maintenance NISSAN PATHFINDER 2017 R52 / 4.G Owners Manual

2017PATHFINDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual explains
details about maintaining and servicing
your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Cus-
tomer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only)
will explain how to resolve any concerns
you may have with your vehicle, and clarify
your rights under your state’s lemon law.
When you require any service or have any ques-
tions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to assist you
with the extensive resources available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed prior to delivery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for details
concerning the particular accessories with which
your vehicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,cautions and instructions concerning proper use
of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-5
2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-7
3rd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-9
Armrests ..................................... 1-10
Flexible seating ................................ 1-10
Head restraints/headrests ......................... 1-12
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-13
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-13
Remove ...................................... 1-14
Removable (without Dual head restraint/
headrest DVD system only) .....................1-14
Install ........................................ 1-15
Adjust ........................................ 1-15
Folding head restraint/headrest .................1-16
Seat belts ....................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-17
Seat belt warning light ......................... 1-20
Pregnant women .............................. 1-20
Injured persons ................................ 1-20Three-point type seat belt with retractor
..........1-20
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-24
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-24
Child safety ...................................... 1-25
Infants ........................................ 1-26
Small children ................................. 1-26
Larger children ................................ 1-26
Child restraints ................................... 1-27
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system .............................. 1-29
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-33
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................. 1-34
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-37
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-40
Booster seats ................................. 1-46
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..............1-49
Precautions on

SRS ........................... 1-49
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-67

neck, but not falling off of your shoulder. Release
the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt
anchor into position.
WARNING
●After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
● The shoulder belt should rest on the
middle of the shoulder. It must not rest
against the neck.
● Be sure that the seat belt is not twisted
in any way.
● Be sure that the shoulder belt anchor is
secured by trying to move the shoulder
belt anchor up and down after
adjustment.
Seat belt hook
When the seat belt is not in use and when folding
down the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts on
the seat belt hooks.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available for purchase.
The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)
of length and are available for the:
● Driver and front passenger seating position ●
2nd and 3rd row seating position
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for assistance with purchasing an extender if an
extender is required.
WARNING
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.
● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured or killed in a collision
or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
seat belts to retract until they are completely
dry.
3rd row shown; 2nd row similar
LRS2157
1-24Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten-
sioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner systems may
not operate properly. They must be checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags
and pretensioner(s) are designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light
remains illuminated after inflation has occurred.
These systems should be repaired and/or re-
placed as soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When maintenance work is required on the ve-
hicle, the front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags, pretensioner(s) and related parts should be
pointed out to the person performing the mainte-
nance. The ignition switch should always be
placed in the LOCK position when working under
the hood or inside the vehicle.
LRS0100
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-67

For additional information, refer to “Hill Descent
Control (HDC) switch” in this section and “Hill
descent control system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out
of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle
has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the
fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the
engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle
is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech-
nical and consumer information” section of this
manual. Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
● MIL on steady — An emission control system
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel Cap warning
appears in the vehicle information display. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after
a few driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
You do not need to have your vehicle towed
to the dealer.
● MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emission
control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Overdrive OFF indicator light
The overdrive OFF indicator light illuminates
when the overdrive OFF mode is selected.
For additional information, refer to “Driving the
vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position.
The blinking security indicator light indicates that
the security systems equipped on the vehicle are
operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security sys-
tems” in this section.
2-16Instruments and controls

HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be navigated
using the
,, ENTER , andbuttons located on the steering wheel.1.
— select/enter the vehicle information
display menu items or to change from one
display screen to the next (i.e. trip, settings,
fuel economy)
2.
— navigate through the items in the
vehicle information display
ENTER — change or select an item in the
vehicle information display 3.
— go back to the previous menu
The ENTER and
buttons also control audio
and control panel functions. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Steering wheel switch for audio
control” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section of this
manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
position the screens that display in the vehicle
information include:
● Active system status (if so equipped)
● Trip computer
● Tire pressure information
● 4WD (if so equipped)
● Fuel economy
● Distance to empty
● Warnings
Warnings will only display if there are any pres-
ent. For additional information on warnings and
indicators refer to “Vehicle information display
warnings and indicators” in this section.
To control what items display in the vehicle infor-
mation display, refer to “Main menu selection” in
this section.
RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER
1. Press thebutton until you reach the
trip computer mode.
2. Press the
button again for more than
1.5 seconds to reset average fuel consump-
tion, average speed, distance to empty, and
journey time.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the infor-
mation displayed in the vehicle information dis-
play:
● Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
● Vehicle Settings
● Main Menu Selection
● Body Color
● Maintenance
● Alarms
● Language
● Units
● Welcome Effect
● Factory Reset
LIC2245
Instruments and controls2-19

Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set
reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. For additional
information, refer to “Changing wheels
and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual. Many factors including tire
inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will lastthat long. Use the tire replacement indica-
tor as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pressure
checks could result in tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may lead
to a collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Menu item
Result
Service This indicator appears when the customer set distance is reached for checking or replacing maintenance items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other maintenance items can include such things as air filter or tire rotation. You can set or reset the
distance for checking or replacing the items. You can set or reset the distance for service type items.
For scheduled maintenance items and intervals, refer to the “Maintenance and schedules” section of this manual.
Tire This indicator appears when the customer set distance is reached for replacing tires. You can set or reset the distance for re-
placing tires.
Other This indicator appears when the customer set distance is reached for checking or replacing maintenance items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other maintenance items can include such things as air filter or tire rotation. The distance for check-
ing or replacing the items can be set or reset.
Instruments and controls2-23

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Safety Precautions.................................4-4
Starting System ...................................4-4
Start-up warning (models with navigation
system) .......................................4-4
Center Multi-Function Control Panel .................4-5
Control panel ..................................4-6
Multi-function controller .........................4-7
Steering wheel switch ...........................4-8
Touch panel operation ..........................4-9
Operating menu screens .......................4-11
Scrolling list or message .......................4-11
Selecting item ................................. 4-11
Adjusting settings ............................. 4-12
Character (letters and numbers) input
screen ....................................... 4-12
System status screen .......................... 4-13
Information and Settings .......................... 4-14
Information screen ............................. 4-14
Settings screen ............................... 4-16
RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ..................4-21
RearView Monitor system operation .............4-22
How to read the displayed lines .................4-22
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ..................................... 4-23How to park with predicted course lines
..........4-24
Adjusting the screen ........................... 4-26
How to turn on and off predicted course
lines ......................................... 4-26
RearView Monitor system limitations .............4-26
System maintenance ........................... 4-27
Around View® Monitor (if so equipped) .............4-28
Around View® Monitor system operation .........4-29
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ..................................... 4-32
How to park with predicted course lines ..........4-34
How to switch the display ......................4-35
Adjusting the screen ........................... 4-36
Around View® Monitor system limitations ........4-36
System maintenance ........................... 4-38
Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor)
(if so equipped) .................................. 4-39
Sonar System

Operation ....................... 4-40
Turning ON and OFF the sonar function ..........4-40
Sonar System Limitations .......................4-41
System Maintenance ........................... 4-41
Moving Object Detection (MOD) (if so equipped) ....4-42
MOD system operation ......................... 4-43
Turning MOD on and off ........................ 4-44