2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER Drive mode

NOTE:
When the Drive Mode Selector switch se-
lects a mode, the mode may not switch
immediately. This is not a malfunction.
The current mode is displayed in the ve-
hicle information display. The mode list will
appear in the vehicle information display
and you can select the mode.
NOTE:
The mode list will be turned off in ap-
proximately 5 seconds af ter the mode is
selected.
If the driving mode cannot be switched us-
ing the Drive Mode Selector when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position, have the
system checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
Do not stare at the Drive Mode Selector
or the display while driving so that full
attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
STANDARD MODE (2WD models)/
AUTO MODE (4WD models)
This is the standard mode that is most
suitable for normal driving.
This mode will be selected first each time
the ignition switch is placed in the on
position.
Push or turn the Drive Mode Selector
switch until “STANDARD” or “AUTO” appears
in the vehicle information display.
SPORT MODE
• Adjusts the engine points for a higher response.
• The setting of the steering system is ad- justed to moderately increase steering
wheel effort for a sporty feel.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may
be reduced.
Push or turn the Drive Mode Selector
switch to the SPORT position. “SPORT” ap-
pears in the vehicle information display.
SNOW MODE
This mode makes it easier to start and run
from snowy roads and frozen roads.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface roads
in the SNOW mode, as this will overload
the powertrain and may cause a seri-
ous malfunction. Additionally, this will
cause a premature tire wear and re-
duced fuel economy.
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Drive Mode Selector switch (4WD models)
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When the SNOW mode is selected, small
vibration in cornering may occur. This is not
a malfunction.
Push or turn the Drive Mode Selector
switch to the SNOW position. “SNOW ” ap-
pears in the vehicle information display.
TOW MODE
Using the tow mode is recommended
when pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a
heavy load.
The Idling Stop System is disabled when
the vehicle is in TOW mode.
Push or turn the Drive Mode Selector
switch to the TOW position. “TOW ” appears
in the vehicle information display.
MUD/RUT MODE (4WD models
only)
This mode allows for easier driving or start-
ing on a bumpy road surface such as an
uneven dirt road or a steep uphill slope or
through sand.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface roads
in the MUD/RUT mode, as this will over-
load the powertrain and may cause a
serious malfunction. Additionally, this
will cause premature tire wear and re-
duced fuel economy.
NOTE:
When the MUD/RUT mode is selected,
small tight-corner braking phenomenon
or small vibration in cornering may oc-
cur. This is not a malfunction
Turn the Drive Mode Selector switch to the
MUD/RUT position. “MUD/RUT” appears in
the vehicle information display.
SAND MODE (4WD models only)
This mode allows for easier driving or start-
ing on a bumpy road surface such as an
uneven dirt road or a steep uphill slope or
through sand.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface roads
in the SAND mode, as this will overload
the powertrain and may cause a seri-
ous malfunction. Additionally, this will
cause premature tire wear and reduced
fuel economy.
NOTE:
When the SAND mode is selected, small
tight-corner braking phenomenon or
small vibration in cornering may occur.
This is not a malfunction
Turn the Drive Mode Selector switch to the
SAND position. “SAND” appears in the ve-
hicle information display.
ECO MODE
Assists the driver’s ECO-driving. The engine
points are adjusted for improved fuel
economy, providing such driving features
as smooth starting or constant cruising.
NOTE:
Selecting this ECO mode will not necessar-
ily improve fuel economy as many driving
factors influence its effectiveness.
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Operation
Select the ECO mode using the Drive Mode
Selector. The ECO indicator illuminates.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
within the range of economy drive, the ECO
drive indicator illuminates in green. When
the accelerator pedal is depressed above
the range of economy drive, the ECO drive
indicator turns off.
The ECO drive indicator will not illuminate
in the following cases:
• When the shif t lever is in the R (Reverse)position.
• When the vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3.2 km/h) or over 90 mph (144 km/h).
• When the Cruise Control (if so equipped) or Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(if so equipped) is operated.
ECO Customize
The “ECO Customize” is a function that can
change the priority from the Cruise Control
(if so equipped) or Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) (if so equipped) to fuel efficiency im-
provements. It can be set when the ECO
mode is selected. To activate or deactivate
this function, see “ECO Mode Setting”
(P. 2-28) or (P. 2-52).
• Cruise Control
When the setting is ON, the fuel efficiency
while cruising will be improved by lower-
ing acceleration target from normal
(setting OFF) mode.
NOTE:
When the vehicle speed is reduced (for
example, when the vehicle is driven on
an uphill road from a flat road), it will take
more time to return to the previously set
speed than normal mode.
Tire Pres ECO advice
The “Tire Pres ECO advice” is a function to
show ECO advice information in the vehicle
information display when low tire pressure
is detected. To activate or deactivate this
function, see “ECO Mode Setting” (P. 2-28) or
(P. 2-52).
When the setting is on, the ECO Drive Re-
port display shows “See Tire Pressures”. You
can switch the display to the Tire Pressures
display by selecting it in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
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PROPILOT ASSIST SYSTEM
OPERATION1Steering-wheel-mounted control (lef t)
2Vehicle information display
3Steering-wheel-mounted control (right)
4ProPILOT Assist switch
The ProPILOT Assist system has the follow-
ing two functions:
1. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
The ICC system can be set to one of two
cruise control modes:
• Conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode: For cruising at a preset speed
NOTE:Steering Assist is not available in the
conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode.
•Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode: The ICC system maintains a se-
lected distance from the vehicle in front
of you within the speed range of 0 to 90
mph (0 to 144 km/h) up to the set speed.
The set speed can be selected by the
driver between 20 to 90 mph (32 to 144
km/h). When the vehicle ahead slows to a
stop, your vehicle gradually decelerates
to a standstill. When the vehicle is
stopped, the ICC system maintains brak-
ing force to keep your vehicle stopped.
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For vehicles with the 7 inch (18 cm) display
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– No vehicle icon shown: No vehicle de-tected ahead (Your vehicle maintains
the driver-selected set speed.)
• Speed control status indicator (or- ange): Indicates an ICC malfunction
For the lane marker indicator, see “Steering
Assist display and indicators” (P. 5-119).
9. Set vehicle speed indicator
Indicates the set vehicle speed
10. Vehicle set speed indicator (if so
equipped) (
)
Indicates the vehicle set speed
11. Road information indicator (if so
equipped) (
,)
Indicates the detected road
information.
For additional information, see “Speed
Adjust by Rout e-afeature of ProPILOT
Assist with Navi-link” (P. 5-110). 12.
Detected speed limit indicator (if so
equipped) (
)
Indicates the currently detected speed
limit.
For additional information, see “Speed
Limit Assist-afe ature of ProPILOT As-
sist with Navi-link” (P. 5-108).
13. Speed Limit Assist indicator (if so
equipped) (A,
,)
Indicates the Speed Limit Assist activa-
tion mode or system operation.
For additional information, see “Speed
Limit Assist-afe ature of ProPILOT As-
sist with Navi-link” (P. 5-108).
TURNING THE CONVENTIONAL
(fixed speed) CRUISE CONTROL
MODE ON
NOTE:
ProPILOT Assist provides no approach
warnings, automatic braking, or steering
assist in the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode.
To choose the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode, push and hold the
ProPILOT Assist switch for longer than ap-
proximately 1.5 seconds. For additional in-
formation, see “Conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode” (P. 5-126).
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When the SET- switch is pushed under the
following conditions, the ProPILOT Assist
system cannot be set and the set vehicle
speed indicator
O1blinks for approxi-
mately 2 seconds:
• When traveling below 20 mph (32 km/h) and the vehicle ahead is not detected
• When the shif t lever is not in the D (Drive) position or manual shif t mode
• When the parking brake is applied
• When the brakes are operated by the driver • When the VDC system is off. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Con-
trol (VDC) system” (P. 5-177).
• When the VDC system (including the trac- tion control system) is operating
• When a wheel is slipping
• When any door is open
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
• When the SNOW mode, or MUD/RUT or SAND modes (4WD models) are selected
How to change the set vehicle
speed
The set vehicle speed can be adjusted.
To change to a faster cruising speed:
• Push up and hold the RES+ switch
O1. The
set vehicle speed increases by approxi-
mately 5 mph (5 km/h).
• Push up, then quickly release, the RES+ switch
O1. Each time you do this, the set
speed increases by approximately 1 mph
(1 km/h).
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For vehicles with the 12.3 inch (31.2 cm) display
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Vehicle detected aheadWhen a vehicle is detected in the lane
ahead, the ICC system decelerates the ve-
hicle by controlling the throttle and apply-
ing the brakes to match the speed of a
slower vehicle ahead. The ICC system then
controls the vehicle speed based on the
speed of the vehicle ahead to maintain the
driver selected distance.
NOTE:
• The stop lights of the vehicle come onwhen braking is performed by the ICC
system.
• When the brake is applied by the sys- tem, a noise may be heard. This is not a
malfunction.
When the ICC system detects a vehicle
ahead, the vehicle ahead detection indica-
tor and the speed control status indicator
(distance control mode) illuminates (solid
green
).
Vehicle ahead stops
When the vehicle ahead decelerates to
stop, your vehicle decelerates to a stand-
still. Once your vehicle stops, the ICC sys-
tem automatically applies the brakes to
keep the vehicle stopped. When your ve-
hicle is at a standstill, the “(RES+) Press to
start” message is displayed on the vehicle
information display.
NOTE:
When your vehicle stops for less than 3
seconds, your vehicle will automatically
follow the vehicle as it accelerates from a
stop.
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System set display with vehicle ahead (7 inch (18 cm) display)
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System set display with vehicle ahead (12.3 inch (31.2 cm))
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1. Detected speed limit indicatorDisplays the currently detected speed
limit. For additional information, see
“Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-32).
2. Applied speed limit indicator (green frame)
Indicates the detected speed limit can
be applied to vehicle set speed.
3. Speed Limit Assist indicator Indicates the system activation mode or
system operation. “
“ : Manual mode is activated and a
new speed limit (faster speed value) is
indicated.
“
“ : Manual mode is activated and a
new speed limit (lower speed value) is
indicated.
“A” : Auto mode is activated.
Operating the system
When the system detects a different speed
limit, the new speed value is indicated. The
vehicle set speed can be changed to the
indicated speed limit automatically or
manually.
When Manual mode is selected on set-
tings menu (factory default setting):
• To accept the newly indicated speed limit, operate the RES+ switch (in case of speed
limit up) or SET- switch (in case of speed
limit down).
• The Speed Limit Assist indicator (
or) will turn off af ter approximately 10
seconds if the RES+ or SET- switch is not
operated. (The Speed Limit Assist indica-
tor can be turned off immediately by op-
erating the opposite switch from the di-
rection indicated by the Speed Limit
Assist indicator.) The system will not activate if a speed limit
change is not detected.
When Auto mode is selected on the set-
tings menu:
• The indicated speed limit is applied to the
vehicle set speed automatically when on
a limited access freeway as identified in
the navigation map data. Also, if the Pro-
PILOT Assist with Navi-link system is on,
but not set (active), and a new speed limit
is detected, the vehicle set speed is auto-
matically updated.
• The Auto mode may not be available in some regions or on roads other than lim-
ited access freeways. In this case, the sys-
tem operates as the Manual mode.
NOTE:
Auto mode will not function in Hawaii or
US island territories.
How to activate or deactivate the
system:
1. Press thebutton on the steering
wheel until “Settings” appears in the ve-
hicle information display, and press the
OK button
2. Use the scroll dial to select “Driver Assis- tance” and then press the OK button.
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Example (12.3 inch [31.2 cm] display)
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