2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER heater

Table of
Contents
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systemsInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and adjustmentsHeater, air conditioner and audio systemsStarting and drivingIn case of emergencyAppearance and careMaintenance and do-it-yourselfTechnical and consumer informationIndex


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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.
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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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Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction
of ventilators.
: This symbol indicates that the vents are
closed when the vent switch is moved to
the left.: This symbol indicates that the vents are
open when the vent switch is moved to
the right.
WARNING

The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.

Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. On
hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or pos-
sibly fatal injuries to people or ani-
mals.

Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.

Positioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be
done while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
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VENTILATORS
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
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CONTROLS
Fan control dialThis dial turns the fan on and off, and controls
fan speed.Air flow control dialThis dial allows you to select the air flow outlets.
— Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors.— Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors and foot outlets.— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets and foot
outlets.— Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
Temperature control dialThis dial allows you to adjust the temperature of
the outlet air.
Air recirculation buttonOff position
Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment.
Use the off position for normal heater, or air
conditioner operation.
On position (Indicator light on)
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the air recirculation button to the on posi-
tion when driving on a dusty road or to avoid
traffic fumes.Air conditioner buttonThis button is provided only for vehicles with air
conditioner.
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the
desired (1 to 4) position and push the air
conditioner button to turn on the air conditioner.
The indicator light will come on when the air
conditioner button is on. To stop the air condi-
tioner, push the switch again to return it to the
original position.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
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HEATER OPERATION
HeatingThis mode is used to direct hot air from the floor
outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position for normal heating.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.

For quick heating, move the air recirculation
button to the on position. Be sure to return
the air recirculation button to the off position
for normal heating.
VentilationThis mode directs outside air from the side and
center vents.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Defrosting or defoggingThis mode is used to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.

To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-
dows, push the air recirculation button to the
on position, the fan control dial to 4 and the
temperature control dial to the full hot posi-
tion. As soon as possible after the window is
clear, push the air recirculation button to the
off position.
Bi-level heatingThis mode directs outside air from the side and
center vents and hot air from the floor outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Normally turn the temperature control dial tothe midpoint between hot and cold.
Heating and defoggingThis mode heats the interior and defogs the
windscreen.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blade
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This will improve heater operation.

A slight delay may be experienced when
turning the air control dial. The system is not
malfunctioning, it is only the system motors
and solenoids switching from one outlet to
another.AIR CONDITIONER OPERATIONStart the engine, move the fan control dial to the
desired (1 to 4) position and push in the air
conditioner button to activate the air conditioner.
When the air conditioner is on, cooling and
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dehumidifying functions will be added to the
heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.CoolingThis mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.

For quick cooling when the outside tempera-
ture is high, push the air recirculation button
to the on position. Be sure to return the air
recirculation button to the off position for
normal cooling.
Dehumidified heatingThis mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Dehumidified defoggingThis mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Operating tips
Keep windows and sun roof closed while theair conditioner is in operation.

After parking in the sun, drive for two or three
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This will allow the air
conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.

The air conditioning system should be
operated for about ten minutes at least
once a month. This helps prevent dam-
age to the system due to lack of lubri-
cation.

If the coolant temperature gauge exceeds the
hot position, turn the air conditioner off. For
additional information, see “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section.
AIR FLOW CHARTSThe following charts show the button and dial
positions formaximum and quickheating,
cooling or defrosting.The air recirculation
switch should always be in the off position
for heating and defrosting.Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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