trip computer NISSAN PATHFINDER 2006 R51 / 3.G Owners Manual

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Trip computer (if so equipped)...................2-5
Tachometer....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-6
Fuel gauge....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge.......................2-8
Voltmeter......................................2-8
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped)...................................2-9
Outside temperature display.....................2-9
Compass display..............................2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-13
Checking bulbs...............................2-13
Warning lights................................2-14
Indicator lights................................2-18
Audible reminders.............................2-21
Security systems.................................2-22
Vehicle security system.........................2-22
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system...............2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-24
Switch operation..............................2-24Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-25
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-26
Headlight control switch........................2-26
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-29
Instrument brightness control...................2-29
Turn signal switch.............................2-30
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-31
Horn............................................2-31
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch............2-33
Hill descent control (HDC) switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-33
Power outlet.....................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-35
Storage trays.................................2-35
Storage bins..................................2-36
2nd row under-seat storage bin.................2-37
Console box..................................2-38
Glove box....................................2-38
Sunglasses holder.............................2-38
Map pockets..................................2-39
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For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push-
ing the change button changes the display as
follows:
Trip
!Trip!Distance to Empty!
Average speed!Average fuel consumption!
Journey time!Trip
For additional information, refer to “Trip com-
puter” later in this section.
For vehicles equipped with navigation system,
refer to “How to use the ’trip’ button” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems” section later in this manual.Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec-
ond resets the trip odometer to zero.
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The display of the trip computer is situated in the
speedometer display. When the ignition is turned
to ON, the display scrolls all the modes of the trip
computer and then shows the mode chosen be-
fore the ignition switch was turned OFF.
When the ignition switch is turned to ON, modes
of the trip computer can be selected by pushing
the trip computer change button. The following
modes can be selected:
Distance to empty (dte—mile or km)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly be-
ing calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the
fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature: when the fuel level is low, the dte mode is
automatically selected and the digits blink in or-
der to draw the driver’s attention. Press the
change button if you wish to return to the modethat was selected before the warning occurred.
The dte mark (dte) will remain blinking until the
vehicle is refueled.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to (----) .
NOTE:
cIf the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis-
play just before the ignition switch is
turned OFF may continue to be dis-
played.
cWhen driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.Average speed (MPH or km/h)
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since last reset. Resetting is done
by pressing the change button for more than
approximately 1 second. The display is updated
every 30 seconds. The first 30 seconds after a
reset, the display shows (----) .
Average fuel consumption (Mpg or
l/100km)
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pressing the change button
With trip computer
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for more than approximately 1 second. The dis-
play is updated every 30 seconds. At about the
first 1/3 miles (500 m) after a reset, the display
shows (----) .
Journey time
The journey time mode shows the time since the
last reset. The displayed time can be reset by
pressing the change button for more than ap-
proximately 1 second.
Trip computer reset
Pushing the change button for more than 3 sec-
onds will reset all modes except Trip A and dis-
tance to empty (dte) .
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into
the red zone
s1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
s1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS
1.brightness control button (P. 4-12)
2. PREV (previous) button (P. 4-3)
3. Joystick and ENTER push button (P. 4-3)
4. SETTING button (P. 4-7)
5. TRIP drive computer button (P. 4-4)
6. DEST button*
7. ROUTE button*
8. MAP button*
9. GUIDE VOICE button*
10.
zoom out button*
11.
zoom in button*
*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
HOW TO USE JOYSTICK AND
“ENTER” BUTTON
Choose an item on the display using the joystick
and push the“ENTER”button for operation.
HOW TO USE “PREV” BUTTON
This button has two functions.
cGo back to the previous display (cancel) .
If you touch“PREV”button during setup, the
setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.
cFinish setup.
If you touch this button after the setup is com-
pleted, the setup will start over, and the display
will return to the climate control or audio mode
and Navigation screen.
SETTING UP THE START-UP
SCREEN
When you turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, the
SYSTEM START-UP warning is displayed on the
screen. Read the warning and select the “I
AGREE” (English) or “ENTER” (Français) key
then push the“ENTER”button.
If you do not push the“ENTER”button, the
Navigation system will not proceed to the next
step display.If you do not touch a button or screen key for
more than 1 minute on the START-UP screen, the
screen will change to the map display screen
automatically.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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Fuel gauge..................2-7
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-10
FUEL ECON button...............4-4
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Fuses......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-53
Gascap.....................3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance..............8-2
Glass hatch....................3-9
Glove box....................2-38
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Head restraints..................1-7
Active head restraint.............1-8Headlight and turn signal switch........2-26
Headlight control switch............2-26
Headlights....................8-26
Headphones (See NISSAN
mobile entertainment system).........4-50
Heated seats..................2-32
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13, 4-21
Heater operation...........4-15, 4-22
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-24
Hill descent control (HDC) switch.......2-33
Hill descent control (HDC) system......5-32
Hill start assist (HSA) system.........5-32
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-53
Hood release...................3-8
Hook
Luggage hook................2-42
Horn.......................2-31
I
Ignition switch..................5-7
Immobilizer system..........2-23, 3-2, 5-8
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-17
Increasing fuel economy............5-17
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-14
Inside mirror...................3-14
Instrument brightness control.........2-29
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-29Interior light...................2-51
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-32
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System..............1-32
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Lift gate......................3-8
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-58, 2-17
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-13
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Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-57
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-17
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-50
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-57
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-43
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-43
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-27
Automatic power window switch.....2-48
Fog light switch...............2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-26
Headlight control switch..........2-26
Hill descent control (HDC) switch.....2-33
Ignition switch................5-7
Overdrive switch..............5-13
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-26
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-25
Turn signal switch..............2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch.2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-24
T
Tachometer....................2-6
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-23, 3-2, 5-8Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-12
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-4
Tire chains..................8-37
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-30
Tire rotation.................8-37
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-39
Types of tires................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-24
Wheels and tires..............8-30
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-16
Tire pressure display...............4-6
Tire pressure monitoring system........5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder.......4-6
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-33
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-23
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-19
Trailer towing................9-17
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-53
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Selector lever lock release.........5-12
Travel (See registering your vehicle
in another country)................9-9
TRIP button....................4-4Trip button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Trip computer...................2-5
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-30
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-24
V
Vanity mirror...................3-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-30
Vehicle electronic system............4-8
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) (Chassis num-
ber)........................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-13, 7-2
Vehicle security system.............2-22
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start......2-23, 3-2, 5-8
Ventilators....................4-12
Visors......................3-13
Voltmeter.....................2-8
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