2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER light

Four -Wheel drive (4W d) shi Ft sW itch
(if so equipped)
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This system provides 4 positions so the driver can select the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
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2WD – Dry, paved roads.
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(if so equipped) – Torque distribution to front and rear wheels will change automatically depending on road conditions.
 4h – Rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads.
 4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads).
hill descent control s W itch (if so equipped)
The hill descent control system is designed to reduce driver workload when going down steep hills. The hill descent control system helps to control vehicle speed so the driver can concentrate on steering the vehicle.
To activate the hill descent control system:
 The automatic transmission selector lever must be in forward or reverse gear,
 The 4WD switch must be in the 4L position and the vehicle speed must be under 15 MPH (25 km/h), or
 The 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under 21 MPH (35 km/h), and
 The hill descent control system switch must be on.
The hill descent control indicator light will illuminate when the system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent control system applies the brakes to control vehicle speed. To turn off the hill descent control system, push the switch to the off position. The hill descent control system is temporarily disabled when the brake or accelerator pedal is depressed.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
hiLL Sta Rt aSS iS t ( hSa) (
if so equipped)
The hill start assist system automatically keeps the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards in the time it takes the driver to release the brake pedal and apply the accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
HSA will operate automatically under the following conditions:
 The selector lever is shifted to a forward or reverse gear.
 The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill by applying the brake.
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 The transmission will automatically downshift the gears. (For example, if you select the 3rd range, the transmission will shift down between the 3rd and 1st gears.)
 Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

Front -passenger air bag status light
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag system. Under some conditions, depending on the type of occupant or object detected in the front passenger seat by the occupant classification sensor, the front-passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF. When the front-passenger air bag is OFF, the front-passenger air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
 When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the will illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
 When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the will not illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger air bag is OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
seat belt W arning light and chiMe
 The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts.
The light illuminates whenever the ignition key is turned to
the ON or START position and remains illuminated until the
driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
 The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if the front
passenger’s seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied.
For 5 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON position, the system does not
activate the warning light for the front passenger.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding seat belt usage.
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.
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tire pressure M onitoring systeM (tpMs)
This system monitors tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, check the tire pressure in all four tires.
Adjust the low tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. After tire pressures are adjusted, the vehicle will need to be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light.

vehicle dyna Mic control ( vdc) s yste M oFF sWitch
(if so equipped)
The vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system is designed to help improve
driving stability. VDC detects wheel spin and controls braking and
engine output. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are trying
to free a vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
 Push the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch to deactivate the VDC system.
The light will illuminate in the instrument panel gauge area.
 Push the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch again to activate the VDC system.
The light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
 Vehicle dynamic control system is active while the vehicle is running until the
switch is pressed to turn it off.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF Switch usage.
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sunroo F controls (if so equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to operate the sunroof.
tiLti Ng the SUNROOF
 To tilt the sunroof up, first close the sunroof by
pushing the switch toward UP/CLOSe 01.
Release the switch, then push the UP/CLOSe
switch again to tilt the sunroof up.
 To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch toward DOWN/OPeN 02.
SL iD iN g the SUNROOF
 To fully open the sunroof, push the switch toward DOWN/OPeN. To open the sunroof part way, push the switch in any direction while the sunroof is sliding to stop it in the desired position.
 To fully close the sunroof, push the switch toward UP/CLOSe. To close the sunroof part way, push the switch in any direction while the sunroof is sliding to stop it in the desired position.
heated steering Wheel sWitch (if so equipped)
 Push the heated steering wheel switch after the engine starts. The indicator light will come on.
 If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will heat the steering wheel to approximately 86°F (30°C) , then turn off automatically.
 After the switch has been active for 30 minutes, the system will automatically turn off.

hoMelink® universal transceiver (if so equipped)
SYS tem OPeR ati Ng ti PS
 Garage doors, electrical gates, entry doors, etc. will be activated during programming. To avoid injury, make sure that people and objects are clear of all doors or gates during programming. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeLink® Transceiver. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
 To program your HomeLink® Transceiver to operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device.
NO te: g arage door openers (manufactured after 1996) have “rolling code
protection”. to program a garage door opener equipped with “rolling code
protection”, you will need to use a ladder to get up to the garage door opener
motor to be able to access the “smart or learn” program button.
PRO gRammi Ng YOUR hO me LiNK
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UNi Ve RS aL tR aNSC eiVe R ( mirror,
Sun Visor or Overhead Console)
1. To begin, press and hold the two
outer HomeLink® buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light blinks slowly (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held
transmitter 1-3 inches (26-76 cm) away from the HomeLink® surface.
3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink
® button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. DO NOt release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.
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tip up For easy entry or exit Fro M the 3rd ro W
The 2nd row outboard seats can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat.
 To enter the 3rd row, lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback 01 on the back of the 2nd row outboard seats.
 This will then release the back of the seat and tip the 2nd row outboard seat forward 02. To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same latch and tip the seatback forward.
F olding the 3rd ro W seats
 Pull up on the latches 01 located in the outer corners of each seatback and fold the seatbacks forward over the seat base.
 To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position use the pull straps 02 to raise each seatback. Pull back until the seatback latches into position.
Make sure to properly raise each seatback to an upright and secured position.
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bluetooth® hands -Free phone syste M
( n avigation system only)
With an overhead microphone and sound transmitted through the audio system speaker, the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System utilizes Bluetooth® wireless technology, touch-screen and voice recognition to provide hands-free cellular phone communication.
SYS tem OPeR ati Ng ti PS
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Close all windows. Surrounding noises may interfere with system operation.
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Press the button on the steering wheel to activate voice recognition.
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Wait for the “Please say a command” prompt and the listening tone before speaking.
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Begin speaking a command within 3.5 seconds of the listening tone.
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To cancel a voice recognition session, press and hold the button for 2 seconds.
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To increase or decrease the volume of the voice prompts, press the VOL (volume) control button on the steering wheel or turn the ON.OFF/VOL knob on the audio system while the system is responding.
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Speak in a clear and natural voice without pausing between words.
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Some commands are not available while the vehicle is in motion.
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The “Help” command will bring up the voice recognition command list.
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For recommended phones and detailed instructions, please visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
Bluetooth® controls location
4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink® flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly flashing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other programmed device, press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button - releasing when the device begins to activate.
5. If the indicator light on the HomeLink
® blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink® has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. You will need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLink® to complete the programming which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.
6. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” program button located on the garage door
opener’s motor to activate the “training mode”. This button is usually located near the antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire originates from under a light lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.
NO te: Once you have pressed and released the program button on the garage door opener’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when performing this step.
7. Quickly within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program button, firmly press and release the HomeLink® button you’ve just programmed. Press and release the HomeLink® button up to three times to complete the training.
8. Your HomeLink
® button should now be programmed. (To program the remaining HomeLink® buttons for additional door or gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only).
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