1999 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 95

NISSAN COMMUNICATOR PURPOSE The purpose of Nissan Communicator is to provide you with increased security by giving you a convenient way of contacting the most appropriate emergency assistance provider during an emergency. You will have a choice of functions depending on the service contract you choose. SAFE OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS ¼ The safest calls are those made when the vehicle is stopped. ¼ Hands-free cellular phone operation is highly recommended and is easily maintained by keeping the cellular telephone handset in the cradle. ¼ The Nissan Communicator system should not be used while driving in order that full attention may be given to driving. ¼ The cellular phone handset should not be used while driving in order that full attention may be given to driving. ¼ If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion, the hands-free cellular phone operational mode is highly recommended. Exercise extreme caution at all times in order that full attention may be given to driving. ¼ If a conversation in a moving vehicle requires you to take notes, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle before doing so. It is important that you read this Owner's Manual thoroughly to ensure the safe operation of your Nissan Communicator system. QUICK SUMMARY ¼ "Mayday" emergency and "Information" dialing can take place when the ignition key is in the ON position or about 3 minutes after it is turned OFF. NISSAN COMMUNICATOR OUTLINE This system uses the Global Positioning System (GPS), cellular phone technology and the Communicator Response Center to provide the following functions: ¼ One touch "Mayday" emergency dialing ¼ One touch "Information" dialing ¼ Automatic supplemental air bag inflation notification ¼ Remote door unlock ¼ Stolen vehicle tracking ¼ Alarm notification ¼ There will be a delay of at least 25 seconds "Mayday" emerfrom the time the gency or "Information" button is pressed until a Communicator Response Center operator answers the call. During the delay, Nissan Communicator is making the connection and transmitting vehicle data to the Communicator Response Center. If the cellular lines or landlines are busy, the delay may be longer. ¼ Voice communication with the Communicator Response Center is all done through a hands-free microphone. Audio is heard through the right front door speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, push the volume up/down switch in the steering switch for the cellular phone. 2-42 Instruments and controls