2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

For descriptions specified for intelligent
4–wheel drive models, a4x4mark is placed
at the beginning of the applicable
sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate 4-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss
of control or an accident. For additional
information, see “Driving safety precau-
tions” (P. 5-10).
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
For additional information, see “On-
pavement and off-road driving precau-
tions” (P. 5-8), “Avoiding collision and
roll-over” (P. 5-9) and “Driving safety
precautions” (P. 5-10).
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety, emissions or durability
and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from
modifications may not be covered un-
der NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnos-
tics, telematics or engine reprogram-
ming, may cause interference or dam-
age to vehicle systems. We do not
recommend or endorse the use of any
af termarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by NISSAN.
The vehicle warranty may not cover
damage caused by any af termarket
plug-in device.
This manual includes information for all fea-
tures and equipment available on this model.
Features and equipment in your vehicle may
vary depending on model, trim level, options
selected, order, date of production, region or
availability. Therefore, you may find informa-
tion about features or equipment that are
not included or installed on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to
change specifications, performance, design
or component suppliers without notice and
without obligation. From time to time,
NISSAN may update or revise this manual to
provide Owners with the most accurate in-
formation currently available. Please care-
fully read and retain with this manual all revi-
sion updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-
to-date information regarding your vehicle.
Current versions of vehicle Owner's Manuals
and any updates can also be found in the
Owner section of the NISSAN website at
https://owners.nissanusa.com/
nowners/navigation/manualsGuide.Ifyou
have questions concerning any information
in your Owner's Manual, contact NISSAN
Consumer Affairs. Refer to NISSAN CUS-
TOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s
Manual for contact information.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or se-
rious personal injury. To avoid or re-
duce the risk, the procedures must be
followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed
carefully. If you see this symbol, it means
“Do not do
this” or“Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the
front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these call attention to an item in the
illustration.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material – special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer
to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.
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NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. YourNISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service
needs.
However, if there is something that your
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or
you would like to provide NISSAN directly
with comments or questions, please con-
tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment using our toll-free number:
For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
for the following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone
number
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the
driver's side)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your NISSAN dealer's name
– Your comments or questions
OR You can write to NISSAN with the informa-
tion at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
[email protected]
For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
[email protected]
If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers)
or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Table of
contentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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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

1. Seat belt (3rd row outboard seat; driv-er’s side shown; passenger side similar)
(P. 1-20)
2. Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-9)
3. Seat belt (3rd row center seat) (P. 1-20) 4. Folding 2nd row bench (if so equipped)
(P. 1-6)
5. Seat belt (2nd row center seat
(if so equipped)) (P. 1-20) 6. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-75)
7. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-13)
8. Seat belts with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder height adjuster (driver’s side
shown; front passenger side similar)
(P. 1-20, 1-79)
9. Supplemental air bags (P. 1-59)
10. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-77)
Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-77)
11. Occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor) (P. 1-70)
12. Front central seat-mounted side-
impact supplemental air bag
(if so equipped) (P. 1-75)
13. Seats (P. 1-2)
14. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-75)
15. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-35)
16. 2nd row seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-75)
17. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(located on bottom of seatback) (P. 1-40)
18. 2nd row outboard seat belts with
pretensioner(s) (P. 1-20, 1-79)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2683
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents

1. Front view camera (if so equipped)(P. 4-10)
2. Engine hood (P. 3-23) 3. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-78)
4. Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-11)
5. Power windows (P. 2-117)6. Door locks (P. 3-5)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P. 3-7)
Keys (P. 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-38) Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-28) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-38)
9. Front sonar sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 5-183)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26) Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-82)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (P. 2-87)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-89)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2668
EXTERIOR FRONT
Illustrated table of contents0-3