instrument panel NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 User Guide

• A child restraint or other object pressingagainst the rear of the seatback.
• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger seat.
• Forcing the front seat or seatback against an object on the seat or floor be-
hind it.
• An object placed under the front passen- ger seat.
• An object placed between the seat cush- ion and center console.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a
stop when it is safe to do so. Check and
correct any of the above conditions. Re-
start the vehicle and wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is still OFF af ter this, the small
adult, child or child restraint should be re-
positioned in the rear seat and the vehicle
should be checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. 3. If the light is OFF with no front passenger
and no objects on the front passenger
seat, the vehicle should be checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
Other supplemental front-impact air
bag precautions
WARNING
• Do not place any objects on the
steering wheel pad or on the instru-
ment panel. Also, do not place any
objects between any occupant and
the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause in-
jury if the front air bags inflate.
• Immediately af ter inflation, several
front air bag system components will
be hot. Do not touch them; you may
severely burn yourself.
• No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the supplemental air bag system.
This is to prevent accidental inflation
of the supplemental air bag or dam-
age to the supplemental air bag
system. •
Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle's electrical system,
suspension system or front end
structure. This could affect proper
operation of the front air bag system.
• Tampering with the front air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal
injury. Tampering includes changes
to the steering wheel and the instru-
ment panel assembly by placing ma-
terial over the steering wheel pad
and above the instrument panel or
by installing additional trim material
around the air bag system.
• Removing or modif ying the front
passenger seat may affect the func-
tion of the air bag system and result
in serious personal injury.
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The supplemental air bag warning lightis used to indicate malfunctions in the
pretensioner system. For additional infor-
mation, see "Supplemental air bag warning
light" (P. 1-80). If the operation of the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates
there is a malfunction, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the preten-
sioner system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this Owner's
Manual.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
Do not use a rear-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag in
front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may
cause serious injury or death.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displayingin the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag sys-
tems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
WRS0885
1. SRS Air bag warning labels
The warning labels are located on the
surface of the sun visor.
LRS0100
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-4
Meters and gauges .............................2-6
Speedometer and odometer .................2-6
Tachometer ..................................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-9
Fuel gauge .................................. 2-10
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-12
Checking lights .............................. 2-14
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-14
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-17
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-22
Audible reminders ........................... 2-23
Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type A (if so equipped) ......................... 2-23
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-24
Startup display .............................. 2-24
Trip computer ............................... 2-25
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-28
Settings ..................................... 2-29
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-39
Vehicle information display 12.3 inch (31 cm)
Type B (if so equipped) ......................... 2-48How to use the vehicle information
display
...................................... 2-48
Startup display .............................. 2-49
Trip computer ............................... 2-50
Changing the meter screen view ............2-53
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-54
Settings ..................................... 2-55
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-65
Security systems ............................... 2-76
Vehicle security system .....................2-76
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-77
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-78
Switch operation ............................ 2-78
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-79
Rear switch operation .......................2-80
R

ear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ...............2-81
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-82
Headlight control switch ....................2-82
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-87
Instrument brightness control ..............2-88
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-88
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-89

1. Vents (P. 4-31)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-82, 2-89) 3. Paddle shif ter (P. 5-24)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-59)
Horn (P. 2-89) 5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-6)
Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-12)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-23,
2-48)
6. Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-87)
ProPILOT Assist switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-88)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System*
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-78) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-80)
8. Center display* Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Audio controls*
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-59)
11. Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-77)
12. Glove box (P. 2-110)
13. Passenger heated seat switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-91)
Passenger climate-controlled seat
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-90)
14. Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-32)
15. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-93)
16. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
17. Idling stop OFF switch (P. 5-195)
LII2671
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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18. Electronic parking brake (P. 5-26)Automatic brake hold switch (P. 5-28)
19. Power outlet (P. 2-101)
20. Driver heated seat switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-91)
Driver climate-controlled seat switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-90)
21. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)
22. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-77)
23. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
control (P. 3-34)
24. Hood release (P. 3-23)
25. Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (P. 2-23, 2-48)
26. Lif tgate instrument panel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
Steering Assist switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-95)
Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-88)
Head Up Display (HUD) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-95)
*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner's Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parenthesis for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-5

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
see “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” (P. 5-15).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” (P. 3-7).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the warning appears while the en-
gine is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-24).
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” (P. 3-7).
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, see “Instrument bright-
ness control” (P. 2-88).
Caution Steep slope
This indicator appears, and a chime
sounds when the automatic brake hold
function is activated while the vehicle is on
a steep hill. Apply the foot brake to stop the
vehicle from moving. For additional infor-
mation, see “Automatic brake hold” (P. 5-28).
Chassis Control System Error See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the chassis control
module detects a malfunction in the chas-
sis control system. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. For addi-
tional information, see “Chassis Control”
(P. 5-181).
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
see “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” (P. 5-15).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” (P. 3-7).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the warning appears while the en-
gine is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-24).
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” (P. 3-7).
Automatic brake hold
indicator light
(white/green)
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(white) illuminates when the automatic
brake hold system is on standby.
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(green) illuminates when the automatic
brake hold system is operating.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-28).
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, see “Instrument bright-
ness control” (P. 2-88).
Caution Steep slope
This indicator appears, and a chime
sounds when the automatic brake hold
function is activated while the vehicle is on
a steep hill. Apply the foot brake to stop the
vehicle from moving. For additional infor-
mation, see “Automatic brake hold” (P. 5-28).
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CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
NOTE:
The top and bottom few rows of wires on
the rear window are not part of the rear
window defroster system. These wires
make up the antenna for the audio
system.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCHLighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
LIC4684
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC4685
Type B (if so equipped)
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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NOTE:
The Lights mode guidance feature may
be disabled. For additional information,
see “Vehicle information display–7 inch
(18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-23) or “Vehicle infor-
mation display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B”
(P. 2-48).
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto-
light system can:
• Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
• Turn off all the lights when it is light.
• Keep all the lights on for a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed. • Turn on the headlights if the windshield
wipers make multiple continuous passes
within approximately one minute of the
first pass (if so equipped). The headlights
remain on until the wipers are turned off
for a short period of time.
NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity (if so
equipped) and the time delay for auto-
light shutoff can be adjusted. For addi-
tional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information
display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B”
(P. 2-48).
To turn on the autolight system:
• Place the headlight switch in the AUTOposition
O1.
• Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
• The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF
and a door is opened and lef t open, the
headlights remain ON for a period of time. If
another door is opened while the head-
lights are on, then the timer is reset.
LIC4686
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To turn the autolight system off, place the
switch in the OFF,,orposition.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the wind-
shield wiper is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side of the instrument panel
O1. The au-
tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as
if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the ignition
switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle's battery could become
discharged.
Follow me home lighting (if so
equipped)
The follow me home feature allows you to
provide lighting from the vehicle af ter the
ignition switch has been placed in the OFF
position. Pulling the headlight stalk toward
you once will activate the headlights for
approximately 30 seconds. Af ter that pe-
riod of time, it will automatically switch off. It
is possible to pull the headlight stalk up to
four times to increase the lighting period
up to 2 minutes.
NOTE:
The follow me home feature can be can-
celed by placing the ignition switch in
the ON position.LIC4687
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