2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

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.
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 braking
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when 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.
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.
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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.
CAUTION
IMake sure the luggage board closes
securely.IDo not drive with the board removed.
IProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
INever allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area or on the rear seat when
it is in the fold-down position.
IIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
IDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
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LUGGAGE HOOKSThe luggage hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
WARNING
IProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
IUse the suitable ropes and hooks to
secure cargo.
INever allow anyone to ride in the
luggage area. It is extremely danger-
ous to ride in a cargo area inside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
IDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
IBe sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Side finisherIWhen hooking on ropes, do not apply a
load of more than 22 lb (98 N) to a single
hook.
IDo not use the luggage net between the
A and B hooks.
Floor hooks
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CARGO NETThe cargo net keeps packages in the cargo
area from moving around while your vehicle is
driven.
To install the cargo net, attach the four hooks
to the four retainers.
To remove the cargo net, detach the four
hooks from the cargo net retainers.
WARNING
IProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
IBe sure to secure all four hooks into
the retainers. The cargo restrained in
the net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6
kg) or the net may not stay secured.
TONNEAU COVER (if so equipped)The tonneau cover keeps the luggage com-
partment contents hidden from the outside.
To open the tonneau cover, pull it out and
hang both sides on the hooks. To close the
tonneau cover, remove it from the hooks and
release it.
WARNING
INever put anything on the tonneau
cover, no matter how small. Any ob-
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ject on it could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop.
IDo not leave the tonneau cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
IProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
LUGGAGE RACK (if so equipped)The cross-bars can be adjusted forward and
backward. Place your luggage between the
bars (A), adjust the bars (A), and secure the
luggage with rope to the bars (A). There are
also adjustable loops on the side bars for the
rope attachment.
Always evenly distribute the luggage on the
luggage rack.Do not load more than 100 lb
(45 kg).Be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and
GAWR are located on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label (located on the driver's door
pillar). For more information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to ª9. Technical and con-
sumer informationº.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the luggage rack. If you can-
not comfortably lift the items onto the
luggage rack from the ground, use a
ladder or stool.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
IMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power window operates when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
To open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it. The main switch
(driver side switches) will open or close all the
windows.
The power windows are operational for about
45 seconds, even after the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position. If the driver's door
or the front passenger's door is opened during
this period of about 45 seconds, power to the
windows is canceled.The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.
Locking passenger's windowsWhen the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
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