2021 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

∙ If the lif tgate opener switchAis acti-
vated while the cinching motor is en-
gaged, the cinching motor will disen-
gage, and the lif tgate will enter the
power open function initiated by the lif t-
gate opener switch.
∙ The key fob button must be held for 1 second before the lif tgate closes.
Stop - Reverse:
During an open/close movement, the lif t-
gate can be stopped, if the Intelligent Key,
instrument panel or lif tgate switch (
Aor
B) is pressed. The lif tgate can be reversed
if the Intelligent Key, instrument panel or
lif tgate switch (
AorB) is pressed again.
Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power
open or power close, a warning chime will
sound and the lif tgate will reverse direction
and return to the full open or full close po-
sition. If a second obstacle is detected, the
lif tgate motion will stop and the lif tgate will
enter manual mode.
A pinch strip is mounted on each side of
the lif tgate. If an obstacle is detected by a
pinch strip during power close, the lif tgate
will reverse direction and return to the full
open position. NOTE:
If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not oper-
ate.

MOTION-ACTIVATED LIFTGATE (if
so equipped)
The lif tgate can be operated using a quick
kicking motion under the center of the rear
bumper.
To operate, the Intelligent Key must be
within 31.5 in (80 cm) of the lif tgate.
Proper operation technique
∙ While at the rear of the vehicle, beginmaking a quick forward kicking motion.
∙ Raise your foot straight under the cen- ter of the rear bumper then immedi-
ately return your foot to the ground in a
continuous motion.
∙ The kicking motion should be straight, smooth and consistent.
∙ Af ter your kick motion is complete, step back and allow the lif tgate to
open/close. ∙ Three beeps will sound and the lif tgate
will begin moving within two seconds
af ter the kick.

WARNING
Prevent unintentional lif tgate
opening/closing. There may be condi-
tions when opening/closing the lif tgate
is not desired. Keep the Intelligent Key
out of range of the lif tgate, (31.5 in or
80 cm), when washing or working
around the back of the vehicle.

3. While holding the lif tgate in position,push and hold the lif tgate switch

∙ Do not fill a portable fuel container inthe vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
– Always place the container on the ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
– Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.