2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID ignition

●Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
●Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
●Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
●NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used while towing a trailer.
●Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
●Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.●When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
●Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Tow mode includes the following features:
●Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.●Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
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https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing) , or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in transmission damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could re-
sult in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the
“ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle for
testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-54
Front power seat adjustment...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-35
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-28
Fuel gauge...................2-5
Fuel octane rating...............9-5
Loose fuel cap warning........2-30,3-29
Fuel gauge.....................2-5
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver....................2-63
Gascap .....................3-28
Gauge
Fuel gauge...................2-5
Odometer...................2-4
Power meter..................2-6
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-49
Gloveboxlock..................2-49H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4-109, 4-124
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-36
Headlight control switch............2-37
Headlights....................8-26
Head restraints..................1-11
Heated seats............2-41,2-42,2-43
Heated steering wheel.............2-44
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-43
Heater operation...............4-44
High voltage components..........HEV-10
Hill descent control system...........5-45
Hill start assist system..............5-46
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.......2-63
Hood release...................3-22
Hook
Luggage hook................2-53
Horn .......................2-41
Hybrid System
Stops operating while driving.........6-9
Vehicle does not start............6-10
Hybrid vehicle characteristics........HEV-12
I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch........5-10
Imageviewer...................4-19
Immobilizer system.........2-32,3-4,5-13
Important vehicle information label.......9-11In-cabin microfilter................8-19
Increasing fuel economy.............5-35
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-33
Instrument brightness control..........2-39
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-39
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range..............3-9
Key operation................3-10
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-14
Troubleshooting guide............3-18
Warning signals...............3-18
Interior light....................2-61
Inverter
Checking inverter coolant level.......8-10
Inverter cooling system............8-9
iPod®Player ...............4-84, 4-86
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-27
J
Jump starting...................6-11
K
Key fob battery replacement..........8-24
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).........3-14
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.......3-2,3-7
10-3