lights NISSAN PATHFINDER 2008 R51 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide
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reMote keyless entry systeM
LOCK DOORS
Press the LPD0150 button once to lock all doors and the
fuel-filler door.
UNLOCK DOORS
Press the
lpd0151
button once to unlock the driver’s door and the fuel-filler door. Press the button again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
U SiN g the Pa NiC aL aR m
Press and hold the button for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm will sound and the headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic alarm stops when it has run for 25 seconds or when any button is pressed on the keyfob.
S iL e NC iN g the h ORN B eeP F eat URe
For vehicles without Navigation system: To deactivate: Press and hold the LPD0150 and
lpd0151
buttons for at least 2 seconds.
To activate: Press and hold the LPD0150 and
lpd0151
buttons for at least 2 seconds.
For vehicles with Navigation system:
Refer to the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section in your Owner’s Manual for the procedure.
N OTE: If you change the horn beep feature with the keyfob, the display screen will not show the current mode and cannot be used to change the mode. Use the keyfob to return to the previous mode and re-enable the display screen control.
intelligent key syste M (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key System allows you to lock or unlock your
vehicle and start the engine.
NOTE: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with
you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
The operating range of the door and trunk lock/unlock
function is approximately 31 in (0.8 m).
Locking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request
Switch 01 once.
Unlocking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request
Switch 01 once. The corresponding door will unlock.
Push the door handle Request Switch 01 again within 1
minute; all other doors, including liftgate and liftgate glass,
will unlock.
It is also possible to change the default settings of the Intelligent Key unlock/lock by
using the Comfort & Convenience mode under Settings in the control panel.
Sta Rti Ng the eN gi Ne
Push the ignition knob in.
Confirm the Intelligent Key warning light is illuminated green.
Turn the ignition knob to start the engine.
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tURN iN g the eN gi Ne OFF
Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position.
An audible warning chime will sound when exiting the vehicle if the ignition knob is
not completely turned to the OFF position.
W indshield W iper/Washer sW itch
The ignition switch must be in the ON position
to activate the windshield wipers.
Move the lever to the following positions to
operate the windshield wipers:
1a Intermittent (iNt) – Front wipers operate
intermittently and can be further adjusted
by twisting the time control ring 1b.
02 Low Speed (LO) – Continuous low-speed
operation of front wipers.
03 High Speed (hi) – Continuous high-speed
operation of front wipers.
04 Mist ( miSt) – Lift the lever up for one sweep of the front wipers.
05 Rear Wipers (ReaR) – Twist the end section to operate the first (iNt)
or second (ON) speed settings for the rear wipers.
The washer function activates the washer fluid and several sweeps of the wipers:
• For F
RONT WASHER, pull lever toward you.
• For REAR WASHER, push lever away from you.
headlight and turn signal control
t O aC ti Vate the a U tOL ight SYStem
(if so equipped):
Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the aU tO
position to activate the autolight system. The autolight
system can:
Turn the headlights on automatically when it is dark.
Turn the headlights off automatically when it is light.
Keep the headlights on for 45 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to OFF and all
doors are closed.
t O D eaCti Vate the a U tOL ight SYStem:
Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the OFF, or position.
hea DLight CON tROL SW itCh
Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the position to turn on the front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the headlight control switch 01 to the position to turn on the headlights. All other
lights remain on.3
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FO g L ight OPeR ati ON (if so equipped):
N OTE :
The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the fog light switch (inside collar) 02 to the position to turn on the fog lights.
Turn the fog light switch (inside collar) 02 to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
t URN S igNaL SW itCh
Move the headlight control switch up or down a to
signal a turning direction. When the turn is completed,
the turn signals cancel automatically.
To signal a lane change, move the headlight control
switch up or down b to the point where the indicator
light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch
does not latch.
high Beam
Push the headlight control switch forward c to
select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the
original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
Pull and release the headlight control switch d to
flash the headlight high beams on and off.
steering W heel sW itches F or audio control
To choose Preset A, B, C, Music Box (if so equipped), CD, XM®
(if so equipped), CompactFlash™ (if so equipped), DVD (if so
equipped) or AUX, press mODe repeatedly.
The tuning up or down < >switch can be used to perform the
following:
• Push the
< >switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a
preset station.
• Push and hold the
< >switch for more than 1.5 seconds to
seek to the next or previous broadcasting radio station.
• Push the
< >switch while playing a CD/CF card (if so equipped) for less than 1.5
seconds to change tracks on the CD/CF card.
• Push the
< >switch while listening to the Music Box (if so equipped) for less than
1.5 seconds to change tracks on the Music Box.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the
< >switch for more
than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
• If the vehicle is equipped with the Music Box, push and hold the
< >switch for
more than 1.5 seconds to change between playlists.
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instruMent brightness control /trip change button
The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the or position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Press the change button to select trip computer features. See above for more information on the trip computer.
trip coMputer (if so equipped)
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one specific trip.
TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
AVERAGE SPEED – (mph or km/h) Shows the average speed since the last reset.
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100km) Shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
RESET – Press the CHANGE button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
auto Matic driver positioner (if so equipped)
The automatic driver positioner system has two features:
Memory storage function
Entry/exit function
MEMORY STOR AGE FUNCTIONTwo positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic driver positioner memory. Follow these procedures to set driver preferences.
SET THE DESIRED POSITIONING
1. Set the automatic transmission lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition on and adjust the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and
outside mirrors to the desired positions.
3. Press the Set (memory) button and within 5 seconds press the position button (1 or 2) for at least 1 second until the indicator light illuminates. The position is now stored in memory.
LINK TO KEYFOB Within 5 seconds of setting the memory position (indicator light is on and ignition is on), press the
lpd0151
button on the remote.
A keyfob can be linked to each memory button.
If memory positioning is reset to a new location, the keyfob automatically re-links.11
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Four -Wheel drive (4W d) shi Ft sW itch
(if so equipped)
This system provides 4 positions so the driver can select the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
2WD – Dry, paved roads.
aUt O
(if so equipped) – Torque distribution to front and rear wheels will change automatically depending on road conditions.
4h – Rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads.
4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads).
hill descent control s W itch (if so equipped)
The hill descent control system is designed to reduce driver workload when going down steep hills. The hill descent control system helps to control vehicle speed so the driver can concentrate on steering the vehicle.
To activate the hill descent control system:
The automatic transmission selector lever must be in forward or reverse gear,
The 4WD switch must be in the 4L position and the vehicle speed must be under 15 MPH (25 km/h), or
The 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under 21 MPH (35 km/h), and
The hill descent control system switch must be on.
The hill descent control indicator light will illuminate when the system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent control system applies the brakes to control vehicle speed. To turn off the hill descent control system, push the switch to the off position. The hill descent control system is temporarily disabled when the brake or accelerator pedal is depressed.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
hiLL Sta Rt aSS iS t ( hSa) (
if so equipped)
The hill start assist system automatically keeps the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards in the time it takes the driver to release the brake pedal and apply the accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
HSA will operate automatically under the following conditions:
The selector lever is shifted to a forward or reverse gear.
The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill by applying the brake.
The maximum holding time is 2 seconds.13
The transmission will automatically downshift the gears. (For example, if you select the 3rd range, the transmission will shift down between the 3rd and 1st gears.)
Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.