idling stop system NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 User Guide

•Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls
to activate the air conditioner.
NOTE:
• Odors from inside and outside the ve- hicle can build up in the air conditioner
unit. Odor can enter the passenger
compartment through the vents.
• When parking, set the heater and air conditioner controls to turn off air re-
circulation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
While the engine is stopped by the Idling
Stop System, activating the front defroster
will cause the engine to automatically re-
start. While the engine is running, activating
the front defroster will prevent the Idling
Stop System from automatically stopping
the engine.
When the engine is stopped by the Idling
Stop System, heater and air conditioner
performance may be reduced. To keep full
heater and air conditioner performance,
restart the engine by pushing the Idling Stop OFF switch. For additional informa-
tion, see “Idling Stop System” (P. 5-195).
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 control, and fan speed are also
controlled automatically.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to the
lef t 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 com- partment will be maintained automati-
cally. Air flow distribution, air intake con-
trol 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 malfunction. 3. You can individually set driver's and front
passenger's side temperature using
each temperature control dial.
• To synchronize the driver’s and front pas- senger’s temperature settings, press the
SYNC button. The SYNC indicator will
illuminate.Heating (A/C off)
The air conditioner does not activate. When
you need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
• The temperature of the passenger com- partment will be maintained automati-
cally. Air flow distribution, air intake con-
trol and fan speed are also controlled
automatically.
• Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or
defogging
1. Press thefront defroster button.
(The indicator light on the button will
come on.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
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Chassis control............................... 5-181
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ..............5-181
Active Ride Control (ARC)
(if so equipped) ............................. 5-181
Hill descent control system (if so equipped) . . . 5-182
Hill start assist system ........................5-183
Front and Rear Sonar System
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-183
System operation .......................... 5-184
How to enable/disable the front and
rear sonar system .......................... 5-186
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-187
System temporarily unavailable ............5-188
System maintenance ......................5-188Idling Stop System
............................ 5-189
Retrograde movement control function ....5-191
Idling Stop System display ..................5-191
Idling Stop OFF switch ......................5-195
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-196
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-196
Antifreeze .................................. 5-196
Battery..................................... 5-196
Draining of coolant water ..................5-196
Tire equipment ............................. 5-196
Special winter equipment ..................5-196
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-196
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ........5-197

CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface roads
in the SNOW mode, as this will overload
the powertrain and may cause a seri-
ous malfunction. Additionally, this will
cause premature tire wear and reduced
fuel economy.
When the SNOW mode is selected, small
vibration in cornering may occur. This is not
a malfunction.
TOW MODE
The TOW mode controls the shif ting points
to facilitate the acceleration or decelera-
tion while towing.
Regardless of the availability of the tow bar,
TOW mode is equipped.
The Idling Stop System is disabled when
the vehicle is in TOW mode.
MUD/RUT MODE (4WD models)
This mode allows for easier driving or start-
ing on a bumpy road surface such as an
uneven dirt road or a steep uphill slope.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface roads
in the MUD/RUT mode, as this will over-
load the powertrain and may cause a
serious malfunction. Additionally, this
will cause premature tire wear and re-
duced fuel economy.
NOTE:
When the MUD/RUT mode is selected,
small tight-corner braking phenomenon
or small vibration in cornering may oc-
cur. This is not a malfunction
SAND MODE (4WD models)
This mode allows for easier driving or start-
ing on sand.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface roads
in the SAND mode, as this will overload
the powertrain and may cause a seri-
ous malfunction. Additionally, this will
cause premature tire wear and reduced
fuel economy.
NOTE:
When the SAND mode is selected, small
tight-corner braking phenomenon or
small vibration in cornering may occur.
This is not a malfunction
ECO MODE
Assists the driver’s ECO-driving. The engine
points are adjusted for improved fuel
economy, providing such driving features
as smooth starting or constant cruising.
NOTE:
Selecting the ECO mode will not neces-
sarily improve fuel economy as many
driving factors influence its
effectiveness.
Operation
Select the ECO mode using the Drive Mode
Selector. The ECO indicator illuminates.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
within the range of economy drive, the ECO
drive indicator illuminates in green. When
the accelerator pedal is depressed above
the range of economy drive, the ECO drive
indicator turns off.
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Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.
1.Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
• Avoid rapid starts and stops.
• Use smooth, gentle accelerator and brake application whenever possible.
• Maintain constant speed while com- muting and coast whenever possible.
2. Maintain Constant Speed
• Look ahead to try and anticipate and minimize stops.
• Synchronizing your speed with traffic lights allows you to reduce your num-
ber of stops.
• Maintaining a steady speed can mini- mize red light stops and improve fuel
efficiency.
3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
• Below 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
• Above 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag. • Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling
load.
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and
Distances
• Observing the speed limit and not ex- ceeding 60 mph (97 km/h) (where le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.
• Maintaining a safe following distance behind other vehicles reduces unnec-
essary braking.
• Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate changes in speed permits reduced
braking and smooth acceleration
changes.
• Select a gear range suitable to road conditions.
5. Use Cruise Control
• Using cruise control during highway driving helps maintain a steady speed.
• Cruise control is particularly effective in providing fuel savings when driving
on flat terrains.
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
• Utilize a map or navigation system to determine the best route to save time. 7.
Avoid Idling
• Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
• Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruising
speed through the toll and avoid stop-
ping and starting.
9. Winter Warm Up
• Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
• Vehicles typically need no more than 30 seconds of idling at start-up to ef-
fectively circulate the engine oil before
driving.
• Your vehicle will reach its ideal operat- ing temperature more quickly while
driving versus idling.
10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool
• Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade whenever
possible.
• When entering a hot vehicle, opening the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C system.
FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS
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• Keep your engine tuned up.
• Follow the recommended scheduledmaintenance.
• Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres- sure. Low tire pressure increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im- proper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. For additional information, see “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations”
(P. 10-7).
If any malfunction occurs in the I-4X4 sys-
tem while the engine is running, messages
are displayed in the meter.
If the “AWD error” warning appears, there
may be a malfunction in the I-4X4 system.
Reduce vehicle speed and have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. The “AWD High Temp. Stop Vehicle” (high
temperature) warning appears when the
oil temperature of the powertrain parts will
increase due to the difference in rotation
between 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 continue 4WD driving.
LSD3252LSD3253
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
INTELLIGENT 4X4 (I-4X4) (if so
equipped)
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•HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB
OC:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
NOTE:
Use the Idling Stop System when the ve-
hicle is stopped for a period of time, for
example waiting at stop lights. Stop the
engine with the ignition switch when
parking, etc. for an extended period of
time.
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.
• When the electric 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 recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The power steering system is designed to
provide power assist while driving to oper-
ate the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated re-
peatedly or continuously while parking or
driving at a very low speed, the power as-
sist for the steering wheel will be reduced.
This is to prevent overheating of the power
steering system and protect it from getting
damaged. While the power assist is re-
duced, steering wheel operation will be-
come heavy. When the temperature of the
power steering system goes down, the
power assist level will return to normal.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel op- erations that could cause the power steer-
ing system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is
not a malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it
may indicate the power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need
servicing. Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the steer-
ing, 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, see “Electric
Power steering warning light” (P. 2-17).
POWER STEERING
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• If the sonar sensors are dirty, wipe themoff with a sof t cloth while being careful to
not damage them.
• The sonar sensors may be blocked by temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog. The blocked
condition may also be caused by objects
such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
sonar sensors. Check for and remove ob-
jects obstructing the area around the so-
nar sensors.
• Do not subject the area around the sonar sensors to strong impact. Also, do not
remove or disassemble the sonar sen-
sors. If the sonar sensors and peripheral
areas are deformed in an accident, etc.,
have the sonar sensors checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
• Do not attach stickers (including trans- parent material), install accessories or
apply additional paint on the sonar sen-
sors and their surrounding areas. This
may cause a malfunction or improper
operation.
• When washing the vehicle using a high- pressure washer, do not apply direct
washer pressure on the sonar sensors.
This may cause a malfunction of the so-
nar sensors. The Idling Stop System activates to prevent
unnecessary fuel consumption, exhaust
emissions and noise.
• When you stop the vehicle, the engine is
turned off automatically.
• When you release the brake pedal to be- gin moving again, the engine is turned on
automatically.
WARNING
The engine restarts if the vehicle
moves at approximately 1 mph (2
km/h) or more (on a downhill grade,
etc.) while the engine is turned off by
the Idling Stop System. Depress the
brake pedal immediately to stop the
vehicle to prevent an accident.
CAUTION
At the end of the journey the engine
must be stopped and ignition switch be
pushed off. Lock the vehicle as normal.
Pushing the ignition switch off will shut
down all electrical systems. Failure to
do this may result in a discharged
battery.
NOTE:
The Idling Stop System will not activate
under the following conditions:
• When the vehicle is in TOW mode.
• When the engine is kept idling without
the vehicle being driven af ter the en-
gine is turned on.
• When the engine coolant temperature
is low.
• When the battery capacity is low.
• When the battery temperature is low.
• When the vehicle is moving.
• When a negative pressure booster
decreases.
• When the engine hood is opened with
the engine running.
• When the engine is turned on with the
engine hood open.
• When the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened.
• When the driver’s door is open.
• When the steering wheel is operated.
• When the Idling Stop System indicator
blinks at a low speed.
• When the fan speed control is in any
position other than “OFF,” (0) while the
air flow control is in the front defroster
position.
IDLING STOP SYSTEM
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•When the front defroster switch is on.
• When the rear window defroster switch
is on.
• When the temperature inside the ve-
hicle is lower than approximately 20°C
(68°F), unless the Air Conditioning ECO
customize option is selected, and the
ECO driving mode is on.
• When the temperature inside the ve-
hicle is higher than approximately 30°C
(86°F), unless the Air Conditioning ECO
customize option is selected, and the
ECO driving mode is on. (When the air
conditioner is off, the Idling Stop Sys-
tem will operate.)
• When the fan speed of the air condi-
tioner is set to the maximum speed,
unless the Air Conditioning ECO cus-
tomize option is selected, and the ECO
driving mode is on.
• When the Idling Stop OFF switch is
turned on.
• When the power consumption is large.
• When the altitude is high.
• When the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
• When the shif t lever is in any range
other than D (Drive). •
When the brake pedal is not firmly
depressed.
• When stopping the vehicle on steep
sloping roads.
NOTE:
The Idling Stop System may not activate
when the Intelligent Key is not in the ve-
hicle and you open/close any door.
The engine will not restart even if the
brake pedal is released while the Idling
Stop System is activated under the fol-
lowing conditions: (The engine may re-
start under other conditions.)
• When the automatic brake hold system
is activated.
• When the engine hood is opened.
NOTE:
It may take some time until the Idling
Stop System activates under the follow-
ing conditions:
•When the battery is discharged.
• When the outside temperature is low or
high.
• When the battery is replaced or the
battery terminal is disconnected for
extended periods and then
reconnected.
NOTE:
When the Idling Stop System indicator
light illuminates, the engine starts run-
ning automatically under at least one of
the following conditions:
• The vacuum pressure for the brake sys-
tem is not enough as the brake pedal is
repeatedly depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, or
the driver’s door is open.
• The battery voltage becomes low (due
to electrical load from other vehicle
systems like headlights, heaters, etc.,
or auxiliary devices connected to the 12
volt socket inside the vehicle).
• The vehicle speed is above about 1 mph
(2 km/h).
• When the rear window defroster is
operated.
• When the temperature inside the ve-
hicle is lower than approximately 68°F
(20°C), unless the Air Conditioning ECO
customize option is selected, and the
ECO driving mode is on.
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•When the temperature inside the ve-
hicle is higher than approximately 86°F
(30°C), unless the Air Conditioning ECO
customize option is selected, and the
ECO driving mode is on. (When the air
conditioner is off, the Idling Stop Sys-
tem will operate.)
• When the front defroster is turned on.
• When more than 3 minutes have
elapsed since the Idling Stop System
was active.
• When the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
• When the steering wheel is operated.
(The steering wheel operation may be-
come heavy, but this is not a
malfunction.)
• When the battery capacity is low.
• When the power consumption is high.
• When the shif t lever is in any range
other than D (Drive).
• When the Idling Stop OFF switch is
pushed.
• When the negative pressure of the
brake system is not sufficiently applied
by depressing the brake pedal several
times.NOTE:
The Idling Stop System may not activate
when the Intelligent Key is not in the ve-
hicle and you open/close any door.
NOTE:
The following condition will prevent the
Idling Stop System from automatically
restarting the engine. Starting the en-
gine with the ignition switch operation is
then necessary:
• The hood is open.
Use this system while waiting at a stop
light, etc. When the vehicle is stopped for
long periods of time, turn off the engine.
When the engine is stopped by the Idling
Stop System, heating, cooling and dehu-
midif ying functions will be deactivated. To
avoid the air conditioning functions from
being deactivated, turn off the Idling Stop
System by pushing the Idling Stop OFF
switch.
RETROGRADE MOVEMENT
CONTROL FUNCTION
This system is designed to reduce the ret-
rograde movement that occurs while the
driver’s foot changes from depressing the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal when
moving the vehicle while the Idling Stop
System is active on a hilly road.
IDLING STOP SYSTEM DISPLAY
The status of the Idling Stop System can be
checked in the vehicle information display.
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If the Idling Stop System is activated or de-
activated using the Idling Stop OFF switch,
the message is shown.The fuel saved and the engine stop time
mode shows the following items:
• The fuel saved shows the estimated
quantity of fuel that was saved by the
Idling Stop System every time the engine
is automatically stopped.
• The engine stop time shows the time that the engine has been stopped for by
the Idling Stop System. The total fuel saved and the engine stop
time can also be checked in the vehicle
information display. For additional infor-
mation, see “Vehicle information display – 7
inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-23) or “Vehicle in-
formation display – 12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B”
(P. 2-48).
LSD4277
Idling Stop System ON or OFF
LSD4278
Fuel saved and engine stop time
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