NISSAN PATHFINDER 2008 R51 / 3.G Owners Manual

Push and hold
the
button for about:Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 secondCompass/outside temperature dis-
play toggles on/off (if so equipped)
8 secondsAutomatic anti-glare/indicator light
toggles on/off
11 secondsCompass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings (if
so equipped)
13 secondsCompass enters calibration mode (if
so equipped)
For more information about the compass and
outside mirror features (if so equipped) , refer to
“Compass and outside temperature display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section.
Type B
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
thebutton. The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the
button again. The indicator light will
turn on.
For information on HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.For information on the compass and outside tem-
perature display, see “Compass and outside
temperature display” in the “Instrument and con-
trols” section of this manual.
Type B
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OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the small switch
s1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
s2.
WARNING
cObjects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
cDo not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the
“Instrument and controls” section of this manual.Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
The reverse tilt-down feature will turn the se-
lected outside mirror surface downward to pro-
vide better rear visibility close to the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
turn the outside mirror control switch to the left or
right position. Only one mirror can be selected at
a time.
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Move the shift selector lever to R (Reverse) . The
selected mirror will turn downward.
The selected mirror surface will return to its origi-
nal position when any of the following have oc-
curred:
cThe shift selector lever is moved to any po-
sition other than R (Reverse) .
cThe outside mirror control switch is set to the
N (Neutral) position.
cThe ignition switch is turned OFF.
NOTE:
If the outside mirror control switch is in the
neutral position, neither mirror will turn
downward when the shift selector lever is
moved to R (Reverse) .
For more information regarding this feature and
how to save the R (Reverse) mirror tilt-down
adjustment in the automatic drive positioner
memory, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” later
in this section.The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
cMemory storage function
cEntry/exit function
MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator
and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be
stored in the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the memory sys-
tem.
1. Set the automatic transmission selector le-
ver to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
so equipped)
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3. Adjust the driver’s seat, accelerator and
brake pedals, and outside mirrors to the
desired positions by manually operating
each adjusting switch. For additional infor-
mation, see “Seats” in the “Safety—Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section and “Pedal position adjust-
ment” and “Outside mirrors” earlier in this
section.
During this step, do not turn the ignition to
any position other than ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the se-
lected positions are stored in the selected
memory (1 or 2) .
If a new memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be deleted.
Linking a keyfob to a stored memory
position
Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory
position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the follow-
ing procedure.1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi-
tion.
2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-
onds, press the
button on the keyfob.
The indicator light will blink. After the indica-
tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that
memory setting.
With the key removed from the ignition switch,
press the
button on the keyfob. The driv-
er’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and out-
side mirrors will move to the memorized position.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is saved to the
memory switch, the keyfob automatically
re-links.
Confirming memory storage
cTurn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not been
stored, the indicator light will come on for
approximately 0.5 seconds. When the
memory has stored the position, the indica-
tor light will stay on for approximately 5 sec-
onds.
cIf the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory storage function will
be canceled and must be restarted before astored memory position can be set again.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the memory storage function. You
can also restart the memory storage function
using the following procedure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
See “Memory storage function” earlier in this
section.
Selecting the memorized position
Set the shift selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion, then:
cWithin 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully
for at least 1 second, or
cTurn the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for
at least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals,
and outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light blinking, and then
the light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
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ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
will automatically move when the shift selector
lever is in the P (Park) position. This allows the
driver to get into and out of the driver’s seat more
easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward:
cWhen the key is removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened.
cWhen the driver’s door is opened with the
ignition key turned to LOCK.
cWhen the ignition key is turned from ACC to
LOCK with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous posi-
tion:
cWhen the key is inserted into the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is closed.
cWhen the driver’s door is closed with the key
turned to LOCK.
cWhen the key is turned from ACC to ON
while the shift selector lever is in the P (Park)
position.
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed. For vehicles with navigation system, see
“Comfort & convenience settings” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio sys-tems” section of this manual. For vehicles without
navigation system, see your NISSAN dealer.Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart
the entry/exit function using the following proce-
dure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the
fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
cWhen the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) .
cWhen any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.cWhen the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
cWhen the memory switch (1 or 2) is not
pushed and held for at least 1 second.
cWhen the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
cWhen no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
cWhen the shift selector lever is moved from
P (Park) to any other position.
cWhen the driver’s door remains open more
than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is
not in the ON position.
The automatic drive positioner system can be
adjusted and canceled. For vehicles with naviga-
tion system, see “Comfort & convenience set-
tings” in the “Display screen, heater, air condi-
tioner and audio systems” section of this manual.
For vehicles without navigation system, see your
NISSAN dealer.
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Control panel buttons — color screen without
Navigation System (if so equipped)..................4-2
How to use the NISSAN controller...............4-3
How to select menus on the screen..............4-4
How to use the STATUS button..................4-4
How to use the INFO button.....................4-4
How to use the SETTING button.................4-9
OFF button.............................4-15
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-16
How to use the NISSAN controller..............4-17
How to use the touch screen...................4-17
Start-up screen...............................4-19
How to select menus on the screen.............4-19
How to use the STATUS button.................4-20
How to use the INFO button....................4-20
How to use the SETTING button................4-25
OFF button.............................4-33
Rearview monitor (if so equipped)..................4-33
How to read the displayed lines.................4-33
Adjusting the screen...........................4-34
Operating tips.................................4-34Ventilators.......................................4-35
Heater and air conditioner (manual).................4-36
Controls......................................4-37
Heater operation..............................4-38
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped)........4-39
Air flow charts.................................4-40
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-44
Automatic operation...........................4-44
Manual operation..............................4-45
Operating tips.................................4-45
Rear seat air conditioner..........................4-46
Controls......................................4-47
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-47
Audio system....................................4-47
Radio........................................4-47
FM radio reception............................4-48
AM radio reception............................4-48
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-48
Audio operation precautions....................4-49
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
(if so equipped)...............................4-54
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FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped).......................4-59
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (if so equipped).........................4-67
CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation
(if so equipped)...............................4-72
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system
(if so equipped)...............................4-74
CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning......4-83
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-85
Remote audio system controls
(if so equipped)...............................4-86
Antenna......................................4-87
NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES)
(if so equipped)..................................4-88
Digital video disc (DVD) player controls..........4-89
Remote control................................4-90
Flip-down screen..............................4-90
Before operating the DVD mobile
entertainment system..........................4-92
Playing a digital versatile disc (DVD).............4-93Remote control operation.......................4-98
Care and maintenance........................4-100
How to handle the DVD.......................4-101
Car phone or CB radio...........................4-103
BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System (if so equipped)................4-104
Voice commands.............................4-106
Pairing procedure............................4-107
Phonebook..................................4-109
Making a call.................................4-110
Receiving a call..............................4-111
During a call.................................4-112
Phone setting................................4-112
NISSAN Voice Recognition System
(if so equipped).................................4-114
Command list................................4-114
Using the system.............................4-123
System features..............................4-125
Voice command learning function...............4-126
Voice recognition settings.....................4-129
Troubleshooting guide........................4-131
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WARNING
cPositioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
cDo not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
cDo not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
cIn case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
1. NISSAN controller (P. 4-3)
2. STATUS button (P. 4-4)
3. + (brightness control) button
4.
OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-15)5. INFO button (P. 4-4)
6. – (brightness control) button
7. SETTING button (P. 4-9)
8. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS — COLOR
SCREEN WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will discharge the battery, and the
engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
ENTER button — This is a button on the control
panel.
“Display” key — This is a select key on the screen.
By selecting this key you can proceed to the next
function.
HOW TO USE THE NISSAN
CONTROLLER
Use the NISSAN controller to choose an item on
the display screen. Select an item on the display
using the main directional buttons
s2or the
center dial
s3. Then press the ENTER buttons1
to select the item or perform the action.
The BACK button
s4button has two functions:
cGo back to the previous display (cancel) .
If you press the BACK button
s4during setup,
the setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.cFinish setup.
In some screens pressing the BACK button
s4
accepts the changes made during setup.
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HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE
SCREEN
Vehicle functions are viewed on the center dis-
play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec-
tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different
areas on the screen provide you with important
information. See the following for details.
1. Header:
Shows the path used to get to the current
screen (for example, press the SETTING
button > then select the “Audio” key) .
2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen (for example, Bass, etc.) .3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator:
Shows that the NISSAN controller may be
used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and
select more options.
4. Screen Count:
Shows the number of menu selections avail-
able for that screen (for example, 5/6) .
5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted (for example, Enhances stereo imag-
ing and sound) .
HOW TO USE THE STATUS
BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, climate control
system and fuel consumption, press the STATUS
button.
The following information will appear when the
STATUS button is pressed:
Audio!Audio and climate control system!
Audio, climate control temperature settings, av-
erage fuel economy and distance to empty!
AudioHOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON
Press the INFO button; the display screen shows
vehicle information for your convenience.
The information shown on the screen should be a
guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.
See the following for details.
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