engine NISSAN PATHFINDER 2004 R50 / 2.G Owner's Manual

ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other traf-
fic.

Turn 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.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.The front seat(s) are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the instrument panel
can be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
The battery could run down if the heater is
operated while the engine is not running.
2. Push the
(Low) or
(High) po-
sition of the switch, as desired, depending on
the temperature. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
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The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch off.
CAUTION

The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the en-
gine is not running.

Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.

Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become over-
heated.

Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.

Any liquid spilled on the heating seatshould be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.

When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.

If any abnormalities are found or the
heating seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control System (VDC) on for most
driving conditions.
When the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to re-
duce wheel spin. The engine RPM will be re-
duced even if the accelerator is depressed to the
floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free
a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To cancel the Vehicle Dynamic Control System
(VDC), push the VDC OFF switch to turn off the
system. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Vehicle
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL
(VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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The power outlet is for powering electrical ac-
cessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION

Use caution as the outlet and plug
may be hot during or immediately
after use.

This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.

Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.

Use only one power outlet at a time.

Use this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)

Avoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defogger
is on.

Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the powerswitch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.

Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.

When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact
the socket.
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ASHTRAY (if so equipped)
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The ceiling light will stay on for about 30 sec-
onds when:

The driver’s door is unlocked by the keyfob, a
key or the power door lock switch when all
doors are locked.

The driver’s door is opened and then closed
without the key in the ignition switch.

The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The ceiling light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated when:

The driver’s door is locked with the keyfob, a
key or the power door lock switch.

The ignition switch is turned ON.
When the interior light switch or the personal
light switch is in the ON position, the interior,
personal and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the ignition switch
has been turned to the OFF position to save the
battery. To turn on the lights again, insert the key
into the ignition switch and move it to the ON
position.
After the above procedure, the interior, personal,
or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of thefollowing with the ignition switch in the ACC or
OFF position:

Opening or closing any door

Locking or unlocking any door with the key-
fob, a key, or the power door lock switch

Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION

Turn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.

Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.When the interior light or the personal light
switch is in the ONposition, the interior,
personal, and vanity mirror lights will au-
tomatically turn off 30 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ONposition.
After the above procedure, the interior, personal,
or vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of the
following:

Opening or closing any door

Locking or unlocking the driver’s door
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Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION

Turn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.

Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.The HomeLink
Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver power will
automatically turn off 30 minutes after the igni-
tion switch has been turned to the off position.
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver:

Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.

Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLink
will retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Programming
HomeLink
” later in this section.
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VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)HomeLink
UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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WARNING

Do not use the HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by fed-
eral safety standards. (These stan-
dards became effective for opener
models manufactured after April 1,
1982). A garage door opener which
cannot detect an object in the path of
a closing garage door and then auto-
matically stop and reverse, does not
meet current federal safety stan-
dards. Using a garage door opener
without these features increases the
risk of serious injury or death.

During programming, your garage
door or gate may open or close.
Make sure that people and objects
are clear of the garage door or gate
that you are programming.

Your vehicle’s engine should be
turned off while programming theHomeLink
Universal Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HomeLinkTo program your HomeLink Transceiver to oper-
ate a garage door, gate, or entry door opener,
home or office lighting, you need to be at the
same location as the device. Note: Garage door
openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling
code protection”. To program a garage door
opener equipped with “rolling code protection”;
you will need to use a ladder to get up to the
garage door opener motor to be able to access
the “smart or learn” program button.
1. To begin, press and hold the 2 outer
HomeLink
buttons (to clear the memory)
until the indicator light blinks slowly (after 20
seconds). Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter
1-3 inches away from the HomeLink
sur-
face.
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could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Raise the lever at the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. Insert the assist bar into the slot in the front
edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the assist bar
to its original position, then slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING

Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.

If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
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OPENER OPERATIONTo open the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever
down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.The fuel filler lid release switch is located on the
floor below the driver’s arm rest.
To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener switch.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
FUEL FILLER CAPThe fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type.
Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks
are heard.
WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seri-
ously injured if it is misused or mis-
handled. Always stop the engine and
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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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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
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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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