brake pads replacement NISSAN PATHFINDER 1996 R50 / 2.G Owners Manual

Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer will sound when the driver side
door is opened if the key is left in the ignition
switch. Take the ignition key when you leave
the vehicle.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the driver's door is
opened with the light switch on unless the
ignition key in the ªONº position. Turn the light
switch off when you leave the vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,
it will make a high pitched scraping sound.
Have the brakes checked as soon as possible
if the warning sound is heard when the vehicle
is moving, whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed.The theft warning system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.
How to activate the theft warning
system
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close and lock all doors, hood, back door
and glass hatch. The doors can be locked
either with or without the key.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.4. Confirm that the indicator light comes on.
The light will glow for about 30 seconds and
then blink. The system is now activated. If,
during this 30 second time period, the door
is unlocked by the key or multi-remote
controller, or the ignition key is turned to
ªACCº, the system will not activate.
IC0005
THEFT WARNING (If so equipped)
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With the engine running, check distance A
between the upper surface of the pedal and
the dash lower panel.
Distance A
M/T models
2-1/2 in (65 mm) or more
A/T models
2-3/4 in (70 mm) or more
If it is out of the range shown above, see your
NISSAN dealer.
See your NISSAN dealer and have it
checked if the brake pedal height does
not return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, it will make a high
pitched scraping or screeching sound when
the vehicle is in motion whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indi-
cator sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, oc-
casional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
The rear drum brakes (if so equipped) do not
have audible wear indicators. Should you ever
hear an unusually loud noise from the rear
drum brakes, have them inspected as soon as
possible by your NISSAN dealer.
Proper brake inspection intervals shouldbe followed.For more information regarding
brake inspections, see the appropriate main-
tenance schedule information in the ªMainte-
nance Scheduleº section of this manual.
DI0453
BRAKE PEDAL
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