2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER warning

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper.
Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 4
to 12 seconds by turning the knob.
Pull the lever toward you to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate sev-
eral times.
CAUTION
The following could damage the washer
system:
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if the res-
ervoir tank is empty.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to
an accident. Warm the windshield with
the defroster before you wash the wind-
shield.The rear window wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Turn the switch clockwise to the intermittent,
low speed
position to operate the wiper
or washer.
Turn the switch counterclockwise to the
position to operate the washer. Then the
wiper will also operate several times.
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SIC0511
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCHREAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH2-18
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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.
IDo not operate the washer when the
glass hatch is open.
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.
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SIC1444
GLASS HATCH AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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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.
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.
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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.Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency con-
ditions. All turn signal lights will flash.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of the
hazard warning flasher switch while driv-
ing.
WARNING
IIf stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
IDo not use the hazard warning flash-ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-
hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
ITurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch either off or on.
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SIC1447
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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The cigarette lighter element is an accessory.
A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter unit can be
purchased from your local NISSAN dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the igni-
tion switch is in ACC or ON.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the lighter
is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
WARNING
The cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
TRAY
WARNING
The storage tray should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Do not place valuable items in the tray.
GLASSES CASEThe glasses case can be opened by pushing
the button.
WARNING
The glasses case should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
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SIC0557
STORAGE
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CAUTION
IDo not use for anything other than
glasses.
IDo not leave glasses in the glasses
case while parking in direct sunlight.
The heat may damage the glasses.
CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
The cup holders should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION
IAvoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your pas-
senger.
IUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
The cup holders have an insert that can be
removed for larger cups.
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To open, pull the cup holder.
To close, fully push the cup holder.
GLOVE BOXWhen locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.
The glove box may be opened by the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or
during a sudden stop.
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CONSOLE BOX
WARNING
IThe center console box should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
IKeep the center console box lid
closed while driving to prevent injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
Do not place valuable items in the center
console box.
WARNING
Keep luggage side console box lids
closed securely while driving to prevent
injury in an accident or sudden stop.
Do not place valuable items in the luggage
side console box.
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