2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER ignition

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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
AROUND VIEW® MONITOR SYSTEM
WITH CAMERA AIDED SONAR
(parking sensor) (if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, the
Around View® Monitor is activated by pressing
the CAMERA button
1, located on the control
panel, or by moving the shift lever to the
R (REVERSE) position. The control panel
displays various views of the position of the vehicle.

When the shift lever is in the P (PARK),
N (NEUTRAL) or D (DRIVE) position and the
CAMERA button
1 is pressed, the front view
and bird’s-eye view screen is displayed.

When the CAMERA button 1 is pressed
again, the front view and front-side view
screen is displayed.

When the shift lever is in the R (REVERSE)
position, the rear view and bird’s-eye view screen
will be displayed.

When the CAMERA button 1 is pressed, the
rear view and front-side view screen will
be displayed.

The colored guide lines on the display screen
indicate vehicle width and approximate distances
to objects with reference to the vehicle body line.
• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m);
Green 7 ft (2 m) and 10 ft (3 m)

There are some areas where the system will not
show objects.
• When in the front or the rear view display, an
object below the bumper or on the ground may
not be viewed
2.
• When in the bird’s-eye view, a tall object near the
seam of the camera viewing areas
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appear in the monitor.

The distance between objects viewed on the
Around View® Monitor System differs from the
actual distance.

Objects in the bird’s-eye view will appear further
than the actual distance.
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REAR VIEW & BIRD’S-EYE VIEW
REAR VIEW & FRONT-SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW & BIRD’S-EYE VIEW
FRONT VIEW & FRONT-SIDE VIEW
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) (if so equipped)
The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system helps alert the driver when another vehicle moves into
the vehicle’s blind spot area.

An indicator light 1 near the outside mirror will
illuminate if the radar sensors detect a vehicle in
the detection zone.

The indicator light 2 will illuminate after the
ignition switch is ON and the BSW system is
enabled. This indicates that the BSW system
is operational.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)* (if so equipped)
The RCTA system helps to alert the driver of an
approaching vehicle when the driver is backing out of
a parking space. The system operates when the shift
lever is in R (REVERSE) position and the vehicle
speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

The radar sensors detect an approaching
vehicle from up to 66 ft. (20 m). The sensors are
located on both sides near the rear bumper. The
system gives visual and audible warnings if an
approaching vehicle is detected.

The RCTA system can be turned on or off
temporarily by pushing the Blind Spot Warning
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert switch
1.

The RCTA system can be turned on or off
permanently through the Driver Aids menu 2 in the vehicle information display.
*No t a substitute for proper backing procedures. May not detect all moving vehicles. Speed and other limitations apply.
See your Owner’s Manual for details.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) SYSTEM (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 system:

The 4WD shift switch must be placed in the
LOCK 1 position and the vehicle speed must
be under 15 mph (25 km/h) on steeper hill grades.

The Hill Descent Control switch 2 must be on.For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)WITH EASY FILL TIRE ALERT
A Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning
message will appear in the vehicle information
display
1 and the low tire pressure warning light
2 will illuminate when one or more tires
are low in pressure and air is needed.
• The tire pressures should be checked when
the tires are cold. The tires are considered cold
after the vehicle has been parked for 3 hours
or more or driven less than 1 mi (1.6 km) at
moderate speeds.

When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert provides visual and
audible signals to help you inflate the tire to the recommended COLD tire pressure.
To use the Easy Fill Tire Alert:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do not start the engine.
3. Add air to the under-inflated tire, and within a few seconds, the haza\
rd warning lights
will start flashing.
4. When the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once and the
hazard warning lights will stop flashing.
5. Repeat this procedure for any additional under-inflated tires.

After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds above 16 \
mph (25 km/h).
The Tire Pressure Low – Add Air warning message and low tire pressure warning
light will extinguish.

When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for approximately 1 minute and then
remains on, the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle\
’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the tempe\
rature of the
air inside the tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the
low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illu\
minates, check the tire
pressure in your tires.
• Check the tire pressure (including the spare tire) often and always prior \
to long
distance trips.

The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer
to “Technical and consumer information (section 9)” in your Owner’s Manual for the
location of the Tire and Loading Information label.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)” and
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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ESSE NTIAL I N FOR MATION
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NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The NISSAN Intelligent Key® system allows you to
lock or unlock your vehicle, open your liftgate and
remotely start the engine. It is important to make sure
the Intelligent Key is with you (that is, in your pocket
or purse).
REMOTE ENGINE START* (if so equipped)

The remote start operating range is approximately
200 ft (60 m) from the vehicle. The effective operating range may be shorter if there are
walls or other obstructions between the key and the vehicle.

For the remote start to function, the vehicle must be in P (PARK) with the ignition off
and all doors must be closed and locked. Please see your Owner’s Manual for
additional information.

To start your vehicle remotely:
1. Press the
button 1.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the engine start
button 2 for at
least 2 seconds.

The engine will start, and the parking lights will turn on.

Automatic climate control will begin heating or cooling the vehicle depe\
nding on the last
used mode.

The engine will run for 10 minutes and then turn off.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to extend the time for an additional 10 minute period.
• After two remote starts, the ignition switch must be cycled before the remote start
can be used again.

To start driving, depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch
START/STOP button.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE

The lock and unlock operating range of the
Intelligent Key is within 31.5 in (80 cm) from
each request switch.

To lock the vehicle, push either door handle
request switch
3 once or press the button
1 on the Intelligent Key.

To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the following procedures:
• Push either door handle request switch
3 once; the corresponding door will unlock.
Push the door handle request switch again within 30 seconds; all other doors will unlock,
or
• Press the
button 4 on the Intelligent Key to unlock the driver’s side door. Press the button 4 again; all other doors will unlock.
*Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations before using this feature.
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
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POWER LIFTGATE (if so equipped)
When the liftgate is closed and locked, the liftgate
will open automatically by:
• Pushing the power liftgate switch
1 on the
instrument panel.
• Pushing the liftgate opener switch
2,
the liftgate must be unlocked, or you must
have the Intelligent Key with you
(that is in your pocket or purse).
• Pressing the

button 3 on the NISSAN
Intelligent Key® for more than 1 second.

The power liftgate operation can be turned on or
off by the power liftgate main switch
4 on the
instrument panel.
• When the power liftgate main switch
4 is
pushed to the OFF position, power operation is
not available using the power liftgate switch on
the liftgate
5 or the liftgate opener switch 2.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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LIFTGATE RELEASE

To open the rear liftgate, press the
button 5 for longer than 1 second.

To close the rear liftgate, press the
button 5 again for longer than 1 second.
PANIC ALARM

The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by pressing and
holding the button 6 for more than 1 second. Once activated, the panic alarm and
headlights will stay on for a period of time.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged
or environmental conditions interfere with
the Intelligent Key operation, start the engine
according to the following procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key, and a chime will sound.
4. Within 10 seconds after the chime sounds, push the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal and the engine will start.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” and the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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3RD ROW SEATS
To recline the seatback, pull up on the latch 1
located on the outside corner of each seatback.
Lean back until the desired angle is obtained.

To bring the seatback forward again, pull up on
the latch
1 and move your body forward. The
seatback will move forward.
For more information, refer to the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (sect\
ion 1)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if so equipped)
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering column (if so equipped) and outside mirrors can
be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory.

Follow this procedure to set the memory positions:
1. Push the Ignition Switch to the ON or ACC position. (The vehicle should be stopped
while setting the memory).
2. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column, (if so
equipped) and outside mirrors to the desired
positions using the adjusting switches
for each feature.
3. Push the SET switch
1 and within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2).
4. The indicator light for the selected memory
switch will illuminate for approximately 5 seconds, and a chime will sound when
memory is stored.
5. The driver’s seat, steering column (if so equipped) and outside mirror positions \
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now set to your preference.
6. These memorized positions can also be linked to your NISSAN Intelligent key.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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MULTI-MODE

To enter the 3rd row from outside the vehicle, lift up fully on the seatback release
lever
3. This will release the back of the seat and fold up the seat cushion.

For access to the rear seat, slide the entire seat forward by pushing on \
the upper
seatback area.

To return the seat to a locked position, push the upper seatback rearward until the
seatback and track are locked. Push the seat cushion down. Locking the seatback will
also lock the track.
For more information, refer to the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system (sect\
ion 1)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
It is important to make sure the NISSAN Intelligent Key®
is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).

Depress the brake pedal.

Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to
start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF

Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position and apply the parking brake.

Press the ignition switch START/STOP button to turn the engine off.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH
To select the right or left side mirror, move the
control switch
1 right or left.

Adjust each mirror to the desired position using
the switch
2.
REVERSE TILT-DOWN FEATURE (if so equipped)

The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both outside mirror surfaces down\
ward to provide
better rear visibility close to the vehicle.
1. Apply the brake.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever to the R (REVERSE) position.
4. Outside mirror surfaces move downward. (The mirror control switch
1 must be out
of the center position.)

The outside mirror surfaces will return to their original position when o\
ne of the following
conditions has occurred:
1. The shift lever is moved to any position other than R (REVERSE).
2. The outside mirror control switch
1 is set to the center (neutral) position.
3. The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL

Turn the headlight control switch to the
position
1 to turn on the front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights. Turn
the switch to the
position 2 to turn on
the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The autolight system will automatically turn the
headlights on when it is dark and off when it
is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you tur\
n the
ignition off and all doors are closed.

To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO position
3 then push the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the
headlight control switch to the OFF,
position 1 or position 2.
HIGH BEAM SELECT

Push the headlight control switch forward 4 to select the high beam function. The blue
indicator light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull the headlight switch back to
the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light extinguishes.

Pull and release the headlight control switch 5 to flash the headlight high beams on
and off.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH

The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.

Turn the switch (inside collar) to the position 6 to turn the fog lights on.

Turn the switch (inside collar) to the OFF position to turn the fog lights off.
LANE CHANGE SIGNAL

Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but t\
he lever does not
latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane change is completed.

Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but t\
he lever does not
latch, and release the lever. The turn signal will automatically flash 3 times.

Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane change based on the road and
traffic conditions.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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