2016 NISSAN PATHFINDER stop start

CAUTION
●CVT models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
● Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
WARNING
● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is com-
ing out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading and
the illumination of the engine oil pressure/engine
coolant temperature high indicator light) , or if you
feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc. take the following steps: 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park) .
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. If steam or coolant
is escaping, turn off the engine. Do not open
the hood further until no steam or coolant
can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency6-11

WARNING
●Operating the engine with the air
cleaner filter off can cause you or others
to be burned. The air cleaner filter not
only cleans the intake air, it also stops
the flame if the engine backfires. If the
air cleaner is not installed and the en-
gine backfires, you could be burned.
Never drive with the air cleaner filter off.
Be cautious working on the engine
when the air cleaner is off. ●
Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
To remove the filter from the air cleaner, push the
tabs
Aand pull the cover upward.
The viscous paper type filter element should not
be cleaned and reused. Replace the air filter
according to the maintenance log shown in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.”
When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside of
the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.
NOTE:
After installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the
housing and latch the clips
A.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. For additional in-
formation, refer to the “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide” for change intervals.
If replacement is required, it is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield-washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer
solution or a mild detergent. Your windshield is
clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then
rinse the blades with clear water. If your wind-
shield is still not clear after cleaning the blades
and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can dam-
age the windshield and impair driver
vision.
LDI2862
AIR CLEANER WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-19

●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
● When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ●
While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
● Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
9-26Technical and consumer information

10 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-7,1-9
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-49
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-56
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-66
Airbagwarninglight...........1-67,2-14
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-67, 2-14
AirCleaner ...................8-19
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-44,4-50
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-55
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-31
Anchor point locations .............1-32
Antenna ....................4-108
Antifreeze ....................5-53
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-47
Armrests.....................1-10
Around View® Monitor .............4-30 Audible reminders
...............2-17
Audio system ..................4-55
AMradioreception.............4-56
Bluetooth®audio.............4-103
Bluetooth® streaming audio .......4-103
Compact Disc (CD) changer .......4-74
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-81,4-88
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation ..................4-90
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ...................4-71
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-84
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-76
FMradioreception.............4-55
iPod® Player ............4-98,4-100
iPod® player operation ......4-98,4-100
Radio ....................4-55
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-107
USB interface ................4-94
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-94
Autolight switch .................2-37
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-36
Automatic power window switch .....2-58
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-34
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner ...........3-36
AUXjack ....................4-76 B
Battery ..................5-53, 8-15
Charge warning light ............2-11
Battery replacement ..............8-24
Keyfob ...................8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-24
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-20
Block heater Engine ....................5-54
Bluetooth® audio ...............4-103
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4- 121, 4-135
Boosterseats..................1-46
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-47
Brake fluid ..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system ................5-46
Brakewarninglight.............2-11
Brakewearindicators........2-17,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brake fluid ....................
8-14
Brakes ......................8-21
Brake system ..................5-46
Break-inschedule ...............5-39
Brightness/contrast button ........4-9,4-20

Intelligent Key systemKey operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interiorlight....................2-61
iPod®Player ..............4-98,4-100
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jump starting ................6-9,8-17
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11 F.M.V.S.S. certification label
.........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-29
Liftgate ......................3-22
Liftgate release ..................3-27
Light Air bag warning light .........1-67,2-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulbreplacement..............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-11
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-27
Foglights...................8-26
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-36
Headlight control switch ..........2-36
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-61
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-58
Security indicator light ............2-16
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-10,2-11,2-15
Lights.......................8-26 Maplights ..................2-62
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Gloveboxlock................2-51 Liftgate release
................3-27
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-30
Low fuel warning light ..........2-13,2-29
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-29
Luggage hook ..................2-55
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-55
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat

belt maintenance ............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-62
Memory Seat ...................3-36
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-39
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-34
Outside mirrors ...............3-35
Rearview ...................3-33
Vanity mirror .................3-33
Mirrors ......................3-33
Moonroof ......................7-4
10-4

Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-26
Injured Person................1-20
Largerchildren................1-26
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-17
Pregnant women ...............1-20
Seat belt extenders .............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Seat belts ................1-17,7-6
Three-point type with retractor .......1-20
Seat belt extenders ...............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-20,2-14
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment ....1-7,1-9
Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests...................1-10
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-36
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.............2-40,2-44
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Seats/floor mats ..................7-5
Security indicator light ..............2-16
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-32,5-13
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-31
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-21
Service manual order form ...........9-32
Servicing air conditioner .............4-55
Sonar Rear system .................5-52
Spark plug replacement .............8-18
Spark plugs ...................8-18
Specifications ...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-62 SRSwarninglabel................1-66
Starting
Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting ..............6-9,8-17
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-11
Starting the engine .............5-14
Starting the engine ...............5-14
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-44
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-46
Steeringwheel..................3-31
Steering wheel audio control switch .....4-107
Stoplight.....................8-27
Storage......................2-50
Storagebin....................2-54
Storage tray ...................2-50
Sunglassescase.................2-52
Sunglassesholder................2-52
Sunroof.......................7-4
Sun visors ....................3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-14
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-56
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-49
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-37
Automatic power window switch ......2-58
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-36
Headlight control switch
..........2-36
Hilldescentcontrolswitch.........2-45
Instrument brightness control ........2-39
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................

2-35
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-34
Tow mode switch ..............2-46
Turnsignalswitch..............2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-44
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start ................2-32,5-13
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-4,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-36
Tire pressure .................8-29
Tire rotation..................8-36
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-39
Types of tires .................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-29
Wheels and tires ............8-29,9-9
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tirepressure...................8-29
10-6

NOTE:
This vehicle’s occupant classification sen-
sor system generally keeps the classifica-
tion locked during driving, so it is important
that you confirm that the front passenger is
properly classified prior to driving. How-
ever, the occupant classification sensor
may recalculate the weight of the occupant
under some conditions (both while driving
and when stopped) , so front passenger
seat occupants should continue to remain
seated as outlined above.
Troubleshooting
If you think the front passenger air bag status light
is incorrect:
1. If the light is ON with an adult occupying the
front passenger seat:
●Occupant is a small adult — the air bag light
is functioning as intended. The front passen-
ger air bag is suppressed.
However, if the occupant is not a small adult, then
this may be due to the following conditions that
may be interfering with the weight sensors:
●Occupant is not sitting upright, leaning
against the seatback, and centered on the
seat cushion with his/her feet comfortably
extended to the floor.●A child restraint or other object pressing
against the rear of the seatback.
●A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the
back of the front passenger seat.
●Forcing the front seat or seatback against an
object on the seat or floor behind it.
●An object placed under the front passenger
seat.
●An object placed between the seat cushion
and center console or between the seat
cushion and the door.
If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of
the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and
wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is still ON after this, the person should
be advised not to ride in the front passenger seat
and the vehicle should be checked as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.2. If the light is OFF with a small adult, child or
child restraint occupying the front passen-
ger seat.
This may be due to the following conditions
that may be interfering with the weight sen-
sors:
●Small adult or child is not sitting upright,
leaning against the seatback, and centered
on the seat cushion with his/her feet com-
fortably extended to the floor.
●The child restraint is not properly installed,
as outlined in the “Child restraints” section of
this manual.
●An object weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) hang-
ing on the seat or placed in the seatback
pocket.
●A child restraint or other object pressing
against the rear of the seatback.
●A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the
back of the front passenger seat.
●Forcing the front seat or seatback against an
object on the seat or floor behind it.
●An object placed under the front passenger
seat.
●An object placed between the seat cushion
and center console.

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of
the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and
wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult,
child or child restraint should be repositioned in
the rear seat and the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
3. If the light is OFF with no front passenger
and no objects on the front passenger seat,
the vehicle should be checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
●Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may be-
come dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.
●Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may se-
verely burn yourself.
●No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
●Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
pension system or front end structure.
This could affect proper operation of
the front air bag system.●Tampering with the front air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
Tampering includes changes to the
steering wheel and the instrument
panel assembly by placing material
over the steering wheel pad and above
the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the air
bag system.
●Removing or modifying the front pas-
senger seat may affect the function of
the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
●Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing mate-
rial on the seat cushion or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat that are not specifi-
cally designed to assure proper air bag
operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classification
sensor (weight sensor) .