1999 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 101

choose the optional handset, the Nissan Communicator system's No service indicator and the handset display are not synchronized. The handset and Nissan Communicator system No service indicator do not turn on or off at the same time. active account with the cellular provider and Communicator Response Center. If either account is inactive, Nissan Communicator will not operate. SYSTEM LIMITATIONS The Nissan Communicator system relies on the cellular network. The Nissan Communicator system is subject to the same limitations that affect cellular phone operation. Since Nissan Communicator is powered by the vehicle's battery, if the battery is removed, damaged or discharged, the system will not work. Redial and no service indicators ON Nissan Communicator was activated inside of cellular phone transmission range, but the vehicle was driven out of cellular phone transmission range. Nissan Communicator lost the signal so it tries to redial. Nissan Communicator will attempt to reestablish contact for 30 minutes. ters such a situation, the system attempts to dial for up to two hours. This time varies greatly depending on the cellular network and cellular signal strength. The system resets to ready when the system completes the dialing attempts. You can press the button again if you still need to contact the Communicator Response Center. After several failed attempts the system will quit dialing and return to normal mode. Cellular PIN features Some local cellular providers offer custom phone numbers that are assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The cellular phone user is required to enter the PIN any time a phone call is made. The Nissan Communicator system is not compatible with the PIN feature. A PIN requirement on your cellular phone will cause the Nissan Communicator system to be inoperative. When completing your service contract with your cellular provider, ask your carrier to assign you a number that does not require a PIN. Redial and no service indicators alternating ON and OFF Nissan Communicator is contacting the Communicator Response Center when Nissan Communicator is in demonstration mode. The Communicator Response Center will not provide service until the setup procedures are completed. Service area Service is provided in the 48 contiguous states. Service is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or Mexico. The Communicator Response Center will not be able to locate your car outside of the continental United States. Inoperative if cellular system is busy The number of available cellular lines is limited in a particular area and varies according to call volume. Once the call volume reaches the maximum, any additional calls cannot be processed. When Nissan Communicator encoun- Special cellular features Some cellular providers offer special features such as call waiting, voice mail, call forwarding, etc. These features can interfere with Nissan Communicator system operation. PAYMENT FOR NISSAN COMMUNICATOR USE It is the owner's responsibility to maintain an 2-48 Instruments and controls