User manual NISSAN PATHFINDER-1996

[. . . ] Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you with confidence. Your vehicle has been produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. [. . . ] Move the selector lever to the "N" position. Depress the transfer lever and move it to "4L". Move the selector lever to the "N" position. Depress the transfer lever and move it to "2H". From "4L" to "2H" 4-19 DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle. Remember that two-wheel drive models are less capable than four-wheel drive models for rough road driving and extrication when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like. Please observe the following precautions: stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over. ¼ Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill. At the top there could be a dropoff or other hazard that could cause an accident. ¼ If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to turn around. Always back straight down in reverse gear. Never back down in neutral (N) or with the clutch depressed, using only the brake, as this could cause loss of control. ¼ Heavy braking going down a hill could cause your brakes to overheat and fade, resulting in loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes lightly and use a low gear to control your speed. ¼ Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when driving over rough terrain. Properly secure it so that it will not be thrown forward and cause injury to you or your passengers. ¼ Avoid raising the center of gravity by loading things on the roof or equipping the vehicle with tires larger than specified in this manual. This could cause your vehicle to rollover. Put heavy loads in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. ¼ Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel when driving offroad. [. . . ] Vehicle loading information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W Warning Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Supplemental air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Theft warning (If so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]