
1. Engine hood (P. 3-8)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-24)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)
4. Power windows (P. 2-47)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-14)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-37)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-26)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0048
EXTERIOR FRONT
Illustrated table of contents0-3
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

1. Ventilators (P. 4-12)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/
turn signal switch (P. 2-26)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-46)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-43, P. 2-31)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-15)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-25)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
14. Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-33)
WIC0877
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light2-18
Cruise main
switch indicator
light2-18
Cruise set
switch indicator
light2-18
4WD shift indi-
cator light
(
model)2-18
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-18
Indicator
lightName Page
High beam in-
dicator light
(Blue)2-18
Hill Descent
Control (HDC)
indicator light
(if so equipped)2-33
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-19
Overdrive off
indicator light2-20
Security indica-
tor light2-20
Slip indicator
light2-20
Indicator
lightName Page
Transfer 4LO
position indica-
tor light
(
model)2-20
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-21
Vehicle dy-
namic control
off indicator
light2-21
0-10
Illustrated table of contents
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Trip computer (if so equipped)...................2-5
Tachometer....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-6
Fuel gauge....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge.......................2-8
Voltmeter......................................2-8
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped)...................................2-9
Outside temperature display.....................2-9
Compass display..............................2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-13
Checking bulbs...............................2-13
Warning lights................................2-14
Indicator lights................................2-18
Audible reminders.............................2-21
Security systems.................................2-22
Vehicle security system.........................2-22
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system...............2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-24
Switch operation..............................2-24Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-25
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-26
Headlight control switch........................2-26
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-29
Instrument brightness control...................2-29
Turn signal switch.............................2-30
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-31
Horn............................................2-31
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch............2-33
Hill descent control (HDC) switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-33
Power outlet.....................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-35
Storage trays.................................2-35
Storage bins..................................2-36
2nd row under-seat storage bin.................2-37
Console box..................................2-38
Glove box....................................2-38
Sunglasses holder.............................2-38
Map pockets..................................2-39
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

1. Ventilators (P. 4-12)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/
turn signal switch (P. 2-26)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-46)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-43, P. 2-31)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-15)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-25)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-43)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
14. Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-33)
WIC0877
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid warning lightHill descent control (HDC) indicator light
(if so equipped)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
Charge warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator lightSecurity indicator light
Door open warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise set switch indicator lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
4WD warning light (model)4WD shift indicator light (model)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle dynamic control off indicator light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or,,,,,
,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-13
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
08/18/05Ðcathy
X

The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Hill descent control (HDC)
system on indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned ON, this light
comes on briefly and then turns off.
The light comes on when the hill descent control
system is activated.
If the HDC switch is on and the indicator light
blinks, the system is not engaged.
If the indicator light does not come on or blink
when the hill descent switch is on, the system
may not be functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see “Hill descent con-
trol (HDC) switch” later in this section and “Hill
descent control (HDC) system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Malfunction indicator light
(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if
the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly,
and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4
liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when
the engine is not running, it indicates that the
vehicle is not ready for an emission control sys-
tem inspection/maintenance test. See “Readi-
ness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
cMalfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off after
a few driving trips. If thelight does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have thevehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
cMalfunction indicator light blinking — An en-
gine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To re-
duce or avoid emission control system dam-
age:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h) .
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking
and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected
by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Instruments and controls2-19
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X

You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you stop the vehicle
and shift the transmission selector lever to the N
position with the brake pedal depressed.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle dynamic control off
indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to OFF, the
transfer case is in the 4LO position (
model) , or when the vehicle dynamic control sys-
tem is not functioning properly. This indicates the
vehicle dynamic control system is not operating.
Push the vehicle dynamic control off switch again
or restart the engine and the system will operate
normally. See “Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
The vehicle dynamic control light also comes on
when you turn the ignition key to the ON position.
The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if thesystem is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the SLIP indicator light
while you are driving, have the vehicle dynamic
control system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If the battery is removed or discharged, the ve-
hicle dynamic control system is disabled and the
VDC indicator light will not turn off after 2 sec-
onds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. To reset the system, you must perform
the reset procedure. Refer to “Vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
If the light does not go off after performing the
reset procedure, have the traction control system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
While the vehicle dynamic control system is op-
erating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the
system working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if
the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.
Instruments and controls2-21
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2006 Pathfinder(pat)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
07/29/05Ðcathy
X