NISSAN PATHFINDER 2003 R50 / 2.G Owners Manual

USING THE SUN VISORS1. To block out glare from the front, swing down
the main sun visor.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main
sun visor from the center mount and swing it
to the side.
3. Then, to block glare from the front too, swing
down the sub-sun visor (if so equipped).
4. To adjust the glare block position, slide the
sub-sun visor to the left.
CAUTION

Do not store the main sun visor be-
fore storing the sub-sun visor.

Do not pull the sub-sun visor forcedly
downwards.
INSIDE MIRRORThe night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
ity.
OUTSIDE MIRRORSThe outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the control knobto the right or left to select
the right or left outside mirror, then adjust.
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
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an accident. Use inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder to properly judge
distances to other objects.
Foldable outside mirrorsPush the mirror backward to fold it.
AUTOMATIC SEAT POSITIONER
OPERATIONThis system is designed so that the driver’s seat
will automatically move when the automatic
transmission selector lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driver to get into and out
of the driver’s seat more easily.
When one of the following conditions is met, the
driver’s seat will slide backward:

When the key is removed from the ignition
switch.

When the driver’s door is opened with the
key turned to ACC or LOCK.

When the key is turned from ON to LOCK
with the driver’s door open.
When one of the following conditions is met, the
driver’s seat will return to the positions before
being set.

When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch.

When the driver’s door is closed with the key
turned to ACC or LOCK.

When the key is turned to ON.Procedure for storing memoryTwo positions can be stored in the automatic
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drive positioner memory.Follow these proce-
dures to use the memory system.
1. Set the automatic transmission 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.
When the memory switch 1 or 2 is pushed with
the driver’s door open and then the key inserted
into the ignition switch within approximately 1
minute, the driver’s seat will move to the memo-
rized position.System operationThe automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:

when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h).

when any two or more of the memory
switches are simultaneously pushed while
the automatic drive positioner is operating.

when the adjusting switch for the driver’s
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seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.

when the cancel switch located on the instru-
ment panel is pushed to cancel.

when the memory switch 1 or 2 is not pushed
for at least 1 second.

when the seat has been already moved to the
memorized position.

when no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
CANCEL SWITCHWhen the CANCEL side of the switch is
pushed, the automatic drive positioner system
will not function.
When the AUTO side of the switch is pushed,
the system will function.
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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
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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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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
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