warning NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 Owners Manual

TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with your TPMS. If this warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Transmission Shif t Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
Turn signal/hazard
indicators (green)
The appropriate indicator flashes when the
turn signal switch is activated.
Both indicators flash when the hazard
switch is turned on.
When parked apply parking
brake
This message appears when a malfunc-
tion occurs in the electric shif t control sys-
tem below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
4WD Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when the 4-Wheel
Drive (4WD) system is not functioning prop-
erly while the engine is running. Reduce
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible. For additional information, see
“Intelligent 4x4 (I-4x4)” (P. 5-171).
4WD High Temp. Stop Vehicle
This warning appears when the oil tem-
perature of the powertrain parts will in-
crease due to the difference in rotation be-
tween the front and rear wheels is large
(wheel slip), such as when driving the ve-
hicle on rough roads, through sand or mud,
or freeing a stuck vehicle. If this warning is
displayed, stop the vehicle with the engine
idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. In these
cases, the 4WD changes to 2WD to protect
the powertrain parts. Then if the warning
turns off, you can continue 4WD driving.
Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s
Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes, brand, construction and
tread patterns are the same, that the tirepressure is correct and that the tires are
not excessively worn. If you have any prob-
lems, please change tires or adjust to the
correct tire pressure. Do not select the
SNOW or SAND or MUD/RUT (if so equipped)
mode with the Drive Mode Selector and do
not drive fast. For additional information,
see “Intelligent 4x4 (I-4x4)” (P. 5-171).
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning indicator
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
This warning appears when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
in the vehicle information display.
If the warning appears when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-137).
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Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
emergency warning
indicator
This indicator appears along, with an au-
dible warning, when the system detects
the possibility of a forward collision.
For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-137).
Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)/Intelligent Blind
Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
indicator
This indicator appears when the BSW or
I-BSI system is unavailable.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-52) or “Intelligent Blind
Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-65).
Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. Ifyou accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.
Currently not available
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, Intelligent Blind Spot In-
tervention (I-BSI) or the Intelligent Lane In-
tervention (I-LI) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist, Intelligent Blind Spot Interven-
tion (I-BSI) or the Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI) system is automatically canceled:
• When the VDC system is turned off
• The SNOW mode or the SAND or MUD/
RUT mode is selected (4WD models).
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and
VDC system is off.)
Driver Attention Alert
Malfunction
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not func- tioning properly. For additional information,
see “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)”
(P. 5-165).
TakeaBreak?
This alert appears when the system has
detected that the driver may be displaying
fatigue or a lack of attention.
Forward Driving Aids temporarily
disabled Front Sensor blocked See
Owner’s Manual
This message appears when the front ra-
dar sensor may be obstructed due to:
• mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc.
• inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
All forward driving aids are temporarily dis-
abled until the system detects that the
front radar sensor is no longer obstructed.
For additional information, see:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection (P. 5-137)
• ProPILOT Assist (P. 5-88)
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I- FCW) (P. 5-149)
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Hands on detection
warning
This warning appears when the Steering
Assist system is engaged and the following
condition(s) occur:
• When not holding the steering wheel
• When there is no steering wheeloperation
Hold onto the steering wheel immediately.
When the steering operation is detected,
the warning turns off and the Steering As-
sist function is automatically restored.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-88).
Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)/
Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI)/
ProPILOT Assist indicator
This indicator shows when the I-LI, I-BSI or
ProPILOT Assist system is engaged.
For additional information, see “Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-45), “Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-65) or
“ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-88).
Idling Stop System
This indicator shows the Idling Stop Sys-
tem status.
For addition information, see “Idling Stop
System” (P. 5-189).
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator
This indicator appears when the LDW sys-
tem is unavailable.
For additional information, see “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-38).
Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
• Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) mal-
function:
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Not Available Bad Weather
This message may appear when the Steer-
ing Assist system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the Steer-
ing Assist system is automatically
canceled:
• When the wiper (HI) operates.
• When lane markers in the traveling lane cannot be correctly detected for a period
of time due to such items as a snow rut,
reflection of light on a rainy day or several
unclear lane markers are present.
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If you want to use the Steering Assist sys-
tem again, cancel the ProPILOT Assist sys-
tem and set it again when lane markers are
clearly visible.
Not Available Front Camera
Obstructed
This message may appear when the Steer-
ing Assist system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the Steer-
ing Assist system is automatically
canceled:
• The camera area of the windshield isfogged up or covered with dirt, water
drops, ice, snow, etc.
• Strong light, such as sunlight or high beams from oncoming vehicles, enter
the front camera.
Not Available Parking Brake On
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ProPILOT
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• The electronic parking brake is applied.
The above system cannot be used when
the electronic parking is activated.
For additional information, see "ProPILOT
Assist (P. 5-88) and “Parking brake” (P. 5-26).
Not Available Poor Road Conditions
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, Intelligent Blind Spot In-
tervention (I-BSI) or the Intelligent Lane In-
tervention (I-LI) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, Intelligent Blind Spot In-
tervention (I-BSI) or the Intelligent Lane In-
tervention (I-LI) system is automatically
canceled:
• When the VDC system operates
• When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and
VDC system is off.)
Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ProPILOT
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
The above system cannot be used when
the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Not Available System Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly.
• ProPILOT Assist
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
If one or more of these warnings appear,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
For additional information, see ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-88), Intelligent Blind Spot Inter-
vention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-65), “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” (P. 5-52), “Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)” (P. 5-38) or “Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI)” (P. 5-45).
ProPILOT Assist indicators
These indicators show the ProPILOT Assist
system status. The status is shown by
color. For additional information, see “Pro-
PILOT Assist” (P. 5-88).
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Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) system warning
indicator
This indicator appears to indicate the sta-
tus of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-130).
Speed Limit Sign indicator
This message may appear when the Traffic
Sign Recognition system is engaged.
For additional information, see “Traffic Sign
Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-35).
Steering Assist Not Available Cannot
Detect Lane
This indicator may appear when the Steer-
ing Assist system is engaged. The Steering
Assist system is automatically canceled
when the lane markers in the traveling lane
cannot be correctly detected for a period
of time due to such items as a snow rut,
reflection of light on a rainy day or several
unclear lane markers are present.
If you want to use the Steering Assist sys-
tem again, cancel the ProPILOT Assist sys-
tem and set it again when lane markers are
clearly visible.
Steering Assist status
This indicator appears when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-88).
Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature
This message appears when the camera
detects an interior temperature of more
than 104°F (40°C). For additional informa-
tion, see “ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-88), “Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-45), “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-38) or “Intel-
ligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)”
(P. 5-65).
Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) or Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-52), “Intelligent Blind
Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-65) or “Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-77).
Vehicle ahead detection
indicator
This indicator shows when the following
systems are engaged and have detected a
vehicle:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) withPedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-137) or “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-149).
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SWITCH OPERATIONWARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
• Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir with windshield-
washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol
based windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
• Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid
concentrates with water to the
manufacturer’s recommended levels
before pouring the fluid into the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the windshield-
washer fluid concentrate and water.
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. Af ter
approximately 1 minute, turn the switch
on again to operate the wiper.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent opera-
tion can be adjusted by turning the
knob toward
OA(faster) orOB(slower).
Also, the intermittent operation speed
varies in accordance with the vehicle
speed (if so equipped). (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the in-
termittent operation speed will be
faster.)
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed
operation
3High (HI) — continuous high speed
operation Push the lever up
O4to have one sweep
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
O5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
NOTE:
The Wiper with Speed feature and wiper
guidance may be disabled. For addi-
tional information, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information display—
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48).
WARNING
Do not operate the windshield wiper
while the wiper arm is pulled up. The
wiper arm may be damaged.RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
CAUTION
• Do not touch the rain sensor and
around it when the wiper switch is in
the AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly and
cause an injury or may damage a
wiper.
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•The rain-sensing auto wipers are in-
tended for use during rain. If the
switch is lef t in the AUTO position, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly
when dirt, fingerprints, oil film or in-
sects are stuck on or around the sen-
sor. The wipers may also operate
when exhaust gas or moisture affect
the rain sensor.
• When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be
higher even though the amount of
the rainfall is small.
• Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing
auto wiper system when you use a
car wash.
• The rain-sensing auto wipers may
not operate if rain does not hit the
rain sensor even if it is raining.
• Using Genuine NISSAN wiper blades
is recommended for proper opera-
tion of the rain-sensing auto wiper
system. For additional information,
see “Windshield wiper blades”
(P. 8-18). The rain-sensing auto wiper system can
automatically turn on the wipers and ad-
just the wiper speed depending on the
rainfall and the vehicle speed by using the
rain sensor located on the upper part of
the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,
place the lever in the AUTO position
O1. The
wiper will sweep once while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be ad-
justed by turning the knob toward the rear
O2(Low) or toward the frontO3(High).
– High — High sensitive operation
– Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system
off, rotate the lever to the OFF position, or
rotate the lever to the low or high position.
The rain-sensing feature may be disabled.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information display—12.3
inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48).
REAR SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the rear win-
dow with the defroster before you
wash the rear window.
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Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward while the low beams
are on. The high beam lights come on
and the
indicator light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.
The low beams do not need to be on
for this to function.
High Beam Assist
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam
automatically.
WARNING
• The High Beam Assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
• The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle. –
When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu-
ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
– When driving on a road with many
curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface
is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being
towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc.
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Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensorOAfor the High
Beam Assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To maintain the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure
to observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is located
on the ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the headlights will
turn off af ter a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF posi-
tion when the engine is not running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity when
the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. The LED Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position. When you turn
the headlight switch to the
position
for full illumination, the LED lights switch
from LED DRL to the park function. If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL re-
main on until the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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