tow NISSAN PATHFINDER 2004 R50 / 2.G Owners Manual

1. Hood (Page 3-9)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-22)/
Bulbreplacement (P.8-29)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-19)/Wiper replacement (P.8-21)
4. Interior light (P.2-42)
5. Sunroof (if so equipped)
6. Power windows (P.2-39)
7. Towing hook (P.6-12)
8. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P.2-25)
9. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-31, P.9-11)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
10. Mirrors (P.3-16)
11. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-3)
— Keyfob(P.3-5)
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you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal inju-
ries.

For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly.
Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
snaps.
The retractor is designed to lock during a
sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling
motion will permit the belt to move, and
allow you some freedom of movement in
the seat.
3. Position the lap belt portionlow and snug
on the hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Make sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
across your chest.The front seat passenger side seat belt and rear
three-point seat belts have a cinching mecha-
nism for child restraint installation. It is referred
to as the automatic locking mode.
When the cinching mechanism is activated the
seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and
fully retracted. For additional information, see
“Child Restraints for Infants and Small Children”
later in this section.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passen-
ger, the locking mode should not be acti-
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4H or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the warning light comes on.
(Before shifting the 4WD shift switch into the
4LO position or out of 4LO into the 4H position,
move the automatic transmission selector lever
into the N position). Shift the selector lever into
the P position and make sure that the 4WD shift
indicator light is ON and the ATP warning light is
OFF.
or
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
The light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, stop the
vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as
necessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct:
Have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING

Your 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.

Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
greater pedal travel.

If the brake fluid level is below the
MINmark on the brake fluid reser-
voir, do not drive until the brake sys-
tem has been checked at a NISSAN
dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and checkthe alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing or if the light remains on, see your
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors
and/or rear window are not closed securely
while the ignition key is ON.
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 engine
immediatelyand 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 “Engine
oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
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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 vehicle 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:

Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel filler cap. If the
fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
lamp should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
lamp does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.

Malfunction indicator lamp blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To re-
duce or avoid emission control system dam-
age:* do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72
km/h).
* avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
* avoid steep uphill grades.
* if possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking
and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Overdrive off indicator light
(Automatic transmission
models only)
This light comes on during driving when the
overdrive switch is pressed to prevent overdrive
operation.The O/D OFF indicator light comes on for two
seconds each time the ignition key is turned ON.
This shows the light is functioning properly.
If the O/D OFF indicator light blinks for ap-
proximately 8 seconds after coming on for 2
seconds, have your NISSAN dealer check the
transmission and repair it if necessary.The automatic transmission is equipped with an
electronic Fail-Safe mode. This system allows
the vehicle to be driven even in the event of
damage to the electrical circuits. If this occurs,
the gears automatically engage and lock into 3rd
gear.
See “Driving the vehicle” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for failsafe before
visiting your NISSAN dealer.
Slip indicator light (if so
equipped)
This indicator will blink when the VDC system is
operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that
the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits.
Transfer 4LO position indicator
light (
model)
The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ON.
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Your vehicle may have two types of security
system, as follows:

Vehicle security system

Nissan 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.
Security indicator lightThis light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.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 lockedeither with the keyfob, a key, the door lock
knobor the lock-unlock switch. See “Doors”
in the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section for locking all doors simulta-
neously.
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.

If 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
does not illuminate for 30 seconds, un-
lock the door once and lock it again.

Even 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 ACC
to turn the system off.
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Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem
(CONT ASSY - IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX-
PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.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.
If the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the
ignition key is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or theengine will not start, see your NISSAN
dealer for Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem service as soon as possible. Please
bring all Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem keys that you have when visiting your
NISSAN dealer for service.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition key is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper.
Intermittent operation speed can be adjusted by
turning the knob.
Pull the lever toward you to operate the washer.
The wiper will also operate several times.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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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 re-
duced 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 head-
light switch to theposition for full illumina-
tion 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 illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is turned off.
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 couldcause 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.
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Automatic operation (For front
windows)To fully open or close front windows, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automatically
open or close all the way. To stop the window,
just pull up or push down the switch toward the
close or open side.
A light press on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
Auto reverse function (For front
windows)If the control unit detects something caught in a
front window as it moves up, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
a front window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition key is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the win-
dow.
ELECTRIC SUNROOFThe sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
The electric sunroof is operational for about 45
seconds, even if the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door is opened during this period of
about 45 seconds, power to the sunroof is
canceled.
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Sliding the sunroofTo open the roof, press the switch to the
side.
To close the roof, press the switch to theside.The roof will automatically open or close all the
way. To stop the roof, just press the switch
toward the either side.
Restarting the sunroof sliding switchThe switch may become inoperable after the
battery terminal is disconnected, the electrical
supply interrupted and/or some abnormality de-
tected.
Use the following re-set procedure to return
sunroof operation to normal.
1. If the sunroof lid is open, push the tilting
switch toward tilt DOWN (or the sliding
switch toward close) repeatedly to fully close
the lid.
2. After the lid has closed all the way, keep
pushing the tilting switch toward tilt DOWN
(or the sliding switch toward close) for more
than 1 second.Auto reverse function (When closing
the sunroof)If the control unit detects something caught in
the sunroof as it moves to the front, the sunroof
will immediately open backward.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition key is in the ON position or forabout 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the sunroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the sun-
roof.Tilting the sunroofTo tilt up, first close the sunroof, then press the
side of the tilt switch.
To tilt down the sunroof, press the
side of
the tilt switch.
Sun shadeOpen/close the sun shade by sliding it
backward/forward.
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LOCKING WITH KEY
ManualTo lock the door, turn the key towards the front
of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it towards the rear.PowerThe power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors including the back door
simultaneously.

Turning the driver’s door key to the front of
the vehicle will lock all doors.

Turning the driver’s door key one time to therear of the vehicle will unlock the correspond-
ing door. From that position, returning the key
to neutral (where the key can only be re-
moved and inserted.) and turning it to the rear
again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors.
FRONT WINDOW OPEN/CLOSE
WITH KEYTurn the driver’s door key to the unlock position
and hold for about 1 second, the front windows
will begin to lower.
To stop opening, turn the key to the neutral
position.
To close the front windows with the door key
cylinder, turn the key to the lock position and
hold for about 1 second.
To stop closing, turn the key to the neutral
position.
In the event of a hand in the way, or other
obstruction, the auto reverse function will acti-
vate.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOBPushing or pulling the door inside lock knobto
the lock or unlock will lock or unlock the corre-
sponding door.
To lock from the outside without a key, move the
inside lock knobto the LOCK position. Then
close the door. When locking the door this way,
be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
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