2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER ECU

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions for belt routing.
If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point (2nd row installation only) . For addi-
tional information, refer to “Installing top
tether strap” in this section. Do not install
child restraints that require the use of a top
tether strap in seating positions that do not
have a top tether anchor. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully
extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor
is in the ALR mode (child restraint mode) . It
reverts to ELR mode when the seat belt is
fully retracted. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
Forward-facing – step 3
WRS0680
Forward-facing – step 4
LRS2394
Forward-facing – step 5
LRS0668
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6. Remove any additional slack from the seatbelt; press downward and rearward firmly in
the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while pulling up on the seat
belt.
7. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack. 8. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-
fore you place the child in it. Push it from side
to side while holding the child restraint near
the seat belt path. The child restraint should
not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from
side to side. Try to tug it forward and check
to see if the belt holds the restraint in place.
If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat
belt as necessary, or put the restraint in
another seat and test it again. You may need
to try a different child restraint. Not all child
restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 9. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 2
through 8.
Forward-facing – step 6
WRS0681
Forward-facing – step 8
WRS0698
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10. If the child restraint is installed in the frontpassenger seat, place the ignition switch in
the ON position. The front passenger air bag
status light
should illuminate. If this
light is not illuminated refer to “Front passen-
ger air bag and status light” in this section.
Move the child restraint to another
seating position. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the ALR mode (child re-
straint mode) is canceled.
1Top tether strap
2Anchor point
Installing top tether strap
The child restraint top tether strap must be used
when installing the child restraint with seat belts.
First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt.
2nd row bench seat
OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS
1. Position the top tether strap
1over the
seatback. 2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point
2on the bottom of the seatback
behind the child restraint.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
CENTER SEATING POSITION 1. Position the top tether strap
1over the
seatback.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point
2on the bottom of the seatback
behind the child restraint.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack. Make sure the head restraint/headrest
does not contact the top tether strap.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN
dealer for details.
Forward-facing – step 10
LRS0865
2nd row bench seat
LRS2553
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WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used to at-
tach adult seat belts, or other items or
equipment to the vehicle. Doing so could
damage the child restraint anchorages.
The child restraint will not be properly
installed using the damaged anchorage,
and a child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision.
1Top tether strap
2Anchor point
3rd row bench seat
WARNING
In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint
with a top tether strap can only be used on
the passenger side seating position. Do
not place in the driver’s side seating posi-
tion and attempt to angle the tether strap
to the passenger side seating position. The passenger side of the 3rd row bench seat is
the seating position that can use a top tether
strap. First, secure the child restraint with the
seat belt, as applicable.
1. Position the top tether strap
1to the out-
board side of the head restraint/headrest as
shown.
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point
2on the bottom of the seatback
behind the child restraint.
3. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack. Make sure the head restraint/headrest
does not contact the top tether strap.
If you have any questions when installing a
top tether strap, consult your NISSAN
dealer for details.
3rd row bench seat
LRS2508
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1.If you must install a booster seat in the
front seat, move the seat to the rear-
most position.
2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-
structions. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable.
If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint/headrest to obtain the correct
booster seat fit. If the head
restraint/headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Be sure to reinstall the
head restraint/headrest when the
booster seat is removed. For additional
information, refer to “Head
restraints/headrests” in this section for head
restraint/headrest adjustment, removal and
installation information. If the seating position does not have an
adjustable head restraint/headrest and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit,
try another seating position or a different
booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-
structions for adjusting the seat belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack.
Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the top, middle portion of the child’s
shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the
seat belt routing.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- tions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in “Three-point type seat belt with
retractor” in this section.
WRS0699
Front passenger position
LRS0454
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the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with
the regulations. Also, if a child restraint of the type
specified in the regulations is on the seat, its
weight and the child’s weight can be detected
and cause the air bag to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined
in this manual should not cause the passenger air
bag to be automatically turned OFF. For small
adults it may be turned OFF, however if the occu-
pant takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for
example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an
edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of
position) , this could cause the sensor to turn the air
bag OFF. Always be sure to be seated and wearing
the seat belt properly for the most effective protec-
tion by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and chil-
dren be properly restrained in a rear seat.
NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child
restraints and booster seats be properly installed
in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant
classification sensor is designed to operate as
described above to turn the front passenger air
bag OFF for specified child restraints as required
by the regulations. Failing to properly secure
child restraints and to use the ALR mode may
allow the restraint to tip or move in a collision or
sudden stop. This can also result in the passen-
ger air bag inflating in a crash instead of beingOFF. For additional information, refer to “Child
restraints” in this section for proper use and in-
stallation.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could also
result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants
are seated and restrained properly.
Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is au-
tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied.
The light will not illuminate when the front pas-
senger seat is unoccupied.
If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen-
ger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating
that the air bag is OFF) , it could be that the
person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat
properly or not using the seat belt properly.
If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may not
be illuminated, depending on the size of the child
and the type of child restraint being used. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated (indicating thatthe air bag might inflate in a crash) , it could be
that the child restraint or seat belt is not being
used properly. Make sure that the child restraint is
installed properly, the seat belt is used properly
and the occupant is positioned properly. If the air
bag status light is not illuminated, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
If the passenger air bag status light will not illu-
minate even though you believe that the child
restraint, the seat belts and the occupant are
properly positioned, the system may be sensing
an unoccupied seat (in which case the air bag is
OFF) . Your NISSAN dealer can check that the
system is OFF by using a special tool. However,
until you have confirmed with your dealer that
your air bag is working properly, reposition the
occupant or child restraint in a rear seat.
The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. For example, if a
large adult who is sitting in the front passenger
seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag
status light will go from OFF to ON for a few
seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system
operation and does not indicate a malfunction.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meter and gauges .................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-10
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-15
Audible reminders ............................. 2-17
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-18
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-18
Startup display ................................ 2-19
Settings ...................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-25
Security systems ................................. 2-28
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-28
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-30Switch operation
.............................. 2-31
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-32
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-33
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-34
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-36
Instrument brightness control ...................2-36
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-36
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-37
Horn ............................................ 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-38
Heated 2nd row seats (if so equipped) ..............2-39
Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) ......2-40
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-41
V

ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-42
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-42
Tow mode switch ................................. 2-43
Power outlets .................................... 2-43
12v outlets ................................... 2-43
120v outlet (if so equipped) ....................2-45
Storage ......................................... 2-45
Map pockets .................................. 2-45

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightSlip indicator light
High temperature warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Tow mode ON indicator light
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Low windshield-washer fluid warning lightHill descent control indicator light
(if so equipped)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-10Instruments and controls