NISSAN PATHFINDER 2008 R51 / 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 2008, Model line: PATHFINDER, Model: NISSAN PATHFINDER 2008 R51 / 3.GPages: 448, PDF Size: 6.06 MB
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Select Language:
Select the “English” key, the “Français” key or the
“Español” key to change the language shown on
the display.Select Units:
Select the “US” (Mile, °F, MPG) key or the “Met-
ric” (km, °C, L/100 km) key to change the units
shown on the display.
Audio settings
For audio settings, refer to “Audio System” later in
this section.
OFF BUTTON
To change the display brightness, press
theOFF button. Pressing the button again
will change the display to the dayor the
nightdisplay. Then, adjust the brightness
by using the NISSAN controller.
The display brightness can also be adjusted us-
ing the + (brighter) button or the2(dimmer)
button.
If no operation is done within 10 seconds, the
display will return to the previous display.
Press and hold the
OFF button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Press the
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1. STATUS button (P. 4-20)
2. DEST button*
3. NISSAN controller (P. 4-17)
4. PHONE button**5.OFF brightness control button
(P. 4-33)
6. INFO button (P. 4-20)
7. SETTING button (P. 4-25)
8. VOICE button*9. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-17)
10. ROUTE button*
11. ZOOM IN button*
12. MAP button*
13. ZOOM OUT button*
*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
**For information on the PHONE button, see
“BluetoothTHands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System” later in this section.
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.
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
COLOR SCREEN WITH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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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
s2(certain
Navigation System functions use the additional
directional buttons
s6) or the center dials3.
Then press the ENTER button
s1to 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.
For the VOICE button
s5functions, refer to the
separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HOW TO USE THE TOUCH
SCREEN
CAUTION
cThe glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if it is hit with a hard
or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do
not touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
cTo clean the display, never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any
kind of solvent or paper towel with a
chemical cleaning agent. They will
scratch or deteriorate the panel.cDo not splash any liquid such as water
or car fragrance on the display. Contact
with liquid will cause the system to
malfunction.
To help ensure safe driving, some functions can-
not be operated while driving.
The on-screen functions that are not available
while driving will be “grayed out” or muted.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper-
ate the navigation system.
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Touch screen operation
With this system, the same operations as those
for the NISSAN controller are possible using the
touch screen operation.
Selecting the item:
Touch an item to select. To select the “Audio” key,
touch the “Audio” key
s1on the screen. Touch
the “BACK” key
s2to return to the previous
screen.Adjusting the item:
Touch the “+” key
s1or the “2” keys2to adjust
the settings. Touch the “UP” key
s3to scroll up to
the previous page, or touch the “DOWN” key
s4
to scroll down to next page.Inputting characters:
Touch the letter or number key
s1.
There are some options available when inputting
characters.
cUppercase:
Shows uppercase characters.
cLowercase:
Shows lowercase characters.
cSpace:
Inserts a space.
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cSymbols:
Shows symbols such as the question mark
(?) .
cDelete:
Deletes the last character that has been
input with one touch. Touch and hold the
“Delete” key to delete all of the characters.
cOK:
Completes the character input.
Touch screen maintenance
If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or de-
tergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then wipe the
screen.
START-UP SCREEN
When you push the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position, the SYSTEM START-UP warning is
displayed on the screen. When you read and
agree with the warning, press the ENTER button.
If you do not push the ENTER button, you will not
be able to use the navigation system.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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 “Comfort & Conv.”
key) .2. Menu Selections:
Shows the options to choose within that
menu screen (for example, Auto Interior Illu-
mination, 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, 1/14) .
5. Footer/Information Line:
Provides more information (if available)
about the menu selection currently high-
lighted (for example, Cabin lighting when
unlocking doors) .
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HOW TO USE THE STATUS
BUTTON
To display the status of the audio, climate control
system, fuel consumption and navigation system,
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!
Audio, climate control temperature settings and
Navigation System!Audio
HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON
Press the INFO button; the display screen shows
vehicle and navigation information for your con-
venience.
The information shown on the screen should be a
guide to determine the condition of the vehicle.
See the following for details.
Fuel economy
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and
press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel
Economy, Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy
Record.
Distance to empty (MI or km)
The Distance To Empty (DTE) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The DTE is constantly
calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display
is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level
is low, the DTE display will change to (*) .
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NOTE:
cIf the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis-
play just before the ignition switch is
turned OFF may continue to be dis-
played.
cWhen driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km)
The Average Fuel Economy is calculated based
on fuel consumption since the last reset. The
display is updated every 30 seconds and 1/3
mile (500 m) . After a reset or connecting the
battery cables, the display might show (**.*) .
Resetting fuel economy
The average fuel economy calculation can be
reset to 0. Press the INFO button and select the
“Fuel Economy” key, then select the “Reset” key
using the NISSAN controller and press the EN-
TER button.Fuel economy record
Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel
Economy” key, then select the “View” key using
the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER
button.
The average fuel consumption history will be
displayed in a graph form along with the average
fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period.
Tire pressure information
To display tire pressure information, press the
INFO button, then select the “Tire Pressure” key
using the NISSAN controller and press the EN-
TER button.
Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen indi-
cates that the pressure is being measured. After
a few driving trips, the pressure for each tire will
be displayed randomly.
The order of tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the actual
order of the tire position.
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Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the
heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition
and the temperature.
In case of low tire pressure, a message is dis-
played on the screen:
LOW PRESSURE — Check All Tires.
WARNING
cWhen a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) will not function and
the low tire pressure warning light will
flash for approximately 1 minute. The
light will remain on after 1 minute. Con-
tact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
cReplacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
Trip computer
Press the INFO button, then select the “Trip
Computer” key using the NISSAN controller and
press the ENTER button.
The trip computer will display the following items:
cElapsed Time – Journey time since the last
reset up to a maximum of 99 hours and 59
minutes.
cDriving Distance – Distance driven (miles or
km) since the last reset.
cAverage Speed – Average speed driven
(MPH or km/h) since the last reset.Resetting the trip computer
Each item in the trip computer can be reset to 0.
Select the “Reset” key on the item that needs to
be reset using the NISSAN controller and press
the ENTER button.
To reset all of the items in the trip computer select
the “Reset ALL” key and press the ENTER button.
A confirmation screen will appear; select the
“Yes” key and press the ENTER button.
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Maintenance items
Press the INFO button and select the “Mainte-
nance” key using the NISSAN controller and
press the ENTER button; the maintenance infor-
mation will be displayed on the screen.Changing the maintenance interval
Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using
the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER
button to display the screen to change the main-
tenance interval.
Select the “Interval” key using the NISSAN con-
troller and press the ENTER button. Use the
NISSAN controller to change the maintenance
interval, to accept the changes, press the BACK
button.Resetting the maintenance interval
To reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0
miles (km) , select the “Reset Distance” key using
the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER
button.
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Displaying the maintenance notice re-
minder
Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key and press
the ENTER button to display the MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION automatically at the set mainte-
nance interval. The indicator light will illuminate
when it is ON.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen will be au-
tomatically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:
cThe vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition key is turned OFF.cThe ignition key is turned ON the next time
the vehicle will be driven.
To return to the previous display after the MAIN-
TENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, press
the BACK button.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays
each time the key is turned ON until one of the
following conditions are met:
cThe “Reset” key is selected.
cThe “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to
OFF (indicator light not illuminated) .
cThe maintenance interval is set again.Other items
Press the INFO button and select the “Others”
key using the NISSAN controller and press the
ENTER button to view information on the naviga-
tion and voice recognition systems.
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