Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 861

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SYSTEM

The LOOSE FUEL CAP message will display in the information display when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened

correctly. The message will turn off as soon as the ECM detects the fuel-filler cap is properly tightened. The

ECM provides a loose fuel cap signal to the combination meter via CAN communication lines.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING

This warning appears when the BCM detects low inflation pressure or a system malfunction. The BCM sends

a signal to the combination meter via CAN communication to illuminate the low tire pressure warning lamp. In

addition, a warning message will be displayed in the vehicle information display. 

DOOR OPEN WARNING

This warning appears when the ignition switch is ON and the door is open. The BCM receives a door switch

signal from the door switch. The BCM sends the door switch signal to the combination meter via CAN commu-

nication lines. 

LIFTGATE OPEN WARNING

This warning appears when the ignition switch is ON and the liftgate is opened. The BCM receives a back door

switch signal from the back door switch. The BCM sends the door switch signal to the combination meter via

CAN communication lines.  

LOW FUEL WARNING

This warning appears when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than approximately 2.5 US gal (9.6 L, 2.1 Imp

gal). A variable resistor signal is supplied to the combination meter from the fuel level sensor unit to determine

the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. 

LOW WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WARNING

When the windshield washer fluid level is low, the washer fluid level switch provides a ground signal to the

combination meter and the warning is displayed. Once fluid is added, the switch opens and the warning is no

longer displayed. 

RELEASE PARKING BRAKE WARNING

When the parking brake is applied, the parking brake switch provides a ground signal to the combination

meter. When the vehicle speed is greater than 4 MPH (7 km/h), the message is displayed and the warning

chime sounds. 

SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR

The combination meter activates the shift position indicator information based on signals received from TCM

via CAN communication. 

LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING

The low oil pressure warning appears in the information display when the combination meter receives a low

engine oil pressure signal from the ECM via CAN communication. 

WARNING CHECK INDICATION

The combination meter can cause an interrupt on the information display to indicate a warning, based on sig-

nals received from each unit and switch.

Refer to Owner’s Manual for additional information display items.

COMPASS
COMPASS : Description

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DESCRIPTION

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With the ignition switch in the ON position, and the mode or (N)

switch ON, the compass display will indicate the direction the vehicle

is heading.

Vehicle direction is displayed as follows:

• N: north

• E: east

• S: south

• W:  west

ZONE VARIATION SETTING PROCEDURE

The difference between magnetic north and geographical north can sometimes be great enough to cause

false compass readings. This difference is known as variance. In order for the compass to operate properly

(accurately) in a particular zone, the zone variation must be calibrated using the following procedure. 

Zone Variation Chart

1. Determine your location on the zone map.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Press and hold the (N) switch for about 5 seconds (with HomeLink universal transceiver) or the mode

switch for about 8 seconds (without HomeLink universal transceiver). The current zone number will

appear in the display.

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4. Press the mode or (N) switch repeatedly until the desired zone number appears in the display.
Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop pressing the mode or (N) switch and the display will show a

compass direction after a few seconds.

NOTE:

Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

The compass display is equipped with an automatic correction function. If the compass display reads “CAL” or

the direction is not shown correctly, perform the correction procedure below.

1. Press and hold the (N) switch for about 10 seconds (with

HomeLink universal transceiver) or the mode switch for about

13 seconds (without HomeLink universal transceiver). The dis-

play will read “CAL”.

2. Drive the vehicle slowly in a circle, in an open, safe place. The

initial calibration is completed in about 3 turns.

NOTE:

In places where the terrestrial magnetism is extremely disturbed, the

initial correction may start automatically.

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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (COMBINATION METER)

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COMBINATION METER SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE

The following meter functions can be checked during Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode:

• Pointer sweep of speedometer, tachometer and gauges.

• Illumination of all LCD segments and color patterns for meter displays.

• Illumination of all lamps/LEDs that are controlled by the combination meter (regardless of switch status).

STARTING COMBINATION METER SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE

NOTE:

• Check combination meter power supply and ground circuits if self-diagnosis mode does not start. Refer to

MWI-59, "COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure"

. Replace combination meter if power supply and

ground circuits are found to be normal and self-diagnosis mode does not start. Refer to 

MWI-82, "Removal

and Installation"

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• Combination meter self-diagnosis mode will function with the ignition switch in ON. Combination meter self-

diagnosis mode will exit upon turning the ignition switch to OFF. 

How to Initiate Self-Diagnosis Mode

1. Press and hold the trip reset switch while turning the ignition switch ON. After 2 seconds release trip reset

switch, then press the trip reset switch 3 times within 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON.

2. When the diagnosis function is activated, the meter illuminates all of the following:

• Warning lights/indicators.

• Meter assembly.

• Information display color bars red, green, blue and white (1).

• Odometer, trip A/B odometers and CVT indicator  LCD display segments (2).

3.    Pressing and holding the trip reset switch performs the pointer sweep test.

CONSULT Function (METER/M&A)

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CAUTION:

After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must

be cycled OFF 

→ ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF.  If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go

to "sleep mode", potentially causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.

APPLICATION ITEMS

CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown.

SELF DIAG RESULT

Refer to 

MWI-29, "DTC Index"

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DATA MONITOR

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METER/M&A Diagnosis mode

Description

Self Diagnostic Result

Displays combination meter self-diagnosis results.

Data Monitor

Displays combination meter input/output data in real time.

Warning History

Lighting history of the warning lamp and indicator lamp can be checked.