lock NISSAN PATHFINDER 1998 R50 / 2.G User Guide

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only
locks during a sudden stop or impact.
Rear facingIThe three-point belt on your vehicle is
equipped with a locking mode retrac-
tor which must be used when install-
ing a child restraint.
IFailure to do so will result in the child
restraint not being properly secured.
It could tip over or otherwise be un-
secured and cause injury to the childin a sudden stop or collision.
When you install a child restraint in a rear
outboard seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The
direction of the child restraint depends on
the type of the child restraint and the size of
the child. Always follow the restraint manu-
facturer's instructions.
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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure
to follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for belt routing.3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt
is fully extended. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt
to remove any slack in the belt.
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5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more
belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is
in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If the
belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only
locks during a sudden stop or impact.
TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINTIf your child restraint has a top strap, it must be
secured to the provided anchor point. Anchor
bracket hardware must be installed. The top
strap anchor bracket is available through your
NISSAN dealer.
Part No. 88894-89900
Secure the child restraint with the center lap
belt or the lap portion of an outboard three-
point belt and latch the top strap hook onto the
appropriate anchor bracket. To install the an-
chor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimensions
listed below must be used.
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INSTALLATION ON FRONT
PASSENGER SEAT
Front facingINever install a rear facing child re-
straint in the front passenger seat.
Supplemental air bags inflate with
great force. A rear facing child re-
straint could be struck by the supple-
mental air bag in a crash and could
seriously injure or kill your child.
INISSAN recommends that child re-
straints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a front
facing child restraint in the front pas-
senger seat, move the passenger
seat to the rear most position.
IA child restraint with a top strap
should not be used in the front pas-
senger seat.
IThe three-point belt in your vehicle is
equipped with a locking mode retrac-
tor which must be used when install-
ing a child restraint.
IFailure to use the retractor's locking
mode may result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The child
restraint could tip over or otherwise
be unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.
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If you must install a child restraint in the front
seat, follow these steps:
1.
Position the child restraint on the front
passenger seat.It should be placed in
a front facing direction only.Move the
seat to the rear most position. Always
follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.Child restraints for infants
must be used in the rear facing direc-
tion and therefore must not be used in
the front seat.
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for belt routing.3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt
is fully extended. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.
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4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt
to remove any slack in the belt.5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more
belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is
in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only
locks during a sudden stop or impact.
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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) ......................................................... 2-6
Warning/indicator lights and buzzers ........................ 2-9
Security system ....................................................... 2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-15
Rear window wiper and washer switch................... 2-16
Rear window and outside mirror
defogger switch ....................................................... 2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-17
Front fog light switch ............................................... 2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-19
Horn......................................................................... 2-20Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-20
Power socket........................................................... 2-21
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays ................................. 2-22
Storage .................................................................... 2-23
Windows .................................................................. 2-30
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-32
Clock ....................................................................... 2-33
Interior light ............................................................. 2-34
Personal light .......................................................... 2-35
Vanity mirror light .................................................... 2-35
Integrated HomeLink
transmitter
(if so equipped) ....................................................... 2-35
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Driver's supplemental air bag (P.1-9)
Cruise control
set switch
(P.5-16)
Outside mirror remote control
(P.3-14) Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.2-17)
Front fog light switch (P.2-19)Meter/gauge (P.2-3)
Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-15)
Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-19)
Center ventilator (P.4-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)Compass/outside air temperature display (P.2-5)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-9)
Side ventilator (P.4-2)
Glove box (P.2-25)
Cigarette lighter (P.2-22)
Radio/CD player (P.4-14)/clock (P.2-33)
Rear window wiper/washer switch (P.2-16)
Rear window/outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-16)Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-6)Heated seat switch (P.2-20)
Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.3-13)Hood release handle (P.3-8)Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
Coin tray (P.2-23) Theft warning light (P.2-14) Cruise control main switch (P.5-16)
Instrument brightness control
(P.2-18)
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See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
INSTRUMENT PANEL2-2
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Engine oil pressure warning light
or
Brake warning light
Overdrive off indicator light
Charge warning light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(Except for Canada)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Door open warning light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(For Canada)
High beam indicator light (Blue)
Seat belt warning light and buzzer
Automatic transmission park warning light
CRUISE indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Low washer fluid warning light
(For Canada)
Tire carrier open warning light
Four-wheel drive indicator light
CHECKING BULBSTurn the ignition key to ON without starting the
engine. The following lights will come on:
,
,
or
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then
go off:
,
or
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engineimmediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer
or other authorized repair shop.
The oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.See ªEngine
oilº in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.
Running the engine with the oil pressure
warning light on could cause serious
damage to the engine almost immedi-
ately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is
safe to do so.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND BUZZERS
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1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See ªBrake and clutch fluidº
in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct:
Have the warning system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.IYour brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed.
IPressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as greater pedal
travel.
IIf the brake fluid level is below the
MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir,
do not drive until the brake system
has been checked at a NISSANdealer.
or
Anti-lock
brake warning
light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate there is something
wrong with the anti-lock brake system. Have
the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
Automatic transmission park
warning light (
model)
This light indicates that the automatic trans-
mission parking function is not engaged. If the
transfer control is not secured in any drive
position while the automatic transmission se-
lector lever is in the P position, the transmis-
sion will disengage and the wheel will not lock.
Shift the transfer control lever into the 2H or 4L
position when the warning light comes on.IWhen parking, always make sure that the
transfer lever is in H or 4L and the parking
brake is set.
IIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that the
automatic transmission P position will not
function and the transfer lever is in neutral.
IFailure to engage the transfer control lever
in H or 4L could result in the vehicle moving
unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal
injury or property damage.
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