2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER steering

Electric power steering
warning light
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 electric 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 recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the electric power steering warn-
ing light illuminates. Af ter starting the en-
gine, the electric power steering warning
light turns off. This indicates the power
steering is operational.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it
may indicate the power steering is not
functioning properly and may need servic-
ing. Have the power steering 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 steer-
ing, 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, see “Power
steering” (P. 5-174).
Electronic parking brake
warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the electronic parking brake warning
light illuminates and then turns off.
The electronic parking brake system warn-
ing light functions for the electronic park-
ing brake system. If the warning light illumi-
nates, it may indicate the electronic
parking brake system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
For additional information, see “Parking
brake” (P. 5-23).
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, see “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” (P. 1-72).
Hill descent control system
ON indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on briefly and
then turns off.
The light comes on when the hill descent
control system is activated.
If the hill descent control switch is on and
the indicator light blinks, the system is not
engaged.
If the indicator light does not come on
when the hill descent switch is on, the sys-
tem may not be functioning properly. Have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
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•If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe loca-
tion and stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Driving with under-inflated
tires may permanently damage the
tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an acci-
dent and could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death. Check the tire
pressure for all four tires. Adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label lo-
cated in the driver’s door opening to
turn the low tire pressure warning
light off. If the light still illuminates
while driving af ter adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat or the
TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a spare
tire as soon as possible. If no tire is
flat and all tires are properly inflated,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. •
When using a wheel without the
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on af ter 1 minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
• Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
CAUTION
• The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.
• If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),
the TPMS may not operate correctly.
• Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) (if so equipped)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control
malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4
liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
• MIL on steady — An emission control sys- tem malfunction has been detected.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
• MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emis-
sion control system. To reduce or avoid
emission control system damage:
do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72
km/h).
avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
avoid steep uphill grades.
if possible, reduce the amount of cargo be-
ing hauled or towed.
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• Audio information
• Compass and navigation information(if so equipped)
• Shif t position
• Distance to empty
• Odometer
• Clock and outside temperature
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
navigated using the,but-
tons and scroll dial located on the steering
wheel.
1.
,— navigate through the items
in the vehicle information display.
2. Scroll dial — Use the scroll dial to navi- gate through the items and change or
select an item in the vehicle information
display. The scroll dial allows up or down
navigation and press to select. 3. Short cut menu button— Press this but-
ton to open a shortcut menu.
4.
— go back to the previous menu
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON posi-
tion the screens that display in the vehicle
information include:
• Active system status (if so equipped)
• Trip computer
• Fuel economy
• Distance to empty
• Tire pressure information
• Intelligent 4x4 (if so equipped)
• Navigation (if so equipped)
• Audio
• Warnings
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information on
warnings and indicators see “Vehicle infor-
mation display warnings and indicators”
(P. 2-37).
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, see “Customize Dis-
play” (P. 2-34).
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12. ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped)
The ProPILOT Assist mode shows operat-
ing conditions for the following systems:
• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
• Steering Assist
The display will also be shown when the
ProPILOT Assist is turned on. For additional
information, see “ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-86).
13. Traffic Sign Recognition (if so
equipped)
The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
provides the driver with information about
the most recently detected speed limit.
For additional information, see “Traffic Sign
Recognition (TSR) (P. 5-32).
14. Idling Stop System (if so
equipped)
The Idling Stop System provides the driver
with information about the amount of fuel
saved while using the system.
For additional information, see “Idling Stop
System” (P. 5-189).
OIL CONTROL SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
The oil control system can be accessed in
the Maintenance portion of the vehicle in-
formation display settings.
Engine oil information informs the distance
to oil change. Never exceed one year or
10,000 miles (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals for the 3.5L 6 cylinder
(VQ35DD engine model).
Display when
ignition is ONDisplay timing Action
Required
Engine Oil
Service due in
xxx miles Remaining oil
life is less than
940 miles (1500
km). Plan to have
your vehicle
serviced.
Engine Oil
Service due Remaining oil
life is 0 miles
(0 km). Have your ve-
hicle serviced
within two
weeks or less
than 500 miles
(800 km).
The oil change interval cannot be adjusted
manually.
The distance to oil change interval is calcu-
lated depending on the driving conditions
and set automatically by the oil control sys-
tem. A reminder will be displayed when ap-
proaching the end of the service interval. When the Factory Reset option is selected
in the vehicle information display, the oil
control system will also be reset to initial
value. Please change the engine oil when
Factory Reset is selected.
CAUTION
If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil within two
weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km).
Operating the vehicle with deteriorated
oil can damage the engine.
To reset oil control system:
1.
Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Push theandbuttons located
on the steering wheel until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the scroll dial to select “Mainte-
nance”. Then, press the scroll dial.
3. Select the “Service” and press the scroll dial.
4. Press the scroll dial according to the re- set instructions displayed at the bottom
of the “Service” maintenance screen.
For additional information, see “Mainte-
nance” (P. 2-58).
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SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display:
• VDC Setting• Driver Assistance
• ECO Mode Setting
• TPMS Setting
• Clock
• Vehicle Settings• Maintenance
• Customize Display
• Unit/Language
• Key-Linked Settings (if so equipped)
• Factory Reset
VDC Setting
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item
Explanation
System Allows the user to turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” (P. 5-177).
Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the various driving aids, parking aids and braking features.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item Explanation
Steering Assist Allows user to turn the Steering Assist of the ProPILOT Assist system on or off. For additional information, see
“ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-86).
Lane Assist Displays available lane options.
Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-35).
Intervention Allows user to turn Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-42).
Blind Spot Assist Displays available blind spot options.
Warning Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-49).
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Menu itemExplanation
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the exit door switch on or off.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn the selective unlock feature o n or off. When this item is turned on (default), only the driver’s
door is unlocked af ter the door unlock operation. All the doors can be unlocked if the capacitive touch pad is
pressed within 2 seconds of the door handle capacitive unlock feature. When this item is turned off, all the doors
will be unlocked af ter the door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Allows the user to set the auto door unlock to Shif t to P, IGN OFF and OFF.
Horn beeps on lock Allows the user to turn the horn beeps on lock feature on or off.
Wipers Displays the available wiper options.
Speed Dependent Allows user to turn the speed dependent wipers on or off.
Rain Sensor Allows user to turn the rain sensor wipers on or off.
Reverse Link Allows user to turn the reverse link feature on or off.
Driving Position Displays the available driving position options.
Exit Seat Slide When the exit seat slide is on the driver’s seat will move backward for easy exit when the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. Af ter getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in
the ON position, the driver’s seat will move to the previous set position.
For additional information, see “Memory seat” (P. 3-36).
Exit Steering Up When the exit steering up feature is turned on, the steering wheel moves upward for easy exit when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. Af ter getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition
switch in the ON position, the steering wheel moves to the previous position.
For additional information, see “Memory seat” (P. 3-36).
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options.
Horn & Alert When selected, the alert is displayed; and the horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
OFF When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
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Check Back Seat For All Articles
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop, the vehicle is transitioned from
the D (Drive) position to P (Park) position,
and the driver exits the vehicle. This mes-
sage alerts the driver, af ter a period of time,
to check for items in the rear seat af ter the
audible alert has been provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-46).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-94).
Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to check
the back seat.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a drivercan select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time. If no selection
is made, this message automatically
turns off af ter a period of time. • Using the steering wheel switch, a driver
can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
horn alert for the remainder of the cur-
rent trip.
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dis-
misses the message for that stop with-
out turning the system off. Alerts can
be provided for other stops during the
trip. Selecting “Disable Alert” turns off
the Rear Door Alert system for the re-
mainder of a trip and no audible alert
will be provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play ” (P. 2-46).
For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert” (P. 2-94).
Door/Lif tgate Open
This warning appears when a door or the
lif tgate has been opened.
Drive Mode Selector indicators
When a driving mode is selected using the
Drive Mode Selector, the selected mode in-
dicator is displayed.
• SAND (4WD models)
• MUD/RUT (4WD models)
• SNOW
• AUTO (4WD models)
•ECO
• SPORT
• STANDARD (2WD models)
•TOW
For additional information, see “Drive Mode
Selector” (P. 5-28).
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-78).
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For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-136).
Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)/Intelligent Blind
Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
indicator
This indicator appears when the BSW or
I-BSI system is unavailable.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-49) or “Intelligent Blind
Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-62).
Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If
you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.
Currently not available
This message may appear when the Pro-
PILOT Assist system, Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI) or the Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the Pro-
PILOT Assist, Intelligent Blind Spot Interven-
tion (I-BSI) or the Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI) system is automatically canceled:
• When the VDC system is turned off
• The SNOW mode or the SAND or MUD/RUT mode is selected (4WD models).
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and
VDC system is off.)
Driver Attention Alert
Malfunction
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not func-
tioning properly. For additional information,
see “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)”
(P. 5-165).
Driver Attention Alert—
TakeaBreak?
This alert appears when the system has
detected that the driver may be displaying
fatigue or a lack of attention.
Forward Driving Aids temporarily
disabled Front Sensor blocked See
Owner’s Manual
This message appears when the front ra-
dar sensor may be obstructed due to:
• mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc.
• inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
All forward driving aids are temporarily dis-
abled until the system detects that the
front radar sensor is no longer obstructed.
For additional information, see:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection (P. 5-136)
• ProPILOT Assist (P. 5-86)
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW) (P. 5-149)
Hands on detection
warning
This warning appears when the Steering
Assist system is engaged and the following
condition(s) occur:
• When not holding the steering wheel
• When there is no steering wheeloperation
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