NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 Owners Manual

CAUTION
• Do not use the bottle holder for any
other objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly in-
jure people during sudden braking or
an accident.
• Do not use the bottle holder for open
liquid containers.
CARGO AREA STORAGE BIN
To access the floor storage area pull up on
the strap to lif t the luggage board.
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Bottle holder — front
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Bottle holder — rear
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LUGGAGE HOOKS
When securing items using luggage hooks
located on the upper side finisher do not
apply a load over more than 6.5 lbs. (29 N) to
a single hook.
The cargo hooks that are located closer to
the floor should have loads less than 110
lbs. (490 N) to a single hook.
The cargo hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
WARNING
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sud-
den stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
• Use suitable ropes and hooks to se-
cure cargo.
• Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area inside of a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be se-
riously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
• The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
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ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
WARNING
• Always install the crossbars onto the
roof side rails before loading cargo of
any kind. Loading cargo directly onto
the roof side rails or the vehicle’s roof
may cause vehicle damage.
• Roof rack cross bars should be evenly
distributed.
• Do not exceed maximum roof rack
crossbars load capacity and always
distribute the load uniformly. •
Heavy loading of the crossbars has
the potential to affect the vehicle
stability and handling during sudden
or unusual handling maneuvers.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
• Drive extra carefully when the vehicle
is loaded at or near the cargo carry-
ing capacity, especially if the signifi-
cant portion of that load is carried on
the crossbars.CAUTION
• Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you can-
not comfortably lif t the items onto
the roof rack from the ground, use a
ladder or a stool.
Do not apply any load directly to the roof
side rails
OA. CrossbarsOBmust be in-
stalled before applying load/cargo/
luggage to the roof of the vehicle. Genuine NISSAN accessory crossbars may
be available through a NISSAN dealer. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
The service load capacity for the roof side
rails is 165 lbs. (74 kg.), however do not ex-
ceed the crossbars load capacity.
Be careful that your vehicle does not ex-
ceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear).
For additional information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to:
• F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S. certification label (lo-
cated on the driver’s door pillar).
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Installing Crossbars (if so
equipped)
WARNING
• It is recommended that you have the
roof rack crossbars installed by a
NISSAN dealer.
• Protect the painted area on the ve-
hicle roof under the crossbars by
placing a piece of cloth under the
cross bars to prevent scratch
damage.
• Make sure the moonroof (if so
equipped) is in the closed position
during the installation process.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
The power windows operate when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position or
for a period of time af ter the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position. If the driver's
or passenger's door is opened during this
period of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.
Driver's side power window
switch
The driver's side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all of the
windows.
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1. Window lock button
2. Lef t rear passenger side switch
3. Driver’s side switch
4. Power door lock/unlock switch
5. Front passenger side switch
6. Right rear passenger side switch
WINDOWS
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To open a window, push the switch to the
detent and continue to hold down until the
desired window position is reached. To
close a window, pull the switch to the de-
tent and continue to hold up until the de-
sired window position is reached.
Locking rear passengers'
windows
When the window lock button is pushed
(the indicator illuminates), the rear passen-
gers’ windows cannot be operated with the
rear passengers’ power window switch.
The rear passengers’ windows can only be
operated with the main switch (driver side
switches). To cancel the passenger’s win-
dow lock, push the window lock button
again.
Front passenger's power window
switch
The passenger's window switch operates
only the corresponding passenger's win-
dow. To open the window partially, push the
switch down
O1lightly until the desired
window position is reached. To close the
window partially, pull the switch up
O2until
the desired window position is reached.
Rear power window switch
The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding windows. To
open the window, push the switch and hold
it down
O1. To close the window, pull the
switch up
O2.
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Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with au-
tomatic operation, push the window
switch down to the second detent and re-
lease it; it need not be held. The window
automatically opens all the way. To stop
the window, lif t the switch up while the win-
dow is opening.
Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when a window is closed by auto-
matic operation.Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the window occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the window.
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, re-
placed, or jump started, the power window
auto-reverse function may not operate
properly. If this occurs, please contact the
dealer to re-initialize the power window
auto-reverse system.
If the control unit detects something
caught in a window equipped with auto-
matic operation, as it is closing, the window
will be immediately lowered.
When power window switch does
not operate
If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly, perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the power window system:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
2. Open the window more than half way by operating the power window switch.
3. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the
switch more than 3 seconds af ter the
window is closed.
4. Release the power window switch. Op- erate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete. The power window automati-
cally opens or closes depending on if the
automatic down or up function is
selected.
5. Perform steps 2 through 4 above for other windows.
If the power window function does not op-
erate properly af ter performing the above
procedure have the system checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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REAR DOOR SUNSHADE (if so
equipped)
The rear door sunshade is located within
the rear doors at the base of the window.
• To raise the sunshade, pull up the centertab
O1.
• Hook the sunshade slots onto the tabs extending from the top of the window
frame
O2.
CAUTION
• Do not release the rear door sun-
shade during operation. This could
damage the sunshade or cause
injury.
• Do not forcefully pull the sunshade.
Doing so may elongate the sun-
shade. This could cause improper op-
eration or could damage the
sunshade.
• Do not place objects on or near the
rear sunshade. This could cause im-
proper operation or could damage
the sunshade.
NOTE:
To avoid damage to the sunshade,
please note the following:
• Do not pull or push the sunshade, other than upwards.
• Do not pull or push the sunshade with the sunshade hung on the hooks.
• Do not allow liquids or objects on the storing area of the sunshade.
WARNING
• In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
• Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body of
the moonroof opening while the ve-
hicle is in motion or while the moon-
roof is closing.
CAUTION
• Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the moonroof before
opening.
• Do not place any heavy object on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
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POWER MOONROOF (if so equipped)
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AUTOMATIC MOONROOF AND
SUNSHADE
Sliding sunshade and moonroof
When the sunshade switch is pushed to
the OPEN position
O1, the sunshade open.
(If the sunshade starts to open from the
position between close and half open, the
sunshade will stop half. When the switch is
pushed again, the sunshade will open fully.)
When the moonroof switch is pushed to
the OPEN position
O3, the moonroof opens
to the comfort mode position. (If the sun-
shade is close, the sunshade will open half first. When the switch is pushed again, the
moonroof will open fully.)
When the moonroof switch is pushed to
the CLOSE position
O4, the moonroof will
automatically close. When the sunshade
switch is pushed to the CLOSE position
O2,
the sunshade will close. (If the sunshade
starts to close from the position between
full and half open, the sunshade will stop
half. When the switch is pushed again, the
sunshade will close fully. However, if the
moonroof is open or tilted up, the sun-
shade will not close beyond half.)
To stop the sunshade or moonroof during
the operation, push the moonroof switch
to either of the OPEN
O1,O3, CLOSEO2,O4
or UPO5position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up the moonroof, push the moonroof
switch to the UP position
O5. To tilt down
the moonroof, push the switch to the
CLOSE position
O4.
Comfort mode
This is the position used when driving with
the moonroof open. When driving with the
moonroof fully open, wind noise may be
very loud. Use the comfort mode position
when driving.
Auto-reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the moonroof and sunshade.
The auto-reverse function enables the
moonroof and sunshade to automatically
reverse when something is caught in the
moonroof and sunshade as it is closing.
When the control unit detects an obstacle,
the moonroof and sunshade will open
immediately.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
activate if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
and sunshade occurs.
If the auto-reverse function activates con-
secutively or the battery is discharged, the
moonroof and sunshade may not close
properly. In this case, push and hold the
switch to the CLOSE position
O4to close
the moonroof.
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If the moonroof switch does not
operate
If the moonroof and sunshade do not op-
erate properly, perform the following pro-
cedure to initialize the operation system.
1. If the moonroof and sunshade are open,close them fully by repeatedly pushing
the moonroof switch to the CLOSE
O2
andO4position.
2. Push and hold the moonroof switch to the CLOSE
O4position for 10 seconds.
3. Af ter the moonroof and sunshade move slightly to the closed position and
then move back a little, release the
moonroof switch.
4. Push and hold the moonroof switch to the CLOSE
O4position, and the glass
and shade will move.
5. Release the moonroof switch. Then the moonroof and sunshade will fully open
and then fully close.
6. Check if the moonroof switch operates normally.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for op-
erating the moonroof properly, includ-
ing the operation by all passengers.
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the moon-
roof could result in serious injury or
death.
• Do not allow children to operate the
moonroof. Improper operation by
children may cause an accident. If
children or others get caught in the
moonroof, it could cause serious
injury.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
moonroof, place the ignition switch
in the OFF position when leaving the
vehicle, and do not leave children and
the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
• Do not activate the auto-reverse
function intentionally. If hands or
face, etc. get caught in the moonroof,
it could cause serious injury.CAUTION
• Do not place objects (such as news-
papers, handkerchiefs, etc.) on the
sunshade when it is extending or re-
tracting causing improper operation
or damage to the sunshade.
• Do not push the sunshade arm with
your hands, etc., as this may deform
it. Improper operation or damage to
the sunshade may result.
• Do not put any object into the sun-
shade inlet port as this may result in
improper operation or damage the
sunshade.
• Do not hang any object on the arm
rail as this may result in improper op-
eration or damage the sunshade.
• Do not forcefully pull the sunshade.
Doing so may elongate the sun-
shade. Improper operation or dam-
age to the sunshade may result.
If the moonroof does not operate properly
af ter performing the procedure above,
have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
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1The interior light can be turned on re-
gardless of door position. The light will
go off af ter a period of time unless the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion when any door is opened.
2The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off
the interior lights when a door is open,
push the switch, the interior lights will
not illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion. The lights will go off when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or
the driver's door is closed and locked.
The lights will also go off af ter a period
of time when the doors are open.
NOTE:
The footwell lights illuminate when the
driver and passenger doors are opened
regardless of the interior light switch po-
sition. These lights will turn off auto-
matically af ter a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.MAP LIGHTS
To turn the map lights on, push the
switches. To turn them off, push the
switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
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