2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER check engine

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights .....................0-9

3.5L 6 Cylinder (VQ35DD engine model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
6. Fuse box (P. 8-21)
7. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)8. Battery (P. 8-14)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3596
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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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

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Supplemental air bag warning lightMaster warning light (if so equipped)
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
(if so equipped)
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
or,,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,or,,,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle information display–7 inch (18 cm)
Type A” (P. 2-22) or “Vehicle information
display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-45).WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, see “Vehicle information
display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-22) or
“Vehicle information display—12.3 inch (31
cm) Type B” (P. 2-45).
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
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Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the
following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brakefluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-12).
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous. •
Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the
engine off and check the generator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, or missing, or if the
light remains on, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Electric shif t control system
warning light (if so
equipped)
This light illuminates when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shif t control system.
When the master warning light illuminates,
the chime sounds and the following mes-
sage is displayed in the vehicle information
display: “When parked apply parking brake”.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. En-
sure the parking brake is applied
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator
light (if so
equipped)
This light illuminates when the electronic
parking brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the electronic parking brake indi-
cator light illuminates. When the engine is
started and the parking brake is released,
the indicator light turns off.
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If the parking brake is not released, the
electronic parking brake indicator light re-
mains illuminated. Ensure the electronic
parking brake indicator light has turned off
before driving.
If the electronic parking brake indicator
light illuminates or flashes while the elec-
tronic parking brake warning light
(yellow) illuminates, it may indicate that 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 “Electronic
parking brake (switch type)” (P. 5-24).
Engine oil pressure
warning light (if so
equipped)
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during nor-
mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area,
stop the engineimmediatelyand call a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For
additional information, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-7 ).
CAUTION
• Running the engine with the engine
oil pressure warning light on could
cause serious damage to the engine
almost immediately. Such damage is
not covered by warranty. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
• The engine oil pressure warning light
is not designed to indicate oil level.
The oil level should be checked using
the dipstick. For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine oil” (P. 8-7 ).
Master warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if a warn-
ing message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-22) or “Vehicle information display—12.3
inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-45).
Seat belt warning light and
chime (if so equipped)
The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver and front passenger seat belts.
The 2nd and 3rd row seats may also be
equipped with a seat belt reminder.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-20).
Steering Assist Hands Off
warning light (if so
equipped)
When the Steering Assist is activated, it
monitors the driver’s steering wheel opera-
tion. If the steering wheel is not operated or
the driver takes his/her hands off the
steering wheel for a period of time, the
warning light illuminates. If the driver does
not operate the steering wheel af ter the
warning light has been illuminated, an au-
dible alert sounds and the warning flashes
in the vehicle information display, followed
by a quick brake application to request the
driver to take control of the vehicle again. If
the driver remains unresponsive, the ve-
hicle will automatically turn on the hazard
lights and slow to a complete stop.
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For additional information, see “Steering
Assist” (P. 5-118).
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning lightremains on af ter approximately 7
seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func-
tion properly. For additional information,
see “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)”
(P. 1-61).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, see “Vehicle information
display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-22) or
“Vehicle information display—12.3 inch (31
cm) Type B” (P. 2-45).
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
see “Brake system” (P. 5-175).
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-136).
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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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