NISSAN PATHFINDER 2009 Owner´s Manual

WARNING
cNever rely solely on the hill descent
control system to control vehicle speed
when driving on steep downhill grades.
Always drive carefully when using the
hill descent control system and decel-
erate the vehicle speed by depressing
the brake pedal if necessary. Be espe-
cially careful when driving on frozen,
muddy or extremely steep downhill
roads. Failure to control vehicle speed
may result in a loss of control of the
vehicle and possible serious injury or
death.cThe hill descent control may not control
the vehicle speed on a hill under all load
or road conditions. Always be prepared
to depress the brake pedal to control
vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re-
sult in a collision or serious personal
injury.
CAUTION
When the hill descent control system op-
erates continuously for a long time, the
temperature of the brake pads may in-
crease and the hill descent control system
may be temporarily disabled (the indicator
light will blink) . If the indicator light does
not come on continuously after blinking,
stop using the system.
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 concen-
trate on steering the vehicle.
To activate the hill descent control system:
cthe shift selector must be in forward or re-
verse gear,
cthe 4WD switch must be in the 4L position
and the vehicle speed must be under 15
mph (25 km/h) orcthe 4WD switch must be in the 4H position
and the vehicle speed must be under 21
mph (35 km/h) , and
cthe hill descent control system switch must
be ON.
The hill descent control system on indicator light
will come on when the system is activated. Also,
the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent
control system applies the brakes to control ve-
hicle speed.
If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed
while the hill descent control system is on, the
system will stop operating temporarily. As soon
as the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the
hill descent control system begins to function
again if the hill descent control operating condi-
tions are fulfilled.
The hill descent control system on indicator light
blinks if the switch is on and all conditions for
system activation are not met or if the system
becomes disengaged for any reason.
To turn off the hill descent control system, push
the switch to the OFF position.
For additional information, see “Hill descent con-
trol system on indicator light” earlier in this sec-
tion and “Hill descent control system” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
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HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH (if
so equipped)
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The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
The bottom power outlet located on instrument
panel and the power outlet located in the cargo
area are powered directly by the vehicle’s battery.
The top power outlet (if so equipped) located on
the instrument panel and the power outlet lo-
cated inside the center console are powered only
when the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position.
Open the cap to use a power outlet.CAUTION
cThe outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
cOnly certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. See your NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.cUse power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
cAvoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
Front row
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Center console
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Luggage area
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cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
cWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
STORAGE TRAYS
WARNING
Do not place sharp objects in the trays to
help prevent injury in an accident or sud-
den stop.
Top center tray (if so equipped)
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Bottom center tray
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STORAGE
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STORAGE BINS
Right-hand side 3rd row tray
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Front row bin
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2ND ROW UNDER-SEAT STORAGE
BIN
To access the under-seat storage bins:
s1Tip up the 2nd row bench seat. Refer to “Tip
up for easy entry to the 3rd row” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section earlier in this
manual.
s2Fold up the bottom cushion of the center
seat.
s3Push the latch to release the storage bin
cover.
CONSOLE BOX
Pull up on the levers1to open the console box lid
s2.
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GLOVE BOX
To open the top portion of the glove box, push the
latch
sAup and raise the lid.
To open the lower portion of the glove box, pull
the handle
sBdown and lower the lid.
Use the master key to lock or unlock the glove
box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or
unlock the glove box.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to prevent an accident.
CAUTION
cDo not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
cDo not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
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MAP POCKETS SEAT POCKETS
A pocket is located on the back of the driver’s
seat.CUP HOLDERS
The front cup holders have adapters that can be
removed to accommodate larger cups.
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
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CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
To open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front
console) , lower the lid. To close, raise the lid. If
stepped on, the cup holder is designed to snap
loose from the console. To re-install, close the
cup holder assembly and push it back into the
console opening.
To fold the 2nd row bench seat back, first close
the cup holder.
2nd row (rear of front console)
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3rd row — Type A
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CAUTION
cDo not use bottle holder for any other
objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.
cDo not use bottle holder for open liquid
containers.
CARGO AREA STORAGE
To access the floor storage area, push downs1
to raise the handle, then pull up on the handles2
to lift the luggage board.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
The luggage hooks can be used to secure cargo
with ropes or other types of straps.
3rd row — Type B
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Bottle holder
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WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
cUse suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
cNever allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
cDo not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
cThe 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 seri-
ously injured or killed in a collision if
the top tether strap is damaged.
cBe sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Side finisher
When hooking on ropes, do not apply a load of
more than 55 lb (245 N) to a single
sAhook or 44
lb (196 N) to a single
sBhook.
Floor hooks
Do not apply a load of more than 110 lb (490 N)
to a single hook.
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