engine NISSAN PATHFINDER 2017 R52 / 4.G Workshop Manual

●When parking, set the heater and air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment. This should help reduce odors inside
the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a constant
temperature. Air flow distribution, air intake con-
trol, and fan speed are also controlled automati-
cally.
1. Press the AUTO button on.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to the left or right to set the desired temperature.
● Adjust the temperature display to about
75°F (24°C) for normal operation.
● The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution, air intake control and fan
speed are also controlled automatically.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function. 3. You can individually set driver’s and front
passenger’s side temperature using each
temperature control dial. When the DUAL
button or passenger’s side temperature dial
is turned, the DUAL indicator will come on.
To turn off the passenger’s side temperature
control, press the DUAL button.
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. If the air conditioner is on, press the A/C button. The A/C indicator will turn off.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
● The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
● Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise, the sys-
tem may not work properly.
● Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Press thefront defroster button on.
(The indicator light on the button will come
on.) 2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
● To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, use the
fan speed control
dial to set the fan speed to maximum.
● As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, press the AUTO button to return to
the automatic mode.
● When the
front defroster button is
pressed, the air conditioner will automati-
cally be turned on at outside temperatures
above 36°F (2°C) . The air recirculate mode
automatically turns off, allowing outside air
to be drawn into the passenger compart-
ment to further improve the defogging per-
formance.
Remote engine start logic (if so
equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic climate con-
trols and remote start function may go into auto-
matic heating or cooling mode when remote start
is activated depending on outside and cabin tem-
peratures. During this period, the climate control
display and buttons will be inoperable until the
ignition switch is turned on. In remote start de-
frosting mode, the heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) may be activated automatically.
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OPERATING TIPS
The sunload sensor, located on the top driver’s
side of the instrument panel, helps the system
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put any-
thing on or around this sensor.● When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.REAR AUTOMATIC AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
1. REAR (ON-OFF) button
2. ON-OFF button/
(fan speed) control
dial
3. AUTO button/temperature control dial (driv- er’s side)
To turn on the rear automatic air conditioning
system with the front air conditioner control
panel, press the REAR ON-OFF button. The rear automatic air conditioning system can
be adjusted with the front air conditioner control
panel when the Rear Climate screen is displayed.
To control the rear automatic air conditioning
system using the display, press the CLIMATE
button on the center multi-function control panel
and touch the Rear Climate key displayed on the
screen. The front display will switch to the Rear
Climate screen.
To adjust the front air conditioning system, press
the CLIMATE button on the center multi-function
control panel.
LHA2473
Front Controls (Type A-if so equipped)
LHA4374
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The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-
hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is re-
quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi-
tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner
system. For additional information, refer to “Air
conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommen-
dations” in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
to service your “environmentally friendly” air con-
ditioner system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrig-
erant under high pressure. To avoid per-
sonal injury, any air conditioner service
should be done only by an experienced
technician with proper equipment.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
●The driver must not attempt to operate
the audio system while the vehicle is in
motion, so that full attention may be
given to the vehicle operation.
● Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake before operat-
ing the audio system and playing mov-
ies (where fitted) .
CAUTION
●Operate the audio system only when
the vehicle engine is running. Operating
the audio system for extended periods
of time with the engine turned off can
discharge the vehicle battery.
● Do not allow these systems to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled liq-
uids may cause the system to
malfunction.
Radio
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position
before turning on the radio. If you listen to the radio
when the engine is not running, the ignition switch
should be pushed to ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from the radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality are normally caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle
may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your radio system is equipped with state-of-the-
art electronic circuits to enhance radio reception.
These circuits are designed to extend reception
range, and to enhance the quality of that recep-
tion.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can effect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
when the best quality equipment is used. These
characteristics are completely normal in a given
reception area, and do not indicate any malfunc-
tion in your radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change be-
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other ve-
hicles can adversely affect ideal reception. De-
scribed below are some of the factors that can
affect radio reception.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER AUDIO SYSTEM
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If your vehicle is equipped with the Mobile Enter-
tainment System, you can enjoy playing audio
and movie files on the rear displays with images
and sound.
A DVD and an AUX device inserted/connected to
the audio system for the front seat audio unit as
well as the devices connected to the rear media
interface (USB and HDMI ports for the rear dis-
plays) can be played on the rear displays.
The front and left/right rear displays can show
different sources individually.
CD/DVD slot is on the instrument panel. For
additional information, refer to “Names and func-
tions of audio control buttons” in this section.
AUX jacks are located inside the center console
box.
The rear media interface (USB and HDMI con-
nection ports) is located behind the center con-
sole box. For additional information, refer to
“Connecting rear media interface” in this section.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
Mobile Entertainment System while driv-
ing so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
CAUTION
●Do not attempt to use the system in
extremely high or low temperature con-
ditions [below -4°F (-20°C) or above
158°F (70°C)].
● To avoid draining the vehicle battery
(12V battery) , do not operate the system
for more that 15 minutes without start-
ing the engine.
The front display is designed not to show
images during driving, as the driver’s at-
tention must be given to vehicle operation
for safety. Sounds are still audible. To
show images on the front display, stop the
vehicle in a safe location, move the shift
lever to the “P” (Park) position and apply
the parking brake.
PRECAUTIONS
Start the engine when using the Mobile Enter-
tainment System.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
Mobile Entertainment System or wear the
headphones while the vehicle is in motion
so that full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation. Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking break to view the im-
ages on the front center display screen
using the DVD player.
CAUTION
●
Only operate the Mobile Entertainment
System while the engine is running. Op-
erating the Mobile Entertainment Sys-
tem for extended periods of time with
the engine turned off can discharge the
vehicle battery (12V battery) .
● Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled liq-
uids may cause the system to
malfunction.
● While playing VIDEO-CD media, this
DVD player does not guarantee com-
plete functionality of all VIDEO-CD
formats.
MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
(MES) (if so equipped)
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When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the following
precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may
adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
●
A cellular phone should not be used for
any purpose while driving so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular phones while driving.
● If you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode is highly
recommended. Exercise extreme cau-
tion at all times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
● If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation while talking on
the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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CAUTION
●Keep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the electronic control
modules.
● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control
system harnesses. Do not route the an-
tenna wire next to any harness.
● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
● Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
● For additional information, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for servicing.
WARNING
●Only use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you have to
use a phone while driving, exercise ex-
treme caution at all times so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
● If you find yourself unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
talking on the phone, pull off the road in
a safe location and stop your vehicle
before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, only
use a phone after starting the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an owner
of a compatible Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phone, you can set up the wireless connection
between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module. With Bluetooth® wireless tech-
nology, you can make or receive a telephone call
with your cellular phone in your pocket.
Once a cellular phone is connected to the in-
vehicle phone module, the procedure for con-
necting the phone does not need to be per-
formed again. Your phone is automatically
selected by the in-vehicle phone module when the ignition switch is switched to the ON position
with the selected cellular phone turned on and
carried in the vehicle.
You can register up to five different Bluetooth®
cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.
However, you can talk on only one cellular phone
at a time.
The Voice Recognition system supports phone
commands, so dialing a phone number using
your voice is possible. For additional information,
refer to “Voice Recognition system” in this
manual.
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, refer to the following notes.
● Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth®
functions share the same frequency band
(2.4GHz) . Using the Bluetooth® and wire-
less LAN functions at the same time may
slow down or disrupt communications and
could cause undesired noise. It is recom-
mended that you turn wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
off when using the Bluetooth® functions.
● Set up the wireless connection between a
compatible cellular phone and the in-vehicle
phone module before using the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Pone System.
BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM
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WARNING
●Use the information from the Driving
Performance strictly as a reference to
make your driving more comfortable.
The readings are not meant to prevent
accidents caused by reckless driving or
poor driving conditions (due to weather,
road conditions, etc.) . Always obey all
traffic regulations and posted speed
limits.
● Operating the Driving Performance
while driving can lead to a crash result-
ing in serious injuries or death. Always
park the vehicle in a safe place before
operating the display screen.
● Look at the display screen only briefly
while driving. Keep your eyes on the
road. Inattentive driving may lead to a
crash resulting in serious injuries or
death. For Canada
NOTE:
A PIN code can be used so that other
people cannot see your email and calendar
apps. When the engine is turned off and
then on again, the PIN code has to be input.
After the PIN code is input, regardless of
whether your smartphone is connected to
the vehicle or not, your email and calendar
apps will be viewable until the engine is
turned off. When the system is set to valet
parking, if the relevant account is erased,
your email and schedule will be erased
from the system.
INFO:
● NissanConnect
SMApps must be installed
and running on a compatible smartphone in
order to download updates or use Nissan-
Connect Vehicle Apps that require a net-
work connection. For additional information,
refer to “Getting user ID and password” in
this section. ●
When email service and calendar schedule
information are displayed in the in-vehicle
display, the system controls the display
based on the ID and password. Therefore,
users are required to manage an ID and
password.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ....................................5-6
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-7
Off-road recovery ...............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Driving safety precautions .......................5-8
Push-Button Ignition Switch .......................5-10
Operating range ............................... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-12
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-13
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-14
Starting the engine ............................... 5-14
Remote engine start (if so equipped) . . . .........5-15
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ........5-15
Parking brake .................................... 5-19Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped)
.........5-20
BSW system operation ........................ 5-21
How to enable/disable the BSW system .........5-22
BSW system limitations ........................ 5-23
BSW driving situations ......................... 5-24
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-27
System maintenance ........................... 5-28
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) .....5-29
RCTA system operation ........................ 5-30
How to enable/disable the RCTA system .........5-32
RCTA system limitations ........................ 5-33
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-36
System maintenance ........................... 5-37
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . ...................5-38
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-38
Cruise control

operations ....................... 5-39
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ......5-40
ICC system operation .......................... 5-41
The ICC switch ............................... 5-43
ICC system limitations ......................... 5-48
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-51
System maintenance ........................... 5-53
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) . . 5-54

FEB system operation.......................... 5-55
Turning the FEB system on/off . . ................5-57
FEB system limitations ......................... 5-57
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-58
System malfunction ............................ 5-59
System maintenance ........................... 5-59
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-60
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-61
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-62
Intelligent 4WD (if so equipped) ....................5-62
4x4–i system operation ........................ 5-62
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-66
Power steering . . ................................. 5-67
Brake system .................................... 5-67
Brake precautions ............................. 5-67
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-68Brake assist
.................................. 5-69
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-69
Rise-up and build-up .......................... 5-71
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-71
Hill Descent Control System (if so equipped) ........5-72
Hill start assist system ............................ 5-73
Rear sonar system (RSS) (if so equipped) ...........5-73
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-74
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-74
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-74
Battery ....................................... 5-74
Draining of coolant water .......................5-74
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-75
Special winter equipment .......................5-75
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-75
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-75

WARNING
●Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
● Properly 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.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
●Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death. ●
If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.
● Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
● Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
● Keep the rear vent windows, liftgates,
doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment. If you must drive with
one of these open, follow these
precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation but-
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.
● If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the liftgate or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dation to prevent carbon monoxide en-
try into the vehicle. ●
The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
●The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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