2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER lock

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system keys...........3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-3
Locking with power door lock switch.............3-4
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-4
Remote keyless entry system.......................3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Hood............................................3-8
Lift gate..........................................3-8
Lift gate release................................3-9
Glass hatch.......................................3-9
Fuel-filler door...................................3-10
Opening the fuel-filler lid.......................3-10Fuel-filler cap.................................3-10
Steering wheel...................................3-12
Tilt operation..................................3-12
Pedal position adjustment (if so equipped)..........3-12
Sun visors.......................................3-13
Vanity mirrors.................................3-13
Mirrors..........................................3-14
Rearview mirror (if so equipped).................3-14
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)...............................3-14
Outside mirrors...............................3-16
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-17
Memory storage function.......................3-17
Entry/exit function.............................3-18
System operation..............................3-19
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-
der chip and chrome NISSAN brand
symbol on one side
2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip
3. Key number plate
4. Transponder chip
A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not record
key numbers so it is very important to keep track
of your key number plate.A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer
can duplicate it.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the master
or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in
the key head.
The master key can be used for all the locks.
The valet key cannot be used for the glove box
lock.
To protect belongings when you leave a key with
someone, give them the valet key only.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli-
cate your existing key. As many as five NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used
with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to
your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is be-cause the registration process will erase the
memory of all key codes previously registered
into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
After the registration process, these components
will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration.
Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time
of registration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.
Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which
contains an electrical transponder, to come into
contact with salt water. This could affect system
function.
WPD0128
KEYS
3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

WARNING
cAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
cBefore opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors at the same time.
Turning the key toward the front
s1of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key one time toward the rear
s2of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
returning the key to neutral
s3(where the key can
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks
all doors
s4.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
s1, then close the
door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the unlock position
s2.
Driver’s side
LPD0240
Inside lock
LPD0298
DOORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-3
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver or front passenger side) , to the
lock position
s1. When locking the door this way,
be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver or front passenger side)
to the unlock position
s2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock
position with the key in the ignition and any door
open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically.
This helps to prevent the keys from being acci-
dently locked inside the vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
Door lock switch
LPD0183LPD0299
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn on the
interior lights, and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
Some settings for the keyfob, such as horn beep,
can be adjusted. For vehicles without navigation
system, refer to “Silencing the horn beep feature”
later in this section. For vehicles with navigation
system, refer to “Vehicle electronic systems” in
the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a maximum distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The
effective distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The keyfob will not function when:
cthe battery is discharged.
cthe distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m) .
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
cDo not allow the keyfob to become wet.
cDo not drop the keyfob.
cDo not strike the keyfob sharply against
another object.
cDo not place the keyfob for an extended
period in an area where temperatures
exceed 140°F (60°C) .
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
ommends erasing the ID code of that key-
fob. This will prevent the keyfob from un-
authorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
dure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors.
4. Push the
button on the keyfob. All
the doors lock. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.
LPD0209
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-5
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

cWhen thebutton is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
cIf a door is open and you push the
button, the doors will lock but the horn will
not beep and the hazard warning lights will
not flash.
The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles
without navigation system, refer to “Silencing the
horn beep feature” later in this section. For ve-
hicles with navigation system, refer to “Vehicle
electronic systems” in the “Display screen,
heater, air conditioner and audio systems” sec-
tion later in this manual.
Unlocking doors
Push thebutton on the keyfob once.
cOnly the driver’s door unlocks.
cThe hazard warning lights flash once if all
doors are completely closed with the ignition
key in any position except the ON position.
cThe interior lights turn on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the interior
light switch is in the DOOR position with the
ignition key in any position except the ON
position.Push the
button on the keyfob again within
5 seconds.
cAll doors unlock.
cThe hazard warning lights flash once if all
doors are completely closed.
The interior lights can be turned off without wait-
ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the
ignition and turning to the ON or START position,
locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the
interior light switch to the off position.
Auto relock
When thebutton on the keyfob is pushed,
all doors will lock automatically within 1 minute
unless one of the following operations is per-
formed:
cAny door is opened.
cA key is inserted into the ignition switch and
the key is turned from OFF to ON.
Linking the keyfob to automatic drive
positioner memory
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic drive
positioner, the keyfob can be linked to a memory
setting.
See “Automatic driver positioner” later in this
section.
LPD0210
3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

s1Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
s2Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
s3Insert the support rod into the slot on the
underside of the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
cAlways be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
cDo not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the lift gate.
LPD0302
HOODLIFT GATE
3-8Pre-driving checks and adjustments
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors including the lift gate simulta-
neously.
To open the lift gate, pull up on the handle.
To close, lower and push the lift gate down se-
curely.LIFT GATE RELEASE
If the lift gate cannot be locked or unlocked with
the door lock switch or the keyfob due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover on the inside of the lift
gate.
2. Move the lever up to lock or down to unlock.To open, pull up on the smaller outside handle to
release the glass hatch, then pull up on the glass
hatch. To close, lower and push the glass hatch
down securely.
LPD0300LPD0251LPD0301
GLASS HATCH
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-9
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X