lights NISSAN PATHFINDER 2002 R50 / 2.G Owners Manual

2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ................................ 2-3
Tachometer .......................................................... 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................... 2-4
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 2-5
Compass and outside temperature display (if so
equipped) .................................................................. 2-6
Outside temperature display ................................ 2-6
Compass display .................................................. 2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-9
Checking bulbs ..................................................... 2-9
Warning lights....................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights .................................................... 2-13
Audible reminders .............................................. 2-15
Security systems ..................................................... 2-15
Vehicle security system ...................................... 2-15
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system .................... 2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-18
Rear window wiper and washer switch................... 2-18
Glass hatch and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defogger switch ...................................................... 2-19
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-19
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-22
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ............................. 2-23
Front fog light switch .......................................... 2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-23
Horn......................................................................... 2-24
Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-24
Clock ....................................................................... 2-25
Adjusting the time............................................... 2-25
Power outlet (if so equipped) .................................. 2-25
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped) ........ 2-26
Storage .................................................................... 2-27
Tray .................................................................... 2-27
Coin box (if so equipped) ................................... 2-27
Glasses case ...................................................... 2-28
Cup holders ........................................................ 2-28
Glove box ........................................................... 2-29
Console box ....................................................... 2-30
Luggage hooks ................................................... 2-32
Cargo net............................................................ 2-33
Tonneau cover (if so equipped) ......................... 2-33
Luggage rack (if so equipped) ........................... 2-34
Windows .................................................................. 2-35
Power windows .................................................. 2-35
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-36
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Electric sunroof................................................... 2-36
Interior lights (if so equipped) ................................. 2-38
Personal lights......................................................... 2-39
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) .......................... 2-40
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver (if so
equipped) ................................................................ 2-40
Programming HomeLink
................................... 2-41
Programming HomeLinkfor Canadian
customers ........................................................... 2-41Operating the integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ......................................................... 2-42
Programming trouble-diagnosis.......................... 2-42
Clearing the programmed information................ 2-42
Rolling code programming ................................. 2-42
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkbutton...... 2-43
If your vehicle is stolen ...................................... 2-43
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Anti-lock brake warning light
(Except for Canada)
4WD warning light
4WD indicator light
Anti-lock brake warning light
(For Canada)
Low fuel warning light
4WD shift indicator light
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
(Canada only)
High beam indicator light
Automatic transmission park warning light
Seat belt warning light and chime
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
or
Brake warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Overdrive off indicator light
(Automatic transmission models only)
Charge warning light
Tire carrier open warning light
Transfer 4LO position indicator light
Door open warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise set switch indicator light
CHECKING BULBSApply the parking brake and turn 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
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by your NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, theanti-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 oil
temperature warning light
(
model)
This light comes on when the automatic trans-
mission oil temperature is too high. If the light
comes on while driving, reduce the vehicle
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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IThe supplemental air bag light does not
come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemen-
tal restraint system and/or the pre-tensioner
seat belt may not function properly. For addi-
tional information, see ªSupplemental restraint
systemº in the ª1. Seats, restraints and supple-
mental air bag systemsº section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemen-
tal front air bag system, supplemental
side air bag system (if so equipped)
and/or pre-tensioner seat belt may not
operate in an accident.
Tire carrier open warning light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the tire carrier is not
closed securely while the ignition key is ON.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise main switch indicator
light (if so equipped)
The light comes on when the main switch is
turned on.
Cruise set switch indicator
light (if so equipped)
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the
light blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate the cruise control system is not func-
tioning properly. Have the system checked by
your NISSAN dealer.
4WD indicator light
(
model)
This light comes on when the transfer shift
control lever is in the 4H or 4L position.
4WD shift indicator light
(
model)
The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ON.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift
indicator light will illuminate the position se-
lected by the 4WD shift switch.The 4WD shift indicator light may blink
while shifting from one drive mode to the
other.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on, and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)
If the Malfunction indicator lamp comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The Malfunction indicator lamp may also come
on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the ve-
hicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel
in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
lamp should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
Operation
The Malfunction indicator lamp will come on in
one of two ways:
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the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns
on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO.
The indicator light may blink while shifting
from one drive mode to the other.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeThe chime 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 chimeThe chime will sound when the front door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless the
ignition key is in the ignition switch.Brake pad wear warningThe 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 vehicleis moving, whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed.
Your vehicle may have two types of security
system, as follows:
IVehicle security system
INissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMThe vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle
are disturbed.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
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Security indicator lightThis light blinks whenever the ignition switch is
in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This
function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.How to activate the vehicle security
system1. Close all windows.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.3. Close and lock all doors, hood, back door
and glass hatch. All doors can be locked
either with the keyfob, a key, the door lock
knob or the lock-unlock switch. See ªDoorsº
in the ª3. Pre-driving checks and adjust-
mentsº section for locking all doors simul-
taneously.
4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light glows for
about 30 seconds and then begins to flash.
The system is now activated. If, during this
30 second time period, the door is unlocked
by the key or keyfob, or the ignition key is
turned to ACC or ON, the system will not
activate.
IIf the key is turned slowly toward the
front of the vehicle when locking the
door, the system may not activate. If the
key is returned beyond the vertical po-
sition toward the rear of the vehicle to
remove the key, the system may be
deactivated. When the indicator light
fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the
door once and lock it again.
IEven when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors, hood, back door and
back door glass hatch locked and igni-
tion key off. Turn the ignition key to ACCto turn the system off.
Vehicle security system operationThe vehicle security system will give the fol-
lowing alarm:
IThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
IThe alarm automatically turns off after 1
minute, however, the alarm will reactivate if
the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
IUnlocking the door, back door or back door
glass hatch without using the key or keyfob.
(Even if the door is opened by releasing the
door inside lock knob, the alarm is acti-
vated.)
IOpening the hood. (Even if the hood is
opened by the hood release handle, the
alarm is activated.)
IOpening the back door glass hatch.
IConnecting the battery connector after it
has been disconnected from the battery for
more than 1 second.How to stop alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a door,
the back door or the back door glass hatch
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
LightingTurn the switch to the AUTO position:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
tail light, headlight, instrument light and other
lights turn on automatically, depending on the
brightness of the surroundings. The headlight
will automatically turn off 5 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the OFF position
and the driver's or front passenger's door is
opened.
The headlight will also automatically turn off 45
seconds after a front door is opened and
closed.
When the light switch is turned to the
position, the headlight low or high beam
will turn off.
Turn the switch to the
position:
The side combination, tail, license plate and
instrument lights will come on.
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor located on the top right-hand
side of the instrument panel. The photo
sensor controls the autolamp; if it is cov-
ered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is dark
and the headlights will illuminate.
Battery saver systemIWhen the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights (including the
front fog light) will automatically turn off 5
minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to the OFF position.IWhen the headlight switch remains in the
or
position after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the headlight switch is turned to the
OFF position and turn to the
or
position again.
CAUTION
IWhen you turn on the headlight
switch after the lights automatically
turn off, the lights will not turn off
automatically. Be sure to turn the
light switch to the OFF position when
you leave the vehicle for extended
periods of time, otherwise the battery
will go dead.
INever leave the light switch on when
the engine is not running for ex-
tended periods of time.
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Instrument brightness controlThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights and power window
switch lights.
When the control is turned upward until a click
sound is heard, the light intensity will be at
maximum. When the control is turned down-
ward until a click sound is heard or felt, the
light will be turned off.
Headlight beam selectTo select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.Passing signalPulling the lever toward you will turn on the
passing signal even when the headlight switch
is off.Daytime running light system
(Canada only)The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight switch
in the off position or in the
position. Turn
the headlight switch to theposition for
full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights do
not illuminate. The daytime running lights illu-
minate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned off.
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WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signalMove the lever up or down to signal to the
turning direction. When the turn is completed,
the turn signals cancel automatically.Lane change signalTo indicate a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where lights begin flash-
ing.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCHTo turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency con-
ditions. All turn signal lights will flash.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of the
hazard warning flasher switch while driv-
ing.
WARNING
IIf stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
IDo not use the hazard warning flash-ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-
hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
ITurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch either off or on.
IC1292
SIC1447
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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