"ATP" Warning Light (4X4 Models)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If the "ATP" light is "ON" this indicates that the A/T Park (P) position will not function and the transfer lever or the transfer case is in neutral.

WARNING: For part time "4WD" models, when parking, always ensure that the transfer lever is in "H" or "4L" and the parking brake is set. Failure to engage the transfer control lever in "H" or "4L" could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal injury or property damage.

WARNING: For all mode "4WD" models, when parking, always ensure that "4WD" shift indicator light illuminates and the parking brake is set. Failure to engage the "4WD" shift switch in "2H", "AUTO", "4H" or "4LO" could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal injury or property damage.

This light indicates that the automatic transmission parking function is not engaged. If the transfer control is not secured in any drive position while the automatic transmission selector lever is in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheel will not lock.

Part Time "4WD" Models

Shift the transfer shift lever into the "2H", "4H" or "4L" position again to turn off the "ATP" warning light when the automatic transmission selector lever is in the "P" position and the "ATP" warning light is "ON". Before shifting the transfer shift lever into the "4L" position, move the automatic transmission selector lever into the "N" position once, shift the selector lever into "P" again and ensure the "ATP" warning light is "OFF".

All-Mode "4WD" Models

The warning light may come on when the ignition switch is "ON" and the automatic transmission lever is shifted to the "P" position while shifting the transfer case between "4H" and "4LO". Shift the "4WD" shift switch to the "2WD", "AUTO", "4H" or "4LO" position again to turn off the "ATP" warning light when the warning light comes on. Before shifting the "4WD" shift switch into the "4LO" position or out of "4LO" into the "4H" position, move the automatic transmission selector lever into the "N" position. Shift the selector lever into the "P" position and make sure that the "4WD" shift indicator light is "ON" and the "ATP" warning light is "OFF".