child restraint NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 Owners Manual

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights un-
der your state's lemon law.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning theparticular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have
any questions, they will be glad to assist
you with the extensive resources available
to them.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
propriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated in
the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights .....................0-9

1. Seat belt (3rd row outboard seat; driv-er’s side shown; passenger side similar)
(P. 1-20)
2. Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-9)
3. Seat belt (3rd row center seat) (P. 1-20) 4. Folding 2nd row bench (if so equipped)
(P. 1-6)
5. Seat belt (2nd row center seat
(if so equipped)) (P. 1-20) 6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-75)
7. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-13)
8. Seat belts with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder height adjuster (driver’s side
shown; front passenger side similar)
(P. 1-20, 1-79)
9. Supplemental air bags (P. 1-59)
10. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-77)
Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-77)
11. Occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor) (P. 1-70)
12. Front central seat-mounted side-
impact supplemental air bag
(if so equipped) (P. 1-75)
13. Seats (P. 1-2)
14. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-75)
15. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-35)
16. 2nd row seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-75)
17. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(located on bottom of seatback) (P. 1-40)
18. 2nd row outboard seat belts with
pretensioner(s) (P. 1-20, 1-79)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ............................... 1-4
2nd row seat adjustment .................... 1-6
3rd row bench seat adjustment .............. 1-9
Armrests ..................................... 1-10
Flexible seating ............................... 1-10
Head restraints/headrests ......................1-13
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-14
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components .......................1-15
Remove...................................... 1-15
Install ........................................ 1-16
Adjust ........................................ 1-17
Folding head restraint/headrest ..............1-19
Seatbelts ...................................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ..............1-20
Seat belt warning light and chime ...........1-23
Pregnant women ........................... 1-23
Injured persons ............................. 1-23
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor .................................... 1-24
Seat belt extenders ......................... 1-29Seat belt maintenance
......................1-30
Child safety .................................... 1-30
Infants ....................................... 1-31
Small children ................................ 1-31
Larger children ............................... 1-31
Child restraints ................................. 1-33
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-35
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................. 1-41
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ......................... 1-43
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH .....................1-46
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts .............1-50
Booster seats ............................... 1-56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........1-59
Precautions on SRS ......................... 1-59
Front, 2nd row outboard, and front
central (if so equipped) seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bag and
roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag systems ......
1-75

WARNING
• Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries. •
For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat properly. For additional infor-
mation, see “Precautions on seat belt
usage” (P. 1-20).
• Af ter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked. •
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in
serious accidents.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
• Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
• The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seatback
is reclined, the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and being injured is
increased.
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SEATS
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WARNING
• Af ter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
• Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
• For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat and
adjust the seat belt properly. For ad-
ditional information, see “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” (P. 1-20).
One touch walk-in function
The 3rd row can be accessed from outside
the vehicle by using the seat release button
located at the base of the 2nd row seat
OA.
The 3rd row occupant can exit their seat
from inside the vehicle by using the sec-
ondary seat release button located on the
back of the 2nd row seat
OB. If a child safety
seat is installed in the 2nd row seat, the 3rd
row can be accessed without removing the
child safety seat. If the seat back is folded down, the one
touch function will be disabled. To pitch the
seat, you must return the seat back to the
upright position.
Multi-mode
WARNING
When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm that the seat and
seatback are locked properly.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to pinch your hand or
foot or bump your head when oper-
ating the walk-in seat.
• Do not drive with the 2nd row seat
tipped up.
• Be careful not to allow the 2nd row
seat to pinch, hit any part of your
body or other people when operating
the 2nd row seat. Make sure the seat
path is clear of all objects before
moving the seat.
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To enter the 3rd row from outside the ve-
hicle, push the seat release button located
at the base of the 2nd row seat
OA. To exit
the 3rd row from inside the vehicle, push
the seat release button located on the
back of the 2nd row seat
OB. Activating this
seat release switch will pitch the 2nd row
seat forward so you will be able to slide the
seat forward and backward.
Slide the entire seat forward for access to
the 3rd row.
To return the seat to a locked position,
push the upper seatback rearward until
the seat is locked.
Child seat access mode
The 2nd row seat can be slid forward for
easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench
seat without a child safety seat being
removed.
To enter the 3rd row from outside the ve-
hicle, push the seat release button located
at the base of the 2nd row seat
OA. To exit
the 3rd row from inside the vehicle, push
the seat release button located on the
back of the 2nd row seat
OB. Activating this
seat release button allows you to pitch and
slide the seat forward and backward. Slide the entire seat forward for access to
the 3rd row seats.
To return the seat to a locked position,
push the upper seatback rearward until
the seat is locked.
WARNING
• Do not leave a child in the child safety
seat when operating the child seat
access mode.
• The 2nd row one touch buttons are
enabled during vehicles speeds less
than 1.2 mph (2 km/h). If either but-
ton is pressed, the seat may unlatch
even if the seat is occupied, and may
move or pitch. If the seat is un-
latched, occupant can be seriously
injured during driving.
• To help avoid the risk of personal in-
jury, supervise children, people who
require the assistance of others, or
pets occupying the 2nd and 3rd
rows to prevent pressing the one
touch buttons that operate the
walk-in function.
• When returning the seat to its origi-
nal position, confirm that the seat is
locked properly.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to pinch your hand or
foot or bump your head when oper-
ating the walk-in seat.
• Do not drive with the 2nd row seat
tipped up.
• Be careful not to allow the 2nd row
seat to pinch, hit any part of your
body or other people when operating
the 2nd row seat. Make sure the seat
path is clear of all objects before
moving the seat.
Exiting the 3rd row
To exit the 3rd row from either seating po-
sition, push the seatback release button.
This will release the seat, then slide the en-
tire seat forward.
The seatback release button will not oper-
ate while the vehicle is moving.
To return the seat to a locked position,
push the upper seatback rearward until
the seat and track are locked.
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WARNING
• Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be in the
rear seats and in an appropriate
restraint.WARNING
• The seat belt should be properly ad-
justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so
may reduce the effectiveness of the
entire restraint system and increase
the chance or severity of injury in an
accident. Serious injury or death can
occur if the seat belt is not worn
properly.
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WARNING
• Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never put the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck.
The belt should be away from your
face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
• Position the lap belt as low and snug
as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT
THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high
could increase the risk of internal in-
juries in an accident. •
Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-
curely fastened to the proper buckle.
• Do not wear the seat belt inside out
or twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
• Do not allow more than one person
to use the same seat belt.
• Never carry more people in the ve-
hicle than there are seat belts.
• If the seat belt warning light glows
continuously or chime continues
while the ignition is turned ON with
all doors closed and all seat belts fas-
tened, it may indicate a malfunction
in the system. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
• No changes should be made to the
seat belt system. For example, do not
modif y the seat belt, add material, or
install devices that may change the
seat belt routing or tension. Doing so
may affect the operation of the seat
belt system. Modif ying or tampering
with the seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury. •
Once seat belt pretensioner(s) have
activated, they cannot be reused and
must be replaced together with the
retractor. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
• All seat belt assemblies, including re-
tractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected af ter any colli-
sion. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
NISSAN recommends that all seat
belt assemblies in use during a colli-
sion be replaced unless the collision
was minor and the belts show no
damage and continue to operate
properly. Seat belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is
noted.
• All child restraints and attaching
hardware should be inspected af ter
any collision. Always follow the re-
straint manufacturer's inspection in-
structions and replacement recom-
mendations. The child restraints
should be replaced if they are
damaged.
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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND
CHIME
The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver, front passenger and rear pas-
senger seat belts. A visual and audible alert
will operate in the following conditions:
• If the driver seat belt is not fastened.
• The front passenger’s seat belt is not fas-tened and the seat is occupied by a pas-
senger for 7 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. • The front passenger’s seat belt is not fas-
tened and objects or external force on
the passenger seat change the seat belt
reminder classification to “occupied”.
• Any rear passenger seat belt is operated from fastened to unfastened.
For additional information, see:
• “Seat belt warning light and chime” (P. 2-16).
• “Rear seat belt warning” (P. 2-42 or 2-69).
The below situations could result in the
seat belt warning function operating, even
with no occupant present in the front pas-
senger seat:
• Heavy objects placed on the seat.
• Someone pushing or pulling on the front passenger seat.
• An object placed under the front passen- ger seat.
• An object placed between the seat cush- ion and center console or between the
seat cushion and the door.
• An object hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.
• A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback. The rear seat belt reminder may operate if
the rear seat belts are used without
occupants.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant
women use seat belts. The seat belt should
be worn snug and always position the lap
belt as low as possible around the hips, not
the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.
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