2001 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 audible reminders ........ 2-9
Checking bulbs ..................................................... 2-9
Warning lights....................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights .................................................... 2-13
Audible reminders .............................................. 2-15
Security systems ..................................................... 2-15
Vehicle security system ...................................... 2-15
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system .................... 2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-18
Rear window wiper and washer switch................... 2-18
Glass hatch and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defogger switch ...................................................... 2-19
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-19
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-22
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ............................. 2-23
Front fog light switch .......................................... 2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-23
Horn......................................................................... 2-24
Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-24
Clock ....................................................................... 2-25
Adjusting the time............................................... 2-25
Power outlet (if so equipped) .................................. 2-25
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) ........ 2-26
Storage .................................................................... 2-27
Tray .................................................................... 2-27
Glasses case ...................................................... 2-27
Cup holders ........................................................ 2-28
Glove box ........................................................... 2-29
Console box ....................................................... 2-29
Luggage hooks ................................................... 2-31
Cargo net............................................................ 2-33
Tonneau cover (if so equipped) ......................... 2-33
Luggage rack (if so equipped) ........................... 2-34
Windows .................................................................. 2-35
Power windows .................................................. 2-35
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-36
Electric sunroof................................................... 2-36
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Driver's supplemental air bag (P.1-10)Cruise control
switch (P.5-17)
Outside mirror remote control
(P.3-15) Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.2-19)
Front fog light switch (P.2-23)
Steering switch for audio control
(P.4-25)Meters/gauges (P.2-3)Windshield
and rear
window wiper/
washer
switch
(P.2-18)
Hazard warning
flasher switch
(P.2-23)Center ventilator (P.4-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-2)Compass/outside air temperature display (P.2-6)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-10)
Side ventilator (P.4-2)
Glove box (P.2-29)
Power outlet (P.2-25) or Cigarette lighter (P.2-26)
Radio (P.4-11)/CD player (P.4-13) or Navigation system* Glass hatch/
outside mirror
defogger switch
(P.2-19) Ignition switch/steering
lock (P.5-6)
Heated seat switch (P.2-24)
or 4WD shift switch (P.5-24) Tilting steering wheel
adjust lever (P.3-14) Fuse box cover (P.8-25)/
Tray (P.2-27)Clock (P.2-25)
Instrument brightness control
(P.2-21)
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See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual.
Security indicator
light (P.2-15)
Hood release handle (P.3-9)Heated seat switch (P.2-24) (4WD shift switch equipped models)
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Anti-lock brake warning light
(Except for Canada)
4WD warning light
4WD indicator light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(For Canada)
Low fuel warning light
4WD shift 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
Transfer 4LO position indicator light
Door open warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise set switch indicator light
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 the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by your NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, theanti-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
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns
on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO.
The indicator light may blink while shifting
from one drive mode to the other.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeThe 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 chimeThe headlights will turn off when the front door
is opened with the light switch on unless the
ignition key is in the ON position.
When you turn the headlight switch ON again
after the lights automatically turn off and when
you open the driver's door, the lights will not
turn off automatically and a chime will sound
instead. See the battery saver system under
ªHeadlight switchº in this section for details.Make sure to turn the light switch off when you
leave the vehicle.
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 possible
if the warning sound is heard when the vehicle
is moving, whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed.
Your vehicle may have two types of security
system, as follows:
IVehicle security system
INissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMThe vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle
are disturbed.
IC0005
SECURITY SYSTEMS
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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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GLASS HATCH AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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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 upward until a click
sound is heard, the light intensity will be at
maximum. When the control is turned down-
ward until a click sound is heard or felt, the
light will be turned off.
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.
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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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