2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER wheel

sible. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to an accident
and could result in serious personal
injury. Check the tire pressure for all
four wheels and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure shown on
the tire placard. If the light still comes
on while driving after adjusting the
tire pressure, a tire may be flat. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a spare
tire as soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the low tire pres-
sure warning system will not func-
tion. Contact your NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
CAUTION

The low tire pressure warning is not a
substitute for the regular tire pres-
sure check. Be sure to check the tire
pressure regularly.
If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 20 MPH (32
km/h), the low tire pressure warning
system may not operate correctly.

Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Low washer fluid warning light
(Canada only)
This light comes on when the washer fluid in the
washer tank is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. See “Window washer fluid” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
key is turned to ON, and will remain illuminated
until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime will sound for about six
seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely
fastened.
See “Seat belts” in the “1. Seats, restraints and
supplemental air bag systems” section for pre-
cautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After turning the ignition key to the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light will illu-
minate. The supplemental air bag warning light
will turn off after about 7 seconds if the supple-
mental front air bag and supplemental side air
bag systems and pre-tensioner seat belt are
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air
bag (if so equipped) and supplemental curtain
side-impact air bag (if so equipped) systems,
and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing and
your vehicle must be taken to your nearest
NISSAN dealer.

The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

The supplemental air bag light flashes inter-
mittently.

The supplemental air bag light does not come
on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system and/or the pre-tensioner seat
belt may not function properly. For additional
information, see “Supplemental restraint system”
in the “1. Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems” section.
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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
WARNING

If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.

Do not use the hazard warning flash-ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other traf-
fic.

Turn 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.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
SIC1447
SIC0987
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHHORN
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The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control System (VDC) on for most
driving conditions.
When the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to re-
duce wheel spin. The engine RPM will be re-
duced even if the accelerator is depressed to the
floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free
a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To cancel the Vehicle Dynamic Control System
(VDC), push the VDC OFF switch to turn off the
system. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Vehicledynamic control system (VDC)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.
The digital clock displays time when the ignition
key is in ACC or ON.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIMEPush theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.
SIC1881
SPA1159
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL
(VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so
equipped)CLOCK
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys ........................................................................................... 3-2
Doors......................................................................................... 3-2
Locking with key ............................................................... 3-3
Front window open/close 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
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system.................. 3-5
Battery replacement ........................................................ 3-8
Hood ......................................................................................... 3-9
Back door .............................................................................. 3-10
Key operation.................................................................. 3-10
Spare tire carrier (if so equipped) .................................. 3-10
Glass hatch ........................................................................... 3-11Opener operation (if so equipped) ........................... 3-11
Key operation.................................................................. 3-12
Fuel filler lid ........................................................................... 3-13
Opener operation .......................................................... 3-13
Fuel filler cap .................................................................. 3-13
Steering wheel ..................................................................... 3-15
Tilt operation ................................................................... 3-15
Sun visors.............................................................................. 3-15
Using the sun visors ..................................................... 3-16
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-16
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-16
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-16
Automatic seat positioner (if so equipped) .................. 3-17
Automatic seat positioner operation ......................... 3-17
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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 posi-
tion. 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.
SPA1557
SPA0234
SPA0395
STEERING WHEEL SUN VISORS
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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systemsVentilators ................................................................................ 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (Manual) ................................. 4-2
Controls .............................................................................. 4-3
Heater operation............................................................... 4-4
Air conditioner operation ................................................ 4-4
Air flow charts ................................................................... 4-5
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic — Type A)
(if so equipped) ...................................................................... 4-8
Automatic operation ........................................................ 4-8
Manual operation .............................................................. 4-9
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic — Type B)
(if so equipped).................................................................... 4-10
Automatic operation ...................................................... 4-11
Manual operation ........................................................... 4-11
Operating tips................................................................. 4-12Servicing air conditioner .................................................... 4-12
Audio system ........................................................................ 4-13
FM radio reception ........................................................ 4-13
AM radio reception ....................................................... 4-14
Satellite radio reception ............................................... 4-14
Audio operation precautions....................................... 4-14
FM-AM radio with cassette player and compact disc
(CD) player ...................................................................... 4-16
FM-AM-SATELLITE radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player/CD changer................... 4-23
CD care and cleaning .................................................. 4-28
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped).................................................................... 4-28
Antenna ............................................................................ 4-29
Car phone or CB radio .................................................... 4-31


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button during CD playing.
To change the indicated text, push the PTY
button.
The text will change as follows:If the text is more than 11 letters, push the
AUTO.P button to display the remaining text.
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be
ejected.
To eject the discs selected by the CD select
button, push the EJECT button for less than 1.5
seconds.
To eject all the discs, push the EJECT button for
more than 1.5 seconds.
If the compact disc comes out and is not
removed, it will be pulled back into the slot
to protect it. (without 8 cm diameter com-
pact discs)
CD INindicator:
CD IN indicator appears on the display when the
CD is loaded with the system on.
CD CARE AND CLEANING
Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the
surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.

To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.

A new disc may be rough on its inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges using
the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.1. Mode select switch (if so equipped)
2. Volume control switch (up or down)
3. Memory change seek and APS switch (up)
4. Memory change seek and APS switch
(down)
5. ON-OFF switch or Mode select switch (if so
equipped)
“MODE” select switch (if so
equipped)Push the mode select switch to change the
mode in the sequence of AM, FM1, FM2, (SAT1,
SAA0451
SAA0580
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving ............................. 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................................. 5-2
Three way catalyst ........................................................... 5-3
Low tire pressure warning system (if so
equipped) ........................................................................... 5-3
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions ......... 5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................................... 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............................. 5-5
Driving safety precautions.............................................. 5-5
Ignition switch ......................................................................... 5-7
Automatic transmission................................................... 5-7
Manual transmission ........................................................ 5-9
Key positions ..................................................................... 5-9
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system............................... 5-9
Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-10
Starting the engine ............................................................. 5-10
Driving the vehicle ............................................................... 5-11
Automatic transmission ................................................ 5-11
Manual transmission ..................................................... 5-15
Parking brake........................................................................ 5-17
Cruise control (if so equipped)........................................ 5-18
Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-18
Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-18Break-in schedule ............................................................... 5-20
Increasing fuel economy .................................................... 5-20
Using part time four wheel drive (4WD) ....................... 5-21
Transfer case shifting procedures............................. 5-23
Using all-mode four wheel drive (4WD) ....................... 5-25
Transfer case shifting procedures............................. 5-25
Parking/parking on hills...................................................... 5-32
Power steering ..................................................................... 5-33
Brake system ........................................................................ 5-34
Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-34
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................... 5-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
(if so equipped).................................................................... 5-36
Cold weather driving .......................................................... 5-37
Freeing a frozen door lock .......................................... 5-37
Anti-freeze ....................................................................... 5-37
Battery .............................................................................. 5-37
Draining of coolant water ............................................ 5-37
Tire equipment................................................................ 5-37
Special winter equipment ............................................ 5-38
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-38
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ....................... 5-39


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