2021 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The

∙ The hill descent control may not con-trol the vehicle speed on a hill under
all load or road conditions. Always be
prepared to depress the brake pedal
to control vehicle speed. Failure to do
so may result in a collision or serious
personal injury.

When the warning systems switch is
turned off, the indicator
1on the switch is
off. The indicator will also be off if the warn-
ing system is deactivated using the set-
tings menu.
The BSW system will turn on the side indi-
cator light, located next to the outside mir-
rors, if the radar detects a vehicle in the
detection zone. If the turn signal is acti-
vated in the direction of the detected ve-
hicle, a chime sounds twice and the side
indicator light will flash. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
The RCTA system can help alert the driver
of an approaching vehicle when the driver
is backing out of a parking space. If the
system detects an approaching vehicle
from either side, the system chimes (once)
and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes on the side the vehicle is approach-
ing from. For additional information, refer
to “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual. To use the outlets for devices that require
120v power, place the ignition in the ON
position and push the power inverter
switch.
The switch will illuminate when enabled.

The Rear Door Alert system functions un-
der certain conditions to indicate there
may be an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s). Check the seat(s) before exiting the
vehicle.
The Rear Door Alert system is initially dis-
abled. The driver can enable the system
using the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle in-
formation display warnings and indicators”
in this section.
When the system is enabled:∙ The system is activated when a rear door is opened and closed within
10 minutes of the vehicle being driven.
When the driver door is closed and the
system is activated, a visual message
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play. For additional information, refer to
“Rear Door Alert is activated” in this sec-
tion.
∙ If a rear door is opened and closed but the vehicle is not driven within approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will not
be activated. A rear door must be
opened and closed and the car driven
within 10 minutes for the system to ac-
tivate. When the Rear Door Alert system is acti-
vated:
∙ When the driver puts the vehicle in the P (Park) position, a notification message
appears in the vehicle information dis-
play with the options to “Dismiss Mes-
sage” or “Disable Alert” if desired.
∙ Select “Disable Alert” to temporarily disable for that stop.
∙ No selection or ‘Dismiss Message” will keep the alert enabled for that stop.
∙ If the alert is enabled when a driver exits the vehicle, a message will appear in the
vehicle information display that states
“Check Back Seat For All Articles.”
If “Horn & Alert” setting is selected:
∙ An audible horn sound will occur af- ter a short time unless a rear door is
opened and closed within a short
time to deactivate the alert.
∙ If the doors are locked before the alert is deactivated by opening a rear
door, the horn will sound.
∙ If the trunk is opened before a rear door is opened, the horn will be de-
layed until af ter the trunk is closed. NOTE:
If “Alert Only ” setting is selected, the
message alert will still be shown in the
vehicle information display but the horn
will not sound.

NOTE:
There may be times when the horn
sounds but there are no objects or pas-
sengers in the rear seat(s).
For additional information, refer to “Rear
Door Alert is activated” in this section.
12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electri-
cal accessories such as cellular tele-
phones. They are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A)
maximum.
The instrument panel and center console
power outlets are powered only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

∙ Do not use double adapters or morethan one electrical accessory.
∙ Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
∙ Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights, or rear
window defroster is on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off. ∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
∙ When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.120V OUTLET (if so equipped)