power steering NISSAN PATHFINDER 2016 R52 / 4.G Owners Manual

16. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
17. Cruise control main/set switches(P. 5-37)
18. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-31)
19. Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-18)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-121)
20. Hood release (P. 3-21)
21. Tow mode switch (P. 2-46) Liftgate release switch (P. 3-22)
Power liftgate main switch (P. 3-22)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-44)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-47)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
3. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
9. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
10. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
13. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2498
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-11
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light
2-11
Low tire pressure
warning light2-12
Master warning light 2-13
Power steering
warning light2-13
Warning
light Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-14
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-15
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-15
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-15
Hill descent control
system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)2-15
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)
2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Overdrive OFF indi-
cator light 2-16
Security indicator
light2-16
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green)2-16
Slip indicator light 2-16
TOW mode ON in-
dicator light
2-16
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights2-17
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass (if so equipped) ..........................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-10
Checking lights ............................... 2-10
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-15
Audible reminders ............................. 2-17
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-18
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-18
Startup display ................................ 2-18
Resetting the trip computer .....................2-19
Settings ...................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-27
Security systems ................................. 2-31
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-31NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
.............2-32
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-33
Switch operation .............................. 2-33
Rear switch operation .......................... 2-34
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-35
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-36
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-36
Daytime running light system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-38
Instrument brightness control ...................2-39
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-39
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-40
Horn ............................................ 2-40
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-40
Heated 2nd row seats (if so equipped) ..............2-41
Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) ......2-43
Heated
steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-44
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-44
Hill descent control (HDC) switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............2-46
Tow mode switch ................................. 2-46
Power outlets .................................... 2-47

16. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
17. Cruise control main/set switches(P. 5-37)
18. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-31)
19. Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-18)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(if so equipped) (P. 4-121)
20. Hood release (P. 3-21)
21. Tow mode switch (P. 2-46) Liftgate release switch (P. 3-22)
Power liftgate main switch (P. 3-22)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-44)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-47)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer
4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC3459
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
orBrake warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Charge warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightSlip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)TOW mode ON indicator light
Master warning lightHill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Power steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Seat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,or,,
The following lights (if equipped) come on briefly
and then go off:
or,,,
,,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunction. It is recom-
mended you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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●If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result
in serious personal injury or death.
Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure show on
the Tire and Loading Information label
located in the driver’s door opening to
turn the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be
malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are
properly inflated, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. ●
Since the spare tire is not equipped with
TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for these services.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
● The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 mph 25 (km/h) , the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the vehicle information
display:
● No key warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low washer fluid warning
● Parking brake release warning
● Door open warning
● Loose fuel cap warning (if so equipped)
● Check tire pressure warning
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
Power steering warning light
WARNING
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
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●When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power steer-
ing warning light turns off. This indicates the
power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the power steering
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the engine running, there will be no
power assist for the steering, but you will still
have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds. For additional information, refer to “Power steer-
ing” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
Supplemental air bag warninglight
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner seat belt systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
of this manual.
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The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below 68°F (20°C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel to approximately 86°F (30°C) ,
then turn off automatically.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel off manually. The indicator light will go off.NOTE:
The heated steering wheel switch is
equipped with a 30 minute timer. After the
switch has been activated for 30 minutes,
the system will automatically turn off. If the
surface temperature of the steering wheel
is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch is
turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
The vehicle should be driven with the VDC sys-
tem on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
LIC0421LIC3344
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped) VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
2-44Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® . .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3-4
Doors ............................................3-5
Locking with key ................................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch . . . ..........3-6
Automatic door locks ...........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ...........................3-7
Operating range ................................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation .............3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................... 3-16
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-17
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...............3-19
Remote engine start operating range . . . .........3-19
Remote starting the vehicle .....................3-19
Extending engine run time ......................3-20
Canceling a remote start .......................3-20
Conditions the remote start will not work .........3-20 Hood
........................................... 3-21
Liftgate .......................................... 3-22
Operating the manual liftgate
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-22
Operating the power liftgate (if so equipped) .....3-22
Power liftgate main switch ......................3-26
Liftgate release ................................ 3-27
Liftgate position setting ........................ 3-28
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-28
Opening the fuel-filler door .....................3-28
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-29
Steering wheel ................................... 3-31
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...............3-31
Automatic operation (if so equipped)............. 3-31
Sun visors ....................................... 3-32
Vanity mirrors ................................. 3-33
Mirrors .......................................... 3-33
Manual
anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-33
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-34
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-35
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ..........3-36
Memory storage function .......................3-37