2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER ECU

Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag and front pas-
senger supplemental knee air bag are de-
signed to automatically turn OFF when the
vehicle is operated under some conditions
as described below in accordance with U.S.
regulations. If the front passenger air bag
and front passenger supplemental knee
air bag are OFF, it will not inflate in a crash.
The driver air bag and other air bags in your
vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help
reduce the risk of injury or death from an
inflating air bag to certain front passenger
seat occupants, such as children, by requir-
ing the air bag to be automatically turned
OFF. Certain sensors are used to meet the
requirements.
The occupant classification sensor in this
vehicle is a weight sensor. It is designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the
seat by weight. For example, if a child is in
the front passenger seat, the NISSAN Ad-
vanced Air Bag System is designed to turn
the front passenger air bag and front pas-
senger supplemental knee air bag OFF in
accordance with the regulations. Also, if a
child restraint of the type specified in the
regulations is on the seat, its weight andthe child’s weight can be detected and
cause the air bags to turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants who
are properly seated and using the seat belt
as outlined in this manual should not
cause the front passenger air bag and
front passenger supplemental knee air
bag to be automatically turned OFF. For
small adults it may be turned OFF, however
if the occupant takes his/her weight off the
seat cushion (for example, by not sitting
upright, by sitting on an edge of the seat, or
by otherwise being out of position), this
could cause the sensor to turn the front
passenger air bag and front passenger
supplemental knee air bag OFF. Always be
sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt
properly for the most effective protection
by the seat belt and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and
children be properly restrained in a rear
seat. NISSAN also recommends that ap-
propriate child restraints and booster
seats be properly installed in a rear seat. If
this is not possible, the occupant classifica-
tion sensor is designed to operate as de-
scribed above to turn the front passenger
air bag and front passenger supplemental
knee air bag OFF for specified child re-
straints as required by the regulations. Fail-ing to properly secure child restraints and
to use the ALR mode may allow the re-
straint to tip or move in a collision or sud-
den stop. This can also result in the front
passenger air bag and front passenger
supplemental knee air bag inflating in a
crash instead of being OFF. For additional
information, see “Child restraints” (P. 1-34).
If the front passenger seat is not occupied,
the front passenger air bag and front pas-
senger supplemental knee air bag are de-
signed not to inflate in a crash. However,
heavy objects placed on the seat could re-
sult in air bag inflation, because of the ob-
ject’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions
could also result in air bag inflation, such as
if a child is standing on the seat, or if two
children are on the seat, contrary to the
instructions in this manual. Always be sure
that you and all vehicle occupants are
seated and restrained properly.
Using the front passenger air bag status
light, you can monitor when the front pas-
senger air bag and front passenger
supplemental knee air bag are automati-
cally turned OFF.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-4
Meters and gauges .............................2-6
Speedometer and odometer .................2-6
Tachometer ..................................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-9
Fuel gauge .................................. 2-10
Distance To Empty (DTE) ....................2-10
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-12
Checking lights .............................. 2-13
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-13
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-16
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-21
Audible reminders ........................... 2-22
Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type A (if so equipped) ......................... 2-22
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-23
Startup display .............................. 2-23
Trip computer ............................... 2-24
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-27
Settings ..................................... 2-28
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-37
Vehicle information display 12.3 inch (31 cm)
Type B (if so equipped) ......................... 2-45How to use the vehicle information
display
...................................... 2-46
Startup display .............................. 2-46
Trip computer ...............................2-47
Changing the meter screen view ............2-50
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-51
Settings ..................................... 2-52
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-61
Security systems ............................... 2-71
Vehicle security system .....................2-71
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-72
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-73
Switch operation ............................ 2-73
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-75
Rear switch operation .......................2-76
R

ear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ...............2-77
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-78
Headlight control switch ....................2-78
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-82
Instrument brightness control ..............2-83
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-83
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-84

Push brake and start
switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t posi-
tion is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Push ignition to OFF
Af ter the Push ignition to OFF warning ap-
pears, the warning will appear if the ignition
switch is placed in the AUTO ACC position
when the shif t position is moved to the P
(Park) position.
To turn off the Push warning, place the ig-
nition switch in the ON position and then in
the LOCK position.
Rear seat belt reminder
This rear seat belt reminder appears af ter
placing the ignition switch in the ON
position.If any of the rear passenger seat belts are
not fastened, the seat belt icon illuminates
in red to show which seat belt is not fas-
tened. When a rear passenger’s seat belt
has been securely fastened, the color of the
corresponding seat belt icon will change.
The warning will automatically turn off af-
ter approximately 65 seconds.
Af ter the initial reminder is turned off (by 65
second timer or dismissing the warning in
vehicle information display) and the vehicle
speed is less than 10 mph (15 km/h), if any
rear seat belt is unfastened, the rear seat
belt reminder will display. The warning will
automatically turn off af ter approximately
95 seconds.
Af ter the initial reminder is turned off (by 65
second timer or dismissing the warning in
vehicle information display) and the vehicle
speed is greater than 10 mph (15 km/h), if
any rear seat belt is unfastened, the rear
seat belt reminder will display and a warn-
ing chime will sound every two seconds
until the corresponding seat belt is fas-
tened. The chime will automatically turn off
af ter approximately 95 seconds. The rear
seat belt reminder will be displayed until it
is dismissed in the vehicle information
display.
Reminder: Turn OFF
headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-78).
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-100).
Steep Slope Apply foot
brake
This warning appears, and sounds buzzer if
the “Caution Steep slope” warning has ap-
peared over about 3 minutes. Then the
parking brake will automatically be applied
and the brake force of the automatic brake
hold will be released, and the vehicle may
move or roll away unexpectedly. Apply the
foot brake to stop the vehicle from moving.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-25).
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• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill andthere is a possibility of moving backward,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• This warning appears if the vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is
activated.
Press brake to operate
switch
This warning appears if the automatic
brake hold switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal while the auto-
matic brake hold function is activated. De-
press the brake pedal and push the switch
to deactivate the automatic brake hold
function.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-25).
Push brake and start
switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t posi-
tion is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start (if so equipped) function. This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Push ignition to OFF
Af ter the Push ignition to OFF warning ap-
pears, the warning will appear if the ignition
switch is placed in the AUTO ACC position
when the shif t position is moved to the P
(Park) position.
To turn off the Push warning, place the ig-
nition switch in the ON position and then in
the LOCK position.
Rear seat belt reminder
This rear seat belt reminder appears af ter
placing the ignition switch in the ON
position.
If any of the rear passenger seat belts are
not fastened, the seat belt icon illuminates
in red to show which seat belt is not fas-
tened. When a rear passenger’s seat belt
has been securely fastened, the color of the
corresponding seat belt icon will change.
The warning will automatically turn off af-
ter approximately 65 seconds.Af ter the initial reminder is turned off (by 65
second timer or dismissing the warning in
vehicle information display) and the vehicle
speed is less than 10 mph (15 km/h), if any
rear seat belt is unfastened, the rear seat
belt reminder will display. The warning will
automatically turn off af ter approximately
95 seconds.
Af ter the initial reminder is turned off (by 65
second timer or dismissing the warning in
vehicle information display) and the vehicle
speed is greater than 10 mph (15 km/h), if
any rear seat belt is unfastened, the rear
seat belt reminder will display and a warn-
ing chime will sound every two seconds
until the corresponding seat belt is fas-
tened. The chime will automatically turn off
af ter approximately 95 seconds. The rear
seat belt reminder will be displayed until it
is dismissed in the vehicle information
display.
Reminder: Turn OFF
headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-78).
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Steering Assist status
This indicator appears when the Steering
Assist system is engaged.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-86).
Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature
This message appears when the camera
detects an interior temperature of more
than 104°F (40°C). For additional informa-
tion, see “ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-86), “Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-120), “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-35) or “Intel-
ligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)”
(P. 5-62).
Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) or Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-49), “Intelligent Blind
Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-62) or “Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-75).
Vehicle ahead detection
indicator
This indicator shows when the following
systems are engaged and have detected a
vehicle:
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) withPedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-136) or “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-149).
Your vehicle has two types of security
systems:
• Vehicle security system
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors, hood or lif tgate when the
system is armed. It is not, however, a mo-
tion detection type system that activates
when a vehicle is moved or when a vibra-
tion occurs.
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The system helps deter vehicle thef t but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
thef t of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, and
always lock the vehicle when unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various thef t protection
features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows and the moonroof(if so equipped). The system can be
armed even if the windows and moon-
roof are open.
2. Remove the key from the vehicle. 3. Close all doors, hood and lif tgate. Lock
all doors. The doors can be locked with
the key, door capacitive touch pad (if so
equipped) or power door lock switch.
4. Wait 30 seconds for the system to com- plete the pre-armed phase. If during the
pre-armed phase one of the following
occurs, the system will not arm:
• Any door is unlocked with the key or door capacitive touch pad (if so equipped).
• The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
• Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate when all the doors, hood and
lif tgate are locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in the
ON position, the system will be
released.Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
• The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. • The alarm automatically turns off af ter a
period of time. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by un-
locking the driver's door by pressing the
button on the Intelligent Key or plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ON position.
The alarm is activated by:
• opening a door without using the Intelli- gent Key (even if the door is unlocked by
using the inside lock knob or the power
door lock switch).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking the driv-
er’s door or the lif tgate by pressing the
button on the Intelligent Key or push-
ing the capacitive touch pad (if so
equipped) on the driver's or passenger's
door with the Intelligent Key in range of the
door handle.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.
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LUGGAGE HOOKS
When securing items using luggage hooks
located on the upper side finisher do not
apply a load over more than 6.5 lbs. (29 N) to
a single hook.
The cargo hooks that are located closer to
the floor should have loads less than 110
lbs. (490 N) to a single hook.
The cargo hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
WARNING
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sud-
den stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
• Use suitable ropes and hooks to se-
cure cargo.
• Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area inside of a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be se-
riously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
• The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
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ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
WARNING
• Always install the crossbars onto the
roof side rails before loading cargo of
any kind. Loading cargo directly onto
the roof side rails or the vehicle’s roof
may cause vehicle damage.
• Roof rack cross bars should be evenly
distributed.
• Do not exceed maximum roof rack
crossbars load capacity and always
distribute the load uniformly. •
Heavy loading of the crossbars has
the potential to affect the vehicle
stability and handling during sudden
or unusual handling maneuvers.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
• Drive extra carefully when the vehicle
is loaded at or near the cargo carry-
ing capacity, especially if the signifi-
cant portion of that load is carried on
the crossbars.CAUTION
• Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you can-
not comfortably lif t the items onto
the roof rack from the ground, use a
ladder or a stool.
Do not apply any load directly to the roof
side rails
OA. CrossbarsOBmust be in-
stalled before applying load/cargo/
luggage to the roof of the vehicle.
Genuine NISSAN accessory crossbars may
be available through a NISSAN dealer. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information. The service load capacity for the roof side
rails is 165 lbs. (74 kg.), however do not ex-
ceed the crossbars load capacity.
Be careful that your vehicle does not ex-
ceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear).
For additional information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to:
• F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S. certification label (lo-
cated on the driver’s door pillar).
Installing Crossbars (if so
equipped)
WARNING
• It is recommended that you have the
roof rack crossbars installed by a
NISSAN dealer.
• Protect the painted area on the ve-
hicle roof under the crossbars by
placing a piece of cloth under the
cross bars to prevent scratch
damage.
• Make sure the moonroof (if so
equipped) is in the closed position
during the installation process.
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