2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER engine

Headlight beam selectTo select the high beam, push the lever forward.
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 re-
duced 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 head-
light switch to theposition for full illumina-
tion 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 illuminate
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 couldcause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC1939
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The front seat(s) are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the instrument panel
can be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
The battery could run down if the heater is
operated while the engine is not running.
2. Push the
(Low) or
(High) po-
sition of the switch, as desired, depending on
the temperature. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch off.
CAUTION

The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the en-
gine is not running.

Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.

Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become over-
heated.

Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.

Any liquid spilled on the heating seatshould be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.

When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.

If any abnormalities are found or the
heating seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
SIC1463
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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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The power outlet is for powering electrical ac-
cessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION

Use caution as the outlet and plug
may be hot during or immediately
after use.

This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.

Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.

Use only one power outlet at a time.

Use this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)

Avoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defogger
is on.

Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the powerswitch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.

Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.

When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact
the socket.
SIC1574
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The lights have a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the centerposition, the
lights will illuminate when a door or the back
door is opened.The ceiling light will stay on for about 30 sec-
onds when:

The driver’s door is unlocked by the keyfob, a
key or the power door lock switch when all
doors are locked.

The driver’s door is opened and then closed
without the key in the ignition switch.

The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The ceiling light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated when:

The driver’s door is locked with the keyfob, a
key or the power door lock switch.

The ignition switch is turned ON.
When the interior light switch or the personal
light switch is in the ON position, the interior,
personal and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch
has been turned to the OFF position to save the
battery. To turn on the lights again, insert the key
into the ignition switch and move it to the ON
position.
After the above procedure, the interior, personal,
or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of thefollowing with the ignition switch in the ACC or
OFF position:

Opening or closing any door

Locking or unlocking any door with the key-
fob, a key, or the power door lock switch

Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION

Turn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.

Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
SIC0564A
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When the interior light or the personal light
switch is in the ONposition, the interior,
personal, and vanity mirror lights will au-
tomatically turn off 30 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ONposition.
After the above procedure, the interior, personal,
or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of the
following:

Opening or closing any door

Locking or unlocking the driver’s door
Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION

Turn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.

Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
SIC0565
SIC0186
PERSONAL LIGHTS
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)
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The HomeLink
Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver power will
automatically turn off 30 minutes after the igni-
tion switch has been turned to the off position.
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver:

Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.

Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLink
will retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Programming
HomeLink
” later in this section.
WARNING

Do not use the HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by fed-
eral safety standards. (These stan-
dards became effective for opener
models manufactured after April 1,
1982). A garage door opener which
cannot detect an object in the path of
a closing garage door and then auto-
matically stop and reverse, does not
meet current federal safety stan-
dards. Using a garage door opener
without these features increases the
risk of serious injury or death.

During programming, your garage
door or gate may open or close.
Make sure that people and objects
are clear of the garage door or gate
that you are programming.

Your vehicle’s engine should be
turned off while programming theHomeLink
Universal Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HomeLinkTo program your HomeLink Transceiver to oper-
ate a garage door, gate, or entry door opener,
home or office lighting, you need to be at the
same location as the device. Note: Garage door
openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling
code protection”. To program a garage door
opener equipped with “rolling code protection”;
you will need to use a ladder to get up to the
garage door opener motor to be able to access
the “smart or learn” program button.
HomeLink
UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Raise the lever at the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. Insert the assist bar into the slot in the front
edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the assist bar
to its original position, then slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING

Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.

If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
SPA1375
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