2010 NISSAN PATHFINDER power steering

1. Ventilators (P. 4-36)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-85)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-44, P. 2-31)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)
8. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Navigation system* controls
if so equipped)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-37)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
14. Shift selector (P. 5-14)
15. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-33)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VK56DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Trip computer..................................2-5
Tachometer....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-6
Fuel gauge....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge.......................2-7
Voltmeter......................................2-8
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-8
Compass display...............................2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-12
Checking bulbs...............................2-13
Warning lights................................2-13
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..............................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-25Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-27
Headlight control switch........................2-27
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-29
Instrument brightness control...................2-30
Turn signal switch.............................2-30
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-31
Horn............................................2-31
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-32
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-32
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch.........2-33
Power outlet.....................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-35
Storage trays.................................2-35
Storage bins..................................2-36
Console box..................................2-36
Glove box....................................2-37
Sunglasses holder.............................2-37
Map pockets..................................2-38
Seat pockets..................................2-38

1. Ventilators (P. 4-36)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-85)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-44, P. 2-31)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)
8. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
9. Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-37)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
14. Shift selector (P. 5-14)
15. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-33)
WIC1490
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys.........3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped).........3-3
Doors............................................3-4
Locking with key................................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch.............3-6
Automatic door locks...........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-7
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped).........3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped)...........3-11
Operating range...............................3-13
Door locks/unlocks precaution..................3-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ Operation..............3-14
How to use the remote keyless entry
function......................................3-17
Warning signals...............................3-19
Troubleshooting guide.........................3-20
Hood...........................................3-21Lift gate.........................................3-21
Glass hatch......................................3-22
Fuel-filler door...................................3-23
Opening the fuel-filler lid.......................3-23
Fuel-filler cap.................................3-23
Steering wheel...................................3-24
Tilt operation..................................3-24
Pedal position adjustment (if so equipped)..........3-25
Sun visors.......................................3-25
Vanity mirrors.................................3-26
Mirrors..........................................3-26
Rearview mirror (if so equipped).................3-26
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)...............................3-27
Outside mirrors...............................3-29
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-30
Memory storage function.......................3-30
Entry/exit function.............................3-31
System operation..............................3-32

1. Volume control switch
2. MODE select switch
3. POWER on/off switch
4. Tuning switch1. Volume control switch
2. Phone operation switch
3. POWER on and MODE select switch
4. Tuning switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on/off switch
If you have the Type A switch, with the ignition
switch placed in the ACC or ON position, push
the POWER switch to turn the audio system on
or off.
If you have the Type B switch, with the ignition
switch placed in the ACC or ON position, push
the MODE switch to turn the audio system on.
MODE select switch
Push the mode select switch to change the mode
in the following sequence: PRESET A!PRE-
SET B!PRESET C!Music Box** (if so
equipped)!CD*!CompactFlashT* (if so
equipped)!DVD* (if so equipped)!AUX***.
*These modes are only available when compat-
ible media storage is inserted into the device.
**This mode is only available when music has
been downloaded into the Music Box hard-disk
drive audio system.
***This mode is only available when a compatible
auxiliary device is plugged into the AUX jack.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch up or down to
increase or decrease the volume.
Type A
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Type B
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Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-85

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-6
Off-road recovery...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss..........................5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-7
Driving safety precautions.......................5-7
Ignition switch.....................................5-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped)........5-10
Ignition switch positions........................5-10
Automatic transmission.........................5-11
Key positions.................................5-12
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system...............5-12
Before starting the engine.........................5-13
Starting the engine...............................5-13
Driving the vehicle................................5-14
Automatic transmission.........................5-14
Parking brake....................................5-19Cruise control....................................5-20
Precautions on cruise control...................5-20
Cruise control operations.......................5-20
Break-in schedule................................5-21
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-22
Using four wheel drive (4WD).............5-22
Parking/parking on hills............................5-32
Power steering...................................5-33
Brake system....................................5-33
Brake precautions.............................5-33
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................5-34
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system.............5-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.............5-36
Cold weather driving..............................5-37
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-37
Anti-freeze....................................5-37
Battery.......................................5-37
Draining of coolant water.......................5-37
Tire equipment................................5-37
Special winter equipment.......................5-38
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-38
Engine block heater (if so equipped).............5-38