lock NISSAN PATHFINDER 2021 Owner's Guide

WARNING
∙ Never rely solely on the hill descentcontrol system to control vehicle
speed when driving on steep downhill
grades. Always drive carefully and at-
tentively when using the hill descent
control system and decelerate the ve-
hicle speed by depressing the brake
pedal if necessary. Be especially care-
ful when driving on frozen, muddy or
extremely steep downhill roads. Fail-
ure to control vehicle speed may re-
sult in a loss of control of the vehicle
and possible serious injury or death.
∙ The hill descent control may not con- trol 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 result in a collision or serious
personal injury.
The hill descent control system can only be
activated when the 4WD LOCK mode is en-
gaged.
The hill descent control system helps
maintain vehicle speed when driving under
15 mph (25 km/h) on steeper downhill
grades. Hill descent control is useful when
engine braking alone cannot control ve- hicle speed. Hill descent control applies the
vehicle brakes to control vehicle speed al-
lowing the driver to concentrate on steer-
ing while reducing the burden of brake and
accelerator operation.
If the hill descent control system ON indica-
tor light is blinking, the hill descent control
is engaged; however, the hill descent con-
trol will not control the vehicle speed.
∙ Once the system is activated, the indi- cator light will remain on in the instru-
ment panel. For additional information,
refer to “Hill descent control system ON
indicator light” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
If the accelerator or brake pedal is de-
pressed while the hill descent control sys-
tem 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.
For the best results, when descending
steep downhill grades, the hill descent con-
trol switch should be on and the shif t lever
in L (Low gear) for engine braking.

∙ Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-prongedextension cord rated for at least 10 A.
Plug the extension cord into a Ground
Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure to
use the proper extension cord or a
grounded outlet can result in a fire or
electrical shock and cause serious
personal injury.
To use the engine block heater: 1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged exten-
sion cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least2-4hours, de-
pending on outside temperatures, to
properly warm the engine coolant. Use
an appropriate timer to turn the engine
block heater on. 6. Before starting the engine, unplug and
properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.
5-82Starting and driving

NOTE:
Fully lower the spare tire below the ve-
hicle before attempting to remove the
winch from the spare tire.9. Af ter removing the spare tire from un- der the vehicle, be sure to crank the
cable up by rotating the winch socket
clockwise to stow it.

CAUTION
∙ Never tow CVT models with the frontwheels on the ground or four wheels
on the ground (forward or backward),
as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the transmission. If it
is necessary to tow the vehicle with
the rear wheels raised always use
towing dollies under the front wheels.
∙ When towing CVT models with the rear wheels on the ground or on tow-
ing dollies:
– Place the ignition switch in the OFF position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or similar device. Never
secure the steering wheel by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. This may damage the
steering lock mechanism (for
models with a steering lock
mechanism).
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)

WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the
hitch components. Doing so can cause se-
rious personal injury or property damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:∙ The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch
balls also have the size printed on the
top of the ball.
∙ Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight.
∙ The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the
ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball
shank should be no more than 1/16”
smaller than the hole in the ball mount.
∙ The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly
secured to the ball mount. There should
be at least 2 threads showing beyond
the lock washer and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount
and the ball mount is inserted into the
hitch receiver. Choose a proper class ball
mount based on the trailer weight. Addi-
tionally, the ball mount should be chosen to
keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball
mount is one that is designed to carry the
whole amount of tongue weight and gross
weight directly on the ball mount and on
the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-
leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars
attach to the ball mount and to the trailer
to distribute the tongue weight (hitch
weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles can’t
carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue
weight transferred through the frame and
pushing down on the front wheels. This
gives stability to the tow vehicle. A weight-distributing hitch system (Class
IV) is recommended if you plan to tow trail-
ers with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs.
(2,268 kg). Check with the trailer and towing
equipment manufacturers to determine if
they recommend the use of a weight-
distributing hitch system.
NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may
affect the operation of trailer surge
brakes. If you are considering use of a
weight-distributing hitch system with a
surge brake-equipped trailer, check with
the surge brake, hitch or trailer manufac-
turer to determine if and how this can be
done.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
weight-distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level sur- face. With the ignition on and the doors
closed, allow the vehicle to stand for
several minutes so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the
center of the vehicle.
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Pre-towing tips
∙ Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition when a loaded and/or un-
loaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the
vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or
nose-down condition; check for im-
proper tongue load, overload, worn sus-
pension or other possible causes of ei-
ther condition.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
∙ Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low.
∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light opera-
tion, and trailer wheel lug nuts every
time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.
∙ Be certain your rearview mirrors con- form to all federal, state or local regula-
tions. If not, install any mirrors required
for towing before driving the vehicle. ∙ Determine the overall height of the ve-
hicle and trailer so the required clear-
ance is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle’s behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area which is free from traffic. Steering sta-
bility and braking performance will be
somewhat different than under normal
driving conditions.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
∙ Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from in-
advertently becoming unlatched.
∙ Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
∙ Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed. ∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand. Move
your hand in the direction in which you
want the trailer to go. Make small cor-
rections and back up slowly. If possible,
have someone guide you when you are
backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so:

Compass.....................2-8
Console box ..................2-60
Console light ..................2-73
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-34
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol ..............5-41,5-41
Cupholders...................2-62
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-43
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-39
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-43
Door locks ....................3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-39,3-41
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-80 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
Dual panel moonroof .............2-69
Dual power moonroof ............2-69
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-53
Economy - fuel .................5-67
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-13,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-31
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8 Starting the engine
............5-15
Engine Block Heater ..............5-81
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders............10-34
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-57
Eyeglasscase..................2-61
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Engine coolant ...............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........
8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-44
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . .1-61
Front-door pocket ..............2-58
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
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FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-67
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-30
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-31
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-66
Fuel-filler door .................3-30
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-21
Fusiblelinks...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ..........2-74,2-75,2-77,2-78
Gascap.....................3-30
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-60
Gloveboxlock.................2-60 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-40
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-40
Headlights ...................8-25
Headrestraints.................1-12
Heated 2nd row seat switches .......2-47
Heatedseats..................2-45
Heated seat switches ............2-46
Heated steering wheel switch ....2-48,2-49
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-34
Heater operation .............4-35
Hill descent control switch .........2-50
Hill descent control system .........5-78
Hill start assist system ............5-78
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ..........2-74,2-75,2-77,2-78
Hood .......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-64
Horn.......................2-45
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ...........2-35,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-18
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-67
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2 -11, 2-16Inside automatic anti-glare mirror
.....3-36
Instrument brightness control .......2-43
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-43
Intelligent 4x4 (I-4x4) .............5-67
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-43
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....
3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
Warning signals ..............3-18
Interiorlight...................2-72
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-32
J
Jumpstarting..............6-10,8-16
K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4
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L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-72
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............... .1-32
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .....2-43
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Liftgate .....................3-23
Liftgaterelease ................3-28
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-73, 2-16
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-11
Bulb replacement .............8-26
Charge warning light ...........2-13
Console light ................2-73
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-26
Foglights..................8-25
Foglightswitch..............2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-40
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-40
Headlights .................8-25
Interiorlight.................2-72
Lightbulbs.................8-25 Low tire pressure warning light
.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-31
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-64
Personal lights ...............2-73
Security indicator light ..........2-18
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-73
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2 -11, 2-16
Lights ......................8-25 Maplights..................2-73
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Door locks ..................3-5
Gloveboxlock...............2-60
Liftgaterelease ..............3-28
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-31
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-15,2-30
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-31
Luggage hook .................2-64
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-65
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-27 Under the hood and vehicle
.......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-11
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-10
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-17
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-73
Map pocket ...................2-58
Memory Seat ...............3-39,3-41
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-43
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-36
Outsidemirrors ..............3-37
Rearview...................3-36
Vanitymirror................3-35
Mirrors......................3-36
Moonroof ..................2-69, 7-5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-27
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISS

AN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ..................2-35,5-14
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
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OilCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-7
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrors ................3-37
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-61
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-12
Owner's manual order form ........10-34
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-34
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-21
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-72
Parkingbrake..................5-21
Personal lights .................2-73
Power Front seat adjustment ...........1-5
Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet.............2-55,2-56
Powerrearwindows...........2-67
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-72
Powerwindows..............2-66
Rearpowerwindows...........2-67
Powerinverterswitch ............2-52 Poweroutlet...............2-55,2-56
Powersteering.................5-72
Powersteeringfluid..............8-11
Precautions
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-7
Precautions on booster
seats............1-30, 1-37, 1-43, 1-49
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-30, 1-37, 1-43, 1-49
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-18
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-53
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Push starting ..................6-12
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-42
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-33
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .......5-32
Rear Door Alert .............2-33,2-54
Rearpowerwindows.............2-67
Rear Sonar System (RSS) ...........5-79
Rearviewmirror................3-36
RearViewMonitor................4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-39
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-38
Recommended Fluids ............10-2 Recorders
EventData.................10-34
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country ..........................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-20,5-16
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-32
Roofrack....................2-65
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Childseatbelts......1-30, 1-37, 1-43, 1-49
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-32
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Front power seat adjustment ......1-5
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-7
Second row bench seats .........1-9
Seatback pockets ...............2-59
Se
at beltChildsafety................ .1-27
Infants and small children ........1-28
InjuredPerson............... .1-21
Largerchildren.............. .1-28
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-18
Pregnant women ..............1-21
Seat belt extenders ............1-26
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-27
Seatbelts................1-18, 7-7
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-21
Seat belt extenders ..............1-26
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-21, 2-15
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