2016 NISSAN PATHFINDER PLATINUM check engine light

●Do not use the climate control seat for
extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
objects. This may result in damage to
the climate controlled seat.
● Any liquid spilled on the seat should be
removed immediately with a dry cloth
● The climate controlled seat has an air
filter. Do not operate the climate con-
trolled seat without an air filter. This
may result in damage to the system.
● When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
● If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not oper-
ate, turn the switch off and have the
system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seat by blowing warm or cool air
from under the surface of the seat. The climate
control switch is located on the center console.
The climate controlled seat can be operated as
follows:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
Ato the heat side1
or the cool side2. The indicator lightBon
the control knob will illuminate.
3. Adjust the desired amount of air using the control knob. The climate controlled seat
blower remains on low speed for approxi-
mately 60 seconds after turning the switch
on or selecting the desired temperature.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, or before you leave the vehicle, be
sure to turn the control knob to the OFF
(center) position. The indicator light
Bon
the control knob goes off with the switch in
the OFF (center) position.
To check the air filter for the climate controlled
seat, it is recommended that you contact a
NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION
●The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
● Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
● When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
● If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to push the switch
to turn it off.

●When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
● If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
The 2nd row seats are warmed by built-in heat-
ers. The switches are located on the rear of the
front center console and can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on. 3. When the seat is warmed or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.

●Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Check that all doors are closed.
● Position seat and adjust head
restraints/headrests.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift lever is in any of the driving
positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the igni-
tion switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
tremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
● If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion to start cranking the engine. After five
or six seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to LOCK. After crank-
ing the engine, release the accelerator
pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by depressing the
brake pedal and pushing the push-button
ignition switch to start the engine. If the
engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the
above procedure.

WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. When the temperature of the power steer-
ing system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that could cause the power
steering system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel is
operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
If the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may indicate
the power steering system is not functioning
properly and may need servicing. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, there will be
no power assist for the steering, but you will still
have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
For additional information, refer to “Power steer-
ing warning light” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
POWER STEERING
BRAKE SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-67

WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.
Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or
reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear
a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc-
tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the
ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The
brake system then operates normally, but without
anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above3-6mph(5
- 10 km/h). The speed varies according to road
conditions.When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly ap-
plies and releases hydraulic pressure. This action
is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly. You
may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a
noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from
the actuator when it is operating. This is normal
and indicates that the ABS is operating properly.
However, the pulsation may indicate that road
conditions are hazardous and extra care is re-
quired while driving.
BRAKE ASSIST
When the force applied to the brake pedal ex-
ceeds a certain level, the brake assist is activated
generating greater braking force than a conven-
tional brake booster even with light pedal force.

C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-56
Cargolight....................2-64
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-112
CD care and cleaning .............4-111
CD player (See audio system) .........4-76
Check tire pressure ...............2-28
Child restraints .......1-25,1-26,1-27,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-46
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-32
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-17
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment ..............4-17
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-74
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-76
Compass ......................2-7
Consolebox...................2-52
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid .......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Control panel buttons ...............4-5
Backbutton..................4-6
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-6 Clockset...................4-17
Enterbutton..................4-7
Setting button
.................4-6
Controls Audio controls ................4-68
Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-8,4-69
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-49
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol ...........5-38,5-38,5-39
Cupholders...................2-54
D
Daytime Running Light System .........2-38
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-35
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-85
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-39
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons).........4-6,4-9
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-13
Drive positioner, Automatic ........3-36,3-39
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-74
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15 Precautions when starting and driving
....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-15
Dual panel moonroof ..............2-61
Dual power moonroof ..............2-61
E
Economy-fuel..................5-62
Emergency engine shutoff .........5-12,6-2
Emission control information label ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-30
Engine Before starting the engine ..........
5
-14
Blockheater.................5-75
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-11
Engine specifications ............10-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Enter button ....................4-7
Event Data recorders .............10-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
11-2

Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide............3-16
Warning signals ...............3-16
Interiorlight....................2-63
iPod®Player ...............4-61,4-80
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jump starting ................6-9,8-13
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-20
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 .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel ....10-11
Engine serial number ............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS)
..........1-66
Language setting ................4-18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-29
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ......2-38
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
Liftgate ......................3-21
Liftgate release ..................3-27
Light Air bag warning light .........1-67,2-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-23
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulbreplacement..............8-23
Charge warning light ............2-12
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-23
Foglights...................8-22
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-36
Headlight control switch ..........2-36
Headlights..................8-22
Interiorlight..................2-63
Lightbulbs..................8-22
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-58
Security indicator light ............2-16
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-64
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-10,2-15
Lights.......................8-22 Maplights ..................2-64 Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Gloveboxlock................2-52
Liftgate release ................3-27
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-28
Low fuel warning light ..........2-14,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-28
Luggage hook ..................2-56
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-57
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............

9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-64
Memory Seat ...............3-36,3-39
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-39
11-4