2004 NISSAN PATHFINDER key

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)Operating the lock-unlock switch will lock or
unlock all doors including the back door simul-
taneously.
All door locks will be engaged when the power
door lock switch is moved to the LOCK position
with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open.
Then close the door and all doors will be locked.Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver or front
passenger) is moved to the LOCK position with
the key in the ignition and any door open, alldoors will lock and unlock automatically. This
helps to prevent the keys from being accidentally
locked inside the vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCKChild safety locking helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
rear door can be opened only from the
outside.
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and acti-
vate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from
outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The keyfobcan operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The
effective distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
As many as four keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact your
NISSAN dealer.
The keyfobwill not function when:

the battery is discharged,

the distance between the vehicle and the
keyfobis over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
The following conditions or occurrences
will damage the keyfob.

Do not allow the keyfob to become
wet.
Do not drop the keyfob.

Do not strike the keyfob sharply
against another object.

Do not place the keyfob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C).
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
keyfob. This will prevent the keyfob
from unauthorized use to unlock the
vehicle. For information regarding the
erasing procedure, please contact an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Setting hazard indicator and horn
modeThe factory setting of the remote keyless entry
system is set in hazard indicator and horn mode.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice and the horn chirps once. Whenthe UNLOCK button is pushed, the hazard indi-
cator flashes once.
If hazard indicator and horn mode is not neces-
sary, you can switch to hazard indicator only
mode by following the switching procedure be-
low.
In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK button is pushed,
neither the hazard indicator nor the horn oper-
ates.
(Switching procedure)
Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
on the keyfobsimultaneously for at least 2
seconds to switch from one mode to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica-
tor only mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica-
tor and horn mode, the hazard indicator flashes
once and the horn chirps once.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
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Locking doors1. Remove the ignition key.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the LOCK button on the keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button on the keyfob is pushed even
though a door remains open and/or the
ignition key is in the ONposition.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
When the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a reminder
that the doors are already locked.
*1: Doors lock with the keyfobwhile a key is in
the ignition switch. However, the panic
alarm will not activate when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
*2: Doors lock with the keyfobwhile any door is
open. However, hazard indicator and horn
mode will not function.
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Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once.

Only the driver’s door unlocks
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed with the ignition key in
any position except the ON position.

The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the centerposition with the ignition keyin any position except the ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.

All doors unlock

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried out
within 5 minutes after pressing the
UNLOCK button, all doors will be locked
automatically.

any door is opened.

the ignition key is turned to the ON
position
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Opening the front windowPush the UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
The driver’s door will unlock.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. The driver’s and front passenger’s
windows will be lowered.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button until
windows are fully open.
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To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK button.
To start lowering the windows, press the UN-
LOCK button again for 3 more seconds.
This function will operate after the ignition switch
is off and 45 seconds passed or either the front
door is opened.Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:

It has run for 30 seconds, or

The LOCK or the UNLOCK button is
pressed, or

The panic button is pushed on the keyfob for
more than 0.5 seconds.
BATTERY REPLACEMENTReplace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent
Make sure that the⊕side faces the bottom
case.
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Push the keyfobbutton two or three times to
check its operation.
See your NISSAN dealer if you need any assis-
tance for replacement.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.

Be careful not to touch a circuit board
and a battery terminal.

An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.

The keyfob is water-proof; however, if it
does get wet, immediately wipe com-
pletely dry.

When changing batteries, do not let
dust or oil get on the keyfob.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer compliance
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WARNING
Do not drive with the back door open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See
“Precautions when starting and driving”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section
for exhaust gas.KEY OPERATION1. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the
back door.Turning the back door key one time coun-
terclockwise will unlock the rear door.
From that position, returning the key to
neutral (where the key can only the re-
moved and inserted.) and turning it coun-
terclockwise again within 5 seconds will
unlock all doors.
2. Pull the opener handle to open the back door.
3. To lock the back door, push it down firmly
and turn the key clockwise.
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors including the back
door simultaneously.

Turning the front door key to the front of
the vehicle will lock all doors.

Turning the front door key one time to
the rear of the vehicle will unlock the
corresponding door. From that position,
returning the key to neutral (where the
key can only be removed and inserted.)
and turning it to the rear again within 5
seconds will unlock all doors.When opening the back door, first open the
spare tire carrier in the sequence shown in the
illustration above. Then insert the stopper into
the hole to secure the carrier in the open posi-
tion.
CAUTION

Be certain that there is adequate
area to allow the carrier to open fully.

Open and close the spare tire carrier
slowly.
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KEY OPERATIONTo open the glass hatch, turn the key fully
clockwise and pull the opener handle. To close,
lower and push the glass hatch down securely.
Other key operations
Turning the key clockwise locks all doors
including the back door.

Turning the key counterclockwise unlocks the
back door.

Turning the key counterclockwise again
within 5 seconds unlock all doors.
WARNING
Do not drive with the glass hatch open.
This could allow dangerous exhaustgases to be drawn into the vehicle. See
“Precautions when starting and driving”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section
for exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Do not open the glass hatch unless the
wiper is in the stowed position.
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MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTIONTwo positions for the driver’s seat can be stored
in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow
these procedures to use the memory system.
1. Set the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired posi-
tions by manually operating each adjusting
switch. For additional information, see
“Seats” in the “1. Seats, restraints and
supplemental air bag systems” section.During this step, do not turn the ignition to
any positions other than ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the selected
positions are stored in the selected memory
(1 or 2).
If memory is stored in the same memory switch,
the previous memory will be deleted.
Confirming memory storage
Turn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not been
stored, the indicator light will come on for
approximately 0.5 seconds. When the
memory has stored the position, the indicator
light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the memory will be canceled. In
such a case, reset the desired positions
using the following procedures.
1. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
2. Reset the desired position using the previous
procedure.Selecting the memorized position1. Set the automatic transmission selector lever
to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The driver’s seat will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light flashing, and
then the light will stay on for approximately 5
seconds.
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