NISSAN PATHFINDER 2008 R51 / 3.G Manual PDF

the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or
is against, these air bag modules during inflation.
The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-
tal air bags will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
The front seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-
tal air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-
impact and rollover supplemental air bags will
remain inflated for a short time.
The front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact and rollover supple-
mental air bags operate only when the ig-
nition switch is in the ON or START posi-
tions.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.WARNING
cDo not place any objects near the seat-
back of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher
and the front seat. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if the supplemental side air
bag inflates.
cRight after inflation, several front seat-
mounted side-impact supplemental air
bag and curtain side-impact and roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and roll-
over supplemental air bag system com-
ponents will be hot. Do not touch them;
you may severely burn yourself.cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags and roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and roll-
over supplemental air bag system. This
is to prevent accidental inflation of the
front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags and roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and roll-
over supplemental air bags or damage
to the front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags and roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and roll-
over supplemental air bag system.
cDo not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
pension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental curtain air bag system.
cTampering with the front seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bags may
result in serious personal injury. For
example, do not change the front seats
by placing material near the seatbacks
or by installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, around the front
seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-
tal air bags.
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cWork around and on the roof-mounted
curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bags should be done
by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec-
trical equipment should also be done by
a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or dis-
connected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the front seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bags or
roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness or connectors are
yellow or orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental side air
bag and curtain air bag system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.Seat belts with pretensioners (Front
seats)
WARNING
cThe seat belts with pretensioners can-
not be reused after activation. It must
be replaced together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.
cIf the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pretensioner is
not activated, be sure to have the pre-
tensioner system checked and, if nec-
essary, replaced by your NISSAN
dealer.
cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belts with pretensioners. This
is to prevent accidental activation of
the seat belts with pretensioners or
damage to the seat belts with preten-
sioners operation. Tampering with the
seat belts with pretensioners may result
in serious personal injury.cWork around and on the seat belts with
pretensioners should be done by a
NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by a
NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical
test equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the seat belts
with pretensioners.
cIf you need to dispose of the preten-
sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct pretensioner
disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The front seat belts with pretensioners activates
in conjunction with the front supplemental air bag
systems. Working with the seat belt retractor, it
helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-
comes involved in certain types of collisions,
helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
retractor. These seat belts are used the same as
conventional seat belts.
When the pretensioner activates, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
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cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
After the pretensioners have activated, load lim-
iters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if
necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.
If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioners, the
supplemental air bag warning light
will not
come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for
7 seconds and remain on after the ignition key
has been turned to the ON or START position. In
this case, the pretensioner may not function
properly. They must be checked and repaired.
Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the seat belts with preten-
sioners and guide the buyer to the appropriate
sections in this Owner’s Manual.1. SRS Air bag warning labels
The warning labels are located on the sur-
face of the sun visor.
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bags warning label (if so
equipped)
The warning label is located on the side of
the passenger’s side center pillar.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front air
bags, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-
impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems
are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustra-
tion.
LRS0397
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displayingin the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air
bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag and seat belts with
pretensioners systems. The circuits monitored by
the supplemental air bag warning light are the Air
bag Control Unit (ACU) , crash zone sensor, sat-
ellite sensors, rollover sensor, front air bag mod-
ules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag mod-
ules, pretensioner and all related wiring.When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, front seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-
mounted curtain side-impact, rollover supple-
mental air bag and pretensioner seat belt sys-
tems need servicing:
cThe supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental front
air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-
impact and rollover supplemental air bag or pre-
tensioner systems may not operate properly. It
must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle
to the nearest NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, front seat-mounted side-
impact supplemental air bags, roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag and/or seat belt
with pretensioners will not operate in an
accident. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front air bags, front seat-
mounted side-impact supplemental air bags,
roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag and pretensioners are de-
signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental
air bag warning light remains illuminated after
inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of
these supplemental air bag systems should be
done only by a NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the ve-
hicle, the supplemental front air bags, front seat-
mounted side-impact supplemental air bags,
roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag, pretensioners and related
parts should be pointed out to the person per-LRS0100
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forming the maintenance. The ignition key should
always be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
cOnce a supplemental front air bag, front
seat-mounted side-impact supplemen-
tal air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-
impact and rollover supplemental air
bag has inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be re-
placed. Additionally, if any of the
supplemental front air bags inflate, the
activated seat belts with pretensioners
must also be replaced. The air bag mod-
ule and seat belts with pretensioners
should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer.
The air bag module and seat belts with
pretensioners cannot be repaired.
cThe supplemental front air bag, roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and roll-
over supplemental air bag systems, and
the seat belts with pretensioners
should be inspected by a NISSAN
dealer if there is any damage to the
front end or side portion of the vehicle.cIf you need to dispose of the supple-
mental air bag, seat belts with preten-
sioners or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental
air bag and seat belts with pretension-
ers disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
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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 display (if so equipped)...................2-9
Compass display...............................2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-12
Checking bulbs...............................2-13
Warning lights................................2-13
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..............................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-25Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-27
Headlight control switch........................2-27
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-29
Instrument brightness control...................2-30
Turn signal switch.............................2-30
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-31
Horn............................................2-31
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-32
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch............2-33
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped)..........2-33
Power outlet.....................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-36
Storage trays.................................2-36
Storage bins..................................2-37
2nd row under-seat storage bin.................2-38
Console box..................................2-38
Glove box....................................2-39
Sunglasses holder.............................2-39
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Map pockets..................................2-40
Seat pockets..................................2-40
Cup holders..................................2-40
Cargo area storage............................2-42
Luggage hooks................................2-42
Cargo nets...................................2-44
Roof rack.....................................2-46
Windows........................................2-47
Power windows...............................2-47
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-50
Automatic sunroof.............................2-50
Interior lights.....................................2-51
Personal lights (if so equipped)....................2-52Map lights.......................................2-53
Cargo light......................................2-53
HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver (if so equipped).....2-53
Programming HomeLinkT.......................2-54
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers....................................2-55
Operating the HomeLinkTuniversal
transceiver....................................2-55
Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-56
Clearing the programmed information............2-56
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton......2-56
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-56
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1. Ventilators (P. 4-35)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-85)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-40, P. 2-31)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-18)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)
8. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-40)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-39)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
14. Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-12)
LIC1223
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-33)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-21)
18. Storage
19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-49)
20. Climate controls (P. 4-36, 4-44)
21. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-31)
22. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
23. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-24)
24. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped)
25. Pedal position adjustment switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-24)
26. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-28)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Voltmeter6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Trip com-
puter (if so equipped)
7. Engine oil pressure gauge
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
WIC1040
METERS AND GAUGES
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1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Change button
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
Changing the display:
For vehicles equipped with twin trip odometer,
pushing the change button changes the display
as follows:
Trip
!Trip!Trip
WIC0912
With twin trip odometer
LIC0780
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