lock knob or the lock-unlock
switch. See ªDoorsº in the ª3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustmentsº section for locking
all doors simultaneously.
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:
IThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
IThe alarm automatically turns off after 2 to
3 minutes; however, the alarm will reacti-
vate if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
IUnlocking the door, back door or back door
glass hatch without using the key or multi-
remote controller. (Even if the door is
IC0005
SIC0603
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CAUTION
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 glass hatch is open.
The rear window wiper will not operate if
the glass hatch is closed with the wiper
switch on. To operate the window wiper,
turn the switch to off and then to on.
IThe glass hatch will not open while the
rear window wiper is operating.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the glass hatch and
obscure your vision. Warm the glass
hatch with the defroster before you
wash the glass hatch.To defog the glass hatch and the outside 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.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
glass hatch, be careful not to scratch or
damage the glass hatch defogger.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
LightingTurn the switch to the
position:
The side combination, tail, license plate and
SIC0593
SIC1068
GLASS HATCH AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFOGGER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Headlight beam selectTo select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.
Passing signalPulling the lever toward you will turn on the
passing signal even when the headlight switch
is 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.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC1069
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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.
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCHTo turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
SIC1070
IC1292
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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